Tag: South Amboy
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South Amboy residents advocate for marina, downtown living
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — Residents have been sharing their ideas and wish-list items for the future of South Amboy. The South Amboy Planning Board held a public comment session during its Feb. 22 meeting on shaping the city’s new master plan. Instead of updating the existing master plan, the city is undertaking…
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South Amboy detective charged with stealing cash from evidence room
SOUTH AMBOY – A South Amboy police officer has been charged with stealing approximately $3,000 in cash that was seized during criminal investigations and held as evidence at the South Amboy Police Department. Detective Matthew Barcheski, 39, of South Amboy, was charged on Feb. 23 with theft and a related count of official misconduct for taking…
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Vet works his magic to help another kind of vet
Subhead: Dr. Spinazzola receives award for caring for veteran’s service dog Houdini By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — A local veterinarian has been recognized for his efforts in caring for a veteran’s service dog — at no cost to the veteran. In 2009, U.S. Army Sgt. Heriberto Vidro, a veteran of Operation Enduring…
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South Amboy officials continue to support blue line on Broadway
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — Officials said that the city has no intention of removing its blue line on Broadway. Business Administrator Camille Tooker said at the Feb. 1 City Council meeting that there have been concerns from the Federal Highway Administration that the popular practice of using blue paint to support police…
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Business development thriving on North Ernston Road
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SAYREVILLE — Residents likely have seen big changes happening at the Sayrebrook Towne Center at Washington and North Ernston roads, and more are coming. The most visible update is to the ShopRite, which is undergoing a significant expansion. ShopRite spokeswoman Karen O’Shea said the store is adding on 26,000 square feet.…
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Family will never forget toddler who passed away suddenly
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — The DiGuilio family is taking a number of steps to ensure their son is not forgotten. The family founded Lyrics for Lucas in memory of Lucas DiGuilio, who passed away at 22 months old last year from sudden unexplained death in childhood (SUDC). The family has started two…
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‘Archaeological discoveries’ halt ferry project temporarily
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — Work has temporarily ceased on the ferry project, as there have been some archaeological discoveries that warrant more investigation before work can resume. Camille Tooker, business administrator, shared that information at the Feb. 1 City Council meeting. “We had some substantial historical finds at the excavation site,” she…
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Daddy-Daughter dance really takes the cake
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SAYREVILLE — An annual Daddy-Daughter dance got quite the dessert upgrade, thanks to a reality television show. Greg Wyzykowski of the South Amboy-Sayreville Rotary Club said the club was contacted a few weeks ago about its dance by the “Cake Boss” show because the show was looking to do a Valentine’s-themed cake,…
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Historical society outlines plan to preserve South Amboy’s history
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — The president of the city’s historical society is working to advance the goals of the organization for the city’s benefit. Mary Szaro, who has been the president of the Historical Society of South Amboy since its inception five years ago, outlined the three categories of the initiative, which are designed…
