The Amboy Guardian

Press Release 5/30/14 WOODBRIDGE – Members of the Kevin J. Reinhard Detachment of the Marine Corps League held their induction ceremony at the Elks Club recently. Bill Wilson, Past Dept. Commander congratulated the new officers for the increase in membership. The new officers installed were: Bernie Shafer, Commandant; Robert Hilliard, Sr., Vice Commandant; Ernest Stoukas, […]

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Submitted by Heather Taylor from The Citizen’s Campaign PERTH AMBOY – Members of Impact Perth Amboy, a citizen leadership program facilitated by The Citizens Campaign, gathered at their monthly meeting to hear reports from the group’s task forces. The force leaders told of significant progress on developing doable solutions to help the city in the […]

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By Katherine Massopust – PERTH AMBOY – The Temporary Budget for 2014 was discussed at the 5/21/14 Special BID (Business Improvement District) Meeting.  Board Member Sergio Diaz presented the budget list and was concerned about the cost of the attorney (who was not present at this meeting). There were three issues on the agenda. One […]

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In 1991, the New Jersey legislature designated May 7 as Vietnam Veterans Remembrance Day.

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*Photos by Joe Bayona and Carolyn Maxwell

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Tempers Flare as Election Day Approaches By Joseph L. Kuchie SOUTH AMBOY – The looming tax increase in the proposed budget and the upcoming primary election caused tension at last week’s South Amboy council meeting. The council’s proposed 2014 budget would bring a tax increase of $88 on the average home if adopted later this […]

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PERTH AMBOY – The late Roland Jenkins was posthumously inducted into the Perth Amboy Hall of Fame on Wednesday, May 14. He was a beloved member of the community and Principal of the Wilentz School at the time of his untimely death.

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PERTH AMBOY – Every Wednesday before Memorial Day, the Fire Department recognizes firefighters who have died in the past year. A wreath is laid on the Fireman’s Memorial in Alpine Cemetery. *Photos by  Bill Schultz  

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PERTH AMBOY – When George Otlowski, Jr. was feted as Man of the Year by the United Poles in America, those on the dais had one common thread in their speeches. While talking about Otlowski, Jr.’s  accomplishments, the speakers mentioned how much the strong bond and influence of his father, the late Mayor George Otlowksi, […]

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*Photos by Joe Bayona & Alejandro Roman

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News Release 5/23/14– WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement today congratulating San Antonio, TX Mayor Julian Castro on his nomination as the next Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Pallone, who represents some of the areas hardest hit by Superstorm Sandy, invited Mayor Castro […]

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City of South Amboy Will Receive $13,246.59 from this Fund. Program Funds Litter Cleanups That Build Civic Pride –News Release 5/21/14– TRENTON –The Christie Administration today announced the award of more than $17 million in Clean Communities grants to help municipalities and counties conduct litter cleanup efforts that help beautify New Jersey’s communities and roadsides. […]

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The patio at The Barge, which was damaged during Superstorm Sandy, has been rebuilt with private funding and is now open to the public.

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