The Amboy Guardian

Staff Morale Also Discussed — PERTH AMBOY – According to Richardson School Counselor, Ms. Nagy, she gets e-mails from school staff saying that there will be repercussions for them speaking out. “The Staff wants to be involved but we feel that no one is listening.” We need to form a committee to counterattack adult harassment […]

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PERTH AMBOY – “Mr. Snipes saved more lives than the whole State has done. Even the Assemblyman should be embarrassed to be here. They wasted more time on drawing up the proclamation than on the safety of the bridge.”

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Pro’s and Con’s: Audience Members & Two City Council Members Voice Their Opinions — PERTH AMBOY – At the February 8, 2012 City Council Meeting Fernando Gonzalez on the advice of Council abstained from voting when it came to changing the Board of Education Election Date to November. Councilmen Bill Petrick and Kenneth Gonzalez voted […]

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UNION – Perth Amboy’s Assistant Superintendent Dr. Vivian Rodriguez is also a photographer. Vivian Rodriguez’s latest exhibit “Warriors of Light” places the immigrant experience in sharp focus. The exhibit is a concise narrative of upward mobility. Through a series of photographs Rodriguez charts her Uncle Jesus’ American journey.  The exhibition is on display at Kean […]

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SOUTH AMBOY – Saverio Sagliocco donates blood at Sacred Heart School Cafeteria.  The Blood Drive was sponsored by the Sacred Heart Council of Catholic Women in conjunction with the NJ Blood Services.  They also had their annual Soda Bread Sale. Photo by Aaron Beers

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PERTH AMBOY – Several Students including Ms. Brandie Jimenez (see photo (left)) spoke before the Board, They found out that the Principal of the High School was imposing an age restriction on anyone bringing a date age 21 or older.

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PERTH AMBOY – Opening Day 8/13/1976 of the New Transfer Station – dedicated by Mayor Alexander Jankowski and Mayor George J. Otolowski on 8/12/1976. Designed by Michael Carr of Carr Engineering. The Transfer Station Crew: (L to R) Ken Schwartz, Dave Troche, Vic Roman, Ron Raji & George Yavor. Photo courtesy of Gary A. Muska

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SOUTH AMBOY – Mark your calendars for two upcoming South Amboy St. Patrick’s Day parade fundraisers. Tip-A-Pint afternoon at the Landmark (note new date) will be held on Sunday February 19th from 3-7PM, and Tip-A-Pint Night is happening on Thursday, March 8th at the Munck-ee Bar in South Amboy. Cost for each event is $20 […]

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The Perth Amboy Free Public Library is more than just books. The entire library is widely utilized every day by patrons from surrounding towns as well as from Perth Amboy. As of the latest statistical study (completed in 2010 – I am certain that the numbers are even higher now) the Perth Amboy Free Public […]

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Photos by Paul W. Wang

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Photos by Paul W. Wang  

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Photos by Paul W. Wang

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SOUTH AMBOY – IS THIS REALLY BROADWAY?- Looking north on Broadway, South Amboy, in this undated photo, one readily can see that it has changed from primarily residential to a mixture of uses, largely commercial in nature.  Parking obviously was much less of a problem then, and pedestrians could leisurely stroll without worrying about vehicular […]

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SOUTH AMBOY  – South Amboy’s council held their first public meeting on January 18th, and a good number of residents came down to discuss the problems with the town’s street signs and lights. Tom Kross brought up the visual streetlights around town, including two roads on Main Street up Washington Road and Raritan Street.

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PERTH AMBOY– With questions about the Spa Springs area having their property taxes reduced, Tax Assessor JoAnn Jimenez came before the Council to answer any concerns they have of assessment options. In regards to reevaluations, she calmly explained, “A map divides the city’s neighborhoods into 30 sections. This would include make-up of neighborhoods, what kind […]

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