Tag: South River
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Election updates: South River republican councilman takes lead in council race
SOUTH RIVER–Councilman and Republican candidate James Gurchensky, along with, Democrat Julie Meira hold the lead in the two open seats on the South River Borough Council. Since Election Day on Nov. 3, Democratic candidates Shawn Haussermann and Meira have held the lead in the council race, with each of the two open seats holding a…
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South River principal shaves head to raise funds for breast cancer patients
SOUTH RIVER–Raising $2,185 for the Mama Mare Breast Cancer Foundation, South River High School Principal Edward Bucior kept his promise and shaved off his hair. Bucior joined the South River Public Schools on July 1, replacing former high school Principal Wayne Sherman upon his retirement. With the initial fundraising goal set at $1,000, Superintendent Sylvia…
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South River man receives multiple charges for alleged involvement in stabbing incident
The South River Police Department charged a 24-year-old resident for allegedly stabbing a 27-year-old man multiple times on Oct. 29 on Leland Avenue. Patrol units responded to a report of a disturbance in the roadway involving approximately 10 individuals at 7:42 p.m. on Oct. 29, according to police. Upon arrival, officers located a 27-year-old male…
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Plainfield man charged in shooting near South River bar
A Plainfield man was charged in connection with a South River shooting that occurred near the Kilimanjaro Bar & Grille last week. On Oct. 24, Bryant King, 26, of Plainfield, was charged with one count of second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and one count of second-degree possession of a handgun…
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South River High School students will ‘paint town green’ for mental health awareness
SOUTH RIVER–In March of this year, the South River High School’s Future Healthcare Professionals Club canceled its “Paint the Town Green” campaign due to the coronavirus pandemic. Today, the club’s campaign is back on thanks to the Borough Council approving a resolution granting permission for the club to hang up green ribbons on borough property.…
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South River council approves resolution for engineering services for road repairs
SOUTH RIVER–The Borough Council approved a resolution authorizing CME Associates to perform $112,205 in engineering services for various roadways improvements. In a letter from CME Associates to Borough Administrator Art Londensky dated Jan. 9, the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded the borough with a 2020 Municipal Aid Grant of $580,000 toward the…
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Shots fired in vicinity of Kilimanjaro Bar & Grille in South River
SOUTH RIVER – Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Mark Tinitigan of the South River Police Department announced that authorities are investigating shots fired early this morning in South River. At approximately 2:00 a.m. Oct. 21, South River police officers responded to the vicinity of the Kilimanjaro Bar & Grille, located on Old Bridge Turnpike,…
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South River shares state guidelines for Halloween events
SOUTH RIVER – The Borough of South River announced that children will be allowed to trick-or-treat this Halloween on Oct. 31, despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. However, the borough will not be holding its annual Trunk or Treat event, according to a prepared statement from the borough. In order to help residents safely enjoy trick-or-treating…
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Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day
Motorists in New Jersey and throughout the nation are asked to join a day-long effort on Oct. 10 designed to increase awareness about safe driving and traffic behaviors. Known as Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day, and taking place annually on Oct. 10, the national initiative was designed to unite the country in moving toward…