Tag: South Amboy
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Pallone turns back challenge from Freehold Township resident
A longtime Democratic incumbent reclaimed his seat in New Jersey’s Sixth Congressional District. On Election Day, Nov. 6, Republican businessman Rich Pezzullo, a resident of Freehold Township, conceded the race for Congress to Frank J. Pallone Jr., a resident of Long Branch. Pallone’s new term will run from January 2019 through December 2020. The Sixth…
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Three youth volunteers from local YMCAs in Middlesex County are honored
NEW BRUNSWICK — Three youth volunteers — Connie Ying, Gabriella Deliglio and Jose Medina — from three local YMCAs in Middlesex County were honored as “Youth Volunteer of the Year” at a recent ceremony for their service and commitment to the community. Connie Ying, a volunteer and member of the Leader’s Club with the Metuchen…
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Messiah Lutheran Church welcomes veterans on Nov. 11
Messiah Lutheran Church is requesting veterans from the Parlin, Sayreville, South Amboy and Madison Park areas join a worship service at 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 11 in honor of Veterans Day. There will be a coffee hour following worship. The church is located at 3091 Bordentown Ave., Parlin.
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Now is the time for change in South Amboy
I moved to South Amboy from Elizabeth 15 years ago because I wanted change. One of the major things that attracted me here was the idea of raising a family in a beautiful waterfront city with a small-town feel. I was excited to relocate to a place where community spirit was active and where neighbors…
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Five residents seek three seats on South Amboy Board of Education
SOUTH AMBOY – Five residents are on the ballot for three seats on the South Amboy Board of Education during the Nov. 6 election. Competing for the three-year terms are incumbents John Dragotta, Lynn Kasics and Paula Taggart and newcomers David Grasso and Thomas Seig. Grasso and Seig did not respond to a request for…
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Three candidates seek mayor’s seat in South Amboy
SOUTH AMBOY – Residents of South Amboy will have three mayoral candidates to choose from during the general election on Nov. 6. Current Mayor Fred Henry, a Democrat, will face Republican Peter “Pedro” Pisar and Independent Brandon Russell for a four-year term as mayor. Henry has served as South Amboy’s mayor since 2011. He is…
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County art students exhibit works in art gallery
SOUTH AMBOY — The latest art installment at the Sadie Pope Dowdell Library is the Middlesex County Arts High School and Arts Middle School’s 2018-19 Touring Exhibit of Student Work. Located in the Davidoff Family Exhibition Area in the South Amboy library, the collection is visible at all times during operating hours throughout October. Area…
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Caribbean Night to feature Oasis steel drum band
Caribbean Night featuring the sounds of Oasis Steel Orchestra will be held from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Oct. 27 in Christ Church Memorial Hall, 257 Fourth St., South Amboy. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door for adults. Children are free. BYOB beer and wine only. Sponsored by Vincent Huggins Foundation and Women…
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Students inducted into Middlesex County College Honor Society
Eighty students were recently inducted into the Middlesex County College chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges. Area students include: Valeria Orihuela of the Avenel section of Woodbridge; Emil Hathaway and Anthony Ottaviano of the Colonia section of Woodbridge; Nicola Laurie, Deitric Murphy, Jean Reger and Theresa Sawicki of East…
