Tag: South Amboy Council

  • South Amboy celebrates first graduates of co-op program

    South Amboy celebrates first graduates of co-op program

    SOUTH AMBOY – Two South Amboy High School students were acknowledged by the South Amboy Council for completing the newly implemented co-op program that gives students real-life experiences. The co-op program allows students to split time between attending regular classes and gaining real-world experience by working at offices in City Hall. Students Matthew Coyle and…

  • Newcomer secures First Ward seat in South Amboy

    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,…