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On day 3 of 7 of our back to school tip series, the topic is safety tips for children using the internet and social media. With the first day of school just days away, it’s a perfect time to share these tips with your children. The men and women of the South River Police Department wish all of our residents and the children of South River a safe school year!
As a reminder, to facilitate the safest and most efficient traffic flow possible during school drop off and pick up times, the following traffic pattern is in place near the South River Public Schools. Please refer to the notice below and the attached photo for further details.
Additionally, to begin the school year, the South River Police Department will be conducting an educational period for traffic offenses committed near the South River Public Schools. During the first two weeks of the school year, Officers will issue warnings for violations in most cases. Following that, Officers may issue summonses for any traffic offenses. Please refer to the attached photos for some of the most common violations in the areas of the South River Public Schools.
Parents dropping off or picking up students at the Early Learning Center (ELC) are required to utilize the route indicated in the diagram to access the drop off and pick up area in the parking lot.
• Vehicles are only permitted to make a right turn into the parking lot from Montgomery Street at all times.
• Parents should only drop off or pick up students curbside in the ELC parking lot at the designated area in front of the school entrance.
• Pull your vehicle as far up as possible when dropping off or picking up students.
• Do not stop in traffic or roadways to drop off or pick up students.
• When exiting the ELC driveway onto Montgomery Street, only a right turn is permitted is permitted at all times.
• Vehicles are not permitted to make a left from Morningside Avenue onto Montgomery Street between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM and 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM.
The South River Police Department thanks you for your patience and cooperation as we work together to provide the safest and most efficient traffic flow possible during school drop off and pick up times.
REMINDER: Borough Offices will be closed on Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day. Normal schedules resume on Tuesday, September 3rd.
On day 2 of 7 of our back to school tip series, the topic is safety tips for pedestrians. With the first day of school just days away, it’s a good idea to review these tips and discuss them with your children. The men and women of the South River Police Department wish all of our residents and the children of South River a safe school year!
On day 1 of 7 of our back to school tip series, the topic is safety tips for drivers. With the first day of school just days away, it’s a perfect time to review these tips. The men and women of the South River Police Department wish all of our residents and the children of South River a safe school year!
Are you interested in taking a more active role in crime prevention and safety in your neighborhood? Join us for South River River's Neighborhood Watch program. The next meeting takes place on Thursday, September 26th at 6:00 PM at South River Police Headquarters (61 Main Street).
To help us determine the space needed for the meeting, attendees are requested to register by visiting tinyurl.com/SRNWmeeting or www.southriverpd.org prior to the meeting.
South River's Neighborhood Watch Program is a joint effort between the police department and community members with the goal of preventing crime through:
• Awareness
• Open Communication
• Education
• Prevention Plans
• Information Sharing
• Community Engagement
South River Neighborhood Watch meetings are held periodically throughout the year. Meeting dates are announced prior to each meeting.
The South River Neighborhood Watch Program is one of many no cost programs offered to residents by the South River Police Department. Other programs include:
• Project Medicine Drop
• Unoccupied Residence Program
• Child Safety Seat Inspections
• Home Security Inspections
• Operation Blue Angel
• Special Needs Registry
• Business Registration Program
• Anonymous Tip Line & Online Report-it Form
For more information on these programs as well as the many community events our department offers throughout the year, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit us online at www.southriverpd.org
**MOSQUITO SPRAYING**
**MONDAY, AUGUST 26th**
Weather conditions permitting, the Middlesex County Mosquito Commission will be conducting spraying in South River tomorrow, August 26th between the hours of 6:30 PM and midnight. The rain date for the spraying is Wednesday, August 28th.
A map of the area being treated is available at the following link:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1qftfVLI4lYfKV7BWTRwzJyen6LI&ll=40.436853962887945%2C-74.3712175&z=15
The New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES) & Rutgers University has approved and recommended these mosquito control products for residential mosquito control and considers them to pose no unreasonable health risk when applied according to label directions. Neither the USEPA nor NJ Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) requires relocating or taking special precautions during spraying however, residents can take following precautions to reduce exposure:
• Plan your activities to limit time spent outside during times of possible insecticide treatments. Move your pets, their food, and water dishes inside during ULV application. Also bring clothing and children’s toys inside. Stay away from application equipment, whether in use or not.
• Whenever possible, remain indoors with windows closed and with window air conditioners on non-vent (closed to the outside air) and window fans turned off during spraying.
• Avoid direct contact with surfaces that are still wet from pesticide spraying. Do not allow children to play in areas that have been sprayed until they have completely dried (approximately one hour).
