Kids Gardening Series

(5/20/2023) Middlesex County's EARTH Center is providing free gardening skill and gardening technique classes for kids. The classes, each featuring a different topic, take place on June 10th, June 24th, July 8th, and July 22nd from 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM. Advance registration is required. For more information or to register, visit the EARTH website or view the Kids Gardening Series Flyer (PDF).

Imperial Music Center Concerts

(5/18/2023) The Imperial Band of South River will hold their monthly concert on Sunday, June 4th at 2:00 PM. It takes place at the Imperial Music Center located at 48 Appleby Avenue, South River. The program includes music from movies and Broadway as well as marches and original band pieces. All are welcome! Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. Admission is free. Donations are accepted. For additional information and concert dates, visit the Imperial Music Center website.

Mercer County Job Fair

(5/11/2023) Mercer County is holding a job fair at CURE Insurance Arena on Wednesday, May 24th from 3:30 PM until 6:00 PM. For more information, view the Mercer County Job Fair flyer (PDF).

Low Income Water Assistance Program

(5/5/2023) The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) can help you pay arrears on your water bill. The program may also be able to help address tax liens due to water arrears. For more information, view the LIHWAP Flyer (PDF). For more information or to apply, visit the LIHWAP webpage or call 2-1-1.

Project Medicine Drop

(4/21/2023) The South River Police Department is reminding residents about their Project Medicine Drop program. Residents can safely dispose unused, unwanted, or expired medications at the drop off point in the lobby of police headquarters at 61 Main Street. For more information, view the Project Medicine Drop webpage.

Special Needs Registry

(4/13/2023) The South River Police Department is reminding residents about their Special Needs Registry. The registry helps ensure residents in need of special assistance are able to get the help they need in the event of a police, fire, or medical emergency. For more information, view the Special Needs Registry webpage.

Junior Police Academy

(4/12/2023) Save the date! The South River Police Department's 14th annual Junior Police Academy will be held June 26th - June 30th. This program is free of charge and open to all residents of South River scheduled to attend 6th, 7th, or 8th grade in the fall of 2023. Registration info and details coming soon!

Mosquito Information

(4/3/2023) Mosquito season is fast approaching. For more information on mosquitos, steps you can take to help control them on your property, and mosquito control efforts in Middlesex County, visit the Middlesex County Mosquito Commission's website or view the Mosquito Information Packet (PDF).

Hurricane Ida Rental Assistance

(3/25/2023) Assistance is available through the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (NJDCA) for renters impacted by Hurricane Ida. The deadline to apply is June 1st, 2023. For more information, visit the NJDCA Rental Assistance webpage.

Wall of Fame Committee Recruitment

(3/20/2023) South River Public Schools are seeking community members to join their Wall of Fame Committee. Letters of interest must be submitted to the Office of the Assistant Superintendent by May 31st for consideration. For more information, view the Wall of Fame Committee Recruitment Press Release (PDF).