The Amboy Guardian

Open House PERTH AMBOY – Thursday, February 13 at the newly designed “Teach To One “ classrooms at the William C. McGinnis School. from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Come see the newly equipped classrooms and learn about the philosophy of the “Teach to One” program. All are welcome. For further information, please see the […]

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News Release 1/31/14 WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced that this morning, Jo-Ellen Darcy, Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works), signed the Port Monmouth Project Partnership Agreement, the contract between the Army Corps of Engineers and the state of New Jersey formally outlining the terms and conditions of Port Monmouth […]

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OLD BRIDGE – The Middlesex County Democratic Organization mourns the passing of former Middlesex County Freeholder and Old Bridge Mayor James T. Phillips. Mayor Phillips, who also served as a member of the New Jersey State Senate and Middlesex County Treasurer, epitomized public service with a relentless focus on improving the quality of life of […]

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News Release 1/28/14 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced that the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) will receive an additional $2,896,000 to finalize buyouts and demolition of 196 flood prone properties in Sayreville. This grant will fund the remaining 25% of the buyouts that are already planned. The project, […]

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*Photos by Eric Salvary

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Snow Removal Update and Much Needed Equipment for Public Works Caucus & Council Meeting 1/22/14  PERTH AMBOY – Luis Perez Jimenez Director of Operations USAPA gave an overview of what needs to be done in the water/wastewater systems.

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PERTH AMBOY – Attorney Daniel Gonzalez, son of former Councilman Fernando Gonzalez made a rare appearance at the 1/22/14 City Council Meeting. During the public portion, Gonzalez talked about a statement that his father made about a recent shooting and a letter the Mayor wrote about the school system. Daniel Gonzalez said, “Sometimes Council Meetings […]

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PERTH AMBOY & SOUTH AMBOY – The skies will again light up on Thursday, July 3, 2014. The towns of Perth and South Amboy will once again partner for a joint celebration of our nation’s birthday. Superstorm Sandy of 2012 knocked out any hopes of a fireworks celebration in 2013. The storm brought major damage […]

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Rescinding My Application to Be Reappointed to the Housing Authority  PERTH AMBOY – Since 1989 I have proudly served the Perth Amboy Housing Authority Board of Commissioners with good standing. I am very proud of the many accomplishments of the Perth Amboy Housing Authority, such as the construction of the Otlowski Gardens on Convery Boulevard, […]

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Good evening, and Happy New Year to you all! It is so sad when concerned citizens, taxpayers, and residents who speak out during our council meetings or attending, continue to be harassed and bullied by local administration. It is even sadder to know that former councilman Fernando Gonzalez was attacked verbally after the first meeting […]

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Courtesy of Tom Ploskanka Certain tax numbers are adjusted by the IRS for inflation each year. Here are some of the 2014 tax numbers you’ll need to use as you get started with this year’s tax planning. • The standard mileage rate for business driving decreases to 56¢ per mile for 2014. The rate for […]

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Press Release PERTH AMBOY – On Thursday, Jan. 23, Rodolfo Ruiz, age 34, was arrested and charged with theft. Rodolfo was employed by the Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy Division, as a Security Officer. The theft occurred after a patient that was being treated in the emergency room, was transferred to another room for […]

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News Release 1/24/14 TRENTON – Senate President Steve Sweeney today called on the Christie administration to disclose how it plans to proceed with the critical task of getting Sandy victims back into their homes now that it has cancelled a contract with the Louisiana firm Hammerman and Gainer (HGI). The Christie administration awarded a multi-million […]

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Press Release PERTH AMBOY — The public is advised that on December 30, 2013, the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders adopted Resolution #13-2307-R, officially vacating Maurer Road in the City of Perth Amboy as a public right-of-way. Maurer Road has been vacated from a point on Maurer Road approximately one hundred (100) feet east […]

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Press Release MIDDLESEX COUNTY – A webinar will be held to provide information regarding the next step in FEMA’s flood mapping process for Middlesex County: the release of Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps. Constituents may be interested in this information, this webinar to updates you on the next steps in the process. Please know that […]

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Sends NJ Super Lawyer to File Suit Against Perth Amboy  PERTH AMBOY – Developer Charles Kushner has decided to play hardball with the City of Perth Amboy. Attorney Richard A. Crooker filed suit on behalf of Kushner against the City of Perth Amboy in the Middlesex County Courts. This was after the Council rejected a […]

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