The Amboy Guardian

PERTH AMBOY – In the 1/29/14 Amboy Guardian on Page 6, the Amboy Guardian obtained a statement that former Housing Authority Commissioner, Pedro Perez read at the 1/22/14 Caucus Meeting. In this statement, he gave his reasons for withdrawing his application to be reappointed as a Commissioner. Housing Authority Chair, Dorothy Daniel responded to what […]

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News Release 2/12/14 PERTH AMBOY – The youth at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Perth Amboy are fortunate to receive $5,200 in funds, donated by the Port Authority Police Hispanic Society. The award will permit 25 students to participate in Kaplan SAT Prep courses free of charge, a program that would otherwise cost parents over […]

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Cathy DePow who was one of the individuals instrumental in the creation of MOPA (Museums of Perth Amboy) commented on why it was disbanded. She said, “The Kearny Cottage was doing very well fiscally on its own as well as the Ferry Slip Museum. The Surveyor General’s Office is still uncertain. The Prop House is […]

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Press Release PERTH AMBOY – Congratulations are in order for Bishop Donald and his wife, Pastor Phyllis Hilliard as they received the Dr. Gene & Barbara Blue Healthy Marriage Couples of Excellence Award at the 15th Annual National Fatherhood & Families Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, Friday, February 14, 2014. They took part also in the […]

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By Yvonne  Lopez (CEO – Puerto Rican Association for Human Development, Inc (PRAHD) PERTH AMBOY – This month the country celebrates the history and achievements of African Americans. We celebrate the contributions, large and small, made by the descendants of Africans; contributions that have made our country great.

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Varela Asks for Security to Remove Audience Member  PERTH AMBOY – At the 2/6/14 Board of Education Meeting the hiring of a new Varsity Baseball Coach overshadowed all other agenda items. Amid controversy Alex Perez was appointed the Head Coach. The appointment is effective March 1, 2014 to June 30, 2014 at a pro-rated stipend […]

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PARA Meeting 2/4/14 PERTH AMBOY – During the PARA Meeting, there was approval for 3 meetings minutes: 9/6/11, 11/12/13 and 12/3/13. There was concern why the meeting of September 2011 was on the agenda. City Clerk Elaine Jasko who is also a PARA Member said there was an OPRA request because this meeting was not […]

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-Funds Earmarked for New Fetal Heart Monitor-  News Release , 2/4/14 PERTHAMBOY-RaritanBay Medical Center Foundation recently received a $14,400 grant from the Northfield Bank Foundation for the purchase of a new fetal heart monitor. “Having these new and advanced electronic fetal heart monitors is essential to providing the best possible care to mother and baby,” […]

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News Release LONG BRANCH, NJ (February 4, 2014) – Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County announced receiving the generous donation of $5,000 from Merrill Lynch Red Bank Complex, Bank of America Charitable Foundation and the Graeme Preston Foundation for Life. The employees at these entities came together to help colleagues in the community who were […]

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News Release EDISON – On Feb. 3, Frankie Valli, the original Jersey Boy, announced an exciting new initiative at Ray Catena Infinity In Edison: “New Jersey Auto Retailers Unite for the Children of The Valerie Fund.” The Valerie Fund has partnered with auto retailers to create a one-of-a-kind campaign (New Jersey Auto Retailers Unite) to […]

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ATTENTION: RESIDENTS, PROPERTY AND BUSINESS OWNERS WINTER STORM WARNING Wednesday, February 12, 2014 – Friday, February 14, 2014 Winter Storm Warning is in effect for heavy snow until 6:00 a.m. Friday with a sleet and ice, according to the National Weather Service. Property and business owners, please follow the NO PARKING/Snow Emergency Street listing and […]

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PERTH AMBOY – This resolution appeared on the 1/22/14 Caucus/Council Meeting. The resolution authorizes the tax collector to conduct 2014 Accelerated Tax Sales. Business owner Virginia Lugo was not happy to see this item. She spoke before the Council to let the residents know how this would affect their property taxes. This resolution would cause […]

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PERTH AMBOY – It’s been 7 years, but Harbortown resident and Planning Board Member Steve Nascimento can finally say that work is at last being done at Harbortown. Meetings dealing with this issue have been ongoing through different administrations. There has been correspondence with the developer, Code Enforcement and the Council. The developer was given […]

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News Release NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Urban Mayors’ Association (NJUMA) has recently transitioned to new leadership with the installation of Perth Amboy Mayor Wilda Diaz as the new president and chair of the association. “I am sincerely honored to join the executive team of an organization that has not only impacted urban cities […]

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