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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Sacred Heart Altar Rosary Society to hold holiday fair
Vendors and shoppers are needed for the Sacred Heart Altar Rosary Society’s upcoming Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair, set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 3 in Memorial Hall, across from Sacred Heart Church, 531 Washington Ave., South Amboy. No admission charge for shoppers. Food will be available for sale. Volunteers will offer…
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Communities mark 100th anniversary of Morgan explosion
SOUTH AMBOY – The Historical Society of South Amboy commemorated the 100th anniversary of the T.A. Gillespie Company Shell Loading Plant explosion that severely damaged South Amboy and Sayreville. The event, held at the South Amboy Senior Center on Oct. 4, featured a presentation from the Historical Society with a display of memorabilia from World…
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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…
