The Amboy Guardian

Tuesday, March 27, 2018 -Remarks as prepared for delivery- PERTH AMBOY – Good evening and welcome to the 2018 State of the City Address.  I want to personally thank Lydia Valencia for that beautiful introduction and all who were part of that anniversary video. Thank you for those touching words. I also want to thank […]

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Press Release 2/5/18 SOUTH AMBOY – Need help preparing your taxes? Sign up NOW to reserve one of the limited spaces provided by VITA (United Way). VITA free tax preparation assistance for individuals earning less than $64,000 per year is available on the following dates. To register: 732-721-6060 or comments@dowdell.org Wednesday, March 21 from 10 […]

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Press Release By: Manuela Jiménez PERTH AMBOY—On Sunday, March 25, 2018, Middlesex County STEM charter school (MCSC) held its first open house, in order to provide the Perth Amboy community more information about the new elementary charter school, set to open this upcoming September (2018). The community was highly supportive, as (MCSC) seems like a […]

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PERTH AMBOY – You can get your taxes done for free by IRS-certified volunteers at locations throughout the community. Income up to $65,000 in 2017. Save up to $300. The free tax sites also help eligible taxpayers claim important tax credits and refunds. Over $2,3000,000 in 2017! Some of the credits include: • The Earned […]

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Mazzeo, Lagana, Andrzejczak, Zwicker, Land, Benson & Downey Bill to Require Schools to Maintain Narcan Supply Clears Assembly Panel Press Release 3/22/18 TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Vince Mazzeo, Joseph Lagana, Bob Andrzejczak, Andrew Zwicker, Bruce Land, Dan Benson & Joann Downey to require schools to maintain a supply of an opioid antidote […]

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Freiman & Downey Bill Ensuring Homeowners who Prepaid Property Taxes Get State Income Tax Credit Advanced by Panel Bill Will Require State to Recognize Prepaid Property Taxes for 2017 Returns Press Release 3/22/18 TRENTON – Legislation Assembly Democrats Roy Freiman and Joann Downey introduced to ensure homeowners who prepaid property taxes last year because of […]

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Press Release 3/20/18 SOUTH AMBOY – Celebrate the Dowdell Library’s 104th year of serving the community with services such as Internet and Wireless access, Digital Historical Newspapers, Free Downloadable Media (eBooks, Magazines, Music & Movies), Haven’t filed your taxes yet? Sign up NOW to reserve one of the limited spaces provided by VITA (United Way). […]

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Press Release 3/22/18 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed Pallone’s Sandy Act, which was included in the omnibus spending package and reauthorization of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). As the top Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Pallone led bipartisan, bicameral negotiations that resulted in the FCC bill. Pallone authored […]

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Legislation Will Help Continue Redevelopment of Contaminated Sites Throughout New Jersey Press Release 3/22/18 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, as part of the omnibus spending package, the House of Representatives passed legislation to reauthorize the Brownfields program authored by Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06). Pallone led efforts to negotiate and pass the reauthorization legislation out of […]

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Tax Checklist for Business Startups Courtesy of Tom Ploskanka C.P.A. Starting your own business can be equal parts thrilling and intimidating. Complying with regulations and tax requirements definitely falls into the latter category. But, with some professional help, it doesn’t have to be that way. You can get started with this checklist of things you’ll need […]

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Press Release 3/5/18 WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP – On Thursday, March 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., the Woodbridge Public Library cordially invites local businesses to attend a free Business Networking Breakfast at the Main Library with special guest speaker Bill Loges of ReferenceUSA. Come and learn how you can use ReferenceUSA, a powerful and flexible […]

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Menendez to Honor Trailblazing Perth Amboy Mayor at 2018 Women’s History Month Celebration Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver to Deliver Keynote Address Press Release 3/13/18 NEWARK – On Sunday, March 18, 2018, U.S. Senator Bob Menendez was to host his Eighth Annual Women’s History Month event featuring the Evangelina Menendez Trailblazer Awards honoring six New Jersey […]

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Press Release 2/5/18 SOUTH AMBOY – Need help preparing your taxes? Sign up NOW to reserve one of the limited spaces provided by VITA (United Way). VITA free tax preparation assistance for individuals earning less than $64,000 per year is available on the following dates. To register: 732-721-6060 or comments@dowdell.org Wednesday, March 21 from 10 […]

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Mayor John E. McCormac WOODBRIDGE – Tooling Around the Township is a program that organizes teams of local community volunteers to make repairs to the homes of senior citizens, disabled, and low-income residents unable to do so themselves or residents presently facing a financial hardship. You and/or organization or business can play an important role […]

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