Tag: South River
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South River council introduces bond ordinance funding $1M in capital improvements
SOUTH RIVER–Ranging from roadway repairs to roof replacements, the Borough Council introduced a bond ordinance, which if adopted, will help finance $1 million worth of capital improvements. The improvements authorized consist of improvements to various roads including, but not limited to, First Street, Claremont Avenue, Obert Street, Clayton Court, Gordon Street, and Wilcox Avenue; and…
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South River council adopts ordinance requiring yearly inspections for rental properties
SOUTH RIVER–The Borough Council adopted an ordinance amending the municipal code to require that an annual inspection be conducted at any landlords’ rental properties. “[This ordinance] requires landlords to have an annual inspection of their rental properties to ensure the properties comply with the borough’s property maintenance code. After a successful inspection, the borough will…
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Operation Blue Angel offers South River seniors assistance in an emergency
The South River Police Department is reminding residents of its Operation Blue Angel program, which allows officers quick access to senior citizens and other eligible residents in the event of an emergency. Operation Blue Angel assists residents who, due to advanced age, immobility, or medical concerns, may be unable to answer their door in an…
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South River schools opt for all-remote learning model for first month of school
SOUTH RIVER–Superintendent Sylvia Zircher announced that the South River Public School District will provide a virtual-only instructional program for all students from Sept. 9-30. On Aug.12, Gov. Phil Murphy announced that school districts could apply to the state to opt for an all-remote/virtual learning reopening plan for the fall semester. Despite the district choosing to…
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South River author’s new children’s book highlights friendship, togetherness during pandemic
SOUTH RIVER–Telling a story of friendship, connection and hope, Gigi Darko’s new book “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pan” showcases positive experiences during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. A South River resident for 15 years, Darko said she has been an educator for 20 years in New York City, and currently is an assistant principal at…
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Troop’s first Eagle Scout speaks about leadership skills
Using his leadership and organizational skills, East Brunswick resident DJ Pullaro has become Boy Scout Troop 501’s first Eagle Scout. After five years in Cub Scout Pack 223, the 15-year-old said he started in a different troop at age 11 but became a founding member of Troop 501, which serves East Brunswick and South Brunswick,…
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South River council introduces ordinance awarding lease for electric battery project
SOUTH RIVER–The Borough Council introduced an ordinance, which if adopted, will authorize a lease to AEP Onsite Partners for a portion of property for the South River Electric Battery Storage Project. Borough Administrator Art Londensky said the South River Electric Battery Storage, Dispatch and Maintenance Services Project will assist the borough in reducing transmission and…
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South River confirms 342 positive COVID-19 cases; 10 total deaths since March
SOUTH RIVER–The South River Police Department has been notified by the Middlesex County Health Department that 342 total residents have tested positive for coronavirus since its onset in March. The police department has not been advised if these cases are isolating at home or hospitalized, according to a prepared statement from the police department. On…
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Jewish Federations train communal leaders on how to de-escalate violent acts
The Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey, in partnership with Jewish Federations of Greater MetroWest and Northern NJ, presented H.A.R.M. (hostility, anger, and rage management) training for Jewish communal leaders on how to recognize, deter, and de-escalate hostile or violent acts directed at their organizations, people and facilities. The web-based training was attended…