The Amboy Guardian

PERTH AMBOY – Late starter Resolution R-175-3/14 Authorizing execution of a memorandum of agreement with the Policemen’s Benevolent Assoc. Local #13 Regarding police academy graduate’ salary. Former Council President and Retired Police Officer Kenneth Balut had an issue with this resolution. At the 3/26/14 Council Meeting, Balut said, “Young cops should get raises. Some of […]

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– Medical Center Receives Prestigious Magnet® Recognition, reinforces commitment to providing nursing excellence – News Release 3/20/14 – PERTH AMBOY – Raritan Bay Medical Center has again attained Magnet® recognition as part of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®. This voluntary credentialing program for hospitals recognizes excellence in nursing and is the […]

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If you need more time to file your 2013 income tax return, you can get an extension – and no explanation is necessary. You may have a very good reason for wanting more time to file your 2013 individual income tax return. For instance, you might want to hold off funding a retirement plan such […]

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– Federal Project to Improve Behavioral Health Services for Medicare Recipients Will Help Prepare for Future Disasters – News Release 3/13/14 – EAST BRUNSWICK – Some older adults and disabled residents in the Perth Amboy and Keasbey community may be at increased risk of deteriorating health, depression, anxiety/adjustment disorders, and isolation as a result of […]

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PERTH AMBOY – Attention: Seniors and People with Disabilities. If your home still has damage from Superstorm Sandy, help is available. The Home Repair and Advocacy Program can help you: Replace interior wall boards, remediate mold, restore heating and cooling systems, fix electrical, patch roofs, cut or remove trees, dispose of debris, refurbish major home […]

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Electric and Gas Payment Scam Warning: Middlesex County Division of Consumer Affairs warns residents about a telephone scam threatening to discontinue PSE&G service electric or gas service if a payment is not made immediately. PSE&G does not accept payments to Green Dot Money Pak. Pass this alert on to your employees. Details: Consumer Affairs 732-745-3875 […]

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By Carolyn Maxwell & Katherine Massopust PERTH AMBOY – Mayor Wilda Diaz delivered the State of the City Address on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at the Perth Amboy Public Safety Complex Auditorium at the YMCA at 7 p.m. The Master of Ceremonies was Chief of Staff Lissette Martinez.

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Good Evening: Welcome to the 2014 State of the City address – Council President, Council Members, Congressman Frank Pallone, Barbara George Johnson, Clergy, Directors, employees and most notably, residents of the City of Perth Amboy. Thank you all for joining me as we reflect on our accomplishments. Tonight, I want to give you a clear […]

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By Joseph L. Kuchie SOUTH AMBOY – South Amboy Mayor Fred Henry shared his excitement for the beginning of the Waterfront Walkway construction at a relatively short city council meeting last week. The construction, which began this past Monday, will bring life the popular walkway that was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy over a year ago. […]

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PERTH AMBOY – Perth Amboy’s Kerry Dyke has been selected by the Courier News for their 2014 All Area All Star Indoor Track Team, for the 1600 meter. During this track season, Kerry won the New Jersey State Preps Championship for both the 1600 meter & 3200 meter. For the latter, Kerry lapped most of […]

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*Photos by Carolyn Maxwell

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*Photos by Eric Salvary

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A different sort of tax return deadline is fast approaching: Nonprofit groups claiming tax-exempt status have until May 15, 2014, to file returns for the 2013 tax year. Here are the answers to several common questions on this issue. Q. Does every organization have to file a return? A. No. There are certain exceptions in […]

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South Amboy State of the City – 3/20/14 By Carolyn Maxwell & Katherine Massopust SOUTH AMBOY – Mayor Fred Henry gave his annual State of the City Address. It was held on Friday, March 14, 2014 at 12 noon at the Charles A. Hoffman Senior Center located in the YMCA. The Mayor thanked all for […]

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*Photos by Katherine Massopust & Carolyn Maxwell

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PERTH AMBOY – Local Businessman Paul Danielczyk spoke at the 3/12/14 Council Meeting on behalf of his mother who lives in Perth Amboy. Danielczyk was concerned because his mother’s water bill is usually between $40 to $60. The last bill was $732. Her five gallon tank had been replaced by a 1.6 gallon tank. “My […]

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