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South River, New Jersey

South River   New Jersey average (US Census ACS)
Population16,007
Per-capita income$42,195
Median home value$382,500
Typical home value $541,741 +2.1% yr/yr · +37.8% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)

Reuniones recientes

Tue Jul 21, 2026

Board of Health

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South River Board of Health July 21, 2026 Meeting called by: Bonnie Trygar 6:00 pm Type of Meeting Regular 48 Washington Street Secretary: Naomy Young Board Liaison: Sandra DaSilva Health Inspector: Edwin Gano\Jane Breslin Meeting No: 6 Public Announcement Larisa Kolbik - 1/18/25-12/31/27 Beth Lukacs - 1/8/24-12/31/26 Robyn Prasek - 3/2/26-12/31/26 Bonnie Trygar - 1/8/24-12/381/26 Stefanie Chando 1/20/26-12/31/28 | Susan Kendrick- 6/8/26-12/31/28 Lucille Balazs - 1/18/25-12/3 1/27 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES June 2026 Attactment A REPORTS Registrar’s Report: June 2026 Attachment B Health Inspectors Sanitation Report: June 2026 Attachment C OLD BUSINESS Food Bank $162,157.69 Animal Contro/TNR $1,773.09(1,769.84 TNR 3.25 pet pantry) Event Planning $67.74 Operation RAM $1,199.89 Frost on the Pumpkin $2,470.87 NEW BUSINESS-- Blood Drive Dates/Volunteers for Blood Drive PUBLIC COMMENTS BOARD LIAISON COMMENTS BOARD MEMBERS COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT BOROUGH OF SOUTH RIVER OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR — DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH MIDDLESEX COUNTY SOUTH RIVER, NEW JERSEY 08882-1247 48 Washington Street Office: 732-257-1999 ext. 517 Fax: 732-613-3081 Monthly Financial Report Registrar of Vital Statistics Month of June 2026 Cost # Issued Total Amount Marriage Licenses $3.00 each 11 $33.00 Civil Union License $3.00 each 0 $0 Domestic Partnership $3.00 each 0 $0 Cert. Copy of ML $15.00 each 23 $345.00 Cert. Civil Union $15.00 each 0 $0 Cert. Domestic Partnership $15.00each 0 $0 Cert. Copy [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jul 20, 2026

Mayor & Council

Council approves $34,000 short‑term lease of 6 Thomas Street to 55 Main SR Urban Renewal

The South River Borough Council met on July 20, 2026 to consider a first‑reading ordinance authorizing a short‑term lease of the public property at 6 Thomas Street to 55 Main SR Urban Renewal LLC for $34,000. The council also adopted a series of consent resolutions covering routine budget items, contract awards, and grant applications. Public comment and routine reports were part of the agenda before adjournment.

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AGENDA (FINAL) MAYOR AND BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR (X) MEETING NO. 10 SPECIAL ( ) DATE: 7-20-2026 Time: 7:00 P.M. OTHER eK ee RR A a IE Fe EE Ee Ee oe oe 2 Ee ee ke fee fe fe fe ee 2 fe og 2 ee ee ae ee te fe oie ag a ee og ko oe Ok ROLL CALL: Mayor Guindi ( ) Clm. Giannakopoulos ( ) Adm: -Clw. DaSilva ( ) Clm. Gurchensky () Atty: _- Clm. Donato ( ) C. Pres. DeSantis ( ) Eng.: Clim. Dziemian ( ) Other: 2 fe Re 2 9 ae 9 A 9 2 2k 2k ke a I ke 9k 2k fe 2 2 2 2 2 2 fe 2S ke 2 kc 2k ic eke ke oe fe oe aos a os 2 2k eo a 2 oR KO MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY PRESIDING OFFICER STATEMENT OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION - CHAPTER 231, P. L. 1975 IN COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTER 231 OF PUBLIC LAW OF 1975, NOTICE OF THIS MEETING TO BE HELD AT THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE BUILDING, 61 MAIN STREET, SOUTH RIVER HAS BEEN PUBLISHED IN THE HOME NEWS TRIBUNE ON JANUARY 7, 2026, POSTED ON THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING BULLETIN BOARD, THE BOROUGH WEBSITE, THE FRONT DOOR OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE BUILDING AT 61 MAIN STREET, SOUTH RIVER. CALL OF THE ROLL SALUTE TO THE FLAG / MOMENT OF SILENCE PROCLAMATIONS, HONORS, AWARDS & PRESENTATIONS e Water Main Replacement Project — Felipe Contreras e Mayor’s Presentation AGENDA SESSION e Discussion on First Reading Ordinance ORDINANCE- FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY 2026-18 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF SOUTH RIVER, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING A SHORT-TERM LEASE OF THE PUBLIC PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6 THOMAS STREET TO 55 MAIN SR URBAN RENEWAL, LLC 24 Reading and [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jun 29, 2026

Mayor & Council

El Concejo considerará una ordenanza de bonos de $2.9M para mejoras de capital

El Concejo Municipal de South River llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y votará sobre la Ordenanza 2026-15, que asigna $2,921,000 y autoriza $1,805,000 en bonos para equipo de saneamiento, policía y bomberos, mejoras de alcantarillado y mejoras al Veterans Drive Athletic Field. La agenda también incluye audiencias de segunda lectura sobre la Ordenanza 2026-16 para actualizar los procedimientos de propiedad de parques y seguridad pública, y la Ordenanza 2026-17 para cambiar los horarios de venta de alcohol los domingos. Se adoptará sin debate individual una serie de resoluciones de consentimiento (2026-179 a 2026-197) que cubren reembolsos de impuestos, premios para operadores de agua, ofertas de arrendamiento para 6 Thomas Street, contratos de prueba de agua y un espectáculo de fuegos artificiales.

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AGENDA (FINAL) MAYOR AND BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR (X) MEETING NO. 9 SPECIAL ( ) DATE: 6-29-2026 Time: 7:00 P.M. OTHER, eaterrevewretercerertrrtrerrtr ttt tetc ttre terre tater tt tte c etter rt treet er tere rrr terre ROLL CALL: Mayor Guindi () Clm.Giannakopoulos = ( ) = Adm: Clw. DaSilva (.) Clm. Gurchensky () Atty: Clm. Donato (.) — C.Pres. DeSantis () Eng Clm. Dziemian () Other: eegereverertertetersettrcetet(retettrcet ti ttt irri ti otto oltre etrrrs ees MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY PRESIDING OFFICER STATEMENT OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION - CHAPTER 231, P. L. 1975 IN COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTER 231 OF PUBLIC LAW OF 1975, NOTICE OF THIS MEETING TO BE HELD AT THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE BUILDING, 61 MAIN STREET, SOUTH RIVER HAS BEEN PUBLISHED IN THE HOME NEWS TRIBUNE ON JANUARY 7, 2026, POSTED ON THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING BULLETIN BOARD, THE BOROUGH WEBSITE, THE FRONT DOOR OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE BUILDING AT 61 MAIN STREET, SOUTH RIVER. CALL OF THE ROLL SALUTE TO THE FLAG / MOMENT OF SILENCE PROCLAMATIONS, HONORS, AWARDS & PRESENTATIONS © Mayor's Presentation AGENDA SESSION * Discussion on Ordinances ORDINANCES - SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING 2026-15 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF VARIOUS CAPITAL EQUIPMENT, APPROPRIATING $2,921,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,805,000 BONDS AND NOTES TO FINANCE A PORTION OF THE COSTS THEREOF, AUTHORIZED IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF SOUTH RIVER, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY © PU [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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June 29, 2026 Council Regular Meeting Minutes- APPROVED 7/20/26 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 29, 2026 MAYOR AND BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING NO. 9 A meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of South River, in the County of Middlesex and the State of New Jersey was held on June 29, 2026, and was called to order by Mayor Guindi at 7:00 PM with the following Council Members in Attendance: Mayor and Council Roll Call Present Absent Excused Tardy Mayor Peter S. Guindi X Councilwoman Sandra DaSilva X Councilman Joseph Donato X Councilman Hank Dziemian X Councilman Nick Giannakopoulos X Councilman James Gurchensky X Council President Matt DeSantis X Also attending this meeting were Interim Business Administrator Mark Tinitigan, Chief Financial Officer Joseph Zanga, Fire Chief Scott Wolf, Borough Attorney John DeLuca, and Borough Engineer Justin Cornell IN COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTER 231 OF PUBLIC LAW OF 1975, NOTICE OF THIS MEETING TO BE HELD AT THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE BUILDING, 61 MAIN STREET, SOUTH RIVER HAS BEEN PUBLISHED IN THE HOME NEWS TRIBUNE ON JANUARY 7, 2026, POSTED ON THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING BULLETIN BOARD, THE BOROUGH WEBSITE, THE FRONT DOOR OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE BUILDING AT 61 MAIN STREET, SOUTH RIVER. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Mayor Guindi lead the salute to the Flag and a moment of silence. PROCLAMATIONS, HONORS, AWARDS & PRESENTATIONS • Mayor’s Presentation – A presentation was held for the plaque unveiling for former [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jun 16, 2026

Board of Health

La Junta de Salud nombra al Registrador de Estadísticas Vitales

La Junta de Salud de South River votará una resolución para nombrar a Michelle Urbanowicz como Registradora de Estadísticas Vitales por un término de tres años. También revisarán los informes financieros del Registrador y de los Inspectores de Salud para abril y mayo de 2026, y discutirán asuntos pendientes que incluyen la financiación del Banco de Alimentos por $163,126.47 y los costos de control de animales. Los asuntos nuevos incluyen la planificación de las fechas de la campaña de donación de sangre.

