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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

December 1865

PAHS Class of 1976 Reunion

02 December 2016

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On DVD: “The Bombardment of Perth Amboy 1776”

02 December 2016

Press Release PERTH AMBOY – During the Summer and Fall of 1776, Perth Amboy was occupied by American patriot forces, while Staten Island was held by British troops.   Warfare ensued.   Through the use of historic images, archival records & military reenactors, this long forgotten saga is brought to light in the documentary entitled […]

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Movie Review: The Arrival

02 December 2016

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This Week in World War II: 75 Years Ago

02 December 2016

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Pet of the Week

02 December 2016

Mystery Cat on Gordon and Rector Streets 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

02 December 2016

PERTH AMBOY – Christmas 1949.

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Community Events and Notices

30 November 2016

The Salvation Army Christmas Kettles Position: Bell Ringer PERTH AMBOY – Seasonal Job – Full time; $9.00 per hour; 5 days per week (Tuesday’s thru Saturday’s) – 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Need to have Social Security and State ID. November 25 thru December 24. The Salvation Army of Perth Amboy, 433 State Street, Perth Amboy, N.J.  […]

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South Amboy Annual Tree Lighting and Parade Postponed to Dec. 2

29 November 2016

SOUTH AMBOY – Please be advised due to the weather forecast for Wednesday, November 30, our Tree Lighting will be held at 6 p.m. on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2. Our Annual Tree Lighting and Holiday Fire/Rescue Parade! Friday December 2, at 6 p.m. at the train plaza. Entertainment, free refreshments and, of course…  SANTA! Enter our […]

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Product Recall: Hale and Hearty Soups, LLC Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Chili Soup Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

28 November 2016

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2016 – Hale and Hearty Soups, LLC, a Brooklyn, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 455 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken chili soup product that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The ready-to-eat chicken chili soup product was produced and packaged […]

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Mayor Fred Henry Comments On 2016 Election

26 November 2016

By: Joseph L. Kuchie SOUTH AMBOY – South Amboy Mayor Fred Henry commented on the recent 2016 U.S. Election at last Monday’s council meeting. People around the United States, including students and faculty at a number of colleges and universities in New Jersey, have taken to the streets to protest Trump’s victory. Trump (290 electoral […]

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City Council Examines Reopening Rail Tunnel

26 November 2016

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EDITORIAL: Time to Stop the Division & Give Thanks

26 November 2016

I was wrong. I think the sky did fall, and some rocks came tumbling down — and have hit a lot of people in the head. In last week’s editorial, I sympathized with the people who were distraught over Hillary Clinton losing the election. With these continued protests, I’m becoming more convinced that a lot […]

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THE COMMUNITY VOICE: Letters to the Editor

26 November 2016

A Wake-Up  Call Hillary Clinton is crying the blues over her loss on Election Day. Boy is she mad about this loss of not being elected President. It’s so funny that she said the FBI made her lose the election over the emails. Those paid protesters are upset about Trump winning BIG TIME. This was […]

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PARCC & NJASK Perfect Score Recognition

26 November 2016

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Tom’s Tax Tips

26 November 2016

Questions to Ask Before  Signing a Business Loan Courtesy of Tom Ploskanka C.P.A. Are you thinking of taking out a loan to buy new machinery or additional inventory for your business? Before you sign that loan document or credit application, consider the following questions: What’s the true cost of borrowing?  The interest rate on your […]

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Conceptual Design for Greater Pedestrian Access:

26 November 2016

Press Release from Office of the Mayor PERTH AMBOY – The bicycle and pedestrian plan called for improved conditions that would allow for easier policing and return pedestrian access to the community. The new design would need to reduce the length of the tunnel and improve the sight lines into and throughout the tunnel. In […]

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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