Tag: Jamesburg
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Jamesburg residents cite previous storms, failing infrastructure as reasons for severe recurring floods
On Sept. 15, several Jamesburg residents entered Borough Hall with a unified concern: the impact of failing infrastructure and subsequent flooding. In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Ida, severe flooding resulted in significant damages to properties throughout Jamesburg, resurfacing concerns and complaints from residents at the borough’s latest council meeting. During the period for public…
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Middlesex County experiences effects of Tropical Storm Ida
Editor’s note: As of 11 a.m. Sept. 2, the following roads were reopened: Route 130 in both directions in South Brunswick; all roads in Milltown, though storm debris may remain on roads until crews catch up. As of 1 p.m. Sept. 2, all roads in Monroe have been reopened. The Milltown Boro Pool will open…
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Middlesex County heavily affected by Tropical Storm Henri; temporary shelters available for residents in need; governor surveys damage in Monroe
Following a deluge of nine inches of rain from Aug. 22-23, more than 100 households in Monroe sustained extensive flood damage, with 96 of them located within the Rossmoor adult living community. Gov. Phil Murphy and Monroe Mayor Stephen Dalina toured the site on Aug. 23 and met with the victims of the remnants…
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Jamesburg appoints new business administrator
JAMESBURG–The Jamesburg Borough Council approved a resolution appointing Michael Capabianco as the municipality’s new borough administrator. Mayor Marlene Lowande said former Borough Administrator Scott Frueh resigned from his position. “We wish him all the best in his future endeavors,” Lowande said. Lowande said Frueh was the borough administrator for the last five years. Capabianco, of…
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New Jersey American Water issues mandatory water conservation until further notice
New Jersey American Water is issuing a mandatory water conservation order for customers in the western and southern regions of its Raritan water system. Affected towns include Belle Mead, Branchburg, Bridgewater, Cranbury, Far Hills, Flemington, Gladstone, Hillsborough, Jamesburg, Kingston, Lawrence, Manville, Montgomery, Peapack, Plainsboro, Pottersville, Princeton, Raritan Borough, Raritan Township, Readington, Somerville, Tewksbury, Three Bridges,…
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Agraj Seva Kendra celebrates Asian/Pacific heritage while honoring contributions to STEM
Agraj Seva Kendra is a nonprofit that is driven to promote Asian Pacific culture, diversity, and youth in service. Since its inception in 2006, the organization has given back to the community through STEM (science, technology, education, math) educational experiences and cultural activities for youth. Govinda Rajan, founder and CEO of Agraj Seva Kendra, has…
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JCP&L outage causes 17,000 in Monroe and Jamesburg to lose power
JCP&L is reporting approximately 17,000 customers out of power in the Monroe/Jamesburg area, as of 1:30 p.m. June 14. There is a transmission line outage affecting multiple substations. Crews are en route. More information to follow. For more information, visit https://local.nixle.com/alert/8774566/?sub_id=0
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Jamesburg residents split on opinions for borough to opt in or out of marijuana ordinance
JAMESBURG–The Borough Council held a discussion about its potential decision to opt in or out of allowing cannabis establishments within the municipality. On Feb. 22, Gov. Phil Murphy signed historic adult-use cannabis reform bills into law, legalizing and regulating cannabis use and possession for adults 21 years and older and decriminalizing marijuana and hashish possession.…
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Monroe partners with pharmacy to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to homebound residents
Monroe Township EMS crews, accompanied by township police officers and members of the Office of Emergency Management, transported pharmacists from Texas Road Pharmacy to the homes of 10 township homebound residents who each received their first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Second dose appointments for in-home delivery already are scheduled for these individuals. “This…
