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South Amboy’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade

This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

December 1865

Tyrone Fashaw Honored, Kenilworth

02 February 2018

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Three Kings Day, St. Vincent dePaul Food Pantry

02 February 2018

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Tom’s Tax Tips

02 February 2018

Where Did My Retirement Go? How to locate lost retirement benefits Courtesy of Tom Ploskanka C.P.A. For one reason or another, you may find yourself in a situation where you’ve lost track of a retirement account like a 401(k) or pension. There are several ways this can happen: • Job change. People change jobs in […]

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This Week in World War II: 75 Years Ago

02 February 2018

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Pet of the Week

02 February 2018

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LOOKING BACK

02 February 2018

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Union Beach Flood Project OK’d

26 January 2018

Pallone, NJ DEP and Army Corps of Engineers Announce Final Approval of Flood Control Project in Union Beach Press Release 1/5/18 LONG BRANCH – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced that Union Beach will move forward with a $289 million flood control project. A Project Partnership […]

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Board of Education Election of President & Vice President Deadlocked

26 January 2018

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Special Council Meeting Regarding Zoning Needed

26 January 2018

1/8/18 Caucus & 1/10/18 Council Meetings PERTH AMBOY – Ordinance No. 2 First Reading: Approving Amendments to Chapter 430: ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT led to a long discussion at the 1/8/10 Caucus Meeting. Councilman Fernando Gonzalez was the first to comment. “There are major changes that needed to be done quite a while ago. I […]

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Open House at Assumption Catholic School

26 January 2018

PERTH AMBOY – Assumption Catholic School in Perth Amboy NJ will host an open house on Sunday January 28 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. as part of its Catholic Schools Week. Founded in 1963, Assumption Catholic School brings the tradition of high-quality Catholic Education to the city of Perth Amboy, NJ. AdvancEd accredited. STREAM […]

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House Fire on Chauncy St., Perth Amboy

26 January 2018

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EDITORIAL: Overcrowding in Perth Amboy

26 January 2018

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THE COMMUNITY VOICE: Letter to the Editor

26 January 2018

Partisan Politics &Taxes A recent letter claimed that a political party alone affected taxes. There was no proof offered, it ignored the effects of population density. Areas that are densely populated have higher taxes for their needs. Rural area with a low population density can have dirt roads, no city water supply, no sewage or garbage […]

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Corrections

26 January 2018

Dear Carolyn and Katherine: I took a look at the latest issue of The Amboy Guardian, and found a number of errors in your article reporting on illegal parking of buses and power washing on lots on Sayre Avenue. Especially disturbing were quotes attributed to me that contained statements I did not make. I understand […]

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Tom’s Tax Tips

26 January 2018

The Best Way to Avoid an Audit: Preparation Courtesy of Tom Ploskanka, C.P.A. Getting audited by the IRS is no fun. Some taxpayers are selected for random audits every year, but the chances of that happening to you are very small. You are much more likely to fall under the IRS’s gaze if you make one […]

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Monthly Tour of the Berkow Maternity Pavilion

26 January 2018

PERTH AMBOY –  Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center-Perth Amboy monthly tour of The Berkow Maternity Pavilion and family health information open house will be held Wednesday, February 7, at 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Newly expectant parents are invited to tour and learn about the maternity unit’s modern comforts, designed to provide a […]

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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