Tag: South Amboy
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City council candidates promise change in South Amboy
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — No matter which candidate fills the South Amboy City Council seat to be vacated by Councilman Donald Applegate, the winner will be a newcomer. The choices are Brian McLaughlin, who originally ran on his own as a Democrat, but has since been endorsed by the city’s party, and…
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South Amboy man indicted as alleged leader of massive financial fraud case
Forty seven people and 44 companies were indicted in Middlesex County on Oct. 5 by a grand jury that charged them with participating in a large-scale international bank fraud ring that operated a multi-million-dollar scheme to steal from banks and corporations. The 16-page indictment was the result of an ongoing investigation that was initiated by the…
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County celebrates conservation corps
OLD BRIDGE – The Middlesex County Conservation Corps celebrated its 10th anniversary at the John A. Phillips Preserve in honor of National Public Lands Day. The Phillips Preserve in Old Bridge was the sight of the very first event of the Conservation Corps in 2006 and served as this year’s site for a nationwide service event on Oct.…
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Council cannot control business hours despite accusations of noise, loitering
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — Can the council change the hours for a business at a resident’s request? It cannot, officials confirmed Sept. 21 at the City Council meeting. There, John Ruszala of Parlin and his son, Nick, spoke during the public portion about problems they are having with the neighbor next to…
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Fallen firefighters to be honored at national memorial service
A South Amboy and a Keasbey firefighter who died in the line of duty will be honored during a national memorial service. Fire Police Officer Gerald M. Celecki, 70, of the South Amboy Fire Department, died after he collapsed at the scene of a gas leak on Oct. 14, 2015. Deputy Chief Thomas J. Kolarick, 41,…
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Art exhibit reflects revitalization of South Amboy
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — There are many parallels between South Amboy’s story and artist Laura Petrovich-Cheney’s story. That is why it is fitting that Petrovich-Cheney of Asbury Park is the first artist to be featured in the new Broadway Gallery at 141 N. Broadway. Diana St. John, one of the two founders…
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Zoning changes in the works for South Amboy’s Broadway
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — The city is looking to make planning and zoning changes to the business district on Broadway. On Sept. 7, city Planner Angelo Valetutto and Zoning Officer Jason Valetutto, his son, presented recommendations about the nature of permitted businesses on Broadway — and how they are allowed to look.…
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BBQ Showdown will add flavor to new South Amboy arts district
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — Later this month, residents and visitors will get one of their first tastes of the city’s new arts district, South Amboy ARTS, while also getting to sample plenty of barbecue dishes. BBQ Showdown 2016 will be held on Sept. 25 at Raritan Bay Waterfront Park. The third annual event…
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Business invites residents to create their own ‘Masterpiece’
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — A new business in town is making quite a splash — with a splash of color, that is. Art studio Masterpiece Mixers opened in July at 104 N. Broadway, and it is already seeing quite a bit of success, according to co-owner Dennis Connors of Woodbridge. Connors grew up…