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South River Board of Health June 16, 2026 Meeting called by: Bonnie Trygar 6:00 pm Type of Meeting Regular 48 Washington Street Secretary: Naomy Young Board Liaison: Sandra DaSilva Health Inspector: Edwin Gano\Jane Breslin Meeting No: 5 Public Announcement Larisa Kolbik - 1/18/25-12/31/27. — Beth Lukacs - 1/8/24-12/31/26 Robyn Prasek - 3/2/26-12/31/26 Bonnie Trygar - 1/8/24-12/31/26 Stefanie Chando 1/20/26-12/31/28 | Susan Kendricks- 6/8/26-12/31/28 Lucille Balazs - 1/18/25-12/3 1/27 REGULAR MEETING Resolution Registrar of Vital Statistics Res:2026-6 Attactment A MINUTES April 2026 Attachment B May 2026 REPORTS Registrar’s Report: April & May 2026 Attachment C Health Inspectors Sanitation Report: April & May 2026 Attachment D OLD BUSINESS Food Bank $163,126.47 Animal Contro/TNR $1,773.09(1,769.84 TNR 3.25 pet pantry) Volunteer List Event Planning $67.74 Operation RAM $1,199.89 Frost on the Pumpkin $2,886.15 NEW BUSINESS- Blood Drive Dates PUBLIC COMMENTS BOARD LIAISON COMMENTS BOARD MEMBERS COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT RES: 2026:6 May 19, 2026 RESOLUTION WE THE MEMBERS of the Board of Health of the Borough of South River do hereby appoint Michelle Urbanowicz to the position of Registrar of Vital Statistics to said board from June 3, 2026 through June 2, 2029, effective June 3, 2026, in accordance with the current borough salary/ordinance resolution. Dated: May 19, 2026 /s/ President BOROUGH OF SOUTH RIVER OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR — DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH MIDD [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jun 16, 2026

Planning Board (Land Use Board)

El Consejo discutirá el aumento del límite de altura de edificios en el plan de reurbanización a 5 pisos

El Consejo de Planificación celebrará una discusión sobre una enmienda propuesta al Plan de Reurbanización para aumentar la altura máxima permitida de 4 pisos/40 pies a 5 pisos/48 pies. El consejo también votará una resolución para una propiedad en 52 Reid Street y celebrará audiencias públicas sobre una subdivisión menor en 2 Muravski Ct (reprogramada para el 14 de julio) y una solicitud de variación de volumen para una entrada de 31,5 pies en 57 Kamm Ave.

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Page 1 of 1 BOROUGH OF SOUTH RIVER PLANNING BOARD REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, June 16, 2026 – 6:30 PM Location: 61 Main Street, 2nd Floor, South River, NJ 08882 Public Announcement – Open Public Meetings Act “In compliance with Chapter 231 of Public Laws of 1975 and by resolution, notice of this meeting has been provided as required, filed with the Borough Clerk, the Home News Tribune, The Sentinel and posted in the lobby of Borough of South River Municipal Building on January 14, 2026.” Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: Sandra Adelino ( ) Monica Almeida ( ) Richard Byrne ( ) Christian Eleto ( ) John Frost, Vice Chair ( ) Nick Giannakopoulos ( ) Mayor Peter Guindi ( ) Jesse Hare ( ) Brian Almeida (Alt. 1) ( ) Carlos Cerqueira (Alt. 2) ( ) Bob Bodak, Chair ( ) Katlin Vargo, (Mayor Alt) ( ) Professionals Thomas Barlow, Attorney ( ) Justin Cornell, Engineer ( ) Todd Bletcher, Planner ( ) Approval of Minutes: May 12, 2026 Resolution PB–2026–04, Cristina Martinez 52 Reid Street Block: 148 Lot: 24 Public Hearing PB–2025–21, Tioumbelekchieff 2 Muravski Ct Block: 93 Lot: 1.09 Application for Minor Subdivision Rescheduling purposes only to July 14, 2026. PB–2026–05, Laticia Panteleon 57 Kamm Ave. Block: 152 Lot: 8.02 Application for bulk variance for 31.5’ wide drive way where 20’ is allowed. Public Comments Board Discussion Council Resolution 2026–152 Discussion to amend the Redevelopment Plan to consider increasing [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jun 8, 2026

Mayor & Council

El Concejo considerará un bono de $2.9M, ordenanzas sobre títulos policiales, estacionamiento y tarifas

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre cuatro ordenanzas: renombrar un título de oficial especial de aplicación de la ley, crear zonas de prohibición de estacionamiento en las calles Charles y Lincoln cerca de Pillars Preparatory Academy, añadir una tarifa de permiso para vendedores del mercado de agricultores y adquirir una propiedad de Little League por una contraprestación nominal. El concejo también presentará una ordenanza de bono de $2,921,000 para mejoras de capital y equipo, con la adopción final programada para el 29 de junio. Una agenda de consentimiento incluye 22 resoluciones rutinarias, tales como la adjudicación de contratos para canchas de pickleball y un parque infantil inclusivo, y el nombramiento de un oficial de policía.

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✓ Decidido: Council adopts two ordinances: police title change and no-standing zones

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 2026-11 to change the title of Class One Special Law Enforcement Officer to 'Supervisor' and Ordinance 2026-12 to create no-standing zones on Charles and Lincoln Streets near Pillars Preparatory Academy. Both ordinances passed unanimously.

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AGENDA (FINAL) MAYOR AND BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR (X) MEETING NO. & SPECIAL ( ) DATE: 6-8-2026 Time: 7:00 P.M. OTHER. peieerrerrrrterarrerterrrcrererTerrettstertscrseretaccrecerarererterttrsttet ttt ertTcstvTr reds ROLL CALL: Mayor Guindi (.) Clm.Giannakopoulos ( ) Clw. DaSilva (.) Cm, Gurchensky () Clm. Donato (.) C.Pres. DeSantis () Clim. Dziemian () ; peeacectteerrettecrrrcetrretet(rcteteccrceercttrr tr etircr eter Tritt tit ttre rer rere MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY PRESIDING OFFICER STATEMENT OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION - CHAPTER 231, P. L. 1975 IN COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTER 231 OF PUBLIC LAW OF 1975, NOTICE OF THIS MEETING TO BE HELD AT THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE BUILDING, 61 MAIN STREET, SOUTH RIVER HAS BEEN PUBLISHED IN THE HOME NEWS TRIBUNE ON JANUARY 7, 2026, POSTED ON THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING BULLETIN BOARD, THE BOROUGH WEBSITE, THE FRONT DOOR OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE BUILDING AT 61 MAIN STREET, SOUTH RIVER. CALL OF THE ROLL SALUTE TO THE FLAG / MOMENT OF SILENCE PROCLAMATIONS, HONORS, AWARDS & PRESENTATIONS « None AGENDA SESSION * Discussion on Ordinances ORDINANCES - SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING 2026-11 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 72 OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF SOUTH RIVER, ENTITLED “PUBLIC SAFETY,” TO AMEND SECTION 72-27, ENTITLED “SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS,” TO CHANGE THE TITLE OF CLASS ONE SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER SERGEANT TO CLASS ONE SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER SUPERVISOR PUBLIC HEARING * COUNCIL DISCUSSION * MOTION TO ADOPT 2026-12 AN OR [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue May 19, 2026

Board of Health

Designar nuevo Registrador de Estadísticas Vitales por un período de tres años

El Consejo de Salud votará sobre la Resolución 2026-6 que nombra a Michelle Urbanowicz como Registradora de Estadísticas Vitales del 3 de junio de 2026 al 2 de junio de 2029. También revisará actas, informes y asuntos pendientes, incluidos los saldos financieros para el Banco de Alimentos ($165,144.77), Animal Control/TNR ($1,773.09) y cuentas de eventos. Los nuevos asuntos incluyen la planificación de una campaña de donación de sangre.

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South River Board of Health May 19, 2026 Meeting called by: Bonnie Trygar 6:00 pm Type of Meeting Regular 48 Washington Street Secretary: Naomy Young Board Liaison: Sandra DaSilva Health Inspector: Edwin Gano\Jane Breslin Meeting No: 5 Public Announcement Larisa Kolbik - 1/18/25-12/31/27 — Beth Lukacs - 1/8/24-12/31/26 Robyn Prasek - 8/2/26-12/31/26 Bonnie Trygar - 1/8/24-19/31/26 Stefanie Chando 1/20/26-12/31/28 Lucille Balazs - 1/18/25-12/3 1/27 REGULAR MEETING Resolution Registrar of Vital Statistics Res:2026-6 Attactment A MINUTES April 2026 Attachment B REPORTS Registrar’s Report: April 2026 Attachment C Health Inspectors Sanitation Report: April 2026 Attachment D OLD BUSINESS Food Bank $165,144.77 Animal Contro/TNR $1,773.09(1,769.84 TNR 3.25 pet pantry) Volunteer List Event Planning $164.74 Operation RAM $1,199.89 Frost on the Pumpkin $2,986.15 NEW BUSINESS- Blood Drive PUBLIC COMMENTS BOARD LIAISON COMMENTS BOARD MEMBERS COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT RES: 2026:6 May 19, 2026 RESOLUTION WE THE MEMBERS of the Board of Health of the Borough of South River do hereby appoint Michelle Urbanowicz to the position of Registrar of Vital Statistics to said board from June 3, 2026 through June 2, 2029, effective June 3, 2026, in accordance with the current borough salary/ordinance resolution. Dated: May 19, 2026 /s/ President BOROUGH OF SOUTH RIVER OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR — DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH MIDDLESEX COUNTY SOUTH RIVER, NEW JERSEY 08882-1247 48 Washington St [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon May 18, 2026

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

La junta de parques discutirá el Derby de Pesca, fuegos artificiales y actividades deportivas

La Junta Asesora de Parques y Recreación de South River se reunirá para discutir los próximos eventos, incluyendo el Derby de Pesca, los fuegos artificiales y las actividades deportivas. La junta también votará una resolución de consentimiento para aprobar las actas de la reunión del 9 de marzo de 2026. Se invita al público a realizar comentarios sobre temas que no estén en la agenda.

