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False Budget Allegations Against Governing Body

PERTH AMBOY — This is an official communication released by the City of Perth Amboy. The following is a response to allegations released [Friday, September 28, 2012] on www.njtoday.net, by James J. Devine, entitled “Facts Catch Up To Mayor,” of false financial budget information provided by the City’s governing body to the residents of Perth […]

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Harbor Lights Ball Held at Woodbridge Renaissance Hotel

By Joseph L. Kuchie— WOODBRIDGE – The Raritan Bay Medical Center Foundation held the 28th annual Harbor Lights Ball at the Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel on September 29th.

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Domestic Violence Response Team Service

PERTH AMBOY — The Perth Amboy Police Department Domestic Violence Response Team cordially invite the citizens of Perth Amboy & Middlesex County to a Mass for victims of family violence in memory and honor of those who suffer in silence and those who ultimately lost their lives through family violence. Sunday, October 14, 10 a.m. […]

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Will There be a Seventh Perth Amboy Mayoral Candidate on the Ballot?

Judge Cameron Pushes On – Continues Campaigning Until Decision is Made

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FALLOUT: Salado Official Statement

Press Release 9/19/12— PERTH AMBOY — Mayoral Candidate for Perth Amboy Frank Salado, released the following statement regarding offensive statements by Billy Delgado to Mayor Wilda Diaz.

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FALLOUT: Delgado Campaign Denounces Recent Attacks as a “Campaign Stunt”

Press Release 9/24/12— PERTH AMBOY – Mayoral candidate Billy Delgado denounced a recent press conference blaming him for derogatory remarks about Mayor Wilda Diaz as a “campaign stunt” aimed at disguising her administrative failures as chief executive of Perth Amboy. In a recent private email exchange Delgado campaign aide James Devine made disparaging remarks to […]

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Caffrey Placed on Leave for Second Time

Vivian Rodriguez Becomes Superintendent

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War of the Words 9/19/12

Women Political Leaders Take a Stand – Support Diaz Diaz Asks Delgado to Denounce His Consultant’s Personal Attacks on Her Delgado Consultant (Devine) Answers Back

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FALLOUT: Statement from Senator Joe Vitale and Mayor Wilda Diaz on Delgado Campaign’s Latest Sleazy Attack on Majority of Perth Amboy Residents

Delgado Campaign Claims Those Without College Degrees Lack “Mental Capacity” to Lead

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FALLOUT: Statement From The United For Perth Amboy Campaign On Billy Delgado’s Misleading Claims

Press Release 9/21/12— PERTH AMBOY – Today, the United for Amboy campaign released the following statement

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Perth Amboy: Positions Drawn

PERTH AMBOY — Thursday, September 13 at 3 p.m. was the last chance for any candidate who qualified to be placed on the ballot to drop out if they so desired.

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Mixing It Up: Council Meeting 9/12/12

PERTH AMBOY — Local resident Ron Mascenik addressed the Council in regards to the Perth Amboy redevelopment agency minutes not appearing on the City website. He was concerned because all other Perth Amboy Municipal Board meetings were there. Council President Kenneth Balut said, “The server had been hacked on Monday.” After Mascenik spoke, resident John […]

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New Jersey Senior Olympics—Perth Amboy Winners

PERTH AMBOY — Mayor Wilda Diaz and the Office on Aging are proud to announce that two Perth Amboy participants NJ Senior Olympics

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Corrections and Reference

Correction PERTH AMBOY – In the 9/12/12 issue of the Amboy Guardian, the picture featuring Mayoral candidate Bob McCoy and New Jersey Congressman Bob Menendez should read New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez.   Correction SOUTH AMBOY – In the 9/5/12 issue of the Amboy Guardian, in the Zusette Dato Article Southgate Senior Center should read […]

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Rally for Wilda Diaz—Sept. 20

PERTH AMBOY — Mayor Diaz is having a rally on Thursday Sept. 20 at the Ironworkers Hall on Market Street, at 7 p.m.

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Quiet Night at South Amboy Council Meeting

By Joseph L. Kuchie— SOUTH AMBOY — With only three people in attendance at South Amboy city hall last week, the South Amboy council held a relatively short and quiet meeting.

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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.
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