Tag: South Amboy
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Green Party to hold convention, fundraiser
The Green Party of New Jersey will hold its annual convention and fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 8 and 9 at Maria’s Continental Cuisine, 3602 Route 35, South Amboy. The featured panel will be Ajamu Baraka, Miko Peled and Seth Kaper-Dale discussing human rights and “The Green Road Forward.” Breakfast…
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YMCA to hold Easter egg hunt for children age 11 and under
The South Amboy YMCA will hold an Easter egg hunt from 1-3 p.m. on April 8 at the Y, 200 John T. O’Leary Blvd., South Amboy. Children ages 5 and under will begin to hunt at 1 p.m., followed by ages 6-11 at 2 p.m. For family members, the cost is $5 for one child or…
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South Amboy residents take issue with First Street property
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY—Two South Amboy residents appealed to the city for assistance with a property maintenance issue that they say is a threat to public safety. Peter Scarola of 210 Church St. and his brother-in-law, Mark Messenger, who lives at 216 Church St., spoke about the garage at 221 First St. during the March 15…
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Re-evaluation of tax assessment could kill Manhattan Beach project
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — The significant fluctuations in the property tax bill for the Manhattan Beach property has caused some disagreements among council members in South Amboy. The issue was discussed at both the March 1 and 15 City Council meetings, prompted by a request for the council to draft and approve…
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Pro wrestling event in South River to support cancer foundation
UWA Elite Pro Wrestling will present “Luck of the Draw” at 6:30 p.m. om April 1 at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 90 Leonardine Ave., South River. Doors open at 6 p.m. “Luck of the Draw” is a family-friendly pro wrestling event with larger-than-life characters, world-class pro wrestling talent and an interactive show theme. Fans are encouraged…
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Rabies clinics scheduled for the spring
Middlesex County will hold the following rabies clinics for both dogs and cats. 6-9 p.m. April 11, Mechanicsville Firehouse, 400 Raritan St., South Amboy; 9 a.m. to noon April 15, Independence Firehouse, 127-129 N. Broadway, South Amboy; 9 a.m. to noon May 6, Sayreville Public Works Garage, 167 Main St., Sayreville. Residents should confirm dates and…
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Discovery of old artifacts creates new costs for South Amboy ferry project
By Jacqueline Durett Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY—The discovery of historic railroad artifacts at the ferry site in South Amboy has driven the cost of the project up, but at this point, city taxpayers will not directly shoulder the cost. Work stopped last month on the site when the project was just a week-and-a-half from completion because…
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St. Patrick’s weekend festivities to be led by familiar face
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — Parade attendees will see a familiar face as grand marshal at the city’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. The selection of Mayor Fred Henry as grand marshal was announced earlier this year. He will be joined on March 19 by Deputy Grand Marshal Jan Williams, a member of multiple city…
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Army vet, service dog maintain ‘magical’ relationship
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — U.S. Army Sgt. Heriberto Vidro finally made it home from serving overseas during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Sayreville resident was at Fort Monmouth when he saw a woman give a command to a black Labrador, who immediately obeyed her. Vidro turned to his wife…
