South River Public Works

02/21/2020

South River Police Department

South River Police Department

**WATER ALERT**

A MESSAGE FROM THE SOUTH RIVER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

Due to fire hydrant repairs taking place on Grant Street, area residents may experience low water pressure and/or discolored water. Repairs will be taking place on Saturday, February 22nd between 9:00 am and 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.

02/19/2020

All recyclables must be clean, empty and loose in the recycling container. The homeowner/tenant is responsible to provide acceptable recycled materials in this manner. See the flyer below for acceptable material. Items such as toys, blinds, hangers, dishware, glasses, plastics coded #3 to #7, etc., are NOT RECYCLABLE ITEMS AND SHOULD NOT BE MIXED WITH RECYCLABLES.

As per our Recycling Contractor, effective APRIL 1, 2020, recyclables that are placed in plastic bags will be rejected and will NOT be collected. Only items on the flyer below will be collected.

02/11/2020

02/11/2020

South River Police Department

The South River Police Department invites all community members to join us for "Coffee with a Cop" on Wednesday, February 26th from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at Dunkin' Donuts of South River located at 75 Main Street.

Officers from our Department will come together with community members in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships and drink coffee. "Coffee with a Cop" provides a unique opportunity for community members to spend time with officers, ask questions and learn more about the department’s work in South River in a relaxed, informal environment.

The majority of contacts law enforcement has with the public happen during emergencies or emotional situations. Those situations are not always the most effective times for relationship building with the community and some community members may feel that officers are unapproachable on the street. "Coffee with a Cop" breaks down barriers and allows for a relaxed, one-on-one interaction.

"Coffee with a Cop" is a national initiative supported by The United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. Similar events are held across the country as local police departments strive to make lasting connections with the communities they serve.

The program aims to advance the practice of community policing through improving relationships between police officers and community members one cup of coffee at a time.

A very special thank you to Dunkin' Donuts for graciously opening their doors and allowing us to bring another "Coffee with a Cop" event to the South River community.

Can't make this one? Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and NIXLE for additional "Coffee with a Cop" dates throughout the year.

02/04/2020

South River Police Department

South River Police Department

**WATER ALERT**

A MESSAGE FROM THE SOUTH RIVER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

Due to rapairs to a water valve taking place in the area of Monush Street and Amherst Street, area residents may experience low water pressure and/or discolored water. Repairs are anticipated to be completed by approximately 3:00pm today.

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.

02/03/2020

Have pizza boxes?? Here's how to recycle them.

01/31/2020

01/30/2020

The 2020 Residential Waste & Recycling Guide is now available. You can get your copy at the Municipal Building, Office on Aging, Library or DPW Office.

01/29/2020

Free Tax Service available at the Office on Aging.

01/24/2020

South River Police Department

Join us tomorrow, January 25th from 12:00pm until 2:00pm for the fourth annual South River Police Department Chili Cook-off & Tasting. This fundraising event will be taking place at the South River VFW located at 31 Reid Street.

Tasting tickets are available at the door, $10 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under. Join us for door prizes, delicious chili and a fun time while supporting a good cause along with the chance to sample chili from each contestant and vote for the "Fan Favorite" winner.

Proceeds from this event help fund our department's community policing programs and community events including Law Enforcement Against Drugs, National Night Out, Too Good for Drugs, Junior & Citizen Police Academies, Free-throw Tournament and MORE!

01/13/2020

January Calendar

01/10/2020

South River Police Department

South River Police Department

**WATER & TRAFFIC ALERT**

A MESSAGE FROM THE SOUTH RIVER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

Due to water main break repairs taking place in the area of Whitehead Avenue and Robert Street, area residents may experience low water pressure and/or discolored water. Repairs are anticipated to be completed by approximately 3:00pm today.

While repairs are being made, Whitehead Avenue near Robert Street will be subject to closure or traffic pattern changes. Motorists should expect delays in the area and plan another route, if possible.

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.

01/09/2020

01/03/2020

2020 Recycling Information...Please DO NOT USE PLASTIC BAGS!

12/11/2019

Change in garbage collection for the weeks of December 23rd and December 30th. Please see info below.

12/11/2019

Recycling this week - Do not put your recyclables in plastic bags!

12/11/2019

Middlesex County NJ

Middlesex County NJ

Unwanted items can jam up the machines at the recycling center. Click to learn if you’re recycling right.

12/09/2019

Middlesex County NJ

Middlesex County NJ

Not plastic bags! Click to learn more.

12/06/2019

Middlesex County NJ

Middlesex County NJ

Things like garden hoses and electrical cords clog our machines. Click for a list of recycling do’s & don’ts.

12/04/2019

Middlesex County NJ

Middlesex County NJ

Does all paper go in the recycling bins? How about all pizza boxes? Phone cords? Here are the Do’s and Dont’s of recycling! ♻️

12/04/2019

South River Police Department

South River Police Department

**WATER & TRAFFIC ALERT**

A MESSAGE FROM THE SOUTH RIVER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

Due to water main break repairs taking place in the area of Whitehead Avenue and Kathryn Street, area residents may experience low water pressure and/or discolored water. Repairs are anticipated to be completed by approximately 3:00pm today.