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South River Parks and Recreation Advisory Board AGENDA May 18, 2026 - 6PM 55 Reid Street South River, NJ THE PUBLIC IS CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND ALL MEETINGS Mr. Alexander Ms. Damas Mr. Kiernan Mr. Singer Ms. Urbanski Mr. Zdep Councilman DeSantis MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER STATEMENT OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION- Chapter 231, P. L 1975 In compliance with chapter 231 of Public Law of 1975, notice of this meeting has been published on the Borough Website and the front door of the Human Services Building- 55 Reid Street, South River. CALL OF THE ROLL & SALUTE TO THE FLAG/MOMENT OF SILENCE NEW BUSINESS: • Fishing Derby • Fireworks • Sport Activities CONSENT RESOLUTION 2026-05: Approval of Mins from March 9, 2026 Public Comment This is the time for members of the public to discuss or express concerns to the Advisory Board on any issue not on the agenda. Action will not be taken at the meeting except by placement on the agenda by unanimous vote of the Board members present. DIRECTORS REPORT • Activity Updates ADJOURNMENT South River Parks and Recreation Advisory Board AGENDA May 18, 2026 55 Reid Street South River, NJ Resolution 2026-05 Resolution Accepting the Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Minutes Be It Resolved by the Chair and members of the Recreation Advisory Board that the March 9th minutes be approved. Member Motion 2nd AYES NAYS Abstain Absent Mr. Alexander Ms. Da [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue May 12, 2026

Planning Board (Land Use Board)

Audiencia pública para vivienda unifamiliar en 52 Reid St con variaciones

La Junta de Planificación llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre la solicitud PB-2026-04 para una vivienda unifamiliar en 52 Reid Street en la zona R75, con variaciones solicitadas para el tamaño insuficiente del lote, el ancho del lote y los retranqueos del patio lateral. Otra solicitud (PB-2025-21) se traslada a la reunión del 16 de junio. La junta también discutirá otros asuntos y recibirá comentarios del público.

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✓ Decidido: Planning Board approves 3-story flood-compliant home variance

The Planning Board approved a variance for a 3-story home on Reid Street, allowing construction on a flood-prone lot. The board also carried a public hearing for another application to the next meeting.

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BOROUGH OF SOUTH RIVER PLANNING BOARD MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, May 12, 2026 – 6:30 PM Location: Criminal Justice Center, 61 Main Street, South River Public Announcement – Open Public Meetings Act “In compliance with Chapter 231 of Public Laws of 1975 and by resolution, notice of this meeting has been provided as required, filed with the Borough Clerk, the Home News Tribune, The Sentinel and posted in the lobby of Borough of South River Municipal Building on January 14, 2026.” Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: Sandra Adelino ( ) Monica Almeida ( ) Richard Byrne ( ) Christian Eleto ( ) John Frost, Vice Chair ( ) Nick Giannakopoulos ( ) Mayor Peter Guindi ( ) Jesse Hare ( ) Brian Almeida (Alt. 1) ( ) Carlos Cerqueira (Alt. 2) ( ) Katlin Vargo, (Mayor Alt) ( ) Bob Bodak, Chair ( ) Professionals Thomas Barlow, Attorney ( ) Justin Cornell, Engineer ( ) Todd Bletcher, Planner ( ) New Board Member Introduction: Carlos Cerqueira Approval Of Minutes: April 14, 2026 Resolution – None Public Hearing PB–2025–21, Tioumbelekchieff 2 Muravski Ct Block: 93 Lot: 1.09 Application for Minor Subdivision The application is to be carried to the June 16, 2026 meeting. PB–2026–04, Cristina Martinez 52 Reid Street Block: 148 Lot: 24 Applicant seeking to construct a single family home in R75 zone. Variances requested are for undersized lot, lot width and side yard setbacks. Board Discussion Public Comments Adjournment NEXT ME [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon May 11, 2026

Mayor & Council

El Concejo de South River adoptará el presupuesto municipal de 2026

El Alcalde y el Concejo llevarán a cabo una audiencia pública y adoptarán el presupuesto municipal de 2026. También considerarán varias ordenanzas sobre cambios de tráfico, una tarifa para vendedores del mercado de agricultores y la adquisición de una propiedad de la Little League. Además, el concejo votará sobre una agenda de consentimiento que contiene numerosas resoluciones rutinarias.

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✓ Decidido: Council adopts 2026 budget and two traffic ordinances

The council adopted the 2026 municipal budget and passed two ordinances amending traffic codes. A third ordinance was introduced but not yet adopted.

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AGENDA (FINAL) MAYOR AND BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR (X) MEETING NO. 7 SPECIAL ( ) DATE: 5-11-2026 Time: 7:00 P.M. OTHER, ei ierereewetrrrrretreterterter rset rrercttrerttretrrttr tri rt ttre tcc tstt test Scctsc ering ROLL CALL: Mayor Guindi (.) Cim.Giannakopoulos = ( ) Adm: Clw. DaSilva (.) Cm. Gurchensky G) Clim. Donato (.) C.Pres. DeSantis () Clim. Dziemian () Other Peerereceerecectecccseelertrrrtrctttrttett re iii iit efor MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY PRESIDING OFFICER STATEMENT OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION - CHAPTER 231, P. L. 1975 IN COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTER 231 OF PUBLIC LAW OF 1975, NOTICE OF THIS MEETING TO BE HELD AT THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE BUILDING, 61 MAIN STREET, SOUTH RIVER HAS BEEN PUBLISHED IN THE HOME NEWS TRIBUNE ON JANUARY 7, 2026, POSTED ON THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING BULLETIN BOARD, THE BOROUGH WEBSITE, THE FRONT DOOR OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE BUILDING AT 61 MAIN STREET, SOUTH RIVER. CALL OF THE ROLL SALUTE TO THE FLAG / MOMENT OF SILENCE PROCLAMATIONS, HONORS, AWARDS & PRESENTATIONS © Older Americans Month NEW BUSINESS e 2026-133 Authorize Reading the 2026 Budget by Title Only * Adoption of the 2026 Municipal Budget Public Hearing on the 2026 Budget- Resolution 2026 — 134 Adoption of the 2026 Municipal Budget — 2026-135 Authorize Self-Examination of the 2026 Municipal Budget AGENDA SESSION * Discussion on Ordinances ORDINANCES - SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING 2026-9 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF SOUTH RIVER, CHAPTER 193 ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 21, 2026

Board of Health

La Junta discutirá una campaña de donación de sangre como asunto nuevo

La Junta de Salud de South River llevará a cabo una reunión regular el 21 de abril de 2026 a las 6:00 pm. La agenda incluye la aprobación de las actas de marzo de 2026, informes del registrador y de los inspectores de salud, y la discusión de asuntos pendientes como el banco de alimentos, control animal/TNR, lista de voluntarios, planificación de eventos, Operation RAM y Frost on the Pumpkin. Los asuntos nuevos consisten en una campaña de donación de sangre, seguida de comentarios del público y comentarios del enlace de la junta.

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South River Board of Health April 21, 2026 Meeting called by: Bonnie Trygar 6:00 pm Type of Meeting Regular 48 Washington Street Secretary: Naomy Young Board Liaison: Sandra DaSilva Health Inspector: Jane Breslin Meeting No: 4 Public Announcement Larisa Kolbik - 1/18/25-12/31/27 Beth Lukacs - 1/8/24-12/31/26 Robyn Prasek - 3/2/26-12/31/26 Bonnie Trygar - 1/8/24-12/31/26 Stefanie Chando 1/20/26-12/31/28 Lucille Balazs - 1/138/25-12/31/27 Regina Sweeney 3/2/26-12/31/27 Al REGULAR MEETING MINUTES March 2026 REPORTS Registrar’s Report: March 2026 Health Inspectors Sanitation Report: | March 2026 OLD BUSINESS Food Bank Animal Contro/TNR Volunteer List Event Planning Operation RAM Frost on the Pumpkin NEW BUSINESS- Blood Drive PUBLIC COMMENTS BOARD LIAISON COMMENTS BOARD MEMBERS COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT Attachment A Attachment B Attachment C $167,007.79 $1,563.09(1 559.84 TNR 3.25 pet pantry) $164.74 $1,199.89 $2,986.15 BOROUGH OF SOUTH RIVER OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR — DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH MIDDLESEX COUNTY SOUTH RIVER, NEW JERSEY 08882-1247 48 Washington Street Office: 732-257-1999 ext. 517 Fax: 732-613-3081 Monthly Report for the Month of March 2026 SEE ATTACHMENT Deaths in South River SEE ATTACHMENT Marriages in South River: Total for Month 7 Year to Date 13 Civil Unions in South River: Total for Month 0 Year to Date 0 Respectfully Submitted, Michelle Urbanowicz, CUR Registrar ce: Board of Health Office on Aging Director Police Chief Tax Assessor Tax Collec [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 14, 2026

Planning Board (Land Use Board)

La junta de planificación votará sobre una resolución para 185 Whitehead Ave.

La junta votará sobre una resolución (PB-2025-26) relativa a una propiedad en 185 Whitehead Ave. Se propone reprogramar para el 12 de mayo de 2026 una audiencia pública para una solicitud de subdivisión menor en 2 Muravski Ct (PB-2025-21). Otros puntos incluyen la aprobación de las actas del 10 de febrero de 2026 y la discusión de la junta.

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✓ Decidido: Planning Board approves resolution for 185 Whitehead Ave property

The South River Planning Board approved Resolution PB-2025-26 for a property at 185 Whitehead Ave. The board also carried a minor subdivision application from 2 Muravski Court to the May 12 meeting at the applicant's request. No public comments were received and the meeting adjourned after 10 minutes.

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BOROUGH OF SOUTH RIVER PLANNING BOARD MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, April 14, 2026 – 6:30 PM Location: Criminal Justice Center 61 Main Street, South River Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88227618767?pwd=GYRQ9y5GHWfFzGfLwbgYoFeJLKJvTr.1 Meeting ID: 882 2761 8767 Passcode: PB041626 Public Announcement – Open Public Meetings Act Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Approval Of Minutes: February 10, 2026 Resolution PB–2025–26, Carvalho 185 Whitehead Ave. Block: 332 Lot: 2 Public Hearing PB–2025–21, Tioumbelekchieff 2 Muravski Ct Block: 93 Lot: 1.09 Application for Minor Subdivision Rescheduling purposes only to May 12, 2026 Board Discussion Public Comments Adjournment NEXT MEETING: May 12, 2026 @ 6:30 pm
Mon Apr 13, 2026

Mayor & Council

El Concejo presenta el presupuesto municipal de 2026 y considera una ordenanza de tráfico

El Alcalde y el Concejo votarán para presentar el presupuesto municipal de 2026 (Resolución 2026-118) y llevarán a cabo una audiencia pública sobre una ordenanza para modificar las zonas de carga en Marks Place. También presentarán ordenanzas de primera lectura para una zona de estacionamiento para personas con discapacidad en Phillip Street y una zona de prohibido estacionar en William Street. La agenda incluye nombramientos del alcalde para las Comisiones de Shade Tree y Ambiental, y una agenda de consentimiento que cubre servicios compartidos, contratos y reembolsos de servicios públicos.

