Author: Jacqueline Durett, Correspondent
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Issues raised over senior housing plan in Edison
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent EDISON—A zoning board application took an unusual turn at the Sept. 27 meeting. An application was heard at the meeting to expand the daycare facilities and add 29 single-family age-restricted units to the Golden Era Medical Adult Day Care on Meridian Road. The lengthy application was progressing, with the board and…
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Council members question the need for a splash park in Sayreville
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SAYREVILLE — Two Democrats on the Borough Council have strongly advocated for moving ahead with plans for a splash park, but Mayor Kennedy O’Brien clearly is not in agreement. The issue first came up during the Sept. 26 meeting when Council President Daniel Buchanan, as part of his recreation report, requested authorization to have…
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Sayreville, Rutgers collaborate on ways to improve Weber Avenue
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SAYREVILLE — The Borough of Sayreville is working with Rutgers Cooperative Extension (RCE) to develop recommendations for the Weber Avenue neighborhood. Councilman Art Rittenhouse said that the project started after he attended a seminar at Rutgers and wanted to bring their expertise to the borough. The council subsequently authorized a study…
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Edison school district keeps growing
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent EDISON — The Board of Education’s concerns around overcrowding and funding have been front and center at recent meetings. The district continues to expand; this year it welcomes 86 new teachers as well as 639 new students, bringing the total enrollment to 15,754 students. At the Sept. 21 meeting, Superintendent Richard…
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Council cannot control business hours despite accusations of noise, loitering
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — Can the council change the hours for a business at a resident’s request? It cannot, officials confirmed Sept. 21 at the City Council meeting. There, John Ruszala of Parlin and his son, Nick, spoke during the public portion about problems they are having with the neighbor next to…
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Sidewalk ordinance approved in Edison
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent EDISON — The township’s new sidewalk ordinance went over well with residents at the Sept. 14 council meeting. The ordinance updates the township code to limit sidewalk-construction waivers associated with planning and zoning board applications. According to the ordinance, there has been an increase in requests for these waivers, and this…
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Sayreville officials seeking aid for Eisenhower Drive residents
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SAYREVILLE — The Borough Council is looking to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide relief to residents of Eisenhower Drive. Councilmen Art Rittenhouse and Stephen Grillo spoke about their recommendations to champion the cause of residents on that street. Residents there were not eligible for a state buyout under the Blue…
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Art exhibit reflects revitalization of South Amboy
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — There are many parallels between South Amboy’s story and artist Laura Petrovich-Cheney’s story. That is why it is fitting that Petrovich-Cheney of Asbury Park is the first artist to be featured in the new Broadway Gallery at 141 N. Broadway. Diana St. John, one of the two founders…
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Zoning changes in the works for South Amboy’s Broadway
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — The city is looking to make planning and zoning changes to the business district on Broadway. On Sept. 7, city Planner Angelo Valetutto and Zoning Officer Jason Valetutto, his son, presented recommendations about the nature of permitted businesses on Broadway — and how they are allowed to look.…
