Tag: South River
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Plan designed to improve downtown in South River
SOUTH RIVER -Aiming to revitalize South River’s business district, the Borough Council is working on a conceptual Downtown Streetscape Plan. The plan is designed to rejuvenate the borough’s business district by creating a stronger community, increasing property values and making South River a friendlier place to live, do business and raise a family, according to…
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Police charge Newark man with burglarizing vehicles
SOUTH RIVER – A residential surveillance camera helped police locate a suspect accused of burglarizing vehicles. A resident on Hillside Avenue reported that two of his vehicles had been burglarized around 10:21 a.m. May 18, according to information provided by the South River Police Department (SRPD). Upon arrival of patrol units, it was determined that…
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South River Historical Society welcomes land expert and author at June 28 meeting
The South River Historical and Preservation Society will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. on June 28 at the South River Museum (Old School Baptist Church) 64-66 Main St., South River. The June program titled “Owning New Jersey” will focus on land records as an important source for historical research. The featured speaker is Joseph…
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Relocation of the former Raritan River Station is chugging along
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — The relocation of the last remaining structure of the Raritan River Railroad is in the process of proposals for moving the structure across the street. “To date we have raised $19,600,” said Steve Gregus, member of the Milltown Historical Society, as he updated the Borough Council on the moving…
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South River police seize eight bricks of heroin
SOUTH RIVER – Members of the South River Police Department located more than eight bricks of heroin totaling 425 decks as well as drug paraphernalia. At approximately 7 a.m. May 11, officers executed a Superior Court-approved search warrant upon a residence on Whitehead Avenue as a result of a narcotics investigation conducted by the South…
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Falcons’ baseball season comes to sudden close with playoff losses
By Jimmy Allinder In one day — 18 hours to be exact — the Monroe Township High School baseball season went from promising to over. The ninth-seeded Falcons were edged by top-seeded Montgomery High School, 4-3, May 26 in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Central Jersey, Group IV quarterfinals. The following day,…
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Restaurant to hold painting party
La Tavola Cucina will hold a painting party at 7 p.m. on June 6 at the restaurant, located on Old Bridge Turnpike, South River. Pick from canvas, slate or wood to create a masterpiece. Cost is $22. To make a reservation, call 732-406-0172 or the venue directly at 732-238-2111.
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Police departments hold annual bicycle and safety event
The South River Police Department will hold its annual Bicycle Rodeo and Public Safety Day at 9 a.m. on June 3 at Denny Stadium, David Street. This event is free and will provide free food, drinks, a bicycle raffle, entertainment and a bicycle helmet giveaway. Learn about bicycle safety, see emergency vehicles, see emergency equipment…
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South River council hires part-time administrator
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER A little more than a month after firing its full-time borough administrator, the South River Borough Council hired a new part-time administrator. The council appointed Jack P. Layne Jr. to the position in a 4-1 vote along party lines during a meeting on May 8. Council President Shawn Haussermann…