• If you must remain outdoors, avoid eye and skin contact with the spray. If you get spray in your eyes or on your skin, immediately flush and rinse with water.
For more information, details of pesticides being used as well as a website and number to contact for more information, visit the link below:
https://www.middlesexcountynj.gov/government/departments/department-of-public-safety-and-health/middlesex-county-mosquito-commission/public-notice-for-adult-mosquito-control-treatment-spray-notice
Due to fire hydrant flow testing taking place overnight tonight in the area of Stephen Street and Main Street, area residents may experience low water pressure and/or discolored water. Testing will be begin at approximately 11:30 PM and is expected to last through the overnight hours.
Running your cold water for several minutes as well as flushing your toilets once or twice may clear up any discoloration in some cases. If experiencing discolored water, avoid doing laundry until the color returns to normal.
Please monitor NIXLE text and email alerts for any updates. For information on how to subscribe, visit southriverpd.org/social-media
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Today is National - a perfect day to remind our residents about our Operation Blue Angel program, which allows our officers quick access to senior citizens and other eligible residents in the event of an emergency.
Operation Blue Angel is a program conducted by the South River Police Department to assist residents who, due to advanced age, immobility, or medical concerns, may be unable to answer their door in an emergency situation. The program is administered free of charge to any eligible resident.
Through Operation Blue Angel, a Police Department owned lock box similar to a real estate agent’s lock box is placed outside the residence. A key, supplied by the resident, is locked inside the box. In the event of an emergency, responding police officers are able to retrieve the key by using a code accessed by our Communications Center, allowing us to quickly enter the home without causing damage. The code is stored securely at all times in our Communications Center and reset to a new code in the event it is used to access the lock box.
Applicants to Operation Blue Angel must meet certain criteria and agree to the following:
• Must be 55 years of age or older, or have a medical condition that is potentially incapacitating
• Must either live alone, or be home alone on a frequent basis
• Must provide a key (or keys) for an entry door to the home
• Must grant the South River Police Department permission to access and use the key during an emergency
• Must complete and notarize a waiver form
The Police Department maintains ownership of the lock box. If you should you move, you must notify the Police Department so that we may retrieve the lock box.
To apply for the program, please print, complete and return the following application and liability waiver to police headquarters:
southriverpd.org/operation-blue-angel
Operation Blue Angel is one of many no cost programs offered to residents by the South River Police Department. Other programs include:
- Project Medicine Drop
- Neighborhood Watch Program
- Child Safety Seat Inspections
- Home Security Inspections
- Unoccupied Residence Program
- Special Needs Registry
- Business Registration Program
- Anonymous Tip Line & Online Report-it Form
For more information on these programs as well as the many community events our department offers throughout the year, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit us online at www.southriverpd.org
Found on Gordon Street, please call 732-238-1000 if you’re the owner
Due to fire department equipment testing taking place on Causeway, area residents may experience low water pressure and/or discolored water. Testing is scheduled for tomorrow, August 17th from approximately 8:00 AM until approximately 3:00 PM.
Running your cold water for several minutes as well as flushing your toilets once or twice may clear up any discoloration in some cases. If experiencing discolored water, avoid doing laundry until the color returns to normal.
Please monitor NIXLE text and email alerts for any updates. For information on how to subscribe, visit southriverpd.org/social-media
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From August 14th through September 2nd, law enforcement agencies in New Jersey and nationwide will be joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the 2024 high-visibility Labor Day statewide "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" crackdown and awareness campaign.
During this time, officers conduct sobriety checkpoints and roving patrols looking for motorists who may be driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs. In addition to high-visibility enforcement, the campaign also helps to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving through public education tools including posters, banners, mobile video display signs, social media, radio announcements, and television advertisements.
During the 2022 Labor Day holiday period, there were 490 crash fatalities nationwide, with 39% of these crashes involving a drunk driver. In 2022, 13,524 people were killed in crashes involving a drunk driver. These troubling statistics illustrate why the South River Police Department works to educate the public about the dangers of impaired driving.
In addition to being illegal and dangerous, New Jersey laws for driving while intoxicated are strict and penalties are severe. Convicted offenders and their families are affected financially and in many other ways. For more information visit: www.nj.gov/oag/hts/downloads/dui-bro-eng.pdf
Law enforcement agencies participating in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled crackdown offer the following advice:
• If you plan on drinking, have a designated driver, someone who will not drink alcohol, before going out.
