Tag: South River
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South River Jewish organization provides resources to law enforcement
The Jewish Federation is sponsoring educational programs in its attempt to further educate law enforcement officials about their critical role in stopping and preventing bias related incidents. The Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey is a non-profit organization based out of South River that works to strengthen the Jewish community in order to…
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Residents will gather in South River tonight to remember lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001
On the the 16th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, South River will honor those who didn’t come home to their families that night and remember the sacrifices made by first responders and the bravery of many others. The community’s first responders, officials and residents will come together at 6:30 p.m.…
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South River cultural commission plans Renaissance Faire
SOUTH RIVER Created to preserve, promote and celebrate the borough’s history, the South River Cultural Arts and Heritage Commission is preparing for upcoming events. The commission’s mission is to celebrate the borough’s heritage by bringing together and promoting the diverse cultures within South River through various programs and events with the hope of creating harmony…
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Menus change weekly at Sgt. Basilone club dinners
The Sgt. John Basilone Italian American Club will resume its weekly Tuesday night dinners beginning on Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the clubhouse, 48 Appleby Ave., South River. The fresh-cooked homemade dinners include soup, salad, entrée, dessert, coffee/tea. Cost is $12. The menu changes each week. For more information, call 732-238-0310 on the day…
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Councilman calls out fellow members for not supporting school system
The goal of any community should be to work together to build something greater than what we could do on our own. One of our community endeavors is providing for and supporting the education of our children. John Dewey once said that, “There is a compact that exists between community and its public school. It is a…
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South River library holds crochet coral event
The South River Public Library will hold an event to celebrate the completion of its Crochet Coral Reef project at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 12 at the library, 55 Appleby Ave., South River. There will be a reception to meet the creators of the project and view the completed crochet coral reef. For more information,…
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South River VFW to hold pig roast Sept. 9
VFW Post 1451 will hold its annual picnic and pig roast from 1-6 p.m. on Sept. 9, rain or shine, at the post, 31 Reid St., South River. Tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for children ages 13-18 and free for children under 12. For more information, call 732-254-9834.
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South River officials expand online services
SOUTH RIVER Aiming to provide more interactive web features for its residents, the Borough Council is expanding the “DO-it” initiative. The initiative is comprised of three online service features that include “CALL-it,” the borough’s new feedback hotline, “REPORT-it,” a service to help residents report non-emergency concerns, and “MAP-it,” an interactive map for residents. Councilman Ryan…
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In the Service
U.S. Air Force Airman Christopher Witynski graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an…
