The Amboy Guardian

Every so often the Sadie Dowdell Library in South Amboy will send the Amboy Guardian pictures and press releases where Amboy Bank has sent them either monetary donations to defray the cost of the library. The reason I bring this up is to compare the library in South Amboy to the Carnegie Library in Perth […]

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Mr. Silber is indeed correct. The quote attributed to Mr. Silber in the July 18, 2012 issue of the Amboy Guardian should where we quoted him as saying, “He questioned the legal responsibilities of landlords if the tenants are not in this country legally.” was not said by Mr. Silber. We regret this error. What […]

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It’s a shame Dave Szilagyi didn’t check his information with reliable people before he began his GRAND PRONOUNCMENTS. (‘Battle Royale’ Amboy Guardian Aug 1st). A quick check with any of the Legislatures, the City Administration, MOPA, etc. would have explained the status of the efforts to secure funding for the historic sites of Perth Amboy. […]

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Hi, my name is Tammy Gunnell. I read your article in the P.A. Guardian. I vote YES on The America On Wheels rebuilding idea! My fiancé, Daniel Velez (raised in Perth Amboy) showed me the story and I voted YES right away! Currently my friends and I currently skate in South Amboy, but seek a […]

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The Board of M.o.P.A. (Museums of Perth Amboy) is concerned about misconceptions created by an individual at the last Perth Amboy City Council meeting. Our mission is to co-ordinate events among the various museums of the City, aid in the development of joint programs, help obtain grants and provide publicity for co-ordinated events. We do […]

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In the July 18, 2012 edition of The Amboy Guardian the front page had a story headlined “Crackdown on Illegal Housing/conversion”. This story was based on a discussion during the public portion of the July 9, 2012 Caucus Meeting. In the second paragraph appears a sentence in QUOTES attributed to me. So far no problem. […]

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In response to the article published in the Amboy Guardian, Wednesday, July 25th, 2012 Perth Amboy teachers argue discipline data, I Natalia Dunyak, a sixth grader and spending all my years in the Perth Amboy public school system, would like to give you my point of view on the discipline data. I believe the discipline […]

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If you read the newspaper or listen to the news, I’m sure you hear about the Teacher Tenure and experience. The new line of thought is, “Why pay more for experience when we can get a young college graduate just out of college for less money?” This young person is lively, vigorous and ready to […]

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On Monday, July 9, 2012 at 3:50 pm Police arrested Leroy Williams age 69 of Center Street, Landing, NJ for theft and Robert Bace age 63 of Shannin Mountain Lane, Port Murray, NJ for theft and conspiracy to commit theft.

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Concerts by the Bay started its umpteenth summer season this past Sunday under ideal conditions. A steady breeze from the Bay tempered the heat and made the music lovers in their beach chairs relaxed and comfortable. The view was magnificent. The Bay waters were dotted with small boats darting to and fro. Occasionally an ocean […]

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B.O.E. – Enough Already! They all have to go. They are the problem. Can’t make a decision, can’t vote, family members working in the school system. They have to leave. Put people with some common sense on this Board because by their action or interaction they are why this system is not moving forward. To […]

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The media, radio, television and newsprint have been pointing out the abuse of handheld electronic equipment while operating a motor vehicle. Law enforcement cannot cope with the volume of offenses. Phones, i-pods, text messaging systemes are everywhere. Accidents which are caused by distracted drives are numerous. Death by auto is frequently attributed to these abuses. […]

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Please allow me to make a few comments regarding the Perth Amboy Board of Education. It would seem to me that there are some Board members that wish to make the Board their own little fiefdom. Members should realize there is but one Education professional on the Board, and that is the Superintendent of Schools. […]

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PERTH AMBOY – Congratulations to Peter Book who celebrated his 90th Birthday! A party was thrown in his honor courtesy of his daughter, Bea at Ed & Mary’s. Many of his family whom he had not seen for years attended the party. Mayor Diaz made a surprise visit, too and gave a toast. Shown in […]

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1.  The first African-American to vote under the 15th Amendment was Perth Amboy resident Thomas Mundy Peterson who cast his historic vote on March 31, 1870 in a local election on whether or not to revise or give up the city charter. 2.  Aaron Burr supposedly came to Perth Amboy after his duel with Alexander […]

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A lady of renown dwells in our town, We celebrate her 100th birthday with great joy, In her beloved city by the bay Perth Amboy!

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