• If you’ve been drinking, ask a sober friend to drive you home or utilize a taxi or ridesharing service.
• Spend the night where the activity is held.
• Report impaired drivers to law enforcement. In New Jersey, drivers may dial #77 to report an impaired or aggressive driver.
• Always buckle up, every ride, regardless of your seating position in the vehicle. It’s your best defense against an impaired driver.
• Be responsible. If someone you know is drinking, do not let that person get behind the wheel.
Launched nationally in 1999, this program works to combat impaired driving during some of the busiest travel times of the year, including the Labor Day and the end-of-year holiday seasons. As part of the program, the Division of Highway Traffic Safety provides grants to law enforcement agencies to help run the campaign.
**FIREWORKS & LUAU SHOW**
**FRIDAY, AUGUST 16th**
A MESSAGE FROM SOUTH RIVER PARKS AND RECREATION:
South River Parks & Recreation will hold the 2024 Fireworks & Luau on Friday, August 16th. Please note this year's event is returning to the Denny Stadium parking lot located on David Street. Admission is free and everyone is invited to come out and enjoy a fun night as the end of summer approaches!
The festival, featuring musical entertainment, food vendors, local vendors, lei greetings, and much more, begins at 6:00 PM in the Denny Stadium parking lot. The luau show begins at 7:30 PM. The fireworks are scheduled to go off at approximately 9:00 PM from the Denny Stadium field.
Please note there is limited parking in the area. Bleacher seating will be available. Tables and additional seating will be available in the Denny Stadium parking lot. Anyone attending the event is asked to enter through the parking lot on David Street.
Food purchased from the concession stand benefits the South River High School Booster Club.
The luau is sponsored by The Portuguese Fisherman, European Homemade Provisions, and B&W Construction.
The rain date for this event is Saturday, August 17th.
Found in the area of New Street. Please call 732-238-1000 if you are the owner.
Today is . A day meant to draw awareness to the importance of calling 8-1-1 for underground utility line mark outs before doing any work that involves digging. Did you know digging without calling 8-1-1 first is dangerous and increases the chance you'll knock out utility service to yourself or your neighborhood. Don't be that neighbor, .
Found on Old Bridge Turnpike, contact us at 732-238-1000 if you’re the owner
Due to fire hydrant flow testing taking place overnight tonight on William Street, area residents may experience low water pressure and/or discolored water. Testing will be begin at approximately 11:00 PM and is expected to last through the overnight hours.
Running your cold water for several minutes as well as flushing your toilets once or twice may clear up any discoloration in some cases. If experiencing discolored water, avoid doing laundry until the color returns to normal.
Please monitor NIXLE text and email alerts for any updates. For information on how to subscribe, visit southriverpd.org/social-media
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Due to today's weather forecast, tonight's National Night Out has been cancelled. Because of scheduling conflicts, there will be no rain date. We look forward to seeing everyone at next year's National Night Out!
Found in the area of Whitehead Ave. Please call 732-238–1000 if you are the owner.
**FIRE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY**
**WATER ALERT**
Due to fire department activity on Jackson Street in the area of Ferry Street and Whitehead Ave, motorists and pedestrians are asked to avoid the area.
Additionally, due to the use of fire hydrants, area residents may experience low water pressure and/or discolored water. If experiencing discolored water, avoid doing laundry until the color returns to normal.
**TRAFFIC ALERT / ROAD CLOSURE**
**WILLIAM STREET**
Due to emergency utility work, the following road closure will be in effect until late afternoon:
- William Street between Burton Avenue and Brick Plant Road
Motorists are advised to use caution in the area and plan another route, if possible.
The South River Police Department is committed to building public trust and accountability through transparency. To promote this, the above monthly report includes criminal activity, complaint data, and agency productivity. Please note that monthly reports are posted once the totals for that month are finalized.
The South River Police Department has received complaints regarding on street parking spots being reserved with cones, garbage cans, and other objects. As a reminder, using any object to reserve an on street parking spot is prohibited.
Due to the weather forecast, National Night Out has been cancelled. Because of scheduling conflicts, there will be no rain date. We look forward to seeing everyone at next year's National Night Out!
This year’s National Night Out is 2 weeks away! Will we see you there? More details and an event flyer are available at the link below.
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Due to the weather forecast, National Night Out has been cancelled. Because of scheduling conflicts, there will be no rain date. We look forward to seeing everyone at next year's National Night Out!