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✓ Decidido: Council approves 2026 budget and traffic ordinance changes

The Council approved the 2026 municipal budget and adopted Ordinance 2026-08 to modify loading zones. Two other traffic ordinances were introduced for first reading.

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AGENDA (FINAL) MAYOR AND BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR (X) MEETING NO. 6 SPECIAL ( ) DATE: 4-13-2026 Time: 7:00 P.M. OTHER 6 2 fe ek ie 2 ke ke fe ke ee ee fee 2g og kee ke fe eg fe 2 fs a 2 fe eg 2 fg 2 ge ee 2 ge fe ee Ae fg ee ee oe ee fe fe ae ROR RK EK ROLL CALL: Mayor Guindi ( ) Clm. Giannakopoulos ( ) Adm: Clw. DaSilva ( ) Clm. Gurchensky ( ) Atty: Clm. Donato ( ) C. Pres. DeSantis ( ) Eng.: Clm. Dziemian ( ) Other: 2 Ro kc oo ke ok 2s 2s ee og fe fe oe ie 2 oe ok 2 eo og 2 ge 2 ee 2g ee 2 2 ig 2 ie fe ee oe fe 2 fe 2 2 2g fe 2 ie eg oe 2 2 oR OR OE MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY PRESIDING OFFICER STATEMENT OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION - CHAPTER 231, P. L. 1975 IN COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTER 231 OF PUBLIC LAW OF 1975, NOTICE OF THIS MEETING TO BE HELD AT THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE BUILDING, 61 MAIN STREET, SOUTH RIVER HAS BEEN PUBLISHED IN THE HOME NEWS TRIBUNE ON JANUARY 7, 2026, POSTED ON THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING BULLETIN BOARD, THE BOROUGH WEBSITE, THE FRONT DOOR OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE BUILDING AT 61 MAIN STREET, SOUTH RIVER. CALL OF THE ROLL SALUTE TO THE FLAG / MOMENT OF SILENCE PROCLAMATIONS, HONORS, AWARDS & PRESENTATIONS e Water Meter Replacement Project Update — Felipe Contreras e National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Proclamation INTRODUCTION OF THE 2026 MUNICIPAL BUDGET 2026-118 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BOROUGH OF SOUTH RIVER MUNICIPAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OF 2026 MOTION TO ACCEPT AS INTRODUCED AGENDA SESSION e Discussion on Ordinances ORDINANCE - SECOND RE [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Mar 23, 2026

Mayor & Council

Council creates separate Environmental Commission and Shade Tree Board

The South River Borough Council is holding a public hearing and discussion on several ordinances, including the establishment of a new Environmental Commission (also called the Green Team) and a separate Shade Tree Advisory Board. The meeting also includes a second‑reading vote on an ordinance prohibiting the dumping of snow and ice in the public right‑of‑way, and other ordinance updates. Consent resolutions covering routine items such as water‑meter work, a contract with CME Associates, and emergency snow‑removal awards will be adopted by consent.

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✓ Decidido: Council adopts ordinance banning snow and ice dumping in public right‑of‑way

The Borough Council waived the full reading of Ordinance 2026‑05 and closed its public hearing, both unanimously. The ordinance was then adopted, amending the Borough Code to prohibit placing snow, ice, debris or other material in the public right‑of‑way. All council members voted in favor of the measures.

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AGENDA MAYOR AND BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR (X) MEETING NO. 5 SPECIAL ( ) DATE: 3-23-2026 Time: 7:00 P.M. OTHER Re oA og oe oe oie he ee fe ke 2g oe ke fee 2 AE 2 2 ee ek Ee 2 fe oe fee 2 ee 2 Re 2g 2 2 2 2 2 2 oo ig fe ge ee de fe fe ig fe de fe ee 2 ke ee 2 oe ROLL CALL: Mayor Guindi ( ) Clm. Giannakopoulos ( ) Adm: Clw. DasSilva ( ) Clm. Gurchensky ( ) Atty: Clm. Donato ( ) C. Pres. DeSantis ( ) Eng.: Clm. Dziemian ( ) Other: A AC 2 2 RE RE I EE IE EE 2 OR 2 2 A ACE 2 oe 2 2 AC EO MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY PRESIDING OFFICER STATEMENT OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION - CHAPTER 231, P. L. 1975 IN COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTER 231 OF PUBLIC LAW OF 1975, NOTICE OF THIS MEETING TO BE HELD AT THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE BUILDING, 61 MAIN STREET, SOUTH RIVER HAS BEEN PUBLISHED IN THE HOME NEWS TRIBUNE ON JANUARY 7, 2026, POSTED ON THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING BULLETIN BOARD, THE BOROUGH WEBSITE, THE FRONT DOOR OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE BUILDING AT 61 MAIN STREET, SOUTH RIVER. CALL OF THE ROLL SALUTE TO THE FLAG / MOMENT OF SILENCE PROCLAMATIONS, HONORS, AWARDS & PRESENTATIONS e Water Meter Replacement Update e VReel Presentation AGENDA SESSION e Discussion on Ordinances ORDINANCES - SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING 2026-5 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF SOUTH RIVER, CHAPTER 289, ARTICLE II, SECTION 289-5, TITLED “REMOVAL OF SNOW AND ICE,” TO PROHIBIT THE PLACEMENT, DEPOSIT, OR DUMPING OF ANY MATERIAL, OBJECT, SNOW, ICE, DEBRIS, OR OTHER SUBSTANCE IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY @ PUBLIC HEA [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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March 23, 2026 Council Regular Meeting Minutes- APPROVED 4/13/26 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MARCH 23, 2026 MAYOR AND BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING NO. 5 A meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of South River, in the County of Middlesex and the State of New Jersey was held on March 23, 2026, and was called to order by Mayor Guindi at 7:00 PM with the following Council Members in Attendance: Mayor and Council Roll Call Present Absent Excused Tardy Mayor Peter S. Guindi X Councilwoman Sandra DaSilva X Councilman Joseph Donato X Councilman Hank Dziemian X Councilman Nick Giannakopoulos X Councilman James Gurchensky X Council President Matt DeSantis X Also attending this meeting were Interim Business Administrator Mark Tinitigan, DPW Director Adriano Soares, Fire Chief Scott Wolf, Borough Attorney John DeLuca, and Borough Engineer Justin Cornell IN COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTER 231 OF PUBLIC LAW OF 1975, NOTICE OF THIS MEETING TO BE HELD AT THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE BUILDING, 61 MAIN STREET, SOUTH RIVER HAS BEEN PUBLISHED IN THE HOME NEWS TRIBUNE ON JANUARY 7, 2026, POSTED ON THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING BULLETIN BOARD, THE BOROUGH WEBSITE, THE FRONT DOOR OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE BUILDING AT 61 MAIN STREET, SOUTH RIVER. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Mayor Guindi lead the salute to the Flag and a moment of silence. PROCLAMATIONS, HONORS, AWARDS & PRESENTATIONS • VREEL Presentation – Dante Bell, founder of VREEL, speaks on the how VREEL will help the [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 17, 2026

Board of Health

Board reviews $163,019.33 Food Bank allocation and other February items

The South River Board of Health will review February reports, discuss old‑business financial items such as the Food Bank allocation of $163,019.33, Animal Control/TNR costs, and other small expense items, and will hear public comments. No new business decisions are listed.

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South River Board of Health March 17, 2026 Meeting called by: Bonnie Trygar 6:00 pm Type of Meeting Regular 48 Washington Street Secretary: Naomy Young Board Liaison: Sandra DaSilva Health Inspector: Jane Breslin Meeting No: 3 Public Announcement Larisa Kolbik - 1/13/25-12/31/27 Beth Lukacs - 1/8/24-12/31/26 Robyn Prasek - 3/2/26-12/3 1/26 Donna Balazs - 1/20/26-12/31/28 Bonnie Trygar - 1/8/24-12/31/26 Stefanie Chando 1/20/26-12/3 1/28 Lucille Balazs - 1/13/25-12/31/27 Regina Sweeney 3/2/26-12/31/27 Al REGULAR MEETING MINUTES February 2026 Attachment A REPORTS Registrar’s Report: February 2026 Attachment B Health Inspectors Sanitation Report: February 2026 Attachment C OLD BUSINESS Food Bank $163,019.33 Animal Control/TNR $1458.09(1454.84 TNR 3.25 pet pantry) Volunteer List Event Planning $164.74 Operation RAM $1,199.89 Frost on the Pumpkin $2,986.15 NEW BUSINESS PUBLIC COMMENTS BOARD LIAISON COMMENTS BOARD MEMBERS COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT BOROUGH OF SOUTH RIVER OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR — DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH MIDDLESEX COUNTY SOUTH RIVER, NEW JERSEY 08882-1247 48 Washington Street Office: 732-257-1999 ext. 517 Fax: 732-613-3081 Monthly Report for the Month of February 2026 SEE ATTACHMENT Deaths in South River SEE ATTACHMENT Marriages in South River: Total for Month 3 Year to Date 6 Civil Unions in South River: Total for Month 0 Year to Date 0 Respectfully Submitted, Michelle Urbanowicz, CMR Registrar ee? Board of Health Office on Aging Director Police Chief [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 10, 2026

Planning Board (Land Use Board)

Planning Board to review resolution for 185 Whitehead Ave.

The South River Planning Board will meet to approve minutes and a resolution regarding a property on Whitehead Ave. A public hearing for a minor subdivision at 2 Muravski Ct has been rescheduled for April 14, 2026.

