Welcome to the Official Website of the South River Police Department
Welcome to the Official Website of the South River Police Department
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
Updated: 7/30/2021 @ 2:30 PM
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Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in South River
Updated: 5/15/2021
For up-to-date information regarding confirmed positive cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in South River, click here.
How to Stay Updated
Be sure to follow official and verified sources to receive the most up-to-date and accurate information. Residents are encouraged to monitor our NIXLE text and email alerts and our social media accounts for any updates relevant to South River. Click here to sign up for NIXLE alerts and for information on our social media accounts.
Updated: 7/30/2021
The South River Mayor & Council will hold their regular meeting scheduled for Monday, August 2nd, 2021 at 7:00pm as an in person meeting.
Please note there is a change of venue. The meeting will be taking place in the South River Middle School Cafetorium located at 3 Montgomery Street, South River, NJ.
Members of the public will be allowed to attend the meeting in person. Face coverings are recommended for those attending.
Meeting agendas and support materials will be posted at www.southrivernj.org the Friday before the meeting or as soon as they become available.
Information regarding the August 23rd meeting will be sent closer to the meeting date.
For information on Borough of South River board and committee meetings, visit www.southrivernj.org
Updated: 6/15/2021
The South River Municipal Offices have reopened to the public during normal business hours. Staff can also be reached by telephone and email. Please visit www.southrivernj.org for a directory.
Updated: 5/8/2020
Weekly Monday yard waste and grass clipping collection will resume on Monday, April 20th. Please place these items at the curb on Sunday evenings.
Friday Bulk pickups will resume on May 15th (by appointment only). The Saturday recycling center located at 9 Ivan Way will reopen on May 23rd with social distancing rules in place. For more information on how to schedule a bulk pickup and additional information regarding the recycling center, click here.
There are no changes to household trash and recycling pickups.
For additional information, the South River Department of Public Works can be reached at 732-257-9051.
Updated: 5/28/2021
All borough parks in South River are open.
Added: 6/15/2021
The South River Police Department lobby has been reopened to the public. Copies of police reports can be obtained in person during normal business hours or can be requested via email. Click here for more information regarding police reports. For any additional information, please call 732-257-6727 ext 103.
Updated: 6/15/2021
The South River Municipal Court violations window has been reopened to the public during normal business hours for payments and court related business. Certain summonses and fines are payable online. Visit www.southrivernj.org/municipal_court_main.html for more information.
All Municipal Court sessions remain virtual. In person Municipal Court sessions are available for certain court matters. Click here for more information.
Staff can be reached by telephone at 732-257-1233 for any assistance needed.
Updated information is also available at www.njcourts.gov
Updated: 10/2/2020
The South River Office on Aging has reopened its facility at 55 Reid Street to the public. For assistance or additional information, please call 732-257-2340.
Updated: 9/1/2020
For further information regarding South River Public Schools, visit www.srivernj.org
Updated 6/1/2021
The South River Public Library has reopened to the public. For more information, visit www.southriverlibrary.org or the library's Facebook page or Instagram page.
Updated: 2/8/2022
The South River Food Bank is seeking donations of non-perishable food items to help meet the increased need for assistance. The items most needed at this time include: canned fruit, canned meat (stew, chili, spam), canned soups, canned pasta, canned vegetables, boxed pasta, pasta side mixes, rice side mixes, skillet dinner mixes, peanut butter, cereal, canned milk, and shelf-stable milk. Donations can be dropped off at the South River Food Bank (98 Jackson Street) during the hours listed below. Please contact the South River Food Bank at 732-238-3020 with questions.
Added: 10/15/2020
During the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, our intent is to process as many firearm applications as we can. Residents can still initiate the online application process for firearms ID cards and/or firearms purchase permits. The South River Police Department will continue to process these applications.
However, due to limiting person-to-person contact and police headquarters being closed to the public during the current public health emergency and the unusually high volume of applications, the final steps of the process may be delayed.
