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Kurv Industrial groundbreaking in Perth Amboy will create modern warehouse space plus new public park and new development site
 

Kurv Industrial groundbreaking in Perth Amboy will create modern warehouse space plus new public park and new development site

This Week in World War II: 75 Years Ago

23 September 2016

By: Phil Kohn. Dedicated to the memory of his father, GM3 Walter Kohn, U.S. Navy Armed Guard, USNR, and all men and women who have answered the country’s call in time of need. Phil can be contacted at ww2remembered@yahoo.com. On September 19, 1941, the Germans complete their capture of Kiev, Ukraine, with 500,000 prisoners taken. […]

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LOOKING BACK

23 September 2016

PERTH AMBOY – Firemen 1909

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Free NJFOG Open Records Forum – Sept. 20

16 September 2016

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Former Police Chief Found Not Guilty

16 September 2016

For more information, see: http://www.nj.com/middlesex/index.ssf/2016/09/closing_arguments_conclude_in_trial_of_former_poli.html#incart_river_mobile_home

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Pet of the Week

16 September 2016

Aside from going on walks, Stella loves chasing the squirrels in her yard and running through the sprinkler on a hot day. Trish 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 […]

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Statement by Mayor Wilda Diaz Read at 9/11 Ceremony

16 September 2016

PERTH AMBOY – Police, Fire and EMS Personnel, Council President and Council Members, clergy, city officials, family and friends. I first want to thank my office, city departments and community partners for making this event possible. Today, we hold the 15th Anniversary of the 9/11 Memorial Ceremony in honor of thousands of people tragically lost […]

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SLIDE SHOW: 9-11-01 15th Anniversary Ceremony

16 September 2016

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SLIDE SHOW: 9/11: Perth Amboy Remembers

16 September 2016

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SLIDE SHOW: 9/11 Photo Gallery 1

16 September 2016

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SLIDE SHOW: 9/11 Photo Gallery 2

16 September 2016

Photos by Katerine Mussopust

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EDITORIAL: Don’t Fault the Flag For Your Faults

16 September 2016

When standing for the flag during the Pledge of Allegiance or hearing the Star Spangled Banner being played, special attention should be paid to the words.  For the best ever representation of the origin of the National Anthem, visit Fort HcHenry in Baltimore Harbor. It is the best representations of lawyer Francis Scott Key’s negotiated […]

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Letter to the Editor: THE COMMUNITY VOICE

16 September 2016

Are ‘Smart Guns’ Safe? A recent letter praised “smart guns” as a means to improve safety, but didn’t define “safety”. A gun that doesn’t work as expected may not really be safe for its user. “Smart guns” are a concept not a reality. If it can be personified for one user it can be changed […]

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Contract Reached with Perth Amboy Teachers

16 September 2016

  9/8/16 Board of Education Meeting By: Katherine Massopust PERTH AMBOY – During the President’s Report at the 9/8/16 BOE Meeting, Board President Sam Lebreault announced that the Board has reached an agreement with the Perth Amboy Federation regarding the union’s contract. “I want to thank the number crunchers and lead negotiators – Pam Campbell […]

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Perth Amboy Educators Agree to Contract with Health Cost Reductions

16 September 2016

Union Credits Community Involvement Leading to  Reduction in Health Insurance Costs Press Release PERTH AMBOY – After working last school year without a contract, Perth Amboy educators are coming back to school this year with a new deal that reduces health insurance costs. The union voted Wednesday to accept the deal and the school board […]

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What My Eyes Beheld…

16 September 2016

Originally Published in NJBlueNow, 9/6/16 By: Jay Martinez (A shovel-man at the top of the bucket brigade) I had no problem driving on a deserted highway on Tuesday September 18, 2001 at about 1800 hrs. The weather was cool enough for me to exit my home dressed in Cami- trousers along with a long sleeve, […]

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9-11 Remembered at 9/8/16 BOE Meeting

16 September 2016

By: Katherine Massopust PERTH AMBOY – Board Member Anton J. Massopust stated that the importance of remembering the 15th Anniversary of 9-11-01 this Sunday (9/11/16). “Up and down the Northeast Coast, on every Christmas, Thanksgiving and every holiday, birthdays and family outings, there are empty seats because of 9-11. These families will never forget 9-11. […]

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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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