Tag: South Brunswick Township Council

  • One four-year, one two-year term open on South Brunswick Township Council

    One four-year, one two-year term open on South Brunswick Township Council

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – One four-year council term, as well as one two-year unexpired term, are up for election this season. Incumbent Democrat Ken Bierman is running unopposed for a four-year term. Bierman is a lifelong resident of South Brunswick, who is currently working as a facilities manager for a data center. He has volunteered for…

  • Union workers, residents debate need for pipeline upgrades

    Union workers, residents debate need for pipeline upgrades

    FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP – As one pulled into the Franklin Township Senior Center parking lot on May 2, he/she was met with a sea of lime green. Then, a wave of bright orange was visible. Nearby, a truck was blaring music and flashing various message signs, which accompanied the union members who were wearing brightly colored…

  • Eagle Scout renovates Griggstown Reformed Church

    Eagle Scout renovates Griggstown Reformed Church

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – The Township Council thanked a scout for a project completed at Griggstown Reformed Church. Matthew John Hutchinson is a member of Boy Scout Troop 10 who recently attained the rank of Eagle Scout. His Eagle Scout project involved the organization and supervision of a renovation project including landscape design, the building of…

  • Deputy mayor retains seat in South Brunswick

    Deputy mayor retains seat in South Brunswick

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – The Democrats will retain control of the governing body in South Brunswick. Chris Killmurray was re-elected to the position of mayor, while Kenneth Bierman was re-elected to the position of councilman during the general election on Nov. 7. Killmurray was appointed as deputy mayor in April after the passing of Frank Gambatese,…

  • One seat available on South Brunswick Township Council

    One seat available on South Brunswick Township Council

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – A Democrat appointed six months ago and a Republican newcomer will face off on Nov. 7 for a seat on the South Brunswick Township Council. Democrat incumbent Ken Bierman was elected to the council in April to replace Chris Killmurray, who assumed the role of mayor after the passing of Mayor Frank…

  • Former councilman running against current mayor in South Brunswick

    Former councilman running against current mayor in South Brunswick

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – A former councilman will vie for the mayoral position in South Brunswick against the current mayor, who was appointed in April. Republican John O’Sullivan last served on the council in 2012. He is running for mayor this year against Democrat Christopher Killmurray, who was sworn in to the position on April 11…

  • Changes continue on South Brunswick Council

    Changes continue on South Brunswick Council

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK – The Township Council selected a new member to replace Christopher Killmurray, who was sworn in as mayor just two weeks prior. Kenneth Bierman, a member of the Zoning Board and Monmouth Junction Fire Department for several years, was sworn in on April 25, according to the township Spokesman…

  • Killmurray appointed mayor in South Brunswick

    Killmurray appointed mayor in South Brunswick

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Longtime Councilman Christopher Killmurray was appointed as the mayor of South Brunswick last week. Killmurray was sworn in by the council on April 11 after the passing of Frank Gambatese on March 25 after a brief illness. Gambatese, 81, had been the longest serving mayor of the…

  • South Brunswick appoints professionals for the year ahead

    South Brunswick appoints professionals for the year ahead

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Few changes from last year were made during the South Brunswick Township Council’s recent reorganization meeting. Councilman Christopher Kilmurray was once again appointed deputy mayor on Jan. 3 as Joseph Camarota, Charles Carley and Josephine “Jo” Hochman were sworn into their respective terms after being re-elected to the council…