Tag: South River
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South River council introduces bond ordinance for Main Street repairs
SOUTH RIVER –The Borough Council introduced a $300,000 bond ordinance to fund various capital improvements for Main Street in South River. The improvements to Main Street will include concrete curbs, concrete sidewalks, planters, wiring, landscaping and various other improvements, according to the council agenda. The council approved the first reading of the bond ordinance on Aug.…
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South River Library chess club keeps patrons sharp
SOUTH RIVER–Recognizing its patrons growing interest in the game of bishops and kings, the South River Public Library started the Adult Chess Club. “We had a steady interest from older students. There were a good number of people who missed out on learning the game when they were younger … [and] needed to find a way…
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Three winning lottery tickets sold in South River
SOUTH RIVER – Three winning Jersey Cash Five tickets were sold in South River, splitting the $183,408 jackpot. Three tickets matched all five numbers drawn on Aug. 24. Two of the winning tickets were sold at the same retailer location, according to the New Jersey Lottery. Each ticket is worth $61,136. One winning ticket was sold…
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South River teen will compete on ‘Top Chef Junior’
SOUTH RIVER – Looking to use his skills once again to win a $50,000 cash prize, Tyler Cappelluti will compete on Universal Kids’ “Top Chef Junior” Season Two. “I started cooking around 3 or 4 years old alongside my mom and grandmas. I was always curious and wanted to help in any way I could.…
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South River community garden donates produce to food bank
SOUTH RIVER – Producing fresh vegetables from tomatoes to corn to pumpkins, the South River Community Garden is supporting the South River Food Bank. “The garden was started to benefit the entire community, including those who may not have access to fresh produce. There are many people in town who suffer from food insecurity, and…
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South River seeks funding for flood prevention project
SOUTH RIVER–The Borough Council approved a resolution to support the South River Ecosystem Restoration and Flood Resiliency Enhancement Project. The South River salt marsh ecosystem has been spared from direct development, it has been degraded in quality and does not provide optimal habitat for wildlife or maximum flood protection for residents, according to the council agenda for…
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South River approves resolution to seek funds for streets
SOUTH RIVER–The Borough Council approved a resolution supporting an application to Sustainable Jersey’s Complete Streets Technical Assistance Grant Program. “We are seeking technical assistance to implement numerous ‘proof of concept’ efforts for the complete streets vision we have just begun pushing in the borough. Our hope is to implement small-scale projects to support bicyclists and improve…
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Children’s entertainer to perform free concert in South River on Aug. 18
The Friends of the South River Community Garden will sponsor “Concert at Cannon” from 7-8:30 p.m. on Aug. 18 at Cannon Park, at the end of Causeway Street, South River. Children’s entertainer Ken Galipeau will perform a free family-friendly concert. The event is run in collaboration with The Green Team, The Creative Team subcommittee, and the Borough of…
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Young artists in 18th Legislative District may enter contest
Young artists in the 18th Legislative District – East Brunswick, Edison, Helmetta, Highland Park, Metuchen, South Plainfield and South River – are invited to enter a Youth Artwork Contest sponsored by state Sen. Patrick Diegnan, Assemblywoman Nancy Pinkin and Assemblyman Robert Karabinchak. Individuals between the ages of 6 and 20 may submit artwork in a…
