{ "city": "South River", "state": "New Jersey", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/southrivernj.org/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-07", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-06-29", "body": "Mayor & Council", "headline": "Council to consider $2.9M bond ordinance for capital improvements", "summary": "The South River Borough Council will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance 2026-15, which appropriates $2,921,000 and authorizes $1,805,000 in bonds for sanitation, police and fire equipment, sewer upgrades, and improvements to the Veterans Drive Athletic Field. The agenda also includes second‑reading hearings on Ordinance 2026-16 to update public‑safety and parks property procedures, and Ordinance 2026-17 to change Sunday alcohol‑sale hours. A series of consent resolutions (2026‑179 to 2026‑197) covering tax refunds, water‑operator awards, lease bids for 6 Thomas Street, water‑testing contracts, and a fireworks display will be adopted without individual debate.", "agenda_url": "https://www.southrivernj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06292026-474", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.southrivernj.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Planning Board (Land Use Board)", "headline": "Board to discuss increasing building height limit in redevelopment plan to 5 stories", "summary": "The Planning Board will hold a discussion on a proposed amendment to the Redevelopment Plan to increase maximum permitted height from 4 stories/40 feet to 5 stories/48 feet. The board will also vote on a resolution for a property at 52 Reid Street and hold public hearings on a minor subdivision at 2 Muravski Ct (rescheduled to July 14) and a bulk variance request for a 31.5-foot driveway at 57 Kamm Ave.", "agenda_url": "https://www.southrivernj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-473", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.southrivernj.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Board of Health", "headline": "Board of Health appoints Registrar of Vital Statistics", "summary": "The South River Board of Health will vote on a resolution to appoint Michelle Urbanowicz as Registrar of Vital Statistics for a three-year term. They will also review financial reports for the Registrar and Health Inspectors for April and May 2026, and discuss old business items including Food Bank funding of $163,126.47 and animal control costs. New business includes planning blood drive dates.", "agenda_url": "https://www.southrivernj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-472", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.southrivernj.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Mayor & Council", "headline": "Council to consider $2.9M bond, ordinances on police title, parking, and fees", "summary": "The Borough Council will hold public hearings on four ordinances: renaming a special law enforcement officer title, creating no-standing zones on Charles and Lincoln Streets near Pillars Preparatory Academy, adding a farmers' market vendor permit fee, and acquiring a Little League property for nominal consideration. The council will also introduce a $2,921,000 bond ordinance for capital improvements and equipment, with final adoption scheduled for June 29. A consent agenda includes 22 routine resolutions, such as awarding contracts for pickleball courts and an inclusive playground, and appointing a police officer.", "agenda_url": "https://www.southrivernj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-471", "minutes_url": "https://www.southrivernj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06082026-471", "source": "https://www.southrivernj.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Board of Health", "headline": "Appoint new Registrar of Vital Statistics for three-year term", "summary": "The Board of Health will vote on Resolution 2026-6 appointing Michelle Urbanowicz as Registrar of Vital Statistics from June 3, 2026 to June 2, 2029. It will also review minutes, reports, and old business including financial balances for the Food Bank ($165,144.77), Animal Control/TNR ($1,773.09), and event accounts. New business includes planning a blood drive.", "agenda_url": "https://www.southrivernj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-470", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.southrivernj.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "Parks & Recreation Advisory Board", "headline": "Parks board to discuss Fishing Derby, Fireworks, sports activities", "summary": "The South River Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will convene to discuss upcoming events including the Fishing Derby, Fireworks, and sport activities. The board will also vote on a consent resolution to approve the minutes from the March 9, 2026 meeting. Public comment is invited on non-agenda items.", "agenda_url": "https://www.southrivernj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-469", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.southrivernj.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Planning Board (Land Use Board)", "headline": "Public hearing for single-family home at 52 Reid St with variances", "summary": "The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on application PB-2026-04 for a single-family home at 52 Reid Street in the R75 zone, with requested variances for undersized lot, lot width, and side yard setbacks. Another application (PB-2025-21) is carried to the June 16 meeting. The board will also discuss other matters and take public comments.", "agenda_url": "https://www.southrivernj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-467", "minutes_url": "https://www.southrivernj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05122026-467", "source": "https://www.southrivernj.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Mayor & Council", "headline": "South River Council to adopt 2026 municipal budget", "summary": "The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing and adopt the 2026 municipal budget. They will also consider several ordinances on traffic changes, a farmers market vendor fee, and acquisition of property from the Little League. Additionally, the council will vote on a consent agenda containing numerous routine resolutions.", "agenda_url": "https://www.southrivernj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05112026-468", "minutes_url": "https://www.southrivernj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05112026-468", "source": "https://www.southrivernj.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "Board of Health", "headline": "Board to discuss blood drive as new business item", "summary": "The South River Board of Health will hold a regular meeting on April 21, 2026, at 6:00 pm. The agenda includes approval of March 2026 minutes, reports from the registrar and health inspectors, and discussion of old business items such as the food bank, animal control/TNR, volunteer list, event planning, Operation RAM, and Frost on the Pumpkin. New business consists of a blood drive, followed by public comments and board liaison comments.", "agenda_url": "https://www.southrivernj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-466", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.southrivernj.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "Planning Board (Land Use Board)", "headline": "Planning board to vote on resolution for 185 Whitehead Ave.", "summary": "The board will vote on a resolution (PB-2025-26) concerning a property at 185 Whitehead Ave. A public hearing for a minor subdivision application at 2 Muravski Ct (PB-2025-21) is proposed to be rescheduled to May 12, 2026. Other items include approval of February 10, 2026 minutes and board discussion.", "agenda_url": "https://www.southrivernj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04142026-464", "minutes_url": "https://www.southrivernj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04142026-464", "source": "https://www.southrivernj.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-13", "body": "Mayor & Council", "headline": "Council introduces 2026 municipal budget, considers traffic ordinance", "summary": "The Mayor and Council will vote to introduce the 2026 municipal budget (Resolution 2026-118) and hold a public hearing on an ordinance to amend loading zones on Marks Place. They will also introduce first-reading ordinances for a handicap parking zone on Phillip Street and a no-parking zone on William Street. The agenda includes mayoral appointments to the Shade Tree and Environmental Commissions, and a consent agenda covering shared services, contracts, and utility refunds.", "agenda_url": "https://www.southrivernj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04132026-465", "minutes_url": "https://www.southrivernj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04132026-465", "source": "https://www.southrivernj.org/AgendaCenter" } ] }