The borough council gave the long-dormant Ship Bottom municipal complex project a shot in the arm last month when it appointed an architect to spearhead the design of new digs at the existing site between 16th and 17th streets and the Boulevard.

Council President Edward English was not present for the March 26 vote that awarded a contract to Elliot W. Goldstein, AIA, PP, of the Maplewood firm The Goldstein Partnership. Goldstein is under contract with the borough through Dec.