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BOROUGH OF SOUTH RIVER PLANNING BOARD MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, March 10, 2026 – 6:00 PM Location: By Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83127637502?pwd=pXAQnB3SBqp7Id4cYIvGExH26HW3bF.1 Public Announcement – Open Public Meetings Act Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: Approval Of Minutes: February 10, 2026 Resolution PB–2025–26, Carvalho 185 Whitehead Ave. Block: 332 Lot: 2 Public Hearing PB–2025–21, Tioumbelekchieff 2 Muravski Ct Block: 93 Lot: 1.09 Application for Minor Subdivision Rescheduling purposes only to April 14, 2026 Board Discussion Public Comments Adjournment NEXT MEETING: April 14, 2026 @ 6:30 pm
Mon Mar 9, 2026

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Board will approve Jan 12 minutes and discuss spring activities and egg hunt

The South River Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will vote to approve the minutes from the January 12, 2026 meeting. It will also discuss new business items including spring activities and an egg hunt. A public comment period and a directors report on activity updates are scheduled.

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✓ Decidido: Egg Hunt set for March 21 at 4 pm in partnership with St. Mark’s

The board confirmed the annual Egg Hunt will take place on March 21 at 4 pm on the grass area and parking lot of St. Mark’s, with Mr. Kiernan serving as the bunny and Ms. Urbanski providing photo props. Board members agreed to hire an outside company to run instructional flag‑football sessions before games. Yoga class registrations were opened to run from the end of March through mid‑May. No other formal actions were recorded.

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South River Parks and Recreation Advisory Board AGENDA March 9, 2026 - 6PM 55 Reid Street South River, NJ THE PUBLIC IS CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND ALL MEETINGS Mr. Alexander Ms. Damas Mr. Kiernan Mr. Singer Ms. Urbanski Mr. Zdep Councilman DeSantis MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER STATEMENT OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION- Chapter 231, P. L 1975 In compliance with chapter 231 of Public Law of 1975, notice of this meeting has been published on the Borough Website and the front door of the Human Services Building- 55 Reid Street, South River. CALL OF THE ROLL & SALUTE TO THE FLAG/MOMENT OF SILENCE NEW BUSINESS: • Spring Activities • Egg Hunt CONSENT RESOLUTION 2026-03: Approval of Mins from January 12, 2026 (Reorganization Meeting) Public Comment This is the time for members of the public to discuss or express concerns to the Advisory Board on any issue not on the agenda. Action will not be taken at the meeting except by placement on the agenda by unanimous vote of the Board members present. DIRECTORS REPORT • Activity Updates ADJOURNMENT South River Parks and Recreation Advisory Board AGENDA November 25, 2025 55 Reid Street South River, NJ Resolution 2026-03 Resolution Accepting the Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Minutes Be It Resolved by the Chair and members of the Recreation Advisory Board that the January 12th minutes be approved. Member Motion 2nd AYES NAYS Abstain Absent M [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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SOUTH RIVER PARKS AND RECREATION 55 Reid Street South River, New Jersey 08882 Minutes of Parks & Recreation for March 9, 2026 meeting. Mr. Singer called the meeting to order at 6:10 pm at Human Resource Building. Board Member Present: Mr. Alexander, Mr. Kiernan, Mr. Singer, Ms. Urbanski Other Attendees: Councilman DeSantis, Ms. Chandler, Ms. Figueiredo New Business: 1. Mr. Singer held a discussion about Little League. He stated he would like to hold Rookie Ball March 21st. Possibly at 10 am. He would also like to have a Little League show case on the same day around 11:30 am. That way the kids in these sports could still attend the rec egg hunt later on in the day if they wanted. 2. Ms. Chandler discussed the registration numbers for each of the spring sport activities that are currently open. Those sports include softball, baseball and t-ball. 3. Ms. Chandler discussed volleyball (4th-12th grade) and how the registration hasn’t been as big this year for the older ages, but it was still a good amount of people interested in it that have signed up. Councilman DeSantis asked if there was anything different with volleyball that could have caused a slight decrease in numbers. Ms. Chandler confirmed that the instructor was the same and everyone registered is still happy with this program. The younger kids program had a lot of sign ups, plus a wait list. Volleyball program will start soon. 4. Ms. Chandler discussed flag football for this upcoming spring se [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Mar 2, 2026

Mayor & Council

South River considers $950,000 for road improvements

The Mayor and Council are meeting to vote on a bond ordinance for road work and discuss the establishment of a separate Shade Tree Advisory Board. The body will also consider new rules regarding snow removal in public rights-of-way and security deposits for park use.

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✓ Decidido: Council adopts bond ordinance funding $950,000 road improvements

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 2026-03, a bond ordinance that appropriates $950,000 for road improvements on Mercer Street, Lyons Street, and Mitchell Avenue and authorizes up to $253,500 in bonds and notes. The ordinance was adopted, though the minutes do not record a vote count. Mayor Guindi also presented a proclamation honoring Donna Stoddard as Recycling Coordinator of the Year. No other substantive actions were recorded.

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AGENDA (FINAL) MAYOR AND BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR (X) MEETING NO. 4 SPECIAL ( ) DATE: 3-2-2026 Time: 7:00 P.M. OTHER Re KE 2 2 2 2g 2 ie 2 ee ke fe oe fe i 2 ce oe og 3g co og og 2 og og 2g os 2g 2 oc og oe co oe ic oe eke 9 ee 2g 2 oe oe oe ie oie oe i oe oe oe oe a og oe fe ie ae ok ROLL CALL: Mayor Guindi ( ) Clm. Giannakopoulos () Adm: Clw. DaSilva ( ) Clm. Gurchensky ( ) Atty: Clm. Donato ( ) C. Pres. DeSantis ( ) Eng.: Clm. Dziemian ( ) Other: 2 RRR ORO RO OR OK OR A a I a i a a a ak ae ake ok ke 9 2k ak a ee fe i 2c oe 2 fe 2k os 26 fe ke oe eo ok i ofc ke g fe 2ie 2e 2 k o k MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY PRESIDING OFFICER STATEMENT OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION - CHAPTER 231, P. L. 1975 IN COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTER 231 OF PUBLIC LAW OF 1975, NOTICE OF THIS MEETING TO BE HELD AT THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE BUILDING, 61 MAIN STREET, SOUTH RIVER HAS BEEN PUBLISHED IN THE HOME NEWS TRIBUNE ON JANUARY 7, 2026, POSTED ON THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING BULLETIN BOARD, THE BOROUGH WEBSITE, THE FRONT DOOR OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE BUILDING AT 61 MAIN STREET, SOUTH RIVER. CALL OF THE ROLL SALUTE TO THE FLAG / MOMENT OF SILENCE PROCLAMATIONS, HONORS, AWARDS & PRESENTATIONS e Recycling Coordinator of the Year AGENDA SESSION e Discussion on Ordinances e Main Street Trees ORDINANCES - SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING 2026-3 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO VARIOUS ROADS, APPROPRIATING $950,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $253,500 BONDS AND NOTES TO FINANCE A PORTION OF THE COST [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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March 2, 2026 Council Regular Meeting Minutes- APPROVED 3/23/26 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MARCH 2, 2026 MAYOR AND BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING NO. 4 A meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of South River, in the County of Middlesex and the State of New Jersey was held on March 2, 2026, and was called to order by Mayor Guindi at 7:00 PM with the following Council Members in Attendance: Mayor and Council Roll Call Present Absent Excused Tardy Mayor Peter S. Guindi X Councilwoman Sandra DaSilva X Councilman Joseph Donato X Councilman Hank Dziemian X Councilman Nick Giannakopoulos X Councilman James Gurchensky X Council President Matt DeSantis X Also attending this meeting were Chief Financial Officer Joseph Zanga, Interim Business Administrator Mark Tinitigan, DPW Director Adriano Soares, First Assistant Chief Steve Drugos, Borough Attorney John DeLuca, and Borough Engineer Justin Cornell IN COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTER 231 OF PUBLIC LAW OF 1975, NOTICE OF THIS MEETING TO BE HELD AT THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE BUILDING, 61 MAIN STREET, SOUTH RIVER HAS BEEN PUBLISHED IN THE HOME NEWS TRIBUNE ON JANUARY 7, 2026, POSTED ON THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING BULLETIN BOARD, THE BOROUGH WEBSITE, THE FRONT DOOR OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE BUILDING AT 61 MAIN STREET, SOUTH RIVER. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Mayor Guindi lead the salute to the Flag and a moment of silence. PROCLAMATIONS, HONORS, AWARDS & PRESENTATIONS • Recycling Coordinator of the Year- Mayo [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Feb 17, 2026

Board of Health

Board will consider two FOTP/Health & Wellness scholarships

The South River Board of Health meeting on Feb 17, 2026 will review the January registrar and sanitation reports, discuss old‑business items such as the Food Bank, Animal Control/TNR, Operation RAM, and consider two new FOTP/Health & Wellness scholarships. Public comments will also be heard before adjournment.

