The Amboy Guardian

What can I say about Frankie Barber? Whenever I had a chance to speak to him, I always walked away with a bit more knowledge about Perth Amboy. Frankie and my late father, Rocky Maxwell Sr., lived in the same apartment building on the corner of High Street. He would often tell me about the […]

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From time to time paid lobbyists ask for “gun control” as if this phrase could somehow cure the ills of society. Yet they never provide any facts or honest statistics for their claims. The reason is the facts refute their claims. In 1968, the movie “Targets” created a mass shooting then asked for passage of […]

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The Ferry ran to Staten Island. You could go to the pavilion or take rat trap to St. George to go to Staten Island. You could go swimming at the beach at Sadowski Parkway with a lifeguard on duty. The Boardwalk was wood, then concrete, then pavers. Boardwalk Joe’s was the place to go in […]

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By Helmin Caba – PERTH AMBOY – It’s been 330 years since the City of Perth Amboy was established and to the best of my knowledge there has never been a co-ed sports league in this town. That’s amazing! So I decided to start CLUB PERTH AMBOY, a co-ed club that is all about promoting […]

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The photo that appeared in the Guardian of Chief Ruiz, in full uniform, at Mayor Diaz’ election night headquarters, counting votes with Greg Diaz and Kenneth Gonzalez was very telling. Taxpayers now know what people such as South Jersey political boss George Norcross [who gave $24,000 to Mayor Diaz] and even closer to home, what […]

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I was so glad to hear that our city officials have wisely decided to take action to preserve Perth Amboy’s Historic Elm Tree. Like so many, I cannot imagine City Hall outside the shadows of this majestic, towering Elm.

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Eddie’s mother probably had a difficult time birth when he was delivered. I believe he probably came out with a tool belt around his hips. Eddie was friends with my older siblings and I would often see him around Perth Amboy. About a year ago, when I was looking for an apartment, I saw a […]

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Is there a magic cure for high property taxes”? No, “consolidation” won’t work. Those who claim that it will can’t provide evidence for it. Will they ask for the 21 counties to be consolidated into fourteen counties? Today’s news reports the bankruptcy of Detroit. After WW II this city expanded by consolidating with adjacent towns. […]

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The recent Letters to the Editor Column has had a number of letters which distort the positions taken by Governor Christie. The Governor has stated his opposition to same sex marriage because of his personal religious beliefs. Being raised as a Christian I too believe marriage was created by God to unite one man and […]

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Look at those happy faces. The school bell rang for their summer vacation. Look at those smiling faces! This is what a happy kid looks like. Turn the pages back and try to remember those days.

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To Mr. Alan Silber, you have to understand that this double dipping has been going on for years in New Jersey.

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On the eve of the 40th Day Memorial Service, we, the parishioners of St. John the Baptist Church and the community of Perth Amboy, still cannot believe nor accept the fact that our beloved Priest, Father Michael Rosco, died as the result of an accident while driving in Pennsylvania.

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Attached is a drawing of the mutual driveway that exists in the rear of our homes on Madison Ave.,

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I am writing in reference to the article written about the Delaney Homes Project because it was really hitting home regarding the need for the proposed Senior Building. I applied for a 1-bedroom apartment at Parkview Senior Housing on March 30, 2011. I recently requested my current status on the Senior and Disabled waiting list […]

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I write this letter asking for your support in re-naming the Raritan Bay Mental Health Center at 570 Lee Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 after former Mayor, the Honorable George Otlowski, Sr. George Otlowski Sr. was a pioneer with regard to mental illness advocacy. His direct initiation and relentless dedication to serve and help those […]

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The top twenty students of a graduating class. What does it mean to you? To me it means four years of hard work, dedication, determination, challenges, risks, and sleepless nights. Overall, it means that you have worked hard enough to earn that title, to be in the top of your graduating class. Being top of […]

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