Tag: South Amboy
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Roof of Roller Magic Skating Rink collapses
SOUTH AMBOY – The sounds of creaking and wood breaking were precursors to a portion of the roof of the Roller Magic Skating Rink collapsing. Around noon on Jan. 26, South Amboy police received a call from someone at the rink informing them of the noises. Upon investigation the outside roof, emergency service personnel were able…
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No injuries after roof collapse
By Jennifer Amato Staff Writer SOUTH AMBOY – The sounds of creaking and wood breaking were precursors to a portion of the roof of the Roller Magic Skating Rink collapsing. At around 12 p.m. on Jan. 26, South Amboy police received a call from someone at the rink informing them of the noises. Upon investigation…
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Fundraiser to help displaced family
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — A fundraiser on Friday night will help a family recently displaced by a fire. Anthony and Joyce Afriyie and their six children, who range from 4 months to 15 years old, were victims of a house fire on Jan. 9 on Center Street in Sayreville. The South Amboy…
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YMCA of Metuchen Edison Woodbridge and South Amboy announces new members of the Board of Directors
YMCA of Metuchen Edison Woodbridge and South Amboy announces the election of four new members to the nonprofit’s Board of Directors. The Y’s association board is composed of 26 members who set strategic direction and policy to guide the Y’s work to strengthen community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. YMCA of Metuchen…
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South Amboy taxes to increase less than $50 per year
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — The city passed its $17.2 million budget on May 9, with no changes to the introduced version. As such, the municipal tax rate will be rising just 1.57 percent to 1.168 cents per $100 of assessed value. That translates into an annual increase of $48.67 on the municipal…
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South Amboy receives emergency rescue boats
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SAYREVILLE — First responders throughout the county will be able to perform more water rescues, thanks to the addition of six emergency rescue boats and the establishment of a new water-rescue team. The new boats, which are equipped with motors, trailers and emergency accessories, were dedicated on June 29 at the…
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Lodzinski found guilty of murdering her five-year-old son in 1991
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer NEW BRUNSWICK — Defense attorney Gerald Krovatin said he is extremely disappointed with the guilty verdict against his client Michelle Lodzinski, who stood trial in Middlesex County Superior Court for murdering her five-year-old son in 1991. He said he and Lodzinski will be explore all of the alternatives available to her. Lodzinski,…
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CMP Spine and Wellness Center offers extensive range of services
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — The late Edmund Paczkowski was known for his expertise in the food business — he had owned and operated the city’s Foodtown on Bordentown Avenue for decades. But he’s also being credited with the launch of a medical practice across the street just a couple of months before…
