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COMMUNITY VOICE: Political Money Game

Well look at this the Edison Mayor bans political contributions from cops and firefighters.

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COMMUNITY VOICE: English As A First Language

I read with interest the comments by my most esteemed colleague, Peter Book, in regards to the apparent reluctance of some of today’ s immigrant groups in learning the English language.

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COMMUNITY VOICE: Congratulations to our son Shawn on graduating from the 8th grade!!!

We would be remise if we did not THANK the EDUCATORS that assisted him along the way.

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COMMUNITY VOICE: Raise the NJ Standard Deduction

There is a plan to increase the minimum wage in New Jersey by one dollar.

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COMMUNITY VOICE: Correction

I read the article on the June 19 2013 edition and I found an error.

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Community Voice: In Memory of Jack Cerulo

Everyone’s Best Friend – Jack Cerulo, former longtime Chairman & current Treasurer, of the Raritan Bay Area YMCA died of an apparent heart attack on June 2nd. Jack was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, brother and treasured friend. His lifelong dedication to Perth Amboy was evident through is volunteer work on many local boards […]

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COMMUNITY VOICE: Clearing Up Facts About the “Fairshare” of Affordable Income Housing in Perth Amboy

In an effort to clear up the misconceptions regarding the “fairshare” that the City of Perth Amboy has exceeded in regards to low and affordable income housing;

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COMMUNITY VOICE: Remembering Jack Cerulo

It is with great sadness and disappointment, that I find it so difficult to express my personal feelings about the sudden loss of my friend and colleague in service.

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COMMUNITY VOICE: Budget & Taxes

There is a current political advertisement that is an example of dishonesty and contorted logic.

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COMMUNITY VOICE: Who is the Real Boss of Perth Amboy?

I have two questions: What’s a Real Democrat, someone who was a Republican first (like Albio Sires)?

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COMMUNITY VOICE: Graduation Outrage

For 40 years Perth Amboy High School has held their graduation in the evening specifically at 6:00 p.m.

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COMMUNITY VOICE: Misquote

I’m writing in reference to the article written about Perth Amboy High School Graduation. I, Vanessa Fernandez, was misquoted and confused with another parents comments. I’m in no way shape or form in agreement with our High School graduation ceremony being held at 9 a.m. I feel as though this decision should have been handled […]

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COMMUNITY VOICE: Where do you stand, Senator Vitale?

After reading the past two weeks of the Guardian, as a registered Democrat I have to question where my Democratic State Senator Joe Vitale stands.

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COMMUNITY VOICE: The Downfall of America

On 5/19/13 a state meeting of the Military Order of the Purple Heart was held at the Vietnam Veterans War Memorial at the Garden State Arts Center.

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COMMUNITY VOICE: Hot Air, Inc.

I was reading the Amboy Guardian May 22, 2013 issue

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Memorial Day: Honoring Our Fallen Heroes

Soon Memorial Day will be here and we will all have memories of our departed ones, many of whom served our country defending the rights of us all.

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Safety Announcement

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