On Tuesday, August 6th, 2024 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, South River Police Department will be holding South River’s 14th Annual National Night Out at the Saint Mark Christian Academy parking lot (Morningside Avenue near Montgomery Street). All residents are encouraged to lock their doors, turn on outside lights, and join their entire community in standing together to promote awareness, safety and neighborhood unity.
Entry to the event is free. Food, snacks, refreshments and items from certain vendors will be available for purchase.
The event features:
- Food Vendors
- Touch a Truck
- Activities & Games
- Music
- Vendors
- Giveaways
- Community Groups
- Demonstrations
- Gaming Truck
- Bounce House
Returning this year are spots for vendors, businesses, and community groups. The cost is $25 per spot. Free spots are available for non-profit or community organizations. All are encouraged to join us and show off all South River has to offer to its residents.
A flyer and registration form is available at the following link or at www.SouthRiverPD.org
https://www.southrivernj.org/DocumentCenter/View/1315/National-Night-Out-Flyer-PDF
ABOUT NATIONAL NIGHT OUT:
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods a safer, better place to live. Together, we are making that happen.
National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community and provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.
Neighborhoods across the nation host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and other various community events with safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency personnel and exhibits.
* Features of this event are not yet finalized and are subject to change depending on the attendance and participation of various groups and organizations.
Summer is prime time for car thieves, which is why July is designated as National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, in 2023, 1,020,729 vehicles were stolen in the United States. In comparison, 1,008,756 vehicles were stolen in 2022. Many of those thefts were due to driver error with the biggest errors being keys left in a vehicle or a vehicle left running. Help prevent yourself from becoming a victim by following these simple tips.
Found near Pottery Lane. Please contact 732-238-1000 if you are the owner.
The 2024 Junior Police Academy took place last week. Cadets began by learning how to line up and march in formation and participating in physical fitness training.
The South River Fire Department visited with demonstrations and the chance to participate in some on hands training. The cadets also had a visit from a helicopter and personnel from the New Jersey State Police Aviation Unit, giving them the chance to meet the crew and take a peek inside the helicopter.
Robert Wood Johnson Emergency Medical Services’ visit included various emergency medical related demonstrations and interactive training followed up by tourniquet training, done by Rob Schrenzel of RS Functional Solutions.
Cadets also had a visit and demonstration from Manalapan Township Police Department’s Officer Sosnowski and K-9 Grimm along with Officer Hooper of the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office, giving them a glimpse into other aspects of law enforcement.
Field trip day included visits to the Middlesex County Fire Academy, Middlesex County Fire Marshal’s Office, Middlesex County HAZMAT, and Middlesex County Office of Emergency Management. Cadets had the opportunity to tour their facilities, learn how firefighters train, visit the Emergency Operations Center, and explore the various equipment they use.
The academy wrapped up with cadets getting a realistic feel for police work as they participated in mock motor vehicle stops and police scenarios. After some classroom instruction, the cadets took turns working in pairs as partners while officers from our department played the "bad guys".
Wishing all our residents and social media followers a safe and happy 4th of July!
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Thanks to the generosity of our residents and businesses, 31 kids kids received gifts through the Holiday Angel Tree. Yesterday, their holiday season was made a little brighter as they received their gifts, along with some extra treats from Blue Santa. The Holiday Angel Tree is a partnership between the South River Police Department and the South River Council of Congregations to benefit less fortunate children during the holiday season. #southrivernj #southriverpolice #angeltree #givingtree
We’re just a few days away from revealing more details but, here’s the video again in case you missed our first post! What crime did the Grinch commit, what was he sentenced to, and what date will he repay his debt to the residents of South River? Watch the entire video to find out!
What crime did the Grinch commit, what was he sentenced to, and what date will he repay his debt to the residents of South River? Watch the entire video to find out! More details coming closer to his sentence date!
The South River Police Department is partnering with the South River Council of Congregations to bring a Holiday Angel Tree to South River. This is the perfect opportunity to make a less fortunate child’s holiday season a little brighter. If you’re interested in helping, simply visit the tree in the lobby of Police Headquarters (61 Main Street), select a gift recipient of your choice from the tree, shop for the child based on their preferences, then drop the gift(s) off to us by December 15th. We’ll arrange to have the child receive the gift(s) from Santa! Any questions can be directed to Officer Stone at [email protected] or 732-254-1150, extension 136. Please return gift tags with new, unwrapped gifts.
After 12 years of service with the South River Police Police Department, Detective Wesley Sanches has made his last radio call. We thank him for his service and dedication to our department and the residents of South River. Best of luck and enjoy your retirement!
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