South River Classic cars decorate South River's Main Street during Cruise Night. South River is known as a community that is rich in tradition and culture. One of the smallest municipalities in Middlesex County, the 1.9 square miles of the borough are nestled between Sayreville and East Brunswick. Bordered on the east by its namesake, the South River, the borough is host to many small green parks that add to the serenity of its homes and businesses. Various types of commercial and professional businesses have come to call the thriving borough their home, in addition to the many newer homeowners who are taking advantage of the bustling and diverse community. Senior citizen organizations and the Recreation Department offer many programs for people of all ages, including informal seminars, counseling services, fishing derbies and athletic competitions. The War Memorial Museum, located on Main Street, is the site of many school tours and stores old treasures from the borough's diverse history. Population: 15,322 Area: 1.9 square miles Municipal Building: 48 Washington St. 257-1999 Mayor: Robert Szegeti (D) Borough Council: David Sliker (D), president Richard Reichenbach (D) Linda Ejk (D) Robert Wisniewski (R) JoAnne Dembinski (D) Arthur Londensky (D) Council Meetings: Every third Monday at 7:30 p.m. Borough Clerk: Albert M. Seaman 257-1999 2002 Tax Rate: $4.31 per $100 at 51.42% ratio Emergencies: 911 First aid: 238-1000 Fire: 238-1000 Police: 238-1000 Public Library: 55 Appleby Avenue 254-2488 Office on Aging: 257-2340 Recreation: 254-4412 Post Office: 08882 44-48 Obert St. 254-1475 Board of Education: 613-4000 Superintendent of Schools: Ron Grygo 613-4000 SCHOOLS Grades K-5 South River Elementary School  613-4073 Grades 6-8 South River Middle School 613-4073 Grades 9-12 South River High School 613-4014 Recycling: newspaper, aluminum, glass, plastic twice a month