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✓ Decidido: Board approved scholarships for two South River seniors

The Board of Health approved the January 2026 meeting minutes and accepted the January registrar and health inspector reports, all unanimously. The board also approved scholarships for two South River seniors under the FOTP/Health & Wellness program. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

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South River Board of Health February 17, 2026 Meeting called by: Bonnie Trygar 6:00 pm Type of Mecting Regular 48 Washington Street Secretary: Naomy Young Board Liaison: Sandra DaSilva Health Inspector: Jane Breslin Meeting No: 2 Public Announcement Larisa Kolbik - 1/13/25-12/31/27 Beth Lukacs = 1/8/24-12/31/26 Joyce Major - 1/8/24-12/31/26 Donna Balazs - 1/20/26-12/31/28 Bonnie Trygar - 1/8/24-12/31/26 — Stefanie Chando 1/20/26-12/3 1/28 Lucille Balazs - 1/13/25-12/31/27 Robyn Prasck 1/20/26-12/31/27 Regina Sweeney 1/20/26-12/31/26 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES January 2026 REPORTS Registrar’s Report: January 2026 Health Inspectors Sanitation Report: January 2026 OLD BUSINESS Food Bank Animal Control/TNR Volunteer List Event Planning Operation RAM Frost on the Pumpkin NEW BUSINESS Scholarships (2) FOTP/Health & Wellness PUBLIC COMMENTS BOARD LIAISON COMMENTS BOARD MEMBERS COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT Attachment A Attachment B Attachment C $166,132.75 $1,458.09 ($1,454.84 TNR $3.25 Pet Pantry) $164.74 $1,199.89 $2986.15 BOROUGH OF SOUTH RIVER Bele i OFFICE OF THE RR ART RERNAY —— _ SOUTHRIVER NEW JERSEY m8 147 - Office: 732:257-1999 ext. S17 _ Faxt ri ECOSUN: 48 Washington Street | Monthly Fi amc Report cor: Mayors anil Council: . _ Board of Health BOROUGH OF SOUTH RIVER OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR — DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH MIDDLESEX COUNTY SOUTH RIVER, NEW JERSEY 08882-1247 48 Washington Street Office: 732-257-1999 ext. 517 Fax: 732-613-3081 Monthly Report for the M [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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REGULAR MEETING February 17, 2026 BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING NO. 3 IN COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTER 231, PUBLIC LAW 1975, NOTICE OF THIS MEETING WAS GIVEN BY WAY OF ANNUAL NOTICE: EMAILED TO THE HOME NEWS TRIBUNE AND THE SENTINEL AND POSTED ON THE WEBSITE OF THE BOROUGH OF SOUTH RIVER AND THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST BE ENTERED INTO THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING. A Regular Meeting of the Board of Health of the Borough of South River in the County of Middlesex, the State of New Jersey was held on February 17, 2026 and was called to order by Bonnie Trygar at 6:00 PM at 48 Washington St., South River, New Jersey, with the following Committee Members in attendance: Committee Member(s) Present: Kolbik, L.Balazs, Lukacs, Trygar, Prasek, Chando, Sweeney Committee Member(s) Absent/Excused: D.Balazs, Major Council Liaison: Sandra DaSilva Health Inspector: Jane Breslin BOH Secretary Naomy Young Regular Meeting MINUTES Monthly minutes for January 2026 were submitted for approval and/or amendment. There were two changes to be made. Beth Lukacs made a motion to approve the minutes and was seconded by Robyn Prasek. All were in favor. REPORTS The monthly registrar report for January 2026 was reviewed and read. A motion to accept the reports was made by Beth Lukacs and seconded by Stefanie Chando. All were in favor. The monthly health inspector’s sanitation report for January 2026 was reviewed and read. A motion to accept the reports was made by Stefanie Chando, seco [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Feb 10, 2026

Planning Board (Land Use Board)

Public hearing on driveway variance for 185 Whitehead Ave.

The South River Planning Board will consider a C‑variance application to widen the driveway at 185 Whitehead Avenue (Block 332, Lot 2). The board will also adopt a resolution for the property at 2 Grove Street (Block 165, Lot 7) and approve the minutes from the January 13, 2026 meeting. The agenda includes a public comment period and standard board discussion.

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✓ Decidido: Planning Board approved variance application PB-2025-26 for 185 Whitehead Ave.

The board approved the minutes from the January 13 meeting by voice vote. It approved a resolution for application PB-2025-25 Nogueria. The board also approved the variance request PB-2025-26 Carvalho for 185 Whitehead Avenue. Procedural motions to close the meeting to the public and to adjourn were approved by voice vote.

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BOROUGH OF SOUTH RIVER PLANNING BOARD MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, February 10, 2026 – 6:00 PM Location: 61 Main Street, 2nd Level, South River, NJ 08882 Public Announcement – Open Public Meetings Act Pledge of Allegiance Approval Of Minutes: January 13, 2026 Resolution PB–2025–25, NOGUERIA 2 Grove St. Block: 165 Lot: 7 Public Hearing PB–2025–26, CARVALHO 185 Whitehead Ave. Block: 332 Lot: 2 Application for C variance to widen driveway. Carried from January 13, 2026 Board Discussion Public Comments Adjournment NEXT MEETING: MARCH 10, 2026 @ 6:00 pm
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BOROUGH OF SOUTH RIVER PLANNING BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES February 10, 2026 — 6:00 PM Location: Criminal Justice Center, 61 Main Street, 24 Level, South River The Regular Meeting of the Borough of South River Planning Board was called to order by Chairman Bodak at 6:00 pm followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. He read the following announcement in compliance with the Open ~ Public Meetings Act: In compliance with Chapter 231 of Public Laws of 1975, adequate notice of this meeting was given by way of Annual Notice filed with the Borough Clerk, the Home News Tribune, The Sentinel and posted in the window of Borough of South River Municipal Building on January 16, 2026. The Planning Board may take formal action at this meeting. Roll Call Present: Christian Eleto, John Frost, Councilman Nick Giannakopoulos, Mayor Peter Guindi, Jesse Hare (AL 6:08 pm), Katlin Vargo (Mayor’s Alt), Brian Almeida (alt. 1), Robert Bodak Absent: Sandra Adelino, Monica Almeida, Richard Byrne Also Present: Thomas Barlow, Attorney, Justin Cornell, Engineer, Todd Bletcher, Planner, Mark Tinitigan, Interim Administrator Approval of Minutes: The motion to approve the Reorganization & Regular meeting minutes dated January 13, 2026 as presented was first moved by Mayor Guindi, seconded by Councilman Giannakopoulos, all in favor by voice vote. Resolution(s) PB-2025-25, NOGUERIA 2 Grove St. Block: 165 Lot: 7 The motion to approve the resolution for application File PB—2025-25, Nogueria was first mov [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Feb 9, 2026

Mayor & Council

Council to vote on $950,000 road bond and budget cap exceeding $530k

The South River Borough Council will hold public hearings and consider motions to adopt several ordinances, including a bond ordinance that appropriates $950,000 for road improvements and authorizes $253,500 in bonds, a budget‑cap ordinance that exceeds the municipal appropriation limit by $530,528.04, and an amendment to the borough fee schedule. The agenda also includes an ordinance to create a separate Environmental Commission/Green Team and Shade Tree Advisory Board, as well as a series of consent resolutions covering items such as a fire‑department boot drive and utility refunds. New business items address the acceptance of a resignation and the termination of a road‑department employee.

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✓ Decidido: Council approved a 3.5% budget increase and updated recreation program fees

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 2026-01, raising the 2026 municipal budget by 3.5% ($530,528.04) above the prior year’s final appropriations. The Council also adopted Ordinance 2026-02, amending Chapter 155 of the Borough Code to revise fees for a variety of recreation programs and athletic field rentals. Both ordinances were passed after waiving full readings and closing public hearings, with no public comments recorded.

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AGENDA (FINAL) MAYOR AND BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR (X) MEETING NO. 3 SPECIAL ( ) DATE: 2-9-2026 Time: 7:00 P.M. OTHER 2g 2 i ke ke i aig 2 2 oe ic 2g 2 ie fe fe oe ic fe og 2 oe fe 2g oie oi 2 og fe fe 2 2 oi oe 2 2 fe og 22 2 2 2 ie 2 2 ie ae 2 2 2g 2 2g 2 ok 2 ie ie fe ok oie oe ge ig og 2 ag oe 2k 2 oe 2k ie 2 Ok ROLL CALL: Mayor Guindi ( ) Clm. Giannakopoulos ( ) Adm: Clw. DaSilva ( ) Clm. Gurchensky ( ) Atty: Clm. Donato ( ) C. Pres. DeSantis ( ) Eng.: Clm. Dziemian ( ) Other: aye fe fe ee fe 22k a 2K og 2 0 a ogg aC os ae fe os ois ais 2 2k fe fe fe ee 2 os 2 2 ig 2 ge oe 2 2 2 2 2 2 2g ee ok og ee 2 oe 2 2 oe ee 2 OK 2 OR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY PRESIDING OFFICER STATEMENT OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION - CHAPTER 231, P. L. 1975 IN COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTER 234 OF PUBLIC LAW OF 1975, NOTICE OF THIS MEETING TO BE HELD AT THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE BUILDING, 61 MAIN STREET, SOUTH RIVER HAS BEEN PUBLISHED IN THE HOME NEWS TRIBUNE ON JANUARY 7, 2026, POSTED ON THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING BULLETIN BOARD, THE BOROUGH WEBSITE, THE FRONT DOOR OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE BUILDING AT 61 MAIN STREET, SOUTH RIVER. CALL OF THE ROLL SALUTE TO THE FLAG / MOMENT OF SILENCE PROCLAMATIONS, HONORS, AWARDS & PRESENTATIONS e None AGENDA SESSION e Discussion on Ordinances ORDINANCES - SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING 2026-1 ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026 @ PUBLIC HEARING e COUNCIL DISCUSSION © MOTION TO ADOPT 2026-2 AN ORD [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 9, 2026 MAYOR AND BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING NO. 3 A meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of South River, in the County of Middlesex and the State of New Jersey was held on February 9, 2026, and was called to order by Mayor Guindi at 7:00 PM with the following Council Members in Attendance: Mayor and Council Roll Call Present Absent Excused Tardy Mayor Peter S. Guindi X Councilwoman Sandra DaSilva X Councilman Joseph Donato X Councilman Hank Dziemian X Councilman Nick Giannakopoulos X Councilman James Gurchensky X Council President Matt DeSantis X Also attending this meeting were Chief Financial Officer Joseph Zanga, Interim Business Administrator Mark Tinitigan, DPW Director Adriano Soares, Fire Chief Scott Wolf, Borough Attorney John DeLuca, and Borough Engineer Justin Cornell IN COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTER 231 OF PUBLIC LAW OF 1975, NOTICE OF THIS MEETING TO BE HELD AT THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE BUILDING, 61 MAIN STREET, SOUTH RIVER HAS BEEN PUBLISHED IN THE HOME NEWS TRIBUNE ON JANUARY 7, 2026, POSTED ON THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING BULLETIN BOARD, THE BOROUGH WEBSITE, THE FRONT DOOR OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE BUILDING AT 61 MAIN STREET, SOUTH RIVER. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Mayor Guindi lead the salute to the Flag and a moment of silence. AGENDA SESSION • Discussion on Ordinances – CFO Joe Zanga and Borough Attorney John Deluca explain all ordinances on the agenda. ORDINANCE– SECOND READING & P [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 20, 2026

Board of Health

Board adopts 2026 Rules and Regulations for South River Health Board

At the January 20, 2026 regular meeting, the South River Board of Health elected a President and Vice‑President, appointed Michelle Urbanowicz as Secretary and Naomy Young as Assistant, and approved a stipend for Deputy Registrar Debra Lackey. The board also adopted its compiled Rules and Regulations for 2026, set the public‑meeting schedule for the year, and designated the Home News‑Tribune as the official newspaper. Old‑business reports listed a Food Bank expense of $166,380.53 and other small expenditures, while new‑business items included a Rabies Clinic on March 28, 2026 and two health‑related scholarships.

