Tag: South River
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South River police grow beards during annual ‘No Shave November’ fundraiser
SOUTH RIVER–Tossing out their razors to raise funds for three cancer foundations, officers from the South River Police Department are participating in the “No Shave November” fundraiser. Sgt. Edwin Yorek said No-Shave November is a web-based, non-profit organization devoted to growing cancer awareness and raising funds to support cancer prevention, research and education. “Participants are…
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South River council accepts bid for battery storage project
SOUTH RIVER–The Borough Council accepted a bid from AEP Onsite Partners LLC for the borough’s Battery Storage Project. Borough Administrator Arthur Londensky said, “The winning bidder will design and construct a battery storage facility and interconnect the borough’s electric system to reduce the transmission and capacity costs to the borough. The battery will be used…
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South River’s old Laffin property planned as food market
SOUTH RIVER–The Borough Council introduced an ordinance authorizing the borough to purchase a small parcel located in the parking lot of the old Laffin building. Borough Administrator Arthur Londensky said the property, located at 7 Main St., used to be an auto dealership and auto repair facility. He said the parcel is owned by the…
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In the Service: Erick S. Lucas
U.S. Air Force Airman Erick S. Lucas graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward…
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South River mayoral election race draws closer
SOUTH RIVER – Republican Mayor John Krenzel will face a challenge from Democratic candidate Tele Koukourdelis for the four-year mayor’s seat in South River on Election Day, Nov. 5. Koukourdelis, 45, grew up in the borough and is currently raising his two daughters in South River. “Spending and accountability are at the forefront of my…
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South River police will accept applications for open officer position on Oct. 15
The South River Police Department will start accepting preliminary applications for the position of police officer on Oct. 15. Applications may be picked up at the South River Police Department Records Bureau between the hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. located at 61 Main St. All applicants must be able to successfully pass a…
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Five candidates race for two open seats on South River Borough Council
SOUTH RIVER–Five candidates will face off to secure the two three-year terms on the South River Borough Council on Election Day, Nov. 5. Republicans Donna Balazs and Anthony Ciulla will face incumbent Democrats John Alai and Julie Meira, along with independent candidate Lewis Glogower-Lopez. Alai, 56, is a lifelong resident of South River who has served…
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Five candidates will face off in South River Board of Education election
SOUTH RIVER–Five candidates have signed up to run for three open seats on the South River Board of Education. Incumbents Raymond Baszak, Kevin Nielsen and Cynthia Urbanik will face off against newcomers Elizabeth Lell and Miguel Ribau for the three, three-year terms. The general election is scheduled for Nov. 5. Baszak, 52, is the owner…
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South River Police Department offers home security inspection program
SOUTH RIVER – As part of National Crime Prevention Month, the South River Police Department is reminding residents about its home security inspection program. Through this free program, an officer from the department visits a home to identify security weaknesses and areas of concern that would allow potential criminals to make the residence an easy…