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Perth Amboy High School Graduation June 27

News Release 6/7/13— PERTH AMBOY — Perth Amboy High School will hold its annual commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 27th at 9:00 AM, at historic Waters Stadium on Eagle Avenue in Perth Amboy.

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Looking for Basketball Players and Facility

STATEN ISLAND —  Samuel Jimenez, president of a basketball league over in Staten Island, NY. He is very interested in talking to someone that can help him use a facility to create a basketball league for youths and adults. He does his best as a franchise to keep these kids in church and out of […]

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Wisniewski, Chivukula & Coughlin Wind Energy Development Bill Clears Assembly Panel

News Release 6/6/13— TRENTON – An Assembly panel on Thursday advanced legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats John S. Wisniewski, Upendra J. Chivukula and Craig Coughlin to provide incentives for companies exploring wind energy development.

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City Engineer Feist Charged With Two Accounts of Aggravated Assault

PERTH AMBOY — It was determined that Ernest Feist (age 54) was intoxicated and speeding on June 6, 2013 in the late afternoon when the vehicle he was driving crashed into two other vehicles. The collision occurred in Monroe Township on Hoffman Station Road near the Hoffman Road intersection. Feist’s Mercedes crossed over a double […]

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Funding Available for Child Care

News Release  5/13/13— MIDDLESEX COUNTY — Community Child Care Solutions has funding available through the New Jersey Cares for Kids Program (NJCK) to assist qualified families to pay for child care.

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Wisniewski & Prieto Legislative Package to Enhance Security When Schools Double as Polling Places on Election Day Continues Advancing

TRENTON – A two-bill legislative package sponsored by Assembly Democrats John S. Wisniewski and Vincent Prieto to ensure the safety of students when a school is used as a polling place on Election Day was advanced Thursday by the Assembly Appropriations Committee. The first bill (A-1548) would ensure that student safety and the integrity of […]

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South Amboy Plans to Waive Sandy Permit Fees

By Joseph L. Kuchie— SOUTH AMBOY — Business Administrator Camille Tooker and the South Amboy council discussed the plan to waive permit fees for residents still rebuilding from Hurricane Sandy. The prior date to waive permit fees only went up until Dec. 2012, and some residents have shown their frustration with potentially having to pay […]

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Dowdell Library is Looking for South Amboy Memorabilia!

SOUTH AMBOY — Leading up to the Dowdell Library’s 100th anniversary next year,

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Pallone Statement on the Passing of U.S. Senator Frank R. Lautenberg

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement today on the passing of U.S. Senator Frank R. Lautenberg:

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Amending Sidewalk Café Ordinance?

Addressing the Problem of Illegal Dumping

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Fourth Annual “Bowl For Hunger” — July 16

Assemblyman Coughlin, The Raritan Bay Medical Center Foundation And The Middlesex Water Company Announce Fourth Annual “Bowl For Hunger”

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Connections Program Seeks Volunteers

MIDDLESEX COUNTY – The Connections Program of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen, a voluntary child to adult match program is seeking adult volunteers to provide a positive friend relationship to children and youth that has suffered a loss or has special needs.

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Corrections

CORRECTION — PERTH AMBOY:  On page 2 in the 5/29/13 issue of the Amboy Guardian, Vanessa Fernandez is quoted as being in favor of the Amboy High School graduation being moved to 9 a.m. She has stated what she actually said in a letter to the editor in this issue on page 6. COMMUNITY VOICE: […]

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Pallone Statement on Memorial Day

WASHINGTON DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement to commemorate Memorial Day, which is observed May 27, 2013:

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Parents Dispute Graduation Time Change

Perth Amboy High School Moves Time From 6 p.m. to 9 a.m.

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Two Hurdles Cleared (Council & Planning Board)

Will Housing Authority Get a Piece of the Pie?

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Safety Announcement

We are taking safety precautions in the City of Perth Amboy, and emphasize that it is important: IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING!!
Report Suspicious Activity – Be Vigilant – STAY ALERT! Do not think that any call or report is too small. Don’t allow the actions of a few dictate your quality of life.
FOR ALL EMERGENCIES, DIAL: 9-1-1
FOR ALL NON-EMERGENCIES, DIAL: 732-442-4400