Annual Holiday Events

It is that time of year again for Christmas In Riverside.  This year’s event has been scheduled for December 7, 2018 and will consist of our parade, tree lighting, pictures with Santa, refreshments and vendors.  The parade will begin at 6:00 p.m. with the procession down Bridgeboro and Scott Streets to the Municipal Building for the tree lighting.  Immediately following the lighting ceremony, all are invited to the Fire House for refreshments and pictures with Santa.  

This year, Prizes will be given for the best decorated car in the parade, the best decorated store window in town, and the ugliest sweater for an adult and child in attendance at the tree lighting. 

We hope you can join us!

The Township will also hold is annual Holiday Decorating Contest.  The judging will take place on December 14th, 15th and 16th, and the winners will be announced at the Regular Township Meeting on December 17th at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd floor at 1 W. Scott Street.  Good Luck to all!

Office Closure - Holiday Schedules

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!  

The following is the schedule for the remainder of the Holiday week:

Office Closures:

The Township Administrative Offices will be closed on Thursday November 22, 2018 and Friday November 24, 2018 in Observance of the Holiday.  The Public Works Department will work on Saturday November 24, 2018.

Trash Collection:

The Solid Waste Collection scheduled for Friday November 23, 2018 will take place on Saturday November 24, 2018.  If you have any complaints regarding the collection, please contact the hauler directly at 856-784-5050 and also email Meghan Jack, Township Administrator, at mjack@riversidetwp.org

Leaf Collection:

The Township will continue collecting leaves this week in the Middle Section through Saturday, and will move into the East End Section if we complete the Middle Section.  We will also continue street sweeping behind the leaf collection, so please pay close attention to the posting of signage for No Parking.

Public Works Garage:

The Public Works garage will be open on Saturday November 24, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  During those hours, Riverside residents may bring leaves, branches, grass and recyclables into the garage.  We will not, however, accept trash, construction debris or hazardous materials.

Offices Closed

The Township Offices will be closed on Monday November 12, 2018 in observance of Veterans' Day.

Thank you to all of those who have served or are currently serving our Country.

Fall Leaf Collection Schedule

The 2018 Fall Leaf Collection will begin on Monday, October 29, 2018.  The schedule is as follows:

Reeder Tract & Swamppoddle - October 29th to November 2nd

Lower Avenues - November 5th to November 9th

Upper Avenues - November 12th to November 16th

Middle Section - November 19th to November 24th

East End - November 26th to November 30th

We will begin the rotation again the week of December 3rd.  

Please place your leaves between the sidewalk and the curb, not in the roadway, and do not place any branches, trash or debris on top of the leaves.

The Street Sweeper will be in operation in each of the sections behind the leaf collection.   

Trunk or Treat - CHANGE IN DATE - UPDATED

CHANGE OF DATE FOR HAUNTED POLICE STATION AND TRUNK OR TREAT!

Due to the forecast of rain on Friday and Saturday night we will be moving the Haunted Police Station and Trunk or Treat to Sunday night at 5:00 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience. See you there!



Riverside PD FB Post - Trunk or Treat

NCAA Meeting at School

Riverside High School will be holding an NCAA Workshop on November 14, 2018.  See the attached links for more information.

NCAA Workshop Flyer

NCAA Workshop Presenter

Upcoming Event

Bigger, better, and even more fun! The Haunted Police Station and Trunk or Treat is back for the 4th consecutive year on October 27, 2018 6:00 p.m. on Scott Street. 

Stay tuned for upcoming announcements at 
https://www.facebook.com/riversidepolicenj/

Please remember to bring a non-perishable food item to help stock up our local food pantry!