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Backpacks for School

28 July 2017

The Y is “Gearing for School” with the  Support of the Hyundai Motor America Eastern Region Press Release 7/20/17 PERTH AMBOY – The RARITAN BAY AREA YMCA and Hyundai Motor America Eastern Region have partnered once again to support students who participate in the Y’s Building Beyond Barriers Program (B3) a project funded by the […]

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SLIDE SHOW: XRTreme Jeep Show

28 July 2017

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Hy Tavern Pig Roast

28 July 2017

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Play Streets

28 July 2017

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Tom’s Tax Tips

28 July 2017

A Marriage Penalty Lingers in the Tax Code Courtesy of Tom Ploskanka, C.P.A. A marriage is worth celebrating, but bringing up the marriage penalty may bring down the celebration. The marriage penalty occurs in the tax code when you paymore tax as a married couple than you would as two single filers making the same […]

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Codey-Vitale Bill Raises Minimum Smoking Age to 21

28 July 2017

Signed in to Law; NJ Becomes the Third State in the Country to Raise Smoking Age Press Release 6/21/17 TRENTON — Legislation sponsored by Senator Richard J. Codey and Senator Joseph F. Vitale raising the minimum age to buy tobacco products and electronic smoking devices from 19 to 21 years of age was signed into […]

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Vitale, Sweeney Bill to Analyze EMS Response Signed into Law

28 July 2017

Press Release 7/21/17 TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senate Health Chairman Joseph F. Vitale and Senate President Steve Sweeney establishing a system to track and analyze EMS response to medical emergencies, including to residents suffering from an opioid overdose, was signed into law by the Governor. “Emergency responders are the first point of contact for […]

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This Week in World War II: 75 Years Ago

28 July 2017

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Pet of the Week

28 July 2017

Trouble 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.

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LOOKING BACK

28 July 2017

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Bowl for Hunger on July 27

26 July 2017

Assemblyman Coughlin, Middlesex Water Company, Raritan Bay Medical Center Foundation, Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerce to Host 8th Annual ‘Bowl For Hunger’ On July 27th Press Release WOODBRIDGE – Assemblyman Craig J. Coughlin in partnership with the Raritan Bay Medical Center Foundation, Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerce and Middlesex Water Company will host the 8th […]

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Movie Night Friday, July 21, 7pm at Patten Park 339 Reade Street

21 July 2017

PERTH AMBOY – The City of Perth Amboy and P.A.R.T.N.E.R present Movie Night, Friday, July 21, 7 p.m. at Patten Park 339 Reade St., Perth Amboy, NJ. Showing “The Lego Batman Movie.” Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. FREE and open to the public, all ages welcome. Light refreshments and snacks provided. Learn about the […]

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No Can Do! (Bridge PILOT Agreement)

21 July 2017

7/10/17 Caucus PERTH AMBOY – When it came to the Bridge PILOT once again, the Council butted heads, but this time Councilman Fernando Gonzalez was the odd man out. At the 7/10/17 Caucus Meeting, Gonzalez mentioned that he had requested that he Council get an independent auditor to look at the PILOT agreement between Bridge […]

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(En)titled?

21 July 2017

7/12/17 Council Meeting Residency Ordinance Text Follows at End PERTH AMBOY – During the Public Comments on the Ordinances, Resident Stanley Sierakowski questioned the Prosecutor and Assistant Prosecutor’s salaries and hours. Acting Law Director Peter King responded, “Prior to 2012, the City had two Prosecutors. At the end of June 2017, one of the Prosecutors retired […]

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Vitale, Coughlin Applaud Local Towns Receiving Matching Grants for Green Acres Projects

21 July 2017

Press Release 7/11/17 TRENTON – Senator Joe Vitale and Assemblyman Craig Coughlin (Both D-Middlesex) applaud the recent awarding of Green Acres funding to local towns in their district for community improvement projects. “These grants are significant for our municipalities as they help complete long-desired projects,” said Vitale (D-Middlesex). “All three projects will improve the quality […]

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EDITORIAL: Worth Every Penny and Then Some

21 July 2017

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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.
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