Author: Jacqueline Durett, Correspondent
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Edison PBA president says no to oversight
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent EDISON — The police department does not want and, more importantly, does not need, the state Attorney General’s office to take over its internal affairs division. That was the opinion of Chris Teleposky, president of Edison PBA Local 75, who said as much at the March 21 Township Council meeting. Teleposky,…
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Neighbors oppose building on undersized Edison lot
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent EDISON — “It’s a buyer beware case.” That was the opinion of resident Emma Joyce Tucker regarding her neighbor Sachin Patel. Patel appeared again before the Zoning Board on March 15 seeking approval to build a house on a vacant lot he purchased in 2013. At 3,300 square feet, Patel’s…
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‘Jammin for Jaclyn’ to support another family in need
By Jacqueline Durett Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY—What happens when you catch fire with a fundraiser, but then no longer need funds for the original purpose? If you’re Denise Morgan, you hold the fundraiser, but find another family who is in just as much need as you once were. Morgan’s first “Jammin’ for Jaclyn” event in 2014…
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Edison police to hold active shooter training at Kilmer site
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent EDISON — Residents were not happy with the township police department’s intent to use a building on the Camp Kilmer property for active shooter training. At the March 9 Township Council meeting, resident Esther Nemitz said she wanted to know why Building 1072 on the former Army camp was the site…
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South Amboy lauds budget surplus of $1.5 million
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — It was all smiles at the March 2 City Council business meeting. The reason? An unexpected surplus of city funds totaling nearly $1.5 million. That news should also make taxpayers smile, since some of that money will be used to reduce this year’s tax increase. Mayor Fred Henry…
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Happy Days expected at South Amboy St. Patrick’s Parade
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — The city’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade is just around the corner. Parade Chairman and City Council President Mickey Gross said this year’s event, scheduled for March 12, is “expected to be the biggest and best ever.” He said the city is anticipating 25,000 attendees. “We’re hoping to make…
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Ten percent of South Amboy students take part in ‘Beauty and the Beast’
By Jacqueline Durett Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY—Disney will be coming to life at the middle high school this weekend when students stage “Beauty and the Beast.” The South Amboy High School Players’ production March 4-6 involves more than 100 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade both on stage and behind it – just slightly less than…
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Public works appointment called into question
By Jacqueline Durett Correspondent EDISON—The recent hiring of director for the Department of Public Works was largely overshadowed by the mayor’s appointment of an assistant to the director. John Haines started Feb. 25 as the director. He comes to Edison most recently from the same role in Union Beach, and will receive a salary of…
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Edison mayor promotes progress
By Jacqueline Durett Correspondent EDISON—Mayor Thomas Lankey sees the township making progress. A key theme of his State of the Township address on Feb. 25 was that the rate of that progress may be frustrating to some, but it was necessary to ensure things are being done the right way. Lankey gave the address at…
