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Know Your Flood Risk: New FEMA Flood Maps for Middlesex Ready for Review.

Open House Scheduled.  Public Open House scheduled for January 29, 2015. Press Release SAYREVILLE –The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region II office released updates to the flood hazard maps, known as Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), for Middlesex County. These updates were preliminarily issued to Middlesex County and incorporated areas on January 1st, 2014. […]

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New Venetian Care & Rehabilitation Center Welcomes First Residents

News Release 12/18/14 SOUTH AMBOY – Today the first residents are moving into the new Venetian Care & Rehabilitation Center, a cutting edge rehabilitation and long term care center that embraces person-directed care, modern design and technology near the South Amboy waterfront.  Venetian Care & Rehabilitation Center replaces the 1960s-era Briarwood Care & Rehabilitation Center […]

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Public Notice: Middlesex Water Company Warns Against Imposters Posing As Utility Personnel

Press Release 1/8/15 ISELIN – Middlesex Water Company is urging customers to be on the alert for individuals claiming to be water company representatives. Recently, the company has learned of incidents in its service area, where imposters, often working with another person, will pose as water company representatives, and will attempt to gain entry to […]

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Baseball Alumni Dinner, Perth Amboy – 12/28/14

PERTH AMBOY – First Annual Perth Amboy Baseball Alumni Dinner held 12/28/14 at the Portuguese Club Honoring the Jose Hernandez Scholarship Fund. *Photo Submitted.

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Toys For Tots

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Toy Drive Success

Press Release SOUTH AMBOY – I am the founder of “Roots to Addiction”, I am also a resident of South Amboy.  Roots To Addiction is a central NJ,  community based, grass roots, closed Facebook support group for those struggling with substance use disorder, those in recovery and loved ones. Our Motto in Roots to Addiction […]

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Dowdell Library Celebrates 100 Years in 2014

News Release – SOUTH AMBOY – In 2015, the Dowdell Library of South Amboy will be welcoming in its 101st year! The Centennial year was a year chock-full of events such as a children’s Olympic Read-a-thon, a Centennial Bake-off, a Meditation program, a children’s gardening program, the Centennial Celebration at the South Amboy YMCA, a […]

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CODE BLUE Shelter and Heating Centers in Perth Amboy: Day and Overnight Facilities

News Release, updated February 8, 2017 PERTH AMBOY, NJ— The Office of Emergency Management has announced a “Code Blue” in the City of Perth Amboy.  A shelter and heating centers have been designated for the public in three Perth Amboy facilities due to low temperatures: OVERNIGHT: Alexander F. Jankowski Community Center located on 1 Olive […]

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Greetings from Raritan Bay Cruisers

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Perth Amboy B.I.D. Special Public Meeting, Dec. 22

Pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, please take notice that a special public meeting for the Perth Amboy Business Improvement District is being scheduled for Monday, December 22, 2014 at 12:00 noon, Council Chambers, City Hall, 260 High Street, Perth Amboy, NJ. This notice has been filed with the Home News Tribune, The Star […]

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Police Chief Ruiz suspended without pay over car-repair accusations

The following releases came in after The Amboy Guardian deadline. We hope to have more information around the first of the year. News Release – 12/16/14 From the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office: Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey announced that the chief of the Perth Amboy Police Department was charged today with using a department […]

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POLICE BLOTTER: Two Apprehended in Attack of Perth Amboy Couple

Press Release PERTH AMBOY – Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey and Chief Benjamin Ruiz of the Perth Amboy Police Department announced a man and a woman sought for attacking another couple in Perth Amboy were apprehended today in The Bronx. Jesus Gonzalez, 35, and Jashira Figueroa, 25, are being held by police in New […]

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South Amboy vs. Cardinal McCarrick Benefit Basketball Game

An Old Rivalry Game to Support  Great Causes in a Small Town News Release SOUTH AMBOY- On Dec. 20, the Friends of South Amboy will be sponsoring a night of charity basketball to help needy families in South Amboy The basketball games will feature teams from Cardinal McCarrick and South Amboy high schools. The event […]

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South Amboy #784 Beacon Grant Helps the Needy for Thanksgiving

Press Release SOUTH AMBOY – South Amboy Elks #784 received a grant to help  needy families and seniors for the Thanksgiving Holiday. South Amboy Elks Lodge No. 784 delivered 23 food baskets to local senior citizens  on Sunday, November 23rd.  Each basket was filled with a turkey and all the trimmings and each basket contained […]

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Jewish Renaissance Medical Center and United Way Work for a Healthier Central Jersey

News Release SOUTH AMBOY – The Jewish Renaissance Medical Center (JRMC) and United Way of Central Jersey (UWCJ) will launch an incremental campaign to promote the importance of primary and preventative care; and the access of a medical home. JRMC’s mobile medical command unit will function as the primary mechanism to articulate this campaign. JRMC […]

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Perth Amboy Catholic School Make a Difference Day ‘Seniors Count’

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Safety Announcement

We are taking safety precautions in the City of Perth Amboy, and emphasize that it is important: IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING!!
Report Suspicious Activity – Be Vigilant – STAY ALERT! Do not think that any call or report is too small. Don’t allow the actions of a few dictate your quality of life.
FOR ALL EMERGENCIES, DIAL: 9-1-1
FOR ALL NON-EMERGENCIES, DIAL: 732-442-4400