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“I Take Offense!”

17 February 2017

2/6/17 Caucus & 2/8/17 Council Meetings PERTH AMBOY –  Councilman Fernando Irizarry had concerns about the upcoming festivals for this year. He wanted reports from the Police Department about any incidents that happened. “Photos should have been included, but were not provided. I was hoping to get information requested in the ordinance. The application are […]

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EDITORIAL: Marketing Perth Amboy’s Rich History

17 February 2017

Some of the Most Significant Moments in American History Began in Perth Amboy Perth Amboy has a lot of history and is truly a City of Firsts. It’s embarrassing that the City of Perth Amboy hasn’t had a significant commemoration to Thomas Mundy Peterson after all these years. It was very disheartening when Councilman Fernando […]

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THE COMMUNITY VOICE: Letters to the Editor

17 February 2017

Mayor Diaz, Tear Down That Wall! Mayor Wilda Diaz has a corned lot property located miles away from the waterfront area of Perth Amboy where she is protecting illegal undocumented immigrants/aliens. Mayor Diaz has gone on public record stating that it is her duty to protect the undocumented immigrants living in Perth Amboy. However, if […]

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Coughlin, Sumter & Wimberly Bill for the Innocent Now Law

17 February 2017

Press Release 2/10/17 TRENTON – Legislation Assembly Democrats Craig Coughlin, Shavonda Sumter and Benjie Wimberly sponsored to help those found not guilty of charges start to rebuild their lives and reputations has been signed into law. “The American justice system is built on the rock solid foundation of innocent-until-proven guilty, but while charges can be […]

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PUBLIC NOTICE

17 February 2017

Take Notice that an application will be submitted to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Land Use Regulation for a Waterfront Development Permit for the development described below: APPLICANT: Perth Amboy 1160, LLC PROJECT NAME: 1160 State Street, Perth Amboy, New Jersey Remediation and Redevelopment Plan PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Remediation of contaminated groundwater […]

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Perth Amboy Arts Council Highlights ’16 Accomplishments

17 February 2017

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Perth Amboy Y Launches Campaign

17 February 2017

2017 Annual Campaign  There’s Never Been a Better Time to Build a Better Us Press Release 2/1/17 PERTH AMBOY – The RARITAN BAY AREA YMCA launched “For a better us”, an Annual Campaign designed to educate the community on the Y’s work as one of the most effective and enduring charitable organizations, both locally and […]

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Public Notice

17 February 2017

Mobilitie LLC is proposing to construct a new telecommunications tower facility just northwest of the intersection of New Brunswick Avenue & Emmett Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ. The new facility will consist of a 120-foot monopole tower. Any interested party wishing to submit comments regarding the potential effects the proposed facility may have on any historic […]

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LOOKING FOR PREVIOUS OWNER

17 February 2017

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Connections Program Seeks Volunteers

17 February 2017

MIDDLESEX COUNTY – The Connections Program of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen, a voluntary child to adult match program is seeking adult volunteers to provide a positive friend relationship to children and youth that has suffered a loss or has special needs.  These children reside in Middlesex County and Franklin Township and are in desperate […]

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Rosa Parks: First Lady of Civil Rights

17 February 2017

Press Release 2/8/17 WOODBRIDGE – The Woodbridge Main Library will present Rosa Parks: First Lady of Civil Rights by Alex Ford on Thursday, February 23 at 7:00 PM at the Woodbridge Main Library (1 George Frederick Plaza, Woodbridge, NJ).  This program is free and open to the public. The program is funded by the Horizons […]

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Faith Through Art

17 February 2017

Press Release PERTH AMBOY – During Catholic Schools Week at Perth Amboy Catholic School, all the art students from Kindergarten to the 8th Grade created artwork for a special Art Exhibit called Expressing Our Faith Through Art. Religious Art has played an important role throughout the ages in History, Religion and Art. Each student was […]

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Open Your Heart and Home to a Fresh Air Child

17 February 2017

Press Release UNITED STATES/CANADA – Make this February extra special for your family and give them the gift of friendship with a Fresh Air child! Each summer, thousands of children from New York City’s low-income communities visit suburban, rural and small town communities along the East Coast and Southern Canada through The Fresh Air Fund’s Friendly […]

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This Week in World War II: 75 Years Ago

17 February 2017

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Rocky with owner Nicholas

Pet of the Week

17 February 2017

Rocky with Owner, Nicholas 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

17 February 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.
FOR ALL EMERGENCIES, DIAL: 9-1-1
FOR ALL NON-EMERGENCIES, DIAL: 732-442-4400