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New Jersey Tax Freeze Program

PERTH AMBOY — Mayor Wilda Diaz reminds Perth Amboy senior citizens or people with disabilities to apply for the State of New Jersey’s Property Tax Reimbursement Program.

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Latin Fusion: Jersey Style

WOODBRIDGE – There will be a Latin Jazz Concert at the Barron Arts Center, 582 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge on Thursday, March 22 at 8 p.m. featuring Latin Jazz Pianist Gilberto “Pulpo” Colon Jr.

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Public Input Valued and Incorporated into the New Tennis Community Center plan

By Tracy Jordan — PERTH AMBOY – Ken Ortiz, Director of Human Services and Superintendent of Recreation, opened the “Tennis Anyone?

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Board of Ed Meeting 3/3

PERTH AMBOY – Superintendent of Schools Dr. Janine Walker Caffrey presided over the community Board of Ed Forum Meeting held at the James J. Flynn School on Chamberlain Avenue. While the audience consisted mainly of educators and some former board members there was a very small group of residents in attendance from the neighborhood.

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Reflections On The Great Beds Lighthouse

Artwork From The Accelerated High School And Adult High School Students Of The Adult Educational Center In Perth Amboy At The Raritan Bay Coffee Company

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Perth Amboy: Competition is Fierce

Perth Amboy Applies for Transitional Aid — Topics of Discussion at 2/22/12 and 2/27/12 Meetings

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Traffic and Street Lights Questioned at South Amboy Council Meeting

By Joseph L. Kuchie — SOUTH AMBOY – In what is becoming a recurring theme, the traffic and street lights around South Amboy were once again discussed and debated at last week’s council meeting. Last month, business administrator Camille Tooker noted that there were 57 street lights out around the area, but the city was […]

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Correction

In the 3/7/12 issue of the Amboy Guardian the  2nd Paragraph of Jack M. Dudas’ letter should read: Apparently Veridian Partners, with no input that I know of from the public (how about a question and answer session or forum, or perhaps a referendum?) has been approved to develop a E-port Facility at and around […]

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Perth Amboy/South Amboy —The Saga Continues Thomas O’Leary Pleads Guilty

  NEWARK – U.S. Attorney General Paul Fishman announced in U.S. Federal Court in Newark that Thomas O’Leary

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South Amboy Mayor Fred Henry State of the City Address

Venetian Healthcare and Woodmont Properties Highlighted— By Gabrielle Gatdula & Ben Cain — SOUTH AMBOY – On Feb. 29, Mayor Fred Henry gave his first State of the City address at the YMCA in downtown South Amboy. His roughly 35-minute speech focused on the rejuvenation of the city’s downtown area and his desire to bring […]

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Mayor Wilda Diaz’s Continued Capital Improvement Program

Mayor Wilda Diaz’s Continued Capital Improvement Program New Equipment For Pot-Hole Patch Work— PERTH AMBOY— Mayor Wilda Diaz witnesses the first-time use of Department of Public Works’ (DPW) newest piece of equipment, an asphalt hot box, allowing for better and more permanent repairs of pot holes throughout the City. Prior to the use of this […]

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Last-Minute Tips For Trimming Your 2011 Taxes

Time is short, but it may not be too late to trim your 2011 tax bill. Here are some last-minute moves and deductions you shouldn’t overlook. • Maximize your 2011 IRA contribution. You have until April 17 to make deductible 2011 contributions. The maximum contribution is $5,000 for 2011 ($6,000 if you were 50 or […]

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School Bus Accident

PERTH AMBOY – At approximately 0810 hrs there was a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Neville St. and Groom St.  A Shamrock school bus transporting children to the James Flynn Elementary School was travelling westbound on Neville St. approaching Groom St. when a van driven by Roberto Delgado 46 travelling northbound on Groom […]

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Girl Scouts of America Celebrate 100 Years of Service

PERTH AMBOY – This year, Girl Scouts of America will be celebrating 100 years of Girl Scouting. Perth Amboy’s Girl’s Scout Service Unit, proudly part of one of the largest councils in the State of New Jersey – Council of Central and Southern New Jersey under the leadership of Linda Gallucci together with many outstanding […]

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Living Art Display

PERTH AMBOY – On February 1st, 2012, the Perth Amboy Catholic School Gifted &   Talented Art Club presented “Living Art”. The students painted all the background art on canvas and portrayed in   person many famous masterpieces including The Last Supper and Mona Lisa by Leonardo Da Vinci. Other Living Art included American Gothic by Grant […]

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Corrections

Correction —In a previous Board of Education Article.  Comments were made praising the late LeRoy Nanton.  It was Ken Puccio who gave heartfelt reflections at the Board Meeting.  This was incorrectly contributed to Board President Sam Lebreault. Correction— PERTH AMBOY – In the photo on the front page of the 2/29/12 issue for the $90 […]

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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