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✓ Decidido: Board of Health elects new President, adopts 2026 rules and schedule

The Board elected Bonnie Trygar as President and Robyn Prasek as Vice‑President. It appointed Michelle Urbanowicz as Secretary and Naomy Young as Assistant, approved a stipend for Debra Lackey, adopted the 2026 Rules and Regulations, set the 2026 meeting calendar, and designated the Home News‑Tribune as the official newspaper. All actions were approved unanimously by the members present.

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South River Board of Health January 20, 2026 Meeting called by: Alyssa Hager 6:00 pm Type of Mecting Regular 48 Washington Street Sccretary: Alyssa Hager Board Liaison: Sandra DaSilva Health Inspector: Edwin Gano Mceting No: 1 Public Announcement Larisa Kolbik - 1/18/25-19/31/27 Beth Lukacs - 1/8/24-12/31/26 Joyce Major - 1/8/24-12/31/26 Donna Balazs - 1/20/26-12/31/28 Bonnie Trygar - 1/8/24-12/31/26 Stefanie Chando 1/20/26-12/31/28 Lucille Balazs - 1/138/25-12/31/27 Robyn Smith 1/20/26-12/31/27 A2 Regina Sweeney 1/20/26-12/31/26 Welcome Organization e Nomination(s) for President e Election of President e Nomination(s) for Vice-President e — Election for Vice-President Appointment(s) Secretary & Assistant Res:2026-1 Attachment A Resolutions Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics Stipend Res:2026-2 Attachment B Adoption of Rules Res:2026-3 Attachment C Adoption of Meeting Schedule Res:2026-4 Attachment D Adoption of Official Newspaper(s) Res:2026-5 Attachment E REGULAR MEETING MINUTES October 2025 Attachment F REPORTS Registrar’s Report: October to December 2025 Attachment G Health Inspectors Sanitation Report: October to December 2025 Attachment H OLD BUSINESS Food Bank $166,380.53 Animal Control/TNR $1,458.09 ($1,454.84 TNR $ 3.25 Pet Pantry) Event Planning $164.74 Operation RAM $1,199.89 Frost on the Pumpkin $2986.15 NEW BUSINESS Rabies Clinic Date 3/28/2026 & Volunteer List Late fees waived 4/1/2026 Scholarships (2) FOTP/Health & Wellness PUBLIC COMMENTS BOARD LIA [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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REGULAR MEETING January 20, 2026 BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING NO. 1 IN COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTER 231, PUBLIC LAW 1975, NOTICE OF THIS MEETING WAS GIVEN BY WAY OF ANNUAL NOTICE: EMAILED TO THE HOME NEWS TRIBUNE AND THE SENTINEL AND POSTED ON THE WEBSITE OF THE BOROUGH OF SOUTH RIVER AND THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST BE ENTERED INTO THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING. A Regular Meeting of the Board of Health of the Borough of South River in the County of Middlesex, the State of New Jersey was held on January 20, 2026 and was called to order by Alyssa Hager at 6:00 PM at 48 Washington St., South River, New Jersey, with the following Committee Members in attendance: Committee Member(s) Present: Lukacs, D. Balazs, Trygar, Prasek, Sweeney Committee Member(s) Absent/Excused: Chando, L. Balazs, Major, Kolbik Council Liaison: Sandra DaSilva Health Inspector: Jane Breslin BOH Secretary Alyssa Hager Organization Alyssa Hager asked for name(s) for the Election of President. Donna Balazs nominated Bonnie Trygar and was seconded by Robyn Prasek. No other nominations were made. Motion to close nomination by Robyn Prasek, seconded by Donna Balazs. All were in favor. Election of Bonnie Trygar to the position of President, to the SR Board of Health. ROLL CALL VOTE Yeas: Lukacs, D. Balazs, Trygar, Prasek, Sweeney Nays: None Absent: Kolbik, Major, Chando, L. Balazs Bonnie Trygar resumed the seat of President to the Board of Health. Alyssa Hager asked for name(s) f [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jan 19, 2026

Mayor & Council

South River proposes increasing 2026 budget limit by $530,528.04

The Mayor and Council are considering an ordinance to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits for 2026. The body is also reviewing updates to the borough's recreation program and park fee schedule.

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✓ Decidido: Council adopts budget increase and updates recreation program fees

The Borough Council approved Ordinance 2026-01, raising the 2026 municipal budget by 3.5% ($530,528.04) with a majority vote. The Council also approved Ordinance 2026-02, amending the Borough Code to change fees for recreation programs and athletic field use, also by majority vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

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AGENDA (FINAL) MAYOR AND BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR (X) MEETING NO. 2 SPECIAL { ) DATE: 1-19-2026 Time: 7:00 P.M. : OTHER SERRE EEE EE EE EEE EEE EEE EER EEE EEE EH ER REE EKER KEES ERE ARES EEE EERE EE EEE ROLL CALL: Mayor Guindi () Clm. Giannakopoulos () Adm: Clw. DaSilva () Clm. Gurchensky eo Atty: Clm. Donato () C. Pres. DeSantis &} Eng.: Clm. Dziemian () Other: FRO ROR RE ORO KOR RK IOI aR RRR aE MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY PRESIDING OFFICER STATEMENT OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION - CHAPTER 231, P. L. 1975 IN COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTER 231 OF PUBLIC LAW OF 1975, NOTICE OF THIS MEETING TO BE HELD AT THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE BUILDING, 61 MAIN STREET, SOUTH RIVER HAS BEEN PUBLISHED IN THE HOME NEWS TRIBUNE ON JANUARY 7, 2026, POSTED ON THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING BULLETIN BOARD, THE BOROUGH WEBSITE, THE FRONT DOOR OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE BUILDING AT 61 MAIN STREET, SOUTH RIVER. CALL OF THE ROLL SALUTE TO THE FLAG / MOMENT OF SILENCE PROCLAMATIONS, HONORS, AWARDS & PRESENTATIONS e None AGENDA SESSION e — Sicknick Memorial e Discussion on First Reading Ordinances ORDINANCES — FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY 2026-1 ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026 2” Reading and Public Hearing to take place on February 9", 2026 at 7:00 pm or shortly after at the Council Chambers in the Criminal Justice Building — 61 Main Street, South River or remotely via Zoom © MOTION TO ADOPT 2026-2 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF SOUTH RIVE [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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January 19, 2026 Council Regular Meeting Minutes- APPROVED 2/9/26 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 19, 2026 MAYOR AND BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING NO. 2 A meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of South River, in the County of Middlesex and the State of New Jersey was held on January 19, 2026, and was called to order by Mayor Guindi at 7:00 PM with the following Council Members in Attendance: Mayor and Council Roll Call Present Absent Excused Tardy Mayor Peter S. Guindi X Councilwoman Sandra DaSilva X Councilman Joseph Donato X Councilman Hank Dziemian X Councilman Nick Giannakopoulos X Councilman James Gurchensky X Council President Matt DeSantis X Also attending this meeting were Chief Financial Officer Joseph Zanga, Police Chief Mark Tinitigan, DPW Director Adriano Soares, Borough Attorney John DeLuca, and Borough Engineer Justin Cornell IN COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTER 231 OF PUBLIC LAW OF 1975, NOTICE OF THIS MEETING TO BE HELD AT THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE BUILDING, 61 MAIN STREET, SOUTH RIVER HAS BEEN PUBLISHED IN THE HOME NEWS TRIBUNE ON JANUARY 7, 2026, POSTED ON THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING BULLETIN BOARD, THE BOROUGH WEBSITE, THE FRONT DOOR OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE BUILDING AT 61 MAIN STREET, SOUTH RIVER. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Mayor Guindi lead the salute to the Flag and a moment of silence. AGENDA SESSION • Sicknick Memorial – Mayor Guindi states the Governor visited the memorial on January 9th at Volunteers Park to honor [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 13, 2026

Planning Board (Land Use Board)

South River Planning Board holds reorganizational and regular meeting

The board will elect its Chair and Vice Chair and appoint professional staff. The meeting includes public hearings for residential additions and variances, as well as discussions on redevelopment study areas.

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✓ Decidido: Board unanimously recommended two sites as non‑condemnation areas for redevelopment

The Planning Board elected Robert Bodak as Chair and nominated John Frost as Vice Chair, both by voice vote. It appointed Thomas Barlow as legal counsel, Justin Cornell as engineer, Todd Bletcher as planner, and Julie M. Moy as secretary, and approved the 2026 meeting schedule and official newspaper designation. The Board approved a resolution for Garden State Christian Church and the Nogueria dwelling addition. It also unanimously recommended the Albourne Woods and Wojie Way study areas as non‑condemnation areas in need of redevelopment.

