The Amboy Guardian

12 Weeks learning social skills and formal ballroom dancing culminates in Grand Cotillion ISELIN – Students from high schools, junior and elementary schools in Sayreville and Perth Amboy participated in the Multicultural Grand Cotillion, 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at the Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel, 515 Highway One South, Iselin. Students engaged in cotillion […]

Read the full story

PERTH AMBOY – The City of Perth Amboy accepted a settlement in the amount of $599,995 from litigation involving Garrubbo, Capece and Millman. R-284-612.

Read the full story

PERTH AMBOY — In an article that ran 6/13/12 Mayor Wilda Diaz was quoted, in discussing transparency in her administration. She was quoted by the Amboy Guardian as saying, “Nobody knows what goes on behind closed doors.” Actually what Mayor Diaz said was, “ So, I just want to bring that to light. I have […]

Read the full story

PERTH AMBOY – Holy Convocation is the most important gathering of the year at Cathedral International. “Holy Convocation is a time that offers inspiring guidance, opportunities for reflection and recommitment to our spiritual walk,” said Cathedral International’s Senior Pastor Bishop Donald Hilliard, Jr. This special service is convening June 19 – 22, 2012 at 277 […]

Read the full story

By Joseph L. Kuchie — SOUTH AMBOY — Concerns about lawn maintenance and upkeep were brought up at last Wednesday’s South Amboy council meeting.

Read the full story

PERTH AMBOY – When Mayor Wilda Diaz had to go out of town on an emergency personal matter she left Business Administrator Greg Fehrenbach in charge of the City. Councilman Fernando Gonzalez questioned Attorney Mark Blunda if this was appropriate. F. Gonzalez asked Blunda if a non-employee, non-resident can be appointed as Acting-Mayor. He asked […]

Read the full story

By Eddie Gonzalez— PERTH AMBOY – Unfortunately, the armory side pier has been closed off this week for repairs but it is said only for a short time. Luckily we have a few more and a nice beach to choose from.

Read the full story

PERTH AMBOY – Resident Businessman David Caba complimented City Attorney Mark Blunda as being very professional and a good attorney.

Read the full story

PERTH AMBOY — Council President Kenneth Balut stated that the MCIA (Middlesex County Improvement Authority) received a lot of money from the City and now we need their help.

Read the full story

On Sunday, June 3, 2012 I received a phone call at 8:05 a.m. It was one of my co-workers who told me about a fire that he had been at a couple hours earlier. He wanted to know if I wanted to be picked up to see the damage for myself. When we arrived at […]

Read the full story

Perth Amboy Council President Ken Balut stated that there are only 1.5 parking spaces per family. (“Give Me The Facts!” May 3o, 2012 issue, page 2) The photos labeled American Legion were actually the VFW.  (“Woodbridge American Legion Post 4410 Swearing In of New Officers,” May 30, 2012, page 6)

Read the full story

HIGHLAND PARK – There will be a six-workshop conference on Saturday, June 9th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join/visit the events page on Facebook to see the topics. Email baperryman@aol.com to RSVP for a workshop. No cost – location The Reformed Church of Highland Park 19-21 South Second Ave., Highland Park NJ  

Read the full story

By Manuela Jimenez— PERTH AMBOY — The lives of more than 50 people changed within seconds as they watched their homes devoured in a 600 block fire, Sunday, June 3, in Perth Amboy N.J., on Cortlandt Street. Fire officials reported to the scene at approximately 4 a.m.

Read the full story

PERTH AMBOY — The Jewish Renaissance Foundation (“JRF”), in collaboration with the City of Perth Amboy, will serve as a central collection point for monetary donations for the victims of the Cortlandt Street Fire starting Monday, June 4.

Read the full story

No further action taken, Caffrey remains Superintendent By Joseph L. Kuchie— PERTH AMBOY —For the second time in less than a month, the Perth Amboy Board of Education once again voted to invoke a “doctrine of necessity” during a May 29th special meeting at Perth Amboy High School.

Read the full story

The Pictures tell the story Photos 1- 3 by Joe Bayona Photo 4 by Carolyn Maxwell

Read the full story