Tag: South River
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N.J. Attorney’s Office charges South River operator with falsifying water tests
SOUTH RIVER–Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced that a licensed operator for the South River Water Department has been charged with allegedly submitting false water samples. Robert Baker, 56, of Mine Hill, was charged on June 12 with submitting false water samples and records to a lab that tests samples for coliform bacteria for the…
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Driver dies hours after colliding with NJ Transit bus along South River route
SOUTH RIVER – The driver of a vehicle who collided with an NJ Transit bus suffered fatal injuries hours after the initial crash. The South River Police Department (SRPD) responded to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Old Bridge Turnpike and Leonardine Avenue around 3:18 p.m. on June 11. At least…
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South River cleanup was a success
On April 27, the South River Environmental and Shade Tree Commission held a Community Cleanup event in honor of Earth Day. Over 20 bags of garbage were collected and disposed of properly helping to keep our town clean. This wouldn’t have been possible without our sponsors and volunteers: Wawa donated refreshments, Clean Communities donated all…
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Musicians of all experience levels invited to meet up at South River Library
Starting June 13, there will be a music meet up from 4:30-5:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month in the Sivess Room of the South River Pubic Library, 55 Appleby Ave., South River. This is a joint effort of the library and Creative South River. Musicians are invited to bring their…
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South River Council introduces ordinance for no parking on sections of Main Street, Joseph Street
SOUTH RIVER–The Borough Council introduced an ordinance amending the borough code to authorize no parking along Main and Joseph streets. “At the recommendation of the South River Police Department’s Traffic Safety Division, the cars parking on Main Street forced traffic to go over the double solid lines into oncoming traffic lanes due to the narrowing…
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South River mayor explains status of the borough in annual address
SOUTH RIVER–Elaborating on South River’s current financial and infrastructural status, Mayor John Krenzel delivered his annual State of the Borough Address. “Since the beginning of the year, literally, and I mean literally, every week there is something that we would discover that was not done, done incorrectly or done in such a matter that the…
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South River Council introduces bond ordinances for capital improvements
SOUTH RIVER–With the municipality needing items such as roadway repairs and vehicles, the Borough Council introduced a bond ordinance to provide funds for various capital improvements and equipment. The total cost for the capital improvements and equipment is $1,610,000. The borough will fund the capital improvements and equipment with a $34,500 grant from the New…
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South River Youth Fishing Challenge set for June 8
South River Parks & Recreation will hold a Youth Fishing Challenge on June 8, rain or shine, at Bissett’s Pond, Grekoski Park, Whitehead Avenue, South River. Age categories are 5-8, 9-12 and 13-16. One hot dog, bag of chips and drink per ticketed person. Prizes will be awarded for most fish caught, longest fish and…
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Suspect on the lam involved in alleged domestic violence issue apprehended in East Brunswick
EAST BRUNSWICK – Police located Lee Nadeau Jr., who was allegedly involved in several domestic violence incidents late May 29 and early May 30 in and around Middlesex County, at 4:45 p.m. May 30, according to East Brunswick Police Lt. Sean Goggins. Nadeau was allegedly involved in multiple police pursuits with several agencies while…