The Amboy Guardian

Budget Hearing 6 p.m. 7/18/12 City Hall

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PERTH AMBOY – There was tension at the Council Meeting when two audience members asked City Attorney Mark Blunda what is the proper procedure in regards to anyone taping public meetings. Residents Alan Silber and Stanley Sierakowski were concerned when resident Israel Varela spoke before the Council. Varela felt that there was a delay in […]

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Stiffer Fines Discussed During Public Portion of July 9, 2012 Caucus Meeting

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Good for the City — But Can They be Used for Other Purposes?

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PERTH AMBOY – 4 people are running together as a slate in the Perth Amboy Board of Education election on Nov. 6. Using the banner of “A New Vision, A New Voice …” Jeanette Gonzalez, Nina Perkins-Nieves and Benjamin Salerno are seeking election to the three year positions, and Maria Garcia is pursuing the unexpired […]

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by Joseph L. Kuchie — PERTH AMBOY – The frustration continued at last week’s special Perth Amboy Board of Education meeting as Vice President Kenneth Puccio proposed a resolution to restrict Superintendent Dr. Janine Caffrey from doing certain things. Puccio proposed seven different items that would prevent further conflict between the board and Dr. Caffrey, […]

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By Joe Bayona — PERTH AMBOY – An early morning blaze gutted and apartment building in Perth Amboy at 485 State St. on Thursday July 5th.

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PERTH AMBOY – As part of TankBank’s Annual European Conference, a ceremony was held to award the industry’s top terminals, ports and professionals for 2011. This award is particularly prestigious as it is given for the industry, by the industry.Royal Vopak received the “Terminal Group of the Year” award at this ceremony. Perth Amboy is […]

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By Vilma Novak — PERTH AMBOY & SOUTH AMBOY – For so many reasons it was a great Independence Day in Perth Amboy this year. It was a beautiful Tuesday evening and at 6 p.m. Kurt Epps was already in good voice playing the keyboards to a lively audience at The Barge. Museums of Perth […]

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Tension High at Perth Amboy Board of Education Meeting 6-27-12 & 7-5-12

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PERTH AMBOY – Bicycle Lanes on parts of Smith and High Streets, Temporary Sidewalks extending into sidewalks on Smith Street, and mid-block bumpouts at crosswalks were just some of the concepts thrown out at the 6/25/12 caucus meeting. Mr. Lustberg of Arteriel Inc. was commissioned by the BID in November 2011 to explore the possibilities […]

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By Joseph L. Kuchie — PERTH AMBOY – In front of a nervous crowd of teachers and administrators, the Perth Amboy Board of Education voted to approve the PSA contracts for the 2012-2013 school year. The contracts of the school district’s administrators expired on July 1st after the board failed to vote on the matter […]

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WOODBRIDGE – Carlos A. Martins, 49, of Woodbridge passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 7, 2012 at the Raritan Bay Medical Center. He worked at Provident Bank in Perth Amboy, as a Branch Manager. Visitation is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, July10, 2012 at Ana Maria Zevallos/Skrocki, Home for […]

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By Beverly Samuelson — SOUTH AMBOY – Food, Fun, Fireworks was the venue in South Amboy for the 4th of July celebration. Raritan Bay Park was the place to be for a spectacular day of music, great vendors cooking up all kinds of specialties including Corned Beef, Home Made Lemonade, Italian specialties, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs […]

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PERTH AMBOY— A five-alarm fire this morning at about 4 a.m. left nearly 43 people homeless from a 12-unit apartment building on State Street. A total of 60 residents from the main and neighboring buildings were also evacuated for safety and will not be able to return to their homes until the main building demolition […]

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