Tag: South River Rescue Squad

  • South River council aims to remove ‘rescue squad’ from borough code

    South River council aims to remove ‘rescue squad’ from borough code

    SOUTH RIVER–Approaching its second year of ongoing litigation, the Borough of South River filed a lawsuit against the South River Rescue Squad Inc. (SRRS) and South River Emergency Medical Services Inc. (SREMS) for alleged negligence while on duty. In spite of the ongoing lawsuit, the Borough Council introduced an ordinance to delete “rescue squad” from the…

  • South River enters into one-year agreement with Robert Wood Johnson for EMS services

    South River enters into one-year agreement with Robert Wood Johnson for EMS services

    SOUTH RIVER–More than one year ago, the Borough of South River filed a lawsuit against the South River Rescue Squad Inc. (SRRS) and South River Emergency Medical Services Inc. (SREMS) for alleged negligence while on duty. Despite the ongoing lawsuit against the SRRS and the SREMS, the Borough Council approved a resolution on Aug. 19…

  • South River Rescue Squad still operational despite ongoing lawsuit

    South River Rescue Squad still operational despite ongoing lawsuit

    SOUTH RIVER – The borough is suing the South River Rescue Squad Inc. and South River Emergency Medical Services Inc. for alleged negligence while on duty. The South River Rescue Squad (SRRS) is a local corporation, which handles emergency medical services in South River from midnight to 6 a.m. and consists of volunteer members. Its…

  • South River man found alive in marshes after three days

    South River man found alive in marshes after three days

      SOUTH RIVER–A 63-year-old borough man was found and rescued in the marshes of South River. On July 24, just before 1 p.m., Detective Sgt. Peter Roselli said the South River Police Department received an emergency call from three individuals who were cruising on the river. “It was actually three individuals on two jet skis and they…

  • South River Bicycle Rodeo postponed until June 16

    South River Bicycle Rodeo postponed until June 16

      The South River Police Department has postponed its annual Bicycle Rodeo & Public Safety Day to June 16. The day will begin at 9 a.m. at Denny Stadium, David Street, South River. Learn about bicycle safety and the various public safety services available to the community. Ask questions, see emergency vehicles, view emergency equipment…

  • Bicycle Rodeo to include public safety demonstrations

    Bicycle Rodeo to include public safety demonstrations

    The South River Police Department will hold its annual Bicycle Rodeo & Public Safety Day beginning at 9 a.m. on June 2 at Denny Stadium, David Street, South River. Learn about bicycle safety and the various public safety services available to the community. Ask questions, see emergency vehicles, view emergency equipment displays and meet public…

  • Police departments hold annual bicycle and safety event

    Police departments hold annual bicycle and safety event

    The South River Police Department will hold its annual Bicycle Rodeo and Public Safety Day at 9 a.m. on June 3 at Denny Stadium, David Street. This event is free and will provide free food, drinks, a bicycle raffle, entertainment and a bicycle helmet giveaway. Learn about bicycle safety, see emergency vehicles, see emergency equipment…

  • Police activity in South River due to training drill

    Police activity in South River due to training drill

      The South River Police Department, the South River Rescue Squad and the South River Fire Department will be conducting pre-planned training drills from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  on April 5 and 6 at St. Mary of Ostrabrama Coptic Church, 30 Jackson St., South River. During these times, residents can expect to see police,…

  • Troop 109 welcomes three new Eagle Scouts

    Troop 109 welcomes three new Eagle Scouts

    EAST BRUNSWICK – Boy Scout Troop 109 has elevated three scouts to the rank of Eagle Scout. Paul Anouna, Megh Shah and Nicholas Koft were recognized during a ceremony at St. Bartholomew Church in East Brunswick on Jan. 15. Paul constructed three bat houses and placed them 16 feet in the air on 4-inch-by-4-inch posts and 2-inch-by-4-inch…