The Amboy Guardian

Poll Clerks                                       $39,200 ($200 x 192) @ 6 poll clerks x 32 districts =  $38,400 ($25 x 32) districts – supply pickup/drop off = $800   Overtime – Office Staff/Helpers         $2,000 Overtime – Police                                   $7,500 Advertising         […]

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 *Photos by Carolyn Maxwell SOUTH AMBOY – The photos above were taken after Mayor Henry’s State of the City Address. Some of those in attendance included Assemblymen Wisniewski and Coughlin, City Department Heads, City Hall Employees, Police and Fire Department Representatives, Some of the Council Members, Library Staff, and Municipal Board Members and City Residents.

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PERTH AMBOY – Resident William Ortiz was concerned about the intersection of Brace Avenue and Lee Street where several accidents have occurred. “Motorists stop to let kids cross at the intersection, but other cars behind that stopped vehicle will swing around that car.” He said this as a warning for people just to be aware […]

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By Katherine Massopust PERTH AMBOY – There was a discussion at the 4/2/15 BOE Meeting about an Agenda Item approving the submission of the Schematic Design & Educational Specifications for the new Seaman Avenue School to the NJ Dept. of Education. Board Member Ken Puccio continued to protest the construction of the school, “I cannot […]

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PERTH AMBOY – Resident David Caba directed a question to City Attorney Mark Blunda at the 3/25/15 Council Meeting. “I need clarification of the policy for the Freedom of Speech when it comes to City Employees. I think you (Mr. Blunda) were here when Mr. Fehrenbach (former B.A.) implemented the policy. Now there’s another City […]

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By: Joseph L. Kuchie SOUTH AMBOY – South Amboy Business Administrator Camille Tooker suggested changes to the city’s garbage codes at last Wednesday’s business meeting. The first code that Tooker discussed was 79-2, which states that empty trash receptacles must be taken off the street no later than 6 p.m. the day of collection. Her […]

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PERTH AMBOY – Councilman Joel Pabon and Council President Lisa Nanton were not afraid to step in it. On Brace Avenue and in the Washington Park area there have been problems with people walking there because of animal waste. Pabon said, “We need to start ticketing violators, because the City will have to take care […]

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Statement from Board of Ed president follows below. PERTH AMBOY – There were reports that 8th Grade Students at McGinnis school were forced to put on their backpacks and march up and down the stairs during school hours. This was allegedly under the orders of Principal Dr. Myrna Garcia. McGinnis School Principal Dr. Myrna Garcia […]

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PERTH AMBOY – 3/25/15 Council Meeting. Councilman Joel Pabon and City Attorney Mark Blunda were concerned about a list that former Councilman Kenneth Balut handed out. This handout showed over 29 incidents that took place at a bar at 417 Fayette St. from 12/9/14 thru 12/31/14. The complaints listed loud music, but there were several […]

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PERTH AMBOY – When Fernando Gonzalez was sitting on the Council, he had requested as a topic of discussion Bills supporting special driving privilege cards for Undocumented Immigrants. Carlos Rojas came before the Council at the 2/9/15 Caucus Meeting to speak on behalf on why these privileges are needed. On the 3/11/15 Council Meeting, R-119-3/15 […]

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PERTH AMBOY – Resident Dot Daniel had a major concern that was brought to the attention of the Council at the 3/25/15 Meeting. “The elevator has been out of order in City Hall for a month now. This is a government building and should be accessible for the handicapped.” Business Administrator Jillian Barrick said, “The […]

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 3/25/15 Court Ruling for Sergio Diaz; Leslie Dominguez, Fernando Gonzalez and Wilda Diaz Issue Statements. Click here to read them. 2014 Results below. PERTH AMBOY – Everyone thought the 2014 November  Local Elections were over, especially with the swearing in of Fernando Gonzalez as Councilman at the 1/2/15 City Council Inauguration and Reorganization Meeting. In […]

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