Tag: South River
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Blue Acres is a ‘win-win’ for open space, owners of flooded homes
Like many residents along the Delaware Bayshore, Natalie and Don Fisch of Downe Township worried about the future of their community after superstorm Sandy devastated New Jersey’s coastline. They saw that street flooding was increasing during high tides, full moons and rainstorms, making it hard for residents to get in and out of…
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South River residents voice tax troubles at state hearing
By STEVEN VIERA Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — As part of an ongoing investigation into South River, New Jersey’s Division of Taxation held a public hearing at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) building on Aug. 17 for residents to discuss their experiences paying property taxes in the borough. South River is under the microscope…
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Garrick’s determination leads to success on softball diamond
By Jimmy Allinder Mackenzie Garrick owns two career strikeout records for the South River High School softball team and has a year of eligibility left. But never did Garrick dream she would achieve such success, much less play softball, when she took up the sport as an 11-year-old. That’s when Jim Duffy, a coach for…
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Operation Sunscreen aims to help protect police from skin cancer
By STEVEN VIERA Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — For police officers, standing in harm’s way is just part of the job, but one woman is taking steps to defend those who protect and serve from the sun’s rays. Danielle Oswald, a resident of the borough and an independent consultant with a premium skin care company,…
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South River Police add permanent officers to its roster
Patrolmen Patrick Molina, Jacob Edelman and Peter Szukics have been promoted to permanent, full-time officers in the South River Police Department. They were previously on a one-year probationary term as per department procedures. Members of the Borough Council congratulated the officers during a council meeting Aug. 8.
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South River Police encourage use of their social media sites
SOUTH RIVER – The South River Police Department announced on July 25 that the department has added two new social media pages to connect with residents in the area. The police department has been active on Facebook since 2012, posting event photos, department news, special events, crime alerts, traffic updates and road closures. After receiving positive feedback from…
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Construction closes roads in South River
SOUTH RIVER – The following road closures will be in effect during the day for today and tomorrow, July 28 and 29, due to ongoing construction in South River: – Meacham Avenue. – Fifth Street between N. Stevens and Connors. – David Street between Pine and Feltus. – George Street between Pine and Feltus. – The…
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State pushes South River revaluation hearing to August
By STEVEN VIERA Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — The Division of Taxation, acting under the authority of the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, has postponed a meeting for residents to discuss their experiences paying property taxes in the borough. The meeting has been rescheduled for 6 p.m. on Aug. 17 at the South River Veterans of…
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Police allegedly seize drugs, cash in South River raid
SOUTH RIVER — Thanks to the efforts of police, an alleged armed drug dealer is now out of business. Last month, members of the South River Police Department (SRPD), in conjunction with the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Task Force, apprehended a man in his house and allegedly seized large quantities of cocaine, heroin and other…
