Author: Jacqueline Durett, Correspondent
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South Amboy residents advocate for marina, downtown living
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — Residents have been sharing their ideas and wish-list items for the future of South Amboy. The South Amboy Planning Board held a public comment session during its Feb. 22 meeting on shaping the city’s new master plan. Instead of updating the existing master plan, the city is undertaking…
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French students ultimately denied trip to UN
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SAYREVILLE — After weeks of debate, the French Honor Society students did not get a oui regarding their New York trip request. Recently, a proposed honor society trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and a French restaurant was denied. Students at Sayreville War Memorial High School petitioned the Sayreville Board…
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South Amboy officials continue to support blue line on Broadway
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — Officials said that the city has no intention of removing its blue line on Broadway. Business Administrator Camille Tooker said at the Feb. 1 City Council meeting that there have been concerns from the Federal Highway Administration that the popular practice of using blue paint to support police…
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Business development thriving on North Ernston Road
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SAYREVILLE — Residents likely have seen big changes happening at the Sayrebrook Towne Center at Washington and North Ernston roads, and more are coming. The most visible update is to the ShopRite, which is undergoing a significant expansion. ShopRite spokeswoman Karen O’Shea said the store is adding on 26,000 square feet.…
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No decision yet on Sayreville students’ trip to New York
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SAYREVILLE — Will the French Honor Society go to the United Nations? It is a question that has gotten the attention of the United Nations (U.N.) itself, as a borough resident who is an employee of the U.N. contacted the Sayreville Board of Education about the issue, which came up again…
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Family will never forget toddler who passed away suddenly
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — The DiGuilio family is taking a number of steps to ensure their son is not forgotten. The family founded Lyrics for Lucas in memory of Lucas DiGuilio, who passed away at 22 months old last year from sudden unexplained death in childhood (SUDC). The family has started two…
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‘Archaeological discoveries’ halt ferry project temporarily
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — Work has temporarily ceased on the ferry project, as there have been some archaeological discoveries that warrant more investigation before work can resume. Camille Tooker, business administrator, shared that information at the Feb. 1 City Council meeting. “We had some substantial historical finds at the excavation site,” she…
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Daddy-Daughter dance really takes the cake
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SAYREVILLE — An annual Daddy-Daughter dance got quite the dessert upgrade, thanks to a reality television show. Greg Wyzykowski of the South Amboy-Sayreville Rotary Club said the club was contacted a few weeks ago about its dance by the “Cake Boss” show because the show was looking to do a Valentine’s-themed cake,…
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Historical society outlines plan to preserve South Amboy’s history
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — The president of the city’s historical society is working to advance the goals of the organization for the city’s benefit. Mary Szaro, who has been the president of the Historical Society of South Amboy since its inception five years ago, outlined the three categories of the initiative, which are designed…