While repairs are being made, Whitehead Avenue near Kathryn Street will be subject to closure or traffic pattern changes. Motorists should expect delays in the area and plan another route, if possible.

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.

12/02/2019

South River Public Schools

South River Public Schools

Due to upcoming snow we will have an early release day today, December 2nd. Please visit our district website for release times. All after school and evening activities are cancelled today. Right at School is still in session.

11/27/2019

11/26/2019

South River Police Department

South River Police Department

**THANKSGIVING OFFICE CLOSURES**
**GARBAGE & RECYCLING CHANGES**

Residents, please note the following changes due to the Thanksgiving holiday:

GARBAGE COLLECTION

Garbage normally collected on Thursdays will instead be collected on Wednesday, November 27th. These residents should place their garbage at the curb Tuesday evening.

Garbage normally collected on Wednesdays will be collected as normal.

RECYCLING COLLECTION

Recycling scheduled for collection on Thursday, November 28th will be picked up on Saturday, November 30th. These residents should place their recyclables at the curb Friday evening.

Recycling scheduled for collection on Friday, November 29th will be collected as normal.

BULK PICK UP

There will be no bulk pick up on Friday, November 29th.

OFFICE HOURS

South River Borough Offices, Department of Public Works, Police Records and Municipal Court will be closed on Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th.

RECYCLING CENTER

The recycling center will be open on Saturday, November 30th from 8:00am until 1:00pm.

Normal hours and schedules resume on Monday, December 2nd.

11/25/2019

11/18/2019

See information below for the change in Recycling Collection for Thursday, November 28th.

11/18/2019

Information for Changes in Garbage Collection for November 28th

11/07/2019

Borough Offices will be closed on Monday, November 11th.

10/31/2019

November Happenings!

10/30/2019

South River Public Library

10/30/2019

South River Public Library

The haunted library is tonight! Are you ready?? 6-8 pm.....if you dare!

10/21/2019

DPW will be handing out leaf bags this Saturday, October 26th from 8 am till noon at the Recycling Center/DPW Office. No Coupon is needed.

10/08/2019

10/04/2019

10/03/2019

October Info: Leaf Bag distribution will begin on Tuesday, October 15th between the hours of 8 AM - Noon. Hydrant Flushing scheduled for this month has been rescheduled to November - Dates TBA.

09/25/2019

South River Police Department

South River Police Department

**ROADWORK / TRAFFIC ALERT**

Beginning tomorrow, September 26th and lasting until October 1st, Middlesex County Road Department will be milling and resurfacing Main Street between Hillside Avenue and Jackson Street. Work will be taking place between the hours of 7:00am and 3:30pm.

The work is scheduled as follows:

9/26: Milling
10/1: Paving

Roadway striping / painting will take place soon after.

While work is being performed, traffic travelling on Main Street from the direction of East Brunswick (eastbound) will be detoured at Old Bridge Turnpike towards Prospect Street. Traffic travelling on Main Street towards East Brunswick (westbound) will be allowed to pass through at all times while work is taking place. Motorists should expect delays in the area and plan an alternate route if possible.

Please note that these dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather and other issues that may arise.

09/20/2019

LEAF BAGS WILL BE HANDED OUT ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15th THRU NOVEMBER

09/09/2019

09/06/2019

Yard Waste Guidelines. Do NOT mix trash with your yard waste. Yard waste that is mixed with trash will be left at the curb.

08/30/2019

08/30/2019

September Happenings!

08/29/2019

South River Police Department

South River Police Department

**LABOR DAY OFFICE CLOSURES**

Residents, please note the following changes due to the Labor Day holiday:

Yard waste normally picked up on Mondays will not be collected this week.

South River Borough Offices, Department of Public Works, Police Records and Municipal Court will be closed Monday, September 2nd.

The recycling center will be open Saturday, August 31st.

Normal hours and schedules resume on Tuesday, September 3rd.

08/20/2019

South River Police Department

South River Police Department

**END OF SUMMER FESTIVAL & FIREWORKS**

A MESSAGE FROM SOUTH RIVER PARKS AND RECREATION:

South River Parks & Recreation will hold the 2019 End of Summer Festival & Fireworks on Friday, August 23rd. This event will take place at Denny Stadium located on David Street. The festival begins at 6:00pm in the stadium parking lot and the fireworks are scheduled to go off at approximately 9:00pm on the field.

This event will feature musical entertainment, food vendors and much more. Admission is free and everyone is invited to come out and enjoy a fun night before summer comes to an end!

Please note there is limited parking and bleacher seating only. Anyone wishing to sit in the bleachers is asked to enter the stadium through the parking lot on David Street.

The rain date for this event is Saturday, August 24th.

08/14/2019

South River Police Department

South River Police Department

**MOSQUITO SPRAYING**

Weather conditions permitting, the Middlesex County Mosquito Commission will be conducting spraying in South River tomorrow, August 15th between the hours of 6:00pm and midnight. The rain date for the spraying is Friday, August 16th.

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 US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) & 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:

http://www.co.middlesex.nj.us/Government/Departments/PSH/Pages/MCMosquitoSprayNotice.aspx

08/09/2019