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Perth Amboy Bill of Rights Essay Contest

South Amboy’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade

This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

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Breakfast by the Sea

13 September 2017

TOMS RIVER – Join us for Praise, Prayer and Purpose, Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 10 a.m. Held at New Hope Baptist Church, 11th St, & 3rd Ave. Toms River, NJ 08754. Guest Speaker: Rev. Kayron Jordan-Edley, Assistant Minister, Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church, Jersey City, NJ. Donation $15. Sponsored by New Jerusalem A.M.E. Zion Church […]

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Final Demolition Stage Begun at Former ASARCO Site in Perth Amboy, NJ

08 September 2017

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Mayor Wilda Diaz Holds Collection Drive for Harvey Victims

08 September 2017

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CPA Stars & Stripes Donation

08 September 2017

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EDITORIAL: True Colors “You are at your very best when things are worst.” – Starman (1984)

08 September 2017

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THE COMMUNITY VOICE: Letter to the Editor

08 September 2017

Immigration Policy There was a newspaper letter that quoted Presidents Adams and Theodore Roosevelt about immigrants. There was no identification of the time and circumstances of those quotes. Did either ever change their opinions? Those who are native born speakers find it easy to criticize foreigners who speak their native language. Did Adams and Teddy […]

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Ending Homelessness?

08 September 2017

Press Release PERTH AMBOY – We hear a lot about ‘ending homelessness’. It is a very reasonable question to ask- “Can homelessness end in our lifetime?” Robert F. Kennedy said, “There are those that look at things the way they are, and ask why? I dream of things that never were, and ask why not?” […]

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Poem: “Veronica: The Artist”

08 September 2017

She sells her masterpieces in front of the Post Office Everyday she’s at the Library sketching away What she carries in her shopping bags are her works of art Precious drawings that she works hard to create Once in a while she will give you the privilege of looking at her latest masterpiece Like any […]

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The NAACP Hosts Founders Vigil

08 September 2017

The NAACP Perth Amboy Area Branch  Hosts Founders Day Hour of Power Prayer Vigil: Reclaiming our Legacy!  Press Release 8/27/17 CARTERET, PERTH AMBOY, SAYREVILLE, SOUTH AMBOY, AND WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP – Perth Amboy Area NAACP joins with the Saint James AME Zion Church and Pastor Amos Dickerson, Jr. to unite in Prayer for ACTION! The recent […]

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Elks Donation to Sayreville Police Dept.

08 September 2017

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Amboy Bankers Become Painters For a Day

08 September 2017

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Rainbow over Perth Amboy

08 September 2017

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Free Programs & Activities @ Dowdell Library

08 September 2017

Press Release 8/29/17 SOUTH AMBOY- Get back in the groove of the school year at Dowdell Library with free health screenings, culinary programs, bilingual storytimes, a local business breakfast and a banned book week contest. Discover ways to stay healthy! Raise your awareness of diabetes, hypertension and preventative healthy living with a program presented by […]

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Tom’s Tax Tips: Say Goodbye to the College Tuition Deduction

08 September 2017

Courtesy of Tom Ploskanka C.P.A. It’s hard enough to watch your child leave for college.  Now you also have to say goodbye to the tuition and fees tax deduction.  Congress decided not to extend this $4,000 deduction for 2017, leaving many parents worried that college will now be more expensive. But it isn’t as bad […]

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This Week in World War II: 75 Years Ago

08 September 2017

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Pet of the Week

08 September 2017

Meet Thor, my furbaby! He is adorable, sweet and ohh so lovable! Have a Special Pet? E-mail us your Pet Photos to AmboyGuardian@gmail.com with Pet of the Week in the Subject line and explain why your pet is special. Please include Name and Phone# for verification. Jennifer

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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