The Amboy Guardian

PERTH AMBOY – The Perth Amboy First Annual Duck Race is an inaugural event designed to create awareness, strengthen and support of the Perth Amboy community. The Duck Race, originally scheduled for October, has been rescheduled to Sunday, December 8, as part of the Holiday Parade Celebration at City Hall.

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PERTH AMBOY – Police are currently looking for a heavyset dark skinned male wearing blue jeans and a black T-shirt approximately 5’09” in height. This suspect had reportedly robbed a purse from a female victim. On Monday, approximately 3:02 am police were dispatched to 398 Park Avenue on a report of robbery. Victim reported that […]

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Outerbridge Crossing Pavement Replacement Update – According to the Port Authority’s website, the Outerbridge Crossing pavement replacement was completed ahead of schedule on October 10, 2013. The overnight bridge closures are no longer in effect. The bridge is open in both directions.

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Doctrine of Necessity Invoked; Will Caffrey’s Third Strike Really Be an Out? PERTH AMBOY – One by one, the Board of Education members were polled. (Member Maria Garcia was absent). It was unanimous. The Board Members wanted Superintendent Janine Walker-Caffrey suspended. She would be placed on paid suspension. The announcement was made after the Board […]

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WOODBRIDGE – Stephen “Pete” Dalina was Middlesex County’s Longest serving Freeholder, elected in 1990. He served on the Woodbridge Township Council for 12 years.

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News Release 10/6/13 PERTH AMBOY – Both Perth Amboy City Councilman Kenneth Gonzalez and Board of Education Candidate Benjamin Salerno regrettably announce today that they are discontinuing their public support of the re-election bid of School Board President Mark Carvajal. “I believe that Mr. Carvajal has led the Board during some tumultuous times this past […]

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By Katherine Massopust– PERTH AMBOY – On Wednesday, September 25, 2013 there was an intense meeting open to the public at the Jankowski Community Center, One Olive St., Perth Amboy. The public was asked to give a no holds barred approach on the issues of what Perth Amboy needs to improve.

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Only Seventh Company in Nation to Receive VPP Star Status

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PERTH AMBOY – 9/25/13 Council Meeting – Resolution R-446 – Endorsing the Morris Habitat For Humanity, Inc. Grant Application from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs for a Community Development Block Grant Disaster Relief Neighborhood Enhancement Program for 440 Lawrie St. Habitat For Humanity Home. Resident Stanley Sierakowski was puzzled as to why 440 […]

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PERTH AMBOY – Resident David Caba said that people are getting fed up with the City. He said that people are afraid to complain. “Eventually you may have to move the meeting to another building.” Caba was concerned about the residents living in the area of 41-47 Wisteria St. and Sadowski Parkway. There is a […]

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JERSEY CITY – The Jewish Renaissance Family of Organizations 2013 Gala took place at the Liberty House in Jersey City, Thursday, September 12.

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President and Mrs. Carter join volunteers to build homes in New Jersey during Habitat for Humanity’s 30th annual Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project UNION BEACH – Habitat for Humanity’s 30th annual Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project is coming to Union Beach, N.J., Oct. 10-12, to help build and repair 14 homes in partnership […]

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PAHS Class of 1983 30th Reunion PERTH AMBOY – PAHS Class of 1983 will hold its 30th Reunion on Saturday, October 5, 2013 at Seabra’s Armory, Front St, Perth Amboy from 7 p.m. -12 midnight.

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*Photos by Joe Bayona

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Quality of Life Issues Discussed, Residency Waiver Still Being Kicked Around PERTH AMBOY – Residents Stanley Sierakowski and Fernando Gonzalez were concerned about quality of life issues in the City. Sierakowski said he spoke on behalf of residents, especially in the Waterfront area. They were concerned about loud noise, music and cars parking in their […]

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By Joseph L. Kuchie – SOUTH AMBOY – Local residents at last week’s city council meeting discussed an ordinance amending the South Amboy city code for garbage and refuse The new ordinance added conditions on the collection of bulk waste and white goods. This included scheduling pick-ups for the waste, new identification tags issued from […]

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