Tag: South River
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Middlesex County’s first rabid animal of the year located in South River
SOUTH RIVER – The Middlesex County Office of Health Services is reporting that a raccoon tested positive for rabies in South River in the vicinity of Cleveland Avenue and Ferris Street. This is the first rabid animal reported within Middlesex County for 2020 and the first rabid animal in South River. On Feb. 3, a…
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Eagle Scout restores labyrinth on grounds of Holy Trinity church
East Brunswick Boy Scout Troop 223 held an Eagle Scout Court of Honor to honor Luke Gavin for his contributions to Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in South River. Jersey Blue Chapter Regent Susan Luczu, of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), presented a Youth Citizenship Certificate Award and pin to Luke, during…
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South River High School ‘Ram Runway’ room provides clothing for students
SOUTH RIVER–Creating a space for students in need to shop for clothes, South River High School’s newly established Ram Runway Club held a grand opening for its donation room. Special Education Teacher and Club Advisor Jenai Damatta said, “The Ram Runway [room] was established as a place to recycle clothing and accessories, as well as…
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Twelve officers complete 21 weeks of training, officially join Middlesex County Sheriff’s Department
The 12 newest Middlesex County sheriff’s officers come from a variety of backgrounds, are graduates of Mercer County Police Academy, and all went through 21 weeks of training from Sept. 3, 2019, through Jan. 23. “We are proud to welcome these 12 new sheriff’s officers to our ranks,” said Middlesex County Freeholder Director Ronald G.…
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Pinkin becomes first assemblyperson to receive advocacy award from American Cancer Society
In recognition of her legislative work on initiatives to ensure patient welfare, Assemblywoman Nancy Pinkin (D-Middlesex) became the first New Jersey Assembly member to be awarded the Distinguished Advocacy Award by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). Pinkin was honored with the 2019 award for her leadership and dedication to policy issues spanning…
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Former South River water operator admits falsifying tests to DEP
SOUTH RIVER–The former licensed operator of the South River Water Department pleaded guilty to submitting false water samples. Robert Baker, 57, of Mine Hill, pleaded guilty on Jan. 17 to submitting false water samples and records to a lab that tests such samples for coliform bacteria for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection…
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South River council aims to remove ‘rescue squad’ from borough code
SOUTH RIVER–Approaching its second year of ongoing litigation, the Borough of South River filed a lawsuit against the South River Rescue Squad Inc. (SRRS) and South River Emergency Medical Services Inc. (SREMS) for alleged negligence while on duty. In spite of the ongoing lawsuit, the Borough Council introduced an ordinance to delete “rescue squad” from the…
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South River police to hold annual chili cook-off on Jan. 25
The South River Police Department will hold its fourth annual Chili Cook-off & Tasting from noon to 2 p.m. on Jan. 25 at the South River VFW, 31 Reid St., South River. Admission for tasting is $10, or $5 for ages 12 and under. Tasting tickets are limited and sales at the door are subject…
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South River council considers ordinance changes for vacant properties
SOUTH RIVER–Borough Attorney Andrea Wyatt vocalized the need for revisions toward the municipality’s property maintenance and vacant properties ordinance. “The mayor and I met with all of our professionals and one of the things we talked to our borough attorney about was the vacant properties ordinance. Not the ordinance itself and what it’s trying to…