Tag: South River
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Jewish Federation plans events to counteract hate
The events which took place in Charlottesville, Virginia, clearly reinforce The Jewish Federation’s position that hate should have no home in our community. Sadly, there are too many occasions these days to call out hate, anti-Semitism and bigotry – and too many incidents like what took place Aug. 17 in Barcelona. Actions speak louder than…
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End of Summer Festival scheduled for Aug. 23 in South River
South River Parks & Recreation will hold the 2017 End of Summer Festival & Fireworks at 6 p.m. Aug. 23 at Denny Stadium, David Street, South River. Rain date is Aug. 24. The event will feature musical entertainment, food vendors and fireworks at 8:30 p.m. Admission is free. There is limited parking and bleacher seating…
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South River to hold ‘Coffee With a Cop’ on Aug. 16
The South River Police Department will hold “Coffee With a Cop” at 11:30 a.m. on Aug. 16 at Villagio’s Food Emporium, 67 Main St., South River. Officers will meet with community members in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships and drink coffee. “Coffee with a Cop” is a national initiative…
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Flag raising ceremony to commemorate India’s independence
The Saraswati Cultural Association Inc. and the Borough of South River will hold its first India Independence Day Flag Raising ceremony at 10 a.m. on Aug. 12 at the municipal building, 64-66 Main St., South River. The ceremony will commemorate the 70th anniversary of India’s independence from the British Empire. The event is free.…
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Interns seek to improve life in South River
SOUTH RIVER — To give high school students an opportunity to help make their community better, the South River Borough Council appointed five interns as part of the newly launched Youth Leadership Program. Oles Kormosh, Priya Jain, Nancy Rivers, Jenna Agnello and Miquel Ribau were approved to participate in the program by the council on…
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School board candidates file for November election
The following candidates have filed to run for their respective school board seats in the November election. The filing deadline was July 31. East Brunswick: Three three-year terms available – Laurie Lachs (incumbent), Todd Simmens (incumbent), Susanna W. Chiu (incumbent), Jean Reger, John Gonzalez. Jamesburg: Two three-year terms available – Scott Passner (incumbent); second petition…
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South River holds annual National Night Out event Aug. 1
The South River Police Department will hold its ninth annual National Night Out event from 5-9 p.m. on Aug. 1 at Denny Stadium, David Street, South River. The event will feature giveaways, games, music, a dunk tank, emergency equipment displays, vendors, community organizations and other activities. Entry to the event is free. Food and refreshments…
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South River residents launch social migration app
SOUTH RIVER – Finding the liveliest party at any given moment may become easier than ever when entrepreneurs Vincent Michelino and Francisco Miranda launch the “Jabbr” app. “Jabbr will be a real-time social migration app that locates the hottest spot on college campuses and follows the party throughout the day and night. Think of it…
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Glogower changes candidacy to state Senate campaign
The Lew Glogower campaign has changed from General Assembly to State Senate. Glogower, a current South River resident and East Brunswick business owner, will campaign for the 18th Legislative District, representing Edison, East Brunswick, South River, Metuchen, Highland Park, Helmetta and South Plainfield. He said his focus is on opposing all new taxes and regulations.…
