The Amboy Guardian

PERTH AMBOY – Resolution R-324-6/14 Accepting the proposal of and awarding a contract to the Rodgers Group, LLC for accreditation/recertification in an amount not to exceed $39,000. Lieutenant Denise Sosulski gave  a presentation spoke at the 6/23/14 Caucus Meeting to answer any questions about the Rodgers Group Training Program. This program has been criticized by […]

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By Katherine Massopust – PERTH AMBOY – At the 6/25/14 Special Board of Education Meeting, Board Members William Ortiz and Maria Garcia were accused by Board of Education President Obi Gonzalez of a violation of the by-laws 0.142.

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Special Board of Education Meeting 6/25/14 By Katherine Massopust – PERTH AMBOY – During the public portion of the Special Board of Education Meeting on 6/25/14 there were speakers who gave their thoughts and feelings about the hiring of Roberto Reyes as a Vice-Principal of Perth Amboy High School.  The comments mainly referred to advice […]

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The Festering Carbuncle After receiving a disturbing call from a longtime friend concerning a denigrating posting on Facebook which in my humble opinion is interpreted as libelous, concerned a Vice-Principal in the Perth Amboy School System. I went to her home to see it for myself. First hand! I was appalled by the coarseness of […]

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* Photos by Eric Salvary

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PERTH AMBOY – Shull School  hosted their annual flea market on Sunday, June 8, 2014.  It was one of the last activities held at the school before the end of the school year. There was a variety of merchandise for shoppers to look through and purchase. It was a hot spring day as evidenced by […]

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SOUTH AMBOY – the Dowdell Library of South Amboy had a kick-off a tealicious summer with a tea party on Monday, June 16 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 pm.  Tealicious blends and sweet refreshments were served, accompanied by door prizes and opportunities to win a tea basket. For more information on other summer events, contact […]

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The YMCA has opened its doors as a cooling center. Please pass the word to our seniors and persons in need.

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PERTH AMBOY – The 6/25/14 Council Meeting was the last official meeting for Business Administrator Greg Fehrenbach. He was first appointed Business Administrator when Wilda Diaz started her first term as Mayor in 2008. She also appointed Mark Blunda as City Attorney. Fehrenbach was briefly replaced by Jane Feigenbaum. Fehrenbach was rehired after Feigenbaum left. […]

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Mayor Wilda Diaz and Chief of Police, Benjamin Ruiz welcomed the Law Enforcement Torch Run Final Leg team members to the City of Perth Amboy on June 12, at the City Hall Circle, for a Torch Run Ceremony.

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Raritan Yacht Club Dedicates Regatta as Fundraiser for WeCare-Perth Amboy Coalition of Food Pantries News Release – June 19, 2014 – PERTH AMBOY – The Red Grant Regatta, held annually in Perth Amboy, has been one of the highpoints of competitive sailing in the New York New Jersey area for 68 years. This year, the […]

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PERTH AMBOY – The 6/19/14 Board of Education started off on a very emotional note that continued throughout the evening. During the discussion on agenda items, Nilda Rivera, who is the mother of Stephanie Rodriguez, spoke. She thanked those who supported her daughter during her difficult two years at PAHS.This included her husband, the community […]

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The recent mayoral primary election between Mayor Fred Henry and John O’Connell was discussed last Wednesday’s city council meeting when resident Barbara Pasternick inquired about the possibility of a recount. Mayor Henry commented on the situation and confirmed that a recount was asked for. “From my understanding there was a recount that was asked for today,” […]

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By Joseph L. Kuchie – SOUTH AMBOY – South Amboy City Engineer Mark Rasimowicz confirmed at last Wednesday’s city council meeting that construction of the Waterfront Walkway is still on schedule and should be ready to go for the fireworks display on July 3.

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PERTH AMBOY – Educational Consultant for Literacy and Bilingual ESL education, Fred Carrigg, gave a data report at the 6/19/14 BOE Meeting focusing on the Elementary Schools. Carrigg compared Perth Amboy Schools with Union City which shares similar dynamics. “An  intervention program is needed and the schools need to drop a second phonics program,” Carrigg […]

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