Tag: South River

  • South River Council introduces $1.1 million bond ordinance for borough improvements

    South River Council introduces $1.1 million bond ordinance for borough improvements

    SOUTH RIVER – Members of the South River Borough Council have introduced bond ordinance 22-09, which appropriates more than $1.1 million to fund various improvements throughout the borough. During a Feb. 28 meeting, Council President Tony Ciulla and Council Members Donna Balazs, Jason Oliveira, Peter Guindi, James Gurchensky and Julie Meira voted “yes” on a…

  • Masks will be optional at schools in East Brunswick and South River come March 7

    Masks will be optional at schools in East Brunswick and South River come March 7

      On Feb. 7, noting the significant decline of statewide COVID-19 metrics, Gov. Phil Murphy announced that masks and facial coverings will no longer be mandated for students, staff members or visitors in schools and childcare centers effective March 7. “Thankfully, we have reached a point where we feel confident we can take another step…

  • South River police investigate several vehicle theft cases in recent months

    South River police investigate several vehicle theft cases in recent months

    SOUTH RIVER – Since November 2021, the South River Police Department has investigated seven vehicle theft cases in the borough. In each incident, the vehicle was left unlocked and running with the vehicle’s key fob nearby, according to information provided by the South River Police Department on Feb. 23. Recently, two vehicles were reported stolen…

  • South River officers charge Plainsboro man with stabbing ex-girlfriend, her father

    South River officers charge Plainsboro man with stabbing ex-girlfriend, her father

      SOUTH RIVER – South River police officers were dispatched to a borough residence for a report of a disturbance around 12:21 a.m. Feb. 11. Upon their arrival, they observed two victims lying on the ground with multiple stab wounds each, according to information provided by the South River Police Department on Feb. 15. Medical…

  • Pre-planned power outage set for Feb. 12 in South River

    Pre-planned power outage set for Feb. 12 in South River

    On Feb. 12 at approximately 7 a.m., a pre-planned power outage will affect portions of South River for approximately 10 minutes. Affected areas will include: Johnson Place Willett Avenue Morningside Avenue New Street Price Place Kamm Avenue Raymond Place Marcus Court Mercer Street Essex Street Oak Street Bryan Street Sussex Court Prentice Avenue Southside Avenue…

  • Informational lacrosse meeting set for Feb. 5

    Informational lacrosse meeting set for Feb. 5

    East Brunswick Blackhawks Girls Lacrosse will hold an informational parent meeting, and lacrosse social for players, from 11 a.m. to noon Feb. 5 at The Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. The team is open to girls in grades 3-8 in East Brunswick, South River, Spotswood, Milltown, Helmetta, Jamesburg, Old Bridge, New Brunswick,…

  • A Golden Opportunity: South River native recognized by the Queen of England for exemplary law career

    A Golden Opportunity: South River native recognized by the Queen of England for exemplary law career

    SOUTH RIVER – In 1968, Jeffrey Golden graduated from South River High School (SRHS). He would attend three different universities before starting his career at a Wall Street law firm in 1977. Five years later, he was sent to London on what was supposed to be an 18-month assignment. However, 18 months somehow turned into…

  • South River municipal court, police station closed to the public

    South River municipal court, police station closed to the public

    Until further notice, South River police headquarters and the South River Municipal Court will be closed to the public. To file a police report or conduct business that would normally be done in-person at the police department, call 732-238-1000 for assistance. To obtain a copy of a police report, visit southriverpd.org/records-%26-reports for information on how…

  • Republican incumbents re-elected to South River Borough Council

    Republican incumbents re-elected to South River Borough Council

    SOUTH RIVER – Peter Guindi and Jason Oliveira have been re-elected to serve three-year terms on the South River Borough Council. The Republican incumbents defeated Democratic challengers Margaret Kenny and David Pizzuto for two available council seats. The 2021 election featured early voting in October, mail-in ballots, and in-person voting on Election Day, Nov. 2.…