Tag: South River
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South River Museum officially reopens
SOUTH RIVER – After more than a year closed, The South River Museum officially reopened on Sept. 5, allowing visitors to finally explore new exhibits and programs. This year, as communities slowly recover from the compromising effects of COVID-19, millions of people are re-emerging from nationwide shutdowns that closed the doors of countless businesses, schools…
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Twenty years later, We will never forget: South River unveils monument for 20th anniversary of 9/11
SOUTH RIVER – To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 2001, the South River Fire Department hosted a public ceremony to unveil a new Sept. 11 monument at fire department headquarters on Jackson Street and Raritan Avenue. The monument, which is a piece of steel from 7 World Trade Center, was acquired…
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Twenty years later, We will never forget: South River Fire Department unveils monument made from WTC steel
The Exempt Firemen’s Association of the South River Fire Department held a dedication of its Sept. 11 Monument, which includes a section of steel recovered from 7 World Trade Center, during a ceremony on Sept. 11 commemorating the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
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Tropical Storm Ida: Central Jersey update
The following updates are related to Tropical Storm Ida and its after-effects in Central Jersey. East Brunswick: Church Lane between Dunhams Corner Road and Fresh Ponds Road will have road work today, Friday, Sept. 3, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Plan alternate route. Detours may be in place. Helmetta: Recycling pickup will be Saturday,…
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South River native serves in U.S. Navy aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook
Petty Officer First Class John Azevedo-Pereira joined the U.S. Navy six years ago. Today, he serves as a gas turbine system’s technician. “My brother, Antonio Pereira, joined the Navy as a gas turbine system’s technician right after high school,” Azevedo-Pereira said. “He was my inspiration and driving force for joining the Navy…
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South River to hold End of Summer Festival
South River Parks & Recreation will hold the 2021 End of Summer Festival & Fireworks on Aug. 26 at Denny Stadium located on David Street. Rain date is Aug. 27. The festival begins at 6 p.m. in the stadium parking lot and the fireworks are scheduled to go off at approximately 8:30 p.m. on the…
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South River council adopts ordinance restricting off-street parking for large vehicles
SOUTH RIVER–The Borough Council adopted an ordinance which will amend the municipal code, establishing off-street parking restrictions and penalties for large commercial vehicles. All commercially registered vehicles having a gross vehicle weight rating in excess of 14,000 pounds with a model year older than 2014 are prohibited from parking on private property in a residential…
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South River allows all licenses of cannabis businesses except retail
SOUTH RIVER–With an unanimous vote, the Borough Council adopted an ordinance allowing cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, wholesaler, distribution and delivery businesses within the municipality. “I know this is something that has been tossed down from the state. Towns have either been rejecting it or approving it. By allowing this you are bringing in manufacturing, which is…
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South River council adopts $1.4M bond ordinance for capital upgrades
SOUTH RIVER–The Borough Council adopted a $1.486 million bond ordinance, which will partially fund $2.075 million in various capital improvements throughout the municipality. The various improvements will consist of: The purchase of various public works vehicles and equipment, including a sanitation truck, a mason dump truck, a dump truck, a pick-up truck, lawnmowers and containers.…