The Amboy Guardian

Vacant Property to be Developed —  Agreement Signed in City Hall — PERTH AMBOY – On February 22, 2012 an agreement was signed by the Perth Amboy Redevelopment Agency approving Viridian Partners, a Brownfield Development Company as a developer for the e-port site. Photo: (L to R)Anderson Brewer- PARA attorney, Joseph Maraziti- PARA attorney, PARA […]

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PERTH AMBOY – Acting Chief of Police Benjamin Ruiz is proud to announce three new Officers from the City of Perth Amboy have graduated the Ocean County Police Academy in the 93rd Basic Police Recruit Class, 16 February 2012. These three new Officers serve to fill positions that have been vacated by recent retirements. All […]

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2/22/12 Caucus Meeting – Dir. of Public Works Frank Dann Details Problems: Decaying Equipment, Parks & Ball Fields, Roof Repairs, Waterfront Lights & City Streets to Name a Few PERTH AMBOY – With the aid of a visual slide show, DPW Director Frank Dann was able to show the Council at all in attendance what […]

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PERTH AMBOY – The NAACP Perth Amboy Branch in collaboration with The City of Perth Amboy, Dept. of Human Services presents an Employment Forum, “Searching for Employment”, “Resume Writing”, “Interview Readiness” on Saturday, March 31 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Raritan Bay YMCA, 357 New Brunswick Ave., Perth Amboy. *Vendors Welcome* For […]

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What has happened to our school system? It used to be for the students to get an education and the teachers where there for the students behalf and the parents were pleased with the system. I remember back in the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s when school was school. The parents and teachers worked together with […]

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photos of Illustratiions by Carolyn Maxwell

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SOUTH AMBOY – Central NJ – MCS Productions, JerseyFashionista, and Club Pure have collaborated to bring New Jersey residents their first Central NJ Prom & Sweet 16 Expo. The event will be held on March 18 from one o’clock in the afternoon and end at eight o’clock in the evening at Club Pure, 1970 US […]

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SOUTH AMBOY – The Walmart Foundation has made a $1,000 grant to the Dowdell Library Foundation to support the Sadie Pope Dowdell Public Library of South Amboy. The Walmart Foundation contribution will be used to purchase two computers and early literacy software for the library’s children’s room. Mimi Pichey, President of the Dowdell Library Foundation, […]

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SOUTH AMBOY– Preparations for the 2012 South Amboy St. Patrick’s Day Parade are underway. This year’s parade will be held on Saturday March 10th and will step off at 2 p.m. The rain date is scheduled for March 24th. This event is one of the city’s highlights each year. The parade continues to be a […]

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Remembrance of Husband Leads to Groundbreaking Youth Scholarship and Cotillion Legacy and remembrance can be handled different ways, especially for those who served in the United States military. During the Vietnam War, Johnnie A. Walker was wounded in battle but continued to serve his country for a total of 18 years. Despite his bravery and […]

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TRENTON – The American Legion has joined forces with the U.S. and N.J. Chambers of Commerce in support of the Hiring Our Heroes program, a nationwide effort, blossoming here in New Jersey, to help veterans and military spouses find meaningful employment. Veterans and their spouses are encouraged to take advantage of the Hiring Our Heroes […]

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PERTH AMBOY  –  On Monday, 13 February 2012 11:16am police responded to 642 Franklin Drive on a report of a burglary that had occurred. Victim reported that she had just gotten home from the store and found someone inside her home. When the victim opened her front door and walked into her house she heard […]

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PERTH AMBOY – On Friday, 17 February 2012 at approximately 11:00 pm police officers Jesus Martinez and Luis Corro were flagged down by a concerned citizen in the area of Fayette Street and Stanford Street. It was reported that a Hispanic male abruptly started to yell out in Spanish that another Hispanic male was being […]

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PERTH AMBOY – During the first 2 weeks of Great Lent, Assumption Ukrainian Catholic Church, 684 Alta Vista Place will host an exhibition of an authentic replica of The Shroud of Turin. This is the 9th replica of the Turin Shroud sanctioned by the Vatican. The exhibit will be from Saturday, February 18 (after 5 […]

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PERTH AMBOY – On Sunday February 26, 2012 at the YMCA the Kearny Cottage Historical Society presented a program on Black History titled “A Legacy of Resilience.” Chaired by Dorothy Daniel, the program featured readings from quotes from famous historical figures throughout history. Dennis Nanton and the Choir from Concord Baptist Church, Pulaski Ave. in […]

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