Author: Jacqueline Durett, Correspondent
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Sayreville approves budget despite resident objection
By Jacqueline Durett Correspondent SAYREVILLE—Sayreville’s 2017 budget passed with its original figures, much to the dismay of one resident who disagrees with several line items. The final $57 million budget, unchanged from the introduced version in March, will raise taxes $53.46 on the average homeowner in the borough. The tax increase is a 3.9 cents…
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Planned co-op would offer South Amboy students work experience
By Jacqueline Durett Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY—The city may have a few new “employees” later this year, but they will not be employees in the traditional sense. And when these new hires go home, they may have homework to do. These “employees” will actually be interns from South Amboy Middle/High School, if a new co-op program…
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Mayor: Budget represents efficiency in South Amboy
By Jacqueline Durett Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY—For the second year in a row, home owners in South Amboy will see a penny increase on their taxes, resulting in an annual increase of $26.60 on the average assessed house of $270,103.79. The $17.4 million 2017 budget was introduced on April 11 and unanimously approved. “I think that it…
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Event strives to provide support for cancer community
By Jacqueline Durett Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — Preparing for the annual Jammin’ for Jaclyn event is usually stressful, but this year, it has been much more of an emotional journey, according to co-founder Denise Morgan. This year’s event, planned for April 29 at the Knights of Columbus in South Amboy, was originally intended to benefit Morgan’s…
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South Amboy officials wait for Conrail to address ‘hole in the wall’
By Jacqueline Durett Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY—Officials said they have been frustrated by the deteriorating condition of a railroad bridge and roadway tunnel that make up what is commonly called the “Hole in the Wall.” The structure, owned by the Philadelphia-based freight line Conrail, is on N. Stevens Avenue in South Amboy. The two-lane road through…
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Art gallery exhibits ‘personal and universal imagery’
By Jacqueline Durett Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY—These are the final days to see the work of local artist Victor Wayne Turback at the Broadway Gallery. “The Works of Victor Wayne Turback, The 70 Year Show, Stuff Dreams Are Made Of …” features Turback’s oil on canvas paintings that span his career. The show closes on April…
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Plan to make Parkway Exit 125 E-ZPass-only moves forward
By Jacqueline Durett Correspondent SAYREVILLE A hearing on the toll amount for the upgraded interchange at Garden State Parkway Exit 125 did not elicit much feedback, although how the toll dollars will be collected has been the subject of debate. As of now, the redesigned southbound exit will have an E-ZPass-only toll plaza built into…
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Residents demand traffic safety on Sayreville streets
By Jacqueline Durett Correspondent SAYREVILLE — Residents from the Hilltop and Lee Avenue neighborhoods in Sayreville told council members that they are unhappy that their traffic situation has not gotten any better since a community meeting on the issue was held in December. “We still have racing through the streets, going through stop signs,…
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South Amboy residents take issue with First Street property
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY—Two South Amboy residents appealed to the city for assistance with a property maintenance issue that they say is a threat to public safety. Peter Scarola of 210 Church St. and his brother-in-law, Mark Messenger, who lives at 216 Church St., spoke about the garage at 221 First St. during the March 15…
