Tag: Mayor John Krenzel

  • South River mayor tells borough residents not to panic amidst COVID-19 crisis

    South River mayor tells borough residents not to panic amidst COVID-19 crisis

    SOUTH RIVER–With the number of residents testing positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) increasing on a daily basis, Mayor John Krenzel updated residents about the status of South River as of March 29. “As it is, I think many are suffering from information overload. I suggest taking a break from the news. Take a walk, a bike…

  • South River mayoral election race draws closer

    South River mayoral election race draws closer

    SOUTH RIVER – Republican Mayor John Krenzel will face a challenge from Democratic candidate Tele Koukourdelis for the four-year mayor’s seat in South River on Election Day, Nov. 5. Koukourdelis, 45, grew up in the borough and is currently raising his two daughters in South River. “Spending and accountability are at the forefront of my…

  • South River mayor breaks tie adopting ordinances for new utilities fee

    South River mayor breaks tie adopting ordinances for new utilities fee

    SOUTH RIVER–The mayor of South River broke a tie in order to adopt three ordinances requiring property owners to pay escrow for any new construction relating to water, sewer and electrical connections. Council President Raymond Eppinger said, “This is not [for] residential types of connections. What we are talking about here is situations where someone…

  • Mayor breaks council tie, appoints Londensky as South River administrator

    Mayor breaks council tie, appoints Londensky as South River administrator

    SOUTH RIVER – With a Borough Council vote split along party lines, Mayor John Krenzel voted “yes” to break a tie and appoint Arthur Londensky as South River’s part-time borough administrator. The action was taken during the council’s July 8 meeting. On a motion to appoint Londensky to the position, Republican council President Raymond Eppinger…

  • South River mayor explains status of the borough in annual address

    SOUTH RIVER–Elaborating on South River’s current financial and infrastructural status, Mayor John Krenzel delivered his annual State of the Borough Address. “Since the beginning of the year, literally, and I mean literally, every week there is something that we would discover that was not done, done incorrectly or done in such a matter that the…

  • Mayor’s seat open in South River this November

    Mayor’s seat open in South River this November

    SOUTH RIVER–Republican Mayor John Krenzel will face a challenge from Democratic candidate Tele Koukourdelis for the four-year mayor’s seat in South River on Election Day, Nov. 5. Both their names will appear on the ballot during the primary on June 4. Koukourdelis, 45, grew up in the borough and is currently raising his two daughters…

  • South River students hold town hall meeting in wake of Parkland shooting

    South River students hold town hall meeting in wake of Parkland shooting

    SOUTH RIVER– South River High School students served as the hosts to a town hall assembly during the National School Walkout in order to discuss safety and security in schools. On March 14, students from across the country participated in peaceful protests to bring national attention to gun violence and advocation for stricter gun laws…