Tag: South River
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Volunteers sought to share gift of music
The Interfaith Network of Care is looking for musically inclined volunteers to stop by and sing or play an instrument for its Respite participants during programs that run between noon and 4 p.m. Mondays at the South River American Legion, 264 Whitehead Ave. Volunteers may perform for as long as they choose, twice a month…
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Changes in garbage collection in South River due to Thanksgiving holiday
SOUTH RIVER – Garbage normally collected on Thursdays will instead be collected on Wednesday, Nov. 23, in South River, due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Garbage normally collected on Wednesdays will be still collected as normal. The Department of Public Works and borough offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 24, and Friday, Nov. 25. The recycling center will be…
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‘Make an Ugly Sweatshirt’ at library
The South River Public Library will hold “Make an Ugly Sweatshirt” at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 5 at 55 Appleby Ave. Bring a washed sweatshirt, and the library will supply the decorations needed to make the best ugly sweater. All ages are welcome, but an adult must accompany any children under age 9. For more information, visit www.southriverlibrary.org.
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Adopt-a-Family program brings holiday cheer to dozens of families in South River
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER – This holiday season, the South River High School Adopt-A-Family Program Club is asking residents to give back to those in their own backyards. The club is requesting donations to help create a positive and memorable holiday by supplying gifts, clothing, toys, necessities, food or monetary donations for less fortunate families…
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Residents reject board inquiry to increase teaching staff in South River
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER – South River Public Schools will not be adding to their teaching staff due to the borough’s rejection of a tax levy ballot question, which requested to expand the school district’s teaching staff. On the Nov. 8 ballot, South River proposed a permanent ballot question asking for $480,000 to employ 6.5…
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South River man accused of having sexual relations with a minor
SOUTH RIVER – A 25-year-old man from South River has been charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl. Joseph A. Brown was charged on Nov. 11 with a second degree count of sexual assault and a third degree count of endangering the welfare of a child, according to a statement released by Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C.…
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Marchesi becomes winningest football coach at South River
By Jimmy Allinder Rich Marchesi received a stern lesson when he was 6 years old about how special the high school football team was to the folks who call South River their home. The youngster was with his parents in the stands at William Denny Stadium watching a cousin play for the Rams when he…
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Suspect connected to burglaries in South River
SOUTH RIVER – Police have identified suspects allegedly responsible for multiple burglaries in the borough. On Oct. 20, South River Police Department patrol units responded to two residential burglaries and one attempted residential burglary. In each case, forced entry was made or attempted resulting in property damage with items also taken from one residence, according to…
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Board of Taxation officially supports revaluation of South River
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER – The Middlesex County Board of Taxation has announced its commitment to order South River and Dunellen to conduct revaluations by the end of the year, showing its support of the New Jersey Division of Taxation ruling. A decision was handed down on Oct. 20 at the Board of Taxation’s monthly…
