Tag: South River
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South River high schoolers organize march voicing opposition to police brutality
SOUTH RIVER–Equipped with signs, their voices and protective masks, more than 200 protesters attended the #BlackLivesMatter march/protest on June 5 to bring local attention to police brutality. South River High School sophomores Mariana Bernardino, Samantha Oliveira, Fernando Cruz-Pena and Beatriz Carvalho co-organized the protest with help from the South River Police Department. On May 25,…
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Four South River candidates will race for two open seats on the borough council; primary day is July 7
SOUTH RIVER–Four candidates will face off to secure two three-year terms on the South River Borough Council on Election Day in November. Primary Election Day is July 7. 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…
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South River police, protestors work together for peaceful march on June 5
A protest to condone what took place in Minneapolis is planned for 3 p.m. June 5 in front of South River police headquarters, 61 Main St. This will also include a planned march that will be accompanied by a police escort at all times. South River police have met with the individuals who are organizing…
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South River police say rumors of retaliation actions are unsubstantiated
SOUTH RIVER–The South River Police Department is aware of rumors circulating about possible retaliatory actions against police supporters, but say those rumors have been found to be unsubstantiated, according to a statement from the South River Police Department. According to a statement from the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP), a bogus…
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Nearly 300 total COVID-19 cases confirmed by South River police
SOUTH RIVER–The South River Police Department has been notified by the Middlesex County Health Department that a total of 19 additional residents have tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) over the past week. This brings the total number of cases in South River to 291. The daily breakdown of the new cases is as follows: May…
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South River council will reorganize inactive borough committees
SOUTH RIVER–Spearheading an initiative to reactivate the borough’s inactive committees, Councilman Tony Ciulla spoke about a proposed plan for restructuring the boards. The borough currently has 14 boards/committees/commissions. The Borough Council discussed the proposed plan to reorganize the committees on May 26 during the council meeting via video conference. Ciulla said he wants some of…
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South River council will submit N.J. grant applicant for library upgrades
SOUTH RIVER–Seeking funding for various improvements, the Borough Council approved a resolution authorizing the South River Public Library to submit a New Jersey Library Construction Bond Act application. “[This] would allow for a 50% matching grant money for certain types of projects within the library. Most of the libraries in the state have been feverishly…
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South River police confirm 272 total COVID-19 cases
SOUTH RIVER–The South River Police Department has been notified by the Middlesex County Health Department that a total of 15 additional residents have tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). This brings the total number of cases in South River to 272 as of May 23. The daily breakdown of the new cases is as follows, per…
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South River Police Department to award 10 bicycles to coloring contest winners
The South River Police Department will not hold its annual Bicycle Rodeo & Public Safety Day. However, the alternative is a Virtual Bicycle Safety Rodeo & Coloring Contest. Children ages 3-13 have the chance to participate in a coloring contest. The first 300 entries received will each receive a coupon for a free treat from one…