Tag: South River
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Four South River candidates will race for two open seats on the borough council
SOUTH RIVER–Four candidates will face off to secure two three-year terms on the South River Borough Council on Election Day in November. Former council members and Democrats Shawn Haussermann and Julie Meira will face incumbent Republican James Gurchensky, along with newcomer and Republican David Rein. Gurchensky, 71, is a lifelong South River resident and before…
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South River Recreation will hold Halloween house decorating contest, fishing derby
SOUTH RIVER–Break out your jack o’lanterns, lights and scary mannequins, the Department of Parks and Recreation is holding a Halloween House Decorating Contest on Oct. 31. “With the new normal that we are living in today, social distancing is key, so I thought this was the best way to do so,” Parks and Recreation Director…
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South River school board has three-year, one-year terms available
SOUTH RIVER – Board of Education members John Budzin, Elizabeth DaSilva Leil and David Roshetar will try to retain their seats on the South River Board of Education. Each term is for three years. Newcomer Lisa Byrne is running for the one-year term seat on the board. Election Day is Nov. 3. Elizabeth DaSilva…
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South River clerk discusses voting protocols before upcoming election
SOUTH RIVER–With citizens across the country having to use mail-in ballots this election season, South River Borough Clerk Bill Bray informed residents about the voting process and upcoming drop-off locations. Bray said the ballots have been mailed out, and it appears that many people in the borough have received their ballots. “There were some limited…
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South River schools begin hybrid model today
SOUTH RIVER–As part of the South River Public Schools District’s reopening plan, all schools will begin a hybrid schedule today, Oct. 1. Since the district’s first day of school on Sept. 9, all students had been following a full remote learning schedule. On Oct. 1, Superintendent Sylvia Zircher said approximately 70% of the school…
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South River residents may use public library by appointment only
SOUTH RIVER–South River Public Library Director Evalina Erbe has announced that the library has reopened, allowing patrons to visit by appointment only. Easing back into full operations, Erbe said the library started browsing and computer appointments on Aug. 17 for limited hours. Since then the library expanded to a full schedule on Sept. 8. Erbe…
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South River to hold Sept. 11 ceremony
On the 19th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, residents are invited to join the community’s first responders, officials and fellow residents at South River’s annual Sept. 11 Remembrance Ceremony. The ceremony begins at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Dailey’s Pond Park 9/11 Monument, East Prospect Street.
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South River police accepting applications for school crossing guard position
The South River Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of school crossing guard on a part-time/substitute basis. School crossing guards will work under the direction of the police department and are responsible for the safe crossing of school children and other pedestrians at designated crossing areas within the Borough of South River.…
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South River’s activation of water main on Albourne Street may cause water discoloration
The South River Department of Public Works has announced that due to a new water main being activated on Albourne Street on Aug. 31, residents may experience low water pressure and/or discolored water. Running cold water for several minutes as well as flushing toilets once or twice may clear up any discoloration in some cases.…