The Amboy Guardian

NEW BRUNSWICK – The New Jersey Statewide Dam Removal Partnership is offering two  free online information sessions on dam removal in New Jersey. For dam owners, consultants and contractors who work on removal projects, or those simply interested in the process, these sessions will provide information from presenters with extensive experience in dam removal. (We […]

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Armato, Lopez & Johnson Bill Waives Shared Responsibility Tax for Certain Uninsured Residents During Pandemic Passes Committee  Press Release 10/21/20 TRENTON – The COVID-19 pandemic has led to unprecedented job loss throughout the state, resulting in more than 1.6 million New Jersey residents filing for unemployment benefits since March. In recognition of the financial hardship many residents are facing, […]

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Press Release 10/29/20  TRENTON – In response to the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) in health care facilities across the state during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Senate approved legislation today sponsored by Senators Patrick Diegnan, Vin Gopal and Joseph Vitale that would ensure health facilities have PPE readily available in the event of a […]

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Woodbridge Township 14th Annual 2020 Veteran’s Day Parade Goes Virtual WOODBRIDGE – Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the Veteran’s Day Parade goes virtual this year. The virtual parade will highlight all the Woodbridge Township World War II Veterans both living and deceased. To honor a veteran, provide a photo and a short bio to: WBMayor@twp.woodbridge.nj.us. Deadline […]

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Press Release  MIDDLESEX COUNTY – The first annual Middlesex County Veterans Award Breakfast took place on October 17 at 11 a.m. Originally scheduled for April, the program was held outdoors, by invitation only, to abide by COVID-19 guidelines at the American Legion Joyce Kilmer Post 25 Pavilion located at 4J F Kennedy Drive, Milltown, NJ […]

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Press Release 10/28/20 PERTH AMBOY – Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen was recently recognized by the NJ Department of Human Services and Valerie L. Mielke, Assistant Commissioner, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services, for its agency’s work in the New Jersey Evidence-Based Practice Initiative:Opioid and other Substance Use Disorders; specifically in completing the initiative […]

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Press Release 10/19/20 PERTH AMBOY, N.J.— The Organization of Nurse Leaders of New Jersey (ONL NJ) announced that it has selected Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center’s director of nursing organizational effectiveness, Kathy Taylor, DNP, RN, CCRN, CAPA, for its 2020 Professional Recognition Award. This award recognizes Kathy’s nursing leadership on making a significant impact […]

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(Press Release) PERTH AMBOY – After failing for 12 ½ years, Mayor Wilda Diaz and the Perth Amboy City Council members confirmed the appointment of 5 members to fill the defunct Rent Leveling Board. Weeks after bringing this issue to light, tax-cutting attorney Joseph B. Vas successfully got Mayor Wilda Diaz to do in weeks […]

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Press Release 9/29/20  WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), the Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee, today applauded House passage of a bill that will create safer racing conditions for Thoroughbred horses. The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act establishes uniform standards for anti-doping and medication control and racetrack safety for Thoroughbred horseracing. […]

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Verrelli, Benson & Vainieri Huttle Bill in Response to Mental Health Crisis Caused by COVID-19 Pandemic Heads to Assembly Speaker Press Release 10/13/20  TRENTON – In an effort to ensure the state is prepared to handle surging mental health challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, three Assembly Democrats are sponsoring a bill that would allow […]

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Middlesex County Clerk’s Office will Open to the Public and Extend Hours Press Release 10/15/20 MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Voter Information Centers (VIC) in three Middlesex County Municipalities – Highland Park, Monroe, and Sayreville – will open to the public on Monday, October 19, and remain open until Election Day, November 3. The VIC will […]

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(Press Release) PERTH AMBOY – Perth Amboy’s crime surge continued this past weekend as eight vehicles were reportedly broken into and vandalized at the Green Village Apartments located nearby the James J. Flynn Elementary School. This follows several months of violent crime activity in the bay city with little or no advisory notifications to residents. […]

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The following is from a news release sent by Councilman Helmin Caba to the Amboy Guardian: Councilman Helmin J. Caba has been the target of a nasty E-blast that details his old business debts. The anonymous senders disguised themselves as Councilman Fernando Irizarry, misusing Mr. Irizarry’s name and photograph. Joseph B. Vas and Wilda Diaz […]

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