Tag: South River
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South River adopts bond ordinance to improve water treatment systems
SOUTH RIVER – The South River Borough Council has adopted a bond ordinance appropriating $950,000 to fund improvements for the borough’s water treatment, storage and distribution system. The Township Council adopted the ordinance at a meeting on June 13. The bond ordinance includes $100,000 of bonds, $825,782 in grants from the American Rescue Plan Act…
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South River police offer free Unoccupied Residence Program
SOUTH RIVER – As schools come to a close and summer vacation begins, the South River Police Department is reminding residents of its free Unoccupied Residence Program. South River residents can complete and submit a form to let police know when a residence will be unoccupied, if any vehicles will be at the home and/or…
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Curriculum fair returns to South River School District
SOUTH RIVER – After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the South River School District will host its curriculum fair on May 26. From 5-7 p.m., members of the community can visit South River High School to participate in an educational showcase of the entire district. With all grade levels represented, visitors will have…
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South River Council adopts $19.5 million municipal budget for 2022
SOUTH RIVER – After a 4-2 vote, the members of the South River Borough Council have adopted a $19.52 million municipal budget for 2022. During a meeting on May 2, Council President Tony Ciulla, Councilwoman Donna Balazs, Councilman Peter Guindi, and Councilman James Gurchensky voted “yes” on a motion to adopt the budget. Councilman Jason…
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St. Mark Christian Academy ‘breaks ground’ in South River
SOUTH RIVER – When St. Mark Christian Academy officially opened on Sep. 1, 2021, they “broke ground,” becoming the second Coptic school in the United States and the only Coptic school in the northeast region. On April 26, the faculty and students at SMCA congregated to “break ground” again, but this time, for a Learning…
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Stop signs will be installed at Kamm Ave and Foothills Drive in South River
Effective April 27, weather-permitting, the intersection of Kamm Avenue and Foothills Drive in South River will have a four-way stop sign installed. Stop signs will be added for traffic traveling on Kamm Avenue in both directions. In the near future, four-way stop signs will also be implemented at the following intersections: Leonardine and Sheinfine Devoe…
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Easter egg hunt scheduled for April 2 in South River
The South River Department of Recreation’s annual Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled April 2 on the grass field behind St. Mary’s Coptic Church, Morningside Avenue and Montgomery Street, South River. Individual age groups will be at the following times: • 11 a.m.: Toddlers with one adult • 11:20 a.m.: Pre-K and Kindergarten • 11:40 a.m.:…
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South River Council approves $1.1 million bond ordinance to fund borough-wide improvements
South River Borough introduced a bond ordinance on Feb. 28 that appropriates $1.1 million to fund borough improvements. At the council’s latest meeting on March 21, council members unanimously voted “yes” to officially adopt bond ordinance 22-09. Councilman Jason Oliveira was absent from the meeting. The total appropriation of the $1,110,00 includes $619,500 of bonds,…
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South River will test fire hydrant flows tonight, make repairs tomorrow
SOUTH RIVER – Due to fire hydrant flow testing taking place overnight tonight, Wednesday, March 9, in the Whitehead Avenue area of South River, residents may experience low water pressure and/or discolored water. Testing will be begin at approximately 10 p.m. and is expected to last through the overnight hours, according to information provided by…