Tag: South River
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Legislators propose honoring officer who died after U.S. Capitol riot
U.S. Representatives Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) and Don Beyer (VA-8) introduced bipartisan legislation to honor United States Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick, who died from wounds received in the line of duty while defending the U.S. Capitol from attack on Jan. 6. Beyer, who represented Sicknick in the House, and Watson Coleman, who represents…
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East Brunswick CareOne facility receives first round of COVID-19 vaccines
EAST BRUNSWICK–CareOne at East Brunswick Assisted Living’s newest location has administrated the COVID-19 vaccine to its residents and staff. Since first opening its doors on Oct. 1, Senior Administrator Chris Slavicek said Harmony Village currently assists 30 residents at its location on Cranbury Road. With long-term senior care facilities being one of the first places…
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South River residents warned of phone scams related to PSE&G bill payment
The South River Police Department is urging residents to be alert to phone scams demanding immediate Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) bill payments via pre-paid cards. Over the past few days, there has been an increase in the number of phone scams being reported, according to information provided by police on Jan. 23.…
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South River police confirm more than 1,100 total cases of COVID-19
SOUTH RIVER–The South River Police Department has been notified by the Middlesex County Health Department that 1,124 total residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since the pandemic began last March. Fourteen borough residents have passed away due to COVID-19 since that time, according to reports. For more information, visit www.southriverpd.org/sr-covid-19-cases.
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South River residents can get COVID tested on Jan. 19
South River Public Schools, in conjunction with Capital Health and Synergy Labs, is offering free COVID-19 saliva PCR testing for the entire South River community. Testing will take place from 1-7 p.m. Jan. 19 in the South River Middle School Cafetorium, 3 Montgomery St. Bring ID, a smart phone if you have one, and your…
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South River approves purchase of new fire pumper
SOUTH RIVER–Seeking to replace a more than 20-year-old fire pumper vehicle, the Borough Council approved a resolution to purchase a new fire apparatus for $526,947. The governing body will purchase a new fire apparatus from the National Cooperative authorized vendor in the amount of $526,947 less a credit of $7,233, according to information provided by…
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South River schools accepting nominations for high school Wall of Fame
Nominations are being accepted for the South River High School Wall of Fame. Nominees should serve as a role model for current and future South River High School students. This award is not limited to athletic achievement. A Wall of Fame is erected in the main corridor of the high school with the names of…
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South River awards contract for various municipal roof repairs
SOUTH RIVER–The Borough Council approved a resolution awarding Wis, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) a contract for architectural services related to municipal roof repairs. The roofs in question are Summit Firehouse, 45 Appleby Ave.; the South River Public Library, 55 Appleby Ave.; the Criminal Justice Building, 61 Main St.; and the Department of Public Works…
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South River police confirm more than 1,000 positive COVID-19 cases, 14 total deaths since March
SOUTH RIVER–The South River Police Department has been notified by the Middlesex County Health Department that 1,028 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since last March. Police have received reports that 14 residents have passed away due to COVID-19, as of Jan. 10. For more information, visit www.southriverpd.org/sr-covid-19-cases.