Tag: South River
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South River mayor says family of killed U.S. Capitol Police Officer ‘is devastated’
SOUTH RIVER–United States Capitol Police (USCP) Officer Brian D. Sicknick passed away due to injuries sustained while on-duty. Sicknick was responding to the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 and was injured while physically engaging with protesters, according to information provided by the USCP. He returned to his division office and collapsed, according…
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U.S. Capitol Police Officer who died during riots hails from South River
United States Capitol Police (USCP) Officer Brian D. Sicknick passed away due to injuries sustained while on-duty. Sicknick was responding to the riots at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 and was injured while physically engaging with protesters, according to information provided by the USCP. He returned to his division office and collapsed, according to…
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Ria Mar, Bacchus Bar among establishments cited for violating indoor dining orders
Continuing efforts to deter the spread of COVID-19 and protect the public, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced on Dec. 30 that the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has issued charges seeking to suspend the liquor licenses of 12 New Jersey bars and restaurants for violating executive orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic. In…
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South River adopts bond ordinance funding roof replacements and new fire truck
SOUTH RIVER–In order to fund roof replacements and the purchase of a new fire truck, the Borough Council adopted a $665,000 bond ordinance for various capital improvements. The various improvements that need to be performed include roof replacement at municipal buildings, the replacement of gas tanks and the purchase of a new fire truck. Chief…
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South River COVID-19 update
SOUTH RIVER–The South River Police Department has been notified by the Middlesex County Health Department that 826 total residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since its onset. Officials have been informed that 13 residents have passed away from COVID-19 since March, according to a statement released on Dec. 22. For more information, visit www.southriverpd.org/sr-covid-19-cases.
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South River schools to continue virtual learning through Jan. 29; preschool and special ed students allowed in person
SOUTH RIVER – South River Public Schools will stay on a fully-remote learning program through at least Jan. 29. Superintendent Sylvia Zircher said the current pandemic continues to challenge the district’s ability to provide a continuous learning environment for students and staff, according to a letter dated Nov. 19. The district went back to a…
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South River police confirm 714 total residents test positive for COVID-19
SOUTH RIVER–The South River Police Department has been notified by the Middlesex County Health Department that 714 total residents have tested positive for COVID-19. Ten residents have passed away due to COVID-19 since March, according to information provided on Dec. 8. For more information about the borough’s COVID-19 cases, visit www.southriverpd.org/sr-covid-19-cases.
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Race for South River Borough Council very tight
SOUTH RIVER–Republican Councilman James Gurchensky and Democrat Julie Meira have won the two open seats on the South River Borough Council. Gurchensky won 3,054 votes and Meira won 3,051 of the votes. Republican candidate David Rein won 2,933 votes and Democratic candidate Shawn Haussermann won 2,906 of the votes, according to the Middlesex County Clerk’s…
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Total number of positive COVID cases in South River reaches 500
SOUTH RIVER–The South River Police Department has been notified by the Middlesex County Health Department that 502 total residents have tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). The police department has not been advised if these cases are isolating at home or hospitalized, according to a prepared statement dated Nov. 16. Ten residents have passed away due…