Departments

Administration

The Borough of South River oversees a variety of departments within the Borough and they all report directly to Administration.

Building & Inspections

The Building Department is responsible for ensuring that building codes are followed to ensure public welfare.

Clerk

The Municipal Clerk is effectively the secretary of the Borough of South River governing body and is the custodian of all records, including minutes, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds and other archival documents of the municipality.

Code Enforcement

The purpose of the Office of Code enforcement is to verify compliance with Township Codes, including property maintenance and zoning, send out and follow up on violations.

Emergency Management

Access information about the Emergency Management Department.

Health / Vital Statistics

Get information about the Health/Vital Statistics Department.

Municipal Court

Find information about the Municipal Court.

Office on Aging

Serving as a focal point in the community, the Office on Aging reaches beyond the commonplace to offer a broad range of service options that accommodate the diverse needs and interests of our older adult community, including advocacy; health, wellness and fitness programs; educational presentations and seminars; scheduled and on-demand assisted transportation to medical appointments, grocery stores and other destinations; links to community resources; safety and residential maintenance programs; assistance with benefits and entitlements; and SHIP Medicare counseling.

Parks & Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Department manages all of the recreation programs and special events in the borough and is also responsible for overseeing the functioning of the many parks in town, in concert with the Department of Public Works.

Police Department

Public Access TV

Get contact information for Public Access TV.

Fire Prevention

Fire Department

Public Works

The Department of Public Works is responsible for maintaining the various functions related to public sanitation and coordinating recycling, streets and roads, parks maintenance, our sewer infrastructure, the functioning of the electric utility, tree matters, downtown maintenance, and other public building and grounds upkeep.

Utilities

Learn how to get your utilities connected as well as the different payment options.