Author: Jacqueline Durett, Correspondent
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Bumpy Amboy Avenue to get worse in Edison
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent EDISON — Amboy Avenue was front and center at the Jan. 25 Township Council meeting. The condition of the road surface has been an ongoing resident concern at council meetings. Township Engineer Mark Kataryniak gave a presentation about the status of Amboy Avenue and its surrounding streets at the meeting. He…
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Local student pens patriotic essay focused on democracy
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SAYREVILLE — Saint John Vianney High School junior Jeffrey Nelson believes that being an American comes with certain responsibilities. He captured this sentiment in his audio essay for the Voice of Democracy scholarship contest, which is sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and open to high school students. Nelson’s take on patriotism…
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French honor students denied trip to United Nations
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SAYREVILLE — Whether some French Honor Society students will be able to take a trip to New York during the last week of February is still under review, the issue has brought up larger concerns about student safety and field trips. Superintendent of Schools Richard Labbe and some members of…
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South Amboy’s new superintendent has experience in urban school districts
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — The beginning of the calendar year was the beginning of the school year for the district’s new superintendent, Jorge Diaz. Interim Superintendent Frank Alfano previously served in the role following the retirement of longtime Superintendent Robert Sheedy in 2015. Alfano’s contract ran through Dec. 31, 2016. Diaz, who…
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Used car dealership will replace ‘eyesore’ on Route 9
By Jacqueline Durett Correspondent SAYREVILLE—The borough will be gaining an additional business on Route 9, thanks to an approval from the Planning Board. The former American Stone business will become a used car and truck dealership. Ammar Hajiko, owner of New Jersey Truck Spot Corp., went before the board on Jan. 18 with a minor…
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The Pointe, Main Street Bypass require further discussions
By Jacqueline Durett Correspondent SAYREVILLE — Changes to The Pointe development may be coming. At the Jan. 18 Planning Board meeting, Chairman Thomas Tighe said he does not yet have complete details, but he shared with the board that he believes there have been some changes with the developer, O’Neill Properties Group, for the large-scale…
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Crisis counselors considered in Edison schools
By Jacqueline Durett Correspondent EDISON—Students and faculty alike may soon have access to more mental and emotional health support resources within the district. At the Jan. 18 Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Richard O’Malley discussed a proposal to add additional crisis counselors at the elementary school level. The district has a partnership with Rutgers University.Currently counselors…
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Sayreville officials don’t want residents penalized for using GSP Exit 125
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SAYREVILLE — Borough drivers may be watching the day-by-day construction of the new Exit 125 for the Garden State Parkway, but when the exit opens, will they be able to use it? If they do not have E-ZPass, they will not be able to do so — at least, not without…
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Yoga, art exhibit, Irish concert liven up South Amboy arts
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — The city’s art district continues to integrate itself and already has a full calendar of events planned for this year. “We are very pleased with the progress of the arts initiative and the support we’ve received from the City of South Amboy,” said arts district co-founder Diana St.…
