Amber Yehle (L) from Toms River and Catherine Soto (R) from Perth Amboy. Both spoke about Nancy Martin a the 7 p.m. 11/24/14 Council Meeting. *Photo by Carolyn Maxwell

They Want Her Out!

PERTH AMBOY – Several Speakers came before the Council on the 11/24/14 portion of the Regular Meeting. They were concerned that the City has in their employment Nancy Martin (Head of the Tax Department) who is also  the Mayor of Helmetta.

The management of the animal shelter in Helmetta has recently been under attack for deplorable conditions.

Local Businesswoman Wilma Matey commented on the situation, “I was concerned about Martin working here after the allegations against her in Helmetta.” Matey stated, “Martin’s son has four positions in Helmetta. It concerns me that we are not bringing credible people here. How embarrassing! She’s a Mayor and she does not have the right character! If you don’t care about living, breathing animals you don’t care about anything.”

Toms River Resident Amber Yehle who is an Animal Rights Activist, said, “Martin fought tooth and nail to hide animal atrocities, and the record keeping at the shelter was horrible. You may want to open and check your books.” She said, “Google Martin’s name and see what you come up with. Nancy brought in Richard and Michal Cielesz who had a high euthanization population. They do not have a license to do that.”

Perth Amboy Resident Catherine Soto said, “I am formerly from New York and I chose Perth Amboy to live in. I sent out an OPRA request about Nancy Martin in reference to her license which expired in 2009. The OPRA request came back with her last license was in 2009. This is corruption. She should be relieved of her job (in Perth Amboy). She is a disgrace to Helmetta. Is this what we want in our City? I’m not afraid to get arrested. Another speaker came before you to offer her services (tax collector) for free. We have the best animal shelter in Perth Amboy.”

Council President Joel Pabon said, “The Council will look into this.”