South River Public Works

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

08/07/2019

South River Police Department

South River Police Department

**POWER OUTAGE UPDATE**

Due to a lightning strike and related damage, several sections of South River are experiencing power outages. South River Electric Utility has begun repairs and restoration efforts. Power is estimated to be fully restored in approximately 3 hours.

Please remember to only dial 9-1-1 for emergencies. Non-emergency calls can be directed to 732-238-1000.

08/07/2019

South River Police Department

South River Police Department

**POWER OUTAGES**

UPDATE: Due to a lightning strike and related damage, several sections of South River are experiencing power outages. South River Electric Utility has begun repairs and restoration efforts. Power is estimated to be fully restored in approximately 3 hours.

Please remember to only dial 9-1-1 for emergencies. Non-emergency calls can be directed to 732-238-1000.

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Several sections of South River are experiencing weather related power outages. South River Electric Utility has been notified and will begin working on restoration once weather conditions allow them to safely do so. Any updates will be provided when and if they become available.

Please remember to only dial 9-1-1 for emergencies. Non-emergency calls can be directed to 732-238-1000.

08/07/2019

08/02/2019

August Calendar...End of Summer Festival date changed to 8/23/19

07/25/2019

Water Restrictions Effective Immediately!! Please share.

07/25/2019

Recycle Coach Blog | How bad are greasy pizza boxes for recycling?

Recycle Coach Blog | How bad are greasy pizza boxes for recycling?

When it comes to recycling, greasy pizza boxes are bad. Seriously bad. But you can recycle them, just make sure to remove the greasy parts.

07/25/2019

07/08/2019

South River Police Department

On Tuesday, August 6th, 2019 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm, South River Police Department will be holding South River’s 11th Annual National Night Out at Saint Mary Coptic School (Morningside Avenue). All residents are encouraged to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and join the entire community in standing together to promote awareness, safety and neighborhood unity.

New this year is music by The Polish Nannies - a live band playing all your favorite party, rock and dance songs! Bring a chair and enjoy the show or stay standing and dance away!

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. To register and reserve your spot, please use the registration form on the flyer below.

Entry to the event is free. Food, snacks, refreshments and items from certain vendors will be available for purchase. The event features giveaways, games, music, emergency equipment displays, vendors, local businesses, community organizations and other activities. *

Ride & Activity tickets are $1 each or 6 tickets for $5. Each ticket allows one use of the following rides or activities:

• Video Game Trailer
• Photo Booth
• Fun Bus
• Train Ride
• Remote Control Cars
• Turbo Tubs Ride

Off street parking will be available in the Corpus Christi Church parking lot located on David Street. Handicap parking will be available on Morningside Avenue directly alongside the event.

A flyer and registration form is available at the following link:

http://www.southrivernj.org/2019/NNO_19.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.

06/28/2019

Movie Night-July 20th-DATE CHANGED TO 8/10/19

06/28/2019

July Happenings! Please note that there will not be a garbage pick-up on Thursday, July 4th. Pick-up for July 4th will be on Friday, July 5th.

06/27/2019

05/31/2019

June Calendar!

05/29/2019

Need a bigger recycling can???? 32 gallon containers are now available at the DPW Office. Cost for one container is $14.68. We accept cash (exact change) or personal check. For more info, call the DPW Office at 732-257-9051.

05/24/2019