Tag: South River
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South River Council plans series of municipal improvements
SOUTH RIVER–The Borough Council introduced two bond ordinances to provide funding for capital, sewer system and water utility improvements. Borough Administrator Jack Layne Jr. said currently the pavement on Willett Avenue is failing. Willett Avenue needs to be repaved and minor drainage repairs need to be done. One of the approved bond ordinances will fund capital…
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Hundreds graduate from Middlesex County vocational schools
The Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools (MCVTS) granted diplomas to 469 students in graduation ceremonies held simultaneously on all five campuses on June 27. The East Brunswick campus valedictorian was Sean Mejorada of Old Bridge, while the salutatorian was Jennifer Obrizan of Carteret. On the Piscataway campus, the valedictorian was Gursewek Singh of Carteret…
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South River TV show broadcasts veterans’ war stories
SOUTH RIVER – To create a platform which offers veterans a chance to share their experiences, TV-35 in South River has launched a new show called “Local Spotlight: Our Veterans and Their Stories.” “It is to showcase veterans and have them tell us about their experiences in the service and what it was like for…
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Community asked to support South River fire victims
SOUTH RIVER – A family whose home suffered damage during a fire on Father’s Day is in need of support. The South River Fire Department responded to a fire at 8 Union Ave. around 12:15 a.m. on June 17, according to Fire Chief Charles Matts. He said he residence is currently uninhabitable. The family of…
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South River marks Memorial Day with parade
South River had its annual Memorial Day parade on May 28 starting at Main Street.
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Vendors needed for South River’s National Night Out event
Vendors and community groups are needed for the South River Police Department’s 10th annual National Night Out event, which will be held from 5-9 p.m. on Aug. 7 at South River High School, 11 Montgomery St., South River. The night against crime fosters police-community relationships to make neighborhoods more safe. Vendor fee is $25, waived…
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South River council adopts $36.7M municipal budget for 2018
SOUTH RIVER – After two amendments, the South River Borough Council has adopted a 2018 budget that totals $36.7 million to fund the operation of the municipality. The council was scheduled to adopt the budget on April 23, but due to unforeseen last minute requests and changes, the governing body introduced an amendment to the…
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Ghost hunter to share stories in South River on June 27
The South River Historical & Preservation Society will meet at 7 p.m. on June 27 at the South River Museum (Old School Baptist Church), 64-66 Main St., South River. The program is free to the public and light refreshments will be served. Ghost hunter L’Aura Hladik Hoffman will provide a multimedia presentation detailing the history and haunts of…
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Scout inspired by grandfather promotes blood drives in East Brunswick
PHOTO COURTESY OF SHANNON PULLARO DJ Pullaro is working toward the rank of Life Scout as part of Boy Scout Troop 501 of East Brunswick/South River. For his service project, he partnered with New Jersey Blood Services to handle the promotion of two blood drives in East Brunswick. He chose the project because his grandfather previously had a…
