Author: Jacqueline Durett, Correspondent
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Film chronicles Tent City’s homeless, ‘tiny homes’ concept
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH RIVER — A local filmmaker is ready to share a revamped version of his exploration into the lives of both those who are homeless and those who are trying to help them. Jack Ballo’s documentary, “Destiny’s Bridge,” was finished in 2013 and is about the existence of Tent City in Lakewood…
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Fundraiser will benefit teenager with brain injury
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — A fundraiser this weekend will go toward the medical expenses of a city girl who is still trying to recover from an incident a month ago. Emily Rand, 19, was in an altercation on a New Brunswick street near the Rutgers University campus on Oct. 30. According to…
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Fate of land parcel up for debate in Sayreville
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SAYREVILLE — Whether the borough will continue to own a parcel of land alongside the National Lead site or whether it will be sold to National Lead is yet to be determined. After discussion at the Nov. 14 Borough Council meeting, Business Administrator Dan Frankel said the borough’s Open Space Committee wants…
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Charter schools affect funding in Sayreville school district
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SAYREVILLE — The effect of charter schools at both the national and local levels was discussed during the Nov. 15 Sayreville Board of Education meeting. Board member Kevin Ciak, who is the president-elect of the National School Boards Association, said he was recently in Denver to prepare for the national conference and was…
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South Amboy exploring options to establish museum
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — The city’s historical society may be getting closer to having a museum to house and display its artifacts. Councilman Tom Reilly brought up the issue for discussion at the Nov. 2 City Council business meeting, adding that he would support efforts toward establishing a museum. “I’ve been a…
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Health center opens on Oak Tree Road
By J. Durett Correspondent EDISON—After receiving substantial pushback from residents on its original planned location, the Jewish Renaissance Foundation has opened a health center in the township. The JRF Community Health Center, which is a federally qualified health center, is now based at Oak Tree Surgery Center on Oak Tree Road. Federally qualified health centers,…
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Democrats control majority on Sayreville council
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SAYREVILLE — The Sayreville Borough Republicans are down to one council member representing their party following last week’s election. Democratic Council President Dan Buchanan retained his council seat with 8,913 votes; his running mate, Ricci Melendez, received 8,637. They defeated Republican incumbent Art Rittenhouse (7,121 votes) and his runningmate Christian Hibinski…
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Newcomers join South Amboy school board
BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY – Newcomers will be joining the South Amboy Board of Education (BOE). Amy McLaughlin, who is married to Councilman-Elect Brian McLaughlin, and Raymond Perez, along with incumbent Tyler Simko, won the seats in the contested portion of the race, defeating incumbents Jessica Colacci and Samantha Seaman. McLaughlin registered 1,549 votes, Perez …
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Newcomer secures First Ward seat in South Amboy
By Jacqueline Durett Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — Election Day this year brought the city a new councilman to South Amboy. Brian McLaughlin, who received 81 percent of the vote, defeated Independent candidate Barbara Pasternack to secure the First Ward seat. The current First Ward councilman, Democrat Donald Applegate, did not seek reelection; the party’s choice,…
