The Amboy Guardian

*Photos by Paul W. Wang

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PERTH AMBOY – The Hy Tavern Gang presents a check for $3,500 to JRF. (L to R) Adel Tawfik, Rosy Gonzalez, Harry Scheman, JRF CEO & President Alan Goldsmith, Hy Tavern Owner Marie (Ree- Ree) Santos & Mark Roberts from JRF. *Photo by Paul W. Wang

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PERTH AMBOY – Blair Schleicher, Executive Director of Morris Habitat for Humanity fielded questions from the Council at the 10/7/13 Caucus Meeting. At a previous Caucus Meeting, another representative from Morris Habitat for Humanity said that applicants that were eligible for the house were from different towns and they couldn’t guarantee that a Perth Amboy […]

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Jess Will Conduct Meetings Until Permanent Replacement Found – By Katherine Massopust & Carolyn Maxwell — PERTH AMBOY – Board Secretary Derek Jess was appointed Acting Superintendent of Schools for a period of three months. Board Member Maria Garcia asked if an interim Superintendent needs to be certified. The Board Attorney answered that it is […]

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News Release PERTH AMBOY – On Sun- day, 13 October 2013 Police arrested a pair of brothers for Burglary, Eric Garcia age 21 and Robert Garcia age 25 both of Smith Street. Police were dispatched to Watson Avenue at 3:45 am on a report of a burglary in progress. Police were able to get a […]

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News Release PERTH AMBOY – Assumption Ukrainian Catholic School in Perth Amboy, NJ celebrated its 50th anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013. The students, parishioners, fac- ulty members and staff joined together with alumni for the 4:30 p.m. Liturgy (Mass) celebrated by Metropolitan- Archbishop Stefan Soroka of the Philadelphia Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy, the Most Rev. […]

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News Release PERTH AMBOY – The Perth Amboy Federation/ AFT Local 857 is hosting a Candidates’ Night for those seeking election to the Perth Amboy Board of Education. The forum will be held on Monday, October 28, 2013, beginning at 7 p.m. in the auditorium at PAHS, Eagle Avenue. Moderated by a representative from the […]

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PERTH AMBOY – Middlesex County Acting Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey and Chief Benjamin Ruiz of the Perth Amboy Police Department announced that police are actively investigating the death of a pedestrian who was struck by a Chrysler minivan on Smith Street this morning. Pedro Reyes-Tejada 34, of Perth Amboy was pronounced dead at Raritan Bay […]

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President Jimmy Carter & Wife, Rosalynn, Celebrate 30 Years of Involvement in Habitat for Humanity, Volunteering in Rebuilding Home in Union Beach

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By Jennifer Lilonski – SOUTH AMBOY – South Amboy City Council members discussed the addition of a new administrative fee to the property maintenance ordinance at the Oct. 2 business meeting. Business Administrator Camille Tooker says the fee is necessary to cover the labor costs that go into taking care of a property when owners fail […]

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Perth Amboy Caucus Meeting, Oct. 7 PERTH AMBOY – CEO Nicholas Campanella from Sun Pacific appeared before the City Council at the 10/7/13 Caucus Meeting. His company manufactures smart bus shelters. “These shelters are referred to as ‘smart’ because some of the features include LED lighting, Wi-Fi hotspots, motion sensors (to let the bus drivers […]

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Habitat for Humanity Helps Rebuild Union Beach   * Photos by Joe Bayona

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PERTH AMBOY – Perth Amboy’s Kerry Dyke (center) led her MSMA XC Team to a first place win at the Adidas Shore Coaches Invitational on Saturday Oct. 5. Kerry is ranked among the top distance runners in New Jersey.  

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PERTH AMBOY – There will be a mass of remembrance at the Cathedral International Campus, 266 Madison Ave Perth Amboy, at the 8:30 a.m., and 11a.m. services, Sunday, October 20. These events are offered in remembrance/recognition of Domestic Violence Month, and any coverage, and/or representation at any or all of these events would be greatly […]

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PERTH AMBOY – What happens when passion and purpose unite for a cause? When there is a vision and a plan, the momentum lays the groundwork that can move mountains, make communities stronger, and give inner city youth a positive message to keep them off the streets and on the right path.

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PERTH AMBOY – Perth Amboy School Board President Mark Carvajal today proposed that the School Board adopt a Pursuit of Excellence Policy for the selection of all leadership positions with-in the School District. The “Pursuit of Excellence” policy includes these specific elements: • The adoption of criteria for the selection such as relevant experience and […]

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