Applicants who have applied for a firearms ID cards and/or firearms purchase permit will receive a phone call once your ID cards and/or purchase permit has been approved. You will be provided with payment instructions and instructions on how to pickup your ID cards and/or purchase permits.
For additional information regarding the online application process, visit www.southriverpd.org/firearms
Updated: 5/28/2021
For the most up-to-date information on the staged reopening of businesses and activities, visit https://covid19.nj.gov/
To report a business in violation of executive orders, call 609-963-6817
Updated: 9/1/2020
For the most up-to-date information, visit https://covid19.nj.gov/
Face coverings are required while utilizing mass transit. Please see the Face Covering Tips section further down the page for more information regarding face coverings.
Updated: 6/1/2021
For the most up-to-date information on indoor and outdoor gathering limits, visit https://covid19.nj.gov/
Updated: 6/9/2020
Effective Tuesday, June 9th, the statewide stay at home order has been lifted.
Updated: 6/15/2020
Effective Monday, June 15th, child care centers are permitted to reopen. They must follow safety guidelines issued by the Department of Children and Families. For additional information, click here.
Updated 9/1/2020
Visit www.njmvc.gov for online services and the most up to date information.
Answers to frequently asked COVID-19 related New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission questions can be found at the link below:
https://www.state.nj.us/mvc/pdf/about/FREQUENTLY%20ASKED%20QUESTIONS.pdf
Added: 3/27/2020
During a declared state of emergency, or for 30 days after the termination of the state of emergency, price gouging is prohibited. This is defined as price increases that are more than 10 percent higher than the price at which merchandise was sold during the normal course of business prior to the state of emergency. To report price gouging, visit: www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/COVID19/Pages/default.aspx or call 973-504-6240.
Added: 3/17/2020
The best way to protect yourself is to limit your time in public spaces, stay home unless absolutely necessary, practice social distancing guidelines, and frequently use proper hand washing techniques, regardless if you think you may have been exposed to COVID-19 or not.
Added: 9/1/2020
If face masks are not available, the CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. In addition, the state of New Jersey has issued executive orders requiring this indoors at all times and outdoors when social distancing is not possible.
The CDC suggests cloth face coverings used in lieu of face masks should:
Updated: 3/24/2020
For questions or concerns regarding COVID-19, the following telephone numbers are available:
For official up-to-date information on COVID-19, visit the links below:
Updated: 9/1/2020
For COVID-19 testing site locations and information regarding COVID-19 testing in New Jersey, click here.
Added: 2/8/2021
For COVID-19 vaccine locations, scheduling information, and eligibility requirements in New Jersey, click here.
Updated: 3/31/2020
With the ongoing national and global pandemic, we realize times can be difficult and stressful. Social distancing, self quarantining, and loss of human contact can create feelings of isolation. Additionally, the economic strains can be just as taxing on ones sense of well being. Click here for information on coping as well as a directory of the mental health services available. You can also call the New Jersey Department of Human Services toll free “warm line” at 877-294-HELP (4357).
Added: 3/31/2020
For most people who contract COVID-19, the illness is mild. Unless otherwise instructed by your healthcare provider, staying at home for a full recovery is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Care at home can help stop the spread of COVID-19 and help protect people who are at higher risk for getting seriously ill.
The CDC lists four important categories related to at home care:
1. What to do if you are sick
2. Caring for yourself at home
3. Caring for someone at home
4. Disinfecting your home if someone is sick
It’s important to learn how to keep you and your family safe and healthy. The CDC's recommendations can be found by clicking here.
Added: 3/25/2020
The following website is a joint effort by the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness and the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management to stop the spread of COVID-19 rumors and disinformation.
Updated: 4/7/2020
For information on COVID-19 related fraud and how to report it, visit the link below. COVID-19 related fraud can also be reported by calling the National Center for Disaster Fraud Hotline at 866-720-5721.
Added: 3/27/2020
The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To learn more about how you can help, visit www.redcrossblood.org