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Page 1 of 2 BOROUGH OF SOUTH RIVER PLANNING BOARD MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, January 13, 2026– 6:00 PM Location: 61 Main Street, 2nd Level, South River, NJ 08882 Public Announcement – Open Public Meetings Act Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call REORGANIZATIONAL MEETING AGENDA Board Members: Swearing in of new Board Members Election for Board Chair & Vice Chair • Nomination(s) & Election for Chairperson – Elected Chair presides over the meeting • Nomination(s) & Election for Vice Chairperson Resolutions 1. Appointment of Board Attorney 2. Appointment of Board Engineer 3. Appointment of Board Consulting Planner 4. Appointment of Board Secretary 5. Approval of Meeting Dates 6. Approval of Official Newspaper Swearing in of professionals Adjournment for Reorganizational Meeting REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Approval Of Minutes: December 9, 2025 Resolution PB–2025–22, Garden State Christian Church 49 Reid Street Block: 90 Lot: 9 Public Hearing PB–2025–21, Tioumbelekchieff 2 Muravski Ct Block: 93 Lot: 1.09 Application for Minor Subdivision – For rescheduling purposes only PB–2025–25, Nogueria 2 Grove St. Block: 165 Lot: 7 Application to construct an addition to existing dwelling PB–2025–26, Carvalho 185 Whitehead Ave. Block: 332 Lot: 2 Application for C variance to widen driveway. Borough of South River Planning Board Meeting Agenda January 13, 2026 Page 2 of 2 Recommending Non–Condemnation Area In Need of Redevelopment [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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BOROUGH OF SOUTH RIVER PLANNING BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES January 13, 2025 — 6:00 PM Location: Criminal Justice Center, 61 Main Street, 2" Level, South River The Reorganizational and Regular Meeting of the Borough of South River Planning Board was called to order by Thomas Barlow, Esq. at 6:05 pm followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. He read the following announcement in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act: In compliance with Chapter 231 of Public Laws of 1975, adequate notice of this meeting was given by way of Annual Notice filed with the Borough Clerk, the Home News Tribune, The Sentinel and posted in the window of Borough of South River Municipal Building on January 16, 2026. The Planning Board may take formal action at this meeting. Roll Call Present: Sandra Adelino, Richard Byrne, Brian Almeida (alt. 1), Monica Almeida, Councilman Nick Giannakopoulos, Mayor Peter Guindi, Katlin Vargo (Mayor's Alt), Bob Bodak Absent: Christian Eleto, John Frost, Jesse Hare Also Present: Art Londensky, Administrator, Thomas Barlow, Attorney, Justin Cornell, Engineer, Todd Bletcher, Planner REORGANIZATIONAL MEETING AGENDA Board Members: All Board Members with new terms were sworn in prior to the start of the meeting. Election of the Board Chair and Vice Chair Mr. Barlow called for nominations for Chairperson. Mayor Guindi nominated Robert Bodak as Chairman, seconded by Mr. Byrne. There were no other nominations; nominations were closed. Mr. Byrne made the motion to e [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jan 12, 2026

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board to discuss spring activities

The board will meet to discuss spring activities, the egg hunt, and school usage. The meeting includes a review of activity updates and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

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✓ Decidido: Recreation Board reorganized with new chair, vice chair and secretary

The board approved a reorganization, appointing Mr. Singer as Chair, Mr. Kiernan as Vice Chair, and Ms. Damas as Secretary, each motion passing unanimously. A new security requirement for school facilities was adopted, taking effect on January 12, 2026. Spring program registrations and a tentative March 21 Egg Hunt date were also announced.

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South River Parks and Recreation Advisory Board AGENDA January 12, 2026 - 6PM 55 Reid Street South River, NJ THE PUBLIC IS CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND ALL MEETINGS Ms. Damas Mr. Kiernan Mr. Singer Mr. Zdep Councilman DeSantis MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER STATEMENT OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION- Chapter 231, P. L 1975 In compliance with chapter 231 of Public Law of 1975, notice of this meeting has been published on the Borough Website and the front door of the Human Services Building- 55 Reid Street, South River. CALL OF THE ROLL & SALUTE TO THE FLAG/MOMENT OF SILENCE NEW BUSINESS: • Spring Activities • Egg Hunt • School Usage CONSENT RESOLUTION 2026-01: Approval of Mins from November 25, 2025 Public Comment This is the time for members of the public to discuss or express concerns to the Advisory Board on any issue not on the agenda. Action will not be taken at the meeting except by placement on the agenda by unanimous vote of the Board members present. DIRECTORS REPORT • Activity Updates ADJOURNMENT South River Parks and Recreation Advisory Board AGENDA November 25, 2025 55 Reid Street South River, NJ Resolution 2026-01 Resolution Accepting the Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Minutes Be It Resolved by the Chair and members of the Recreation Advisory Board that the November 25, 2025 minutes be approved. Member Motion 2nd AYES NAYS Abstain Absent Ms. Damas Mr. Kiernan Mr. S [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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SOUTH RIVER PARKS AND RECREATION 55 Reid Street South River, New Jersey 08882 Minutes of Parks & Recreation for January 12, 2026 meeting. Ms. Figueiredo called the meeting to order at 6:10 pm at Human Resource Building. Board Member Present: Ms. Damas, Mr. Kiernan, Mr. Singer, Mr. Zdep Other Attendees: Councilman DeSantis, Ms. Chandler, Ms. Figueiredo New Business: 1. Reorganization of Recreation Board: a. Chair: Mr. Singer, Vice Chair: Mr. Kiernan, Secretary: Ms. Damas i. Ms. Damas motioned Mr. Singer to be Chair. Mr. Kiernan seconded, all in favor. ii. Ms. Damas motioned Mr. Kiernan to be Vice Chair. Mr. Singer seconded, all in favor. iii. Mr. Kiernan motioned Ms. Damas to be secretary. Mr. Singer seconded, all in favor. 2. Spring activities will have open registration soon. Programs opening registration will be flag football, softball, Zumba and Little League. a. Little League will be coming under recreation department, like Pop Warner did. Borough will oversee taking care of Little League field. Baseball prices will change in order to pay for umpire fees. b. Grekoski turf field will be used for softball games and as an extra practice field for Little League baseball. 3. Egg Hunt: Tentative date of March 21st with a rain date of March 28. 4. We will now be required to have security in each of the school buildings whenever we are using their facilities. This came into effect Monday, January 12, 2026. Director’s Report: First wrestling home ma [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jan 1, 2026

Mayor & Council

Council adopts 2026 rules and appoints council liaisons

The South River Borough Council adopted the amended Rules of the Borough Council with Robert’s Rules of Order for 2026 (Resolution 2026‑1). Mayor Guindi administered oaths of office to councilmember‑elect Joseph Donato and councilmember‑elect Sandra DaSilva. The council approved appointments of liaisons to the Board of Education, Budget Committee, Cable Television Advisory Board/TV‑35, Cultural Arts and Heritage Commission, Economic Development and Planning, Environmental Commission/Shade Tree/Green Team, Facilities Management/Public Works & Utilities, Finance & Administration, and other bodies (Resolution 2026‑2).

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✓ Decidido: Council adopts 2026 rules and appoints officials in reorganization meeting

The Borough Council swore in Councilmember‑elect Joseph Donato and Councilmember‑elect Sandra DaSilva. Matthew DeSantis was approved as Council President. The Council adopted its Rules of the Borough Council for 2026 (Resolution 2026‑1) and authorized liaison appointments (Resolution 2026‑2). The Mayor also appointed four members to the Land Use Board.

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AGENDA (FINAL) BUSINESS ( ) MAYOR AND BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR ( ) MEETING NO. 1 | SPECIAL () DATE: 1/1/26 12:00 Noon OTHER-Re-Organization (X) Oe 2 2 ee ge AG gE og ig og oie gfe ok ik ofc os 2 is 2k fe 2 oie ok 2 2k oie oe oie og a 2 ee fe ee og 2 ode 2 oie oo 2 oe 2 2 2 2g 2 2 2 2k oe 26 2 2g cok ie oe oe fe 2 oe oie fe 2k ie 2k ke 2 os ko ROLL CALL: Mayor Guindi ( ) Clm. Dziemian ( ) Adm: Clw. DaSilva ( ) Clm. Giannakopoulos ( ) Atty: Clm. DeSantis ( ) Clm. Gurchensky ( ) Eng.: Clm. Donato ( ) Other: 2 ke oe ie fe ee 2 2 2 2 oa 2 2 A 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 ge ie 2 2 ye ee 2 ie eo ig ic 2 sis aie as ais a akc ie ale fe afc ate ole fe a oie fe fe fe fe oe ak ok oft a 2 ok 2k 2 STATEMENT OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION - Chapter 231, P. L. 1975 IN COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTER 231 OF PUBLIC LAW OF 1975, NOTICE OF THIS MEETING TO BE HELD AT THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE BUILDING — 61 MAIN STREET, SOUTH RIVER HAS BEEN PUBLISHED IN THE HOME NEWS TRIBUNE ON DECEMBER 17, 2025, POSTED ON THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING BULLETIN BOARD, THE BOROUGH WEBSITE, THE FRONT DOOR OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE BUILDING — 61 MAIN STREET, SOUTH RIVER. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER COUNCIL-ELECT OATHS OF OFFICE e Mayor Guindi to administer Oath of Office to Councilmember-elect Joseph Donato e Mayor Guindi to administer Oath of Office to Councilmember-elect Sandra DaSilva CALL OF THE ROLL & SALUTE TO THE FLAG/MOMENT OF SILENCE NEW COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENTS NOMINATION(S) FOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT COUNCIL PRESIDEN [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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January 1, 2026 Council Reorganization Meeting Minutes—APPROVED 1/19/26 REORGANIZATION MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 1, 2026 MAYOR AND BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING NO. 1 IN COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTER 231 OF PUBLIC LAW OF 1975, NOTICE OF THIS MEETING TO BE HELD AT THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE BUILDING – 61 MAIN STREET, SOUTH RIVER HAS BEEN PUBLISHED IN THE HOME NEWS TRIBUNE ON DECEMBER 17, 2025, POSTED ON THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING BULLETIN BOARD, THE BOROUGH WEBSITE, THE FRONT DOOR OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE BUILDING – 61 MAIN STREET, SOUTH RIVER. A meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of South River, in the County of Middlesex and the State of New Jersey was held on January 1, 2026 and was called to order by Mayor Guindi at 12:00 PM with the following Council Members in Attendance: Mayor and Council Roll Call Present Absent Excused Tardy Mayor Peter S. Guindi X Councilwoman Sandra DaSilva X Councilman Matthew DeSantis X Councilman Joseph Donato X Councilman Hank Dziemian X Councilman Nick Giannakopoulos X Councilman James Gurchensky X Also attending this meeting were Business Administrator Arthur Londensky. COUNCIL-ELECT OATHS OF OFFICE • Mayor Guindi administers Oath of Office to Councilmember-elect Joseph Donato. • Mayor Guindi administers Oath of Office to Councilmember-elect Sandra DaSilva. Councilman Donato and Councilwoman DaSilva make speeches thanking everyone for their support. NOMINATION(S) FOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT Mayor Guindi called for [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]