Tag: South River
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South River council introduces ordinance redeveloping vacant school property
SOUTH RIVER–Setting the groundwork to revitalize longtime vacant properties, the Borough Council introduced an ordinance, which if adopted, will amend the municipal code to establish the Lincoln School Neighborhood Overlay District. “The Lincoln School Neighborhood Overlay District (LSNOD) is intended as a means of revitalizing the former Lincoln School educational facility in the borough. It…
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South River man accused of possessing, dumping pornographic images into creek
A South River man was charged with allegedly receiving files depicting child sexual abuse and concealing objects to impede the FBI’s investigation. Charles F. Browne, 52, is charged by complaint with one count of receiving child pornography and one count of concealing an object to impede a federal investigation, according to information provided by U.S.…
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South River council approves resolution waiving outdoor dining fee
SOUTH RIVER–With restaurants hit hard financially due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, the Borough Council approved a resolution waiving the municipality’s outdoor dining cafes and restaurant fees. The council approved the resolution on June 22 during the council meeting via video conference. Any fee previously paid to the borough in the calendar year of 2020…
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South River’s Varga Park will have new playground equipment installed
SOUTH RIVER–The Borough Council approved a resolution awarding a contract with Ben Shaffer Recreation Inc. and Whirl Construction to purchase and install playground equipment at Varga Park. Borough Administrator Art Londensky said platforms, power pipe climbers for ages 2 to 5, swings, climber, player chimes, and a permanent safety surface will be purchased and installed…
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Winning Jersey lottery ticket sold at South River store
SOUTH RIVER–One lucky ticket was sold and matched all five numbers drawn winning the $141,222 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from the June 20 drawing. The winning numbers were: 11, 18, 27, 33, and 37 and the XTRA number was: 02, according to a prepared statement from the New Jersey Lottery. The retailer will receive a bonus check for $2,000 for the winning…
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South River police will watch unoccupied residences for free
SOUTH RIVER–The South River Police Department is reminding residents of its free Unoccupied Residence Program. Residents can complete and submit a form to let the police department know when a residence will be unoccupied. A police officer will then check on the home as time permits during his or her normal patrol duties, according to…
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South River Public Library will offer curbside pickup beginning June 22
SOUTH RIVER–The South River Public Library will offer curbside pickup of library materials beginning June 22. Library Director Evalina Erbe said services will be available Mondays from 3-6 p.m., Wednesdays from noon to 3 p.m., and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with the exception of Fourth of July. Call the library to arrange…
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South River puts water treatment plant back online
After nine months of repairs, the South River Department of Public Works has announced that the borough’s water treatment plant is being put back online. As a result of the switchover, residents may experience discolored water. Running cold water for several minutes as well as flushing toilets once or twice may clear up any discoloration…
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South River police will stop weekly COVID-19 report after decline in cases
SOUTH RIVER–Due to the significant decline in new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, the South River Police Department will no longer send out weekly updates. Over the past week, the South River Police Department has been notified by the Middlesex County Health Department that a total of four additional residents have tested positive for COVID-19, according to…