Tag: South River
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South River council introduces ordinance setting regulations for potential cannabis businesses
SOUTH RIVER–The Borough Council introduced an ordinance, which if adopted, will amend the municipal code setting regulations for marijuana establishments within South River. On Feb. 22, Gov. Phil Murphy signed adult-use cannabis reform bills into law, legalizing and regulating cannabis use and possession for adults 21 years and older and decriminalizing marijuana and hashish possession. Due…
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South River council appoints new borough clerk; business administrator becomes municipal clerk
SOUTH RIVER–The Borough Council approved a resolution appointing Susan Minock as the municipality’s newest borough clerk. Minock’s predecessor Bill Bray resigned from his position as to take a new position as a municipal clerk outside the county, according to Business Administrator Art Londensky. Appointed in July 2018, Londensky said Bray’s last day as borough clerk…
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Teacher ‘left a permanent mark on the community of South River’
SOUTH RIVER–Anthony Razzano was an entertainer, having performed at countless functions, including the annual holiday party for the New York Knicks. Before his retirement from the South River School District, Razzano taught English, drama and public speaking through the English Department of the South River Public School System. He was active in the community as…
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South River boy shows appreciation for police with stickers and donuts
As his way of recognizing National Police Week, 10-year-old Mustafa Amjad met with on-duty South River police officers to give them donuts and thin blue line stickers. National Police Week took place on May 9-15. Officers showed Mustafa the patrol vehicles and answered police-related questions he had, according to the South River Police Department.
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Volunteer firefighter accused of criminal sexual contact in South River
SOUTH RIVER – A volunteer firefighter has been charged with criminal sexual contact with an adult female victim who was reportedly known to him. On May 21, Raymond Brown, 67, of South River, was charged with one count of fourth-degree criminal sexual contact. An investigation by Sgt. Bernard Mackiel of the South River Police Department…
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Four candidates will face off for two seats on South River Borough Council
SOUTH RIVER – Four South River candidates are running for the two open seats on the Borough Council in November. The races are uncontested in the June 8 primary. Democratic candidates Margaret Kenny and David Pizzuto will face off against Republican candidates Jason Oliveria and incumbent Peter Guindi for each three-year term. Guindi, 48, is…
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South River school board approves $40M budget for 2021-22
SOUTH RIVER–Updating residents on the South River Public School District’s 2021-22 budget, Superintendent Sylvia Zircher explained the funding behind the yearly financial plan. “So how do we come up with a yearly district budget? Well, we begin by looking at our district goals and objectives, and our district goal number four is actually our fiscal…
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South River police investigate several car burglaries in downtown areas
The South River Police Department has been investigating several recently reported motor vehicle burglaries. Investigations have revealed that the suspect(s) are gaining entry into unlocked vehicles during the overnight hours or early morning hours. Items taken during the burglaries have included loose change, small electronics, wallets and purses. The burglaries have occurred on Jackson Street…
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COVID-19 vaccines available for South River residents
The Borough of South River will be offering Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to residents age 18 and older. Vaccinations will take place on May 2 and are available by appointment only. Appointments will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis. Appointments can be scheduled by calling the Office on Aging at 732-257-2340 through April 30…