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RBMC Foundation Hosts 32ndAnnual Harbor Lights Ball

02 September 2016

Honoring Constance and James J. Elek with the Norman Tanzman Award, Verasoni Worldwide with the Business of the Year Award, and Joseph H. Davi with the Executive of the Year Award Press Release  8/24/16 PERTH AMBOY – Raritan Bay Medical Center Foundation announced the 32nd annual Harbor Lights Ball will take place on Saturday, September […]

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Candidates Applaud Legislation to Keep Board of Ed Elections in November

02 September 2016

Press Release 8/24/16 PERTH AMBOY – The Stronger Together slate of Board of Education candidates and Mayor Wilda Diaz held a joint press conference on August 24, 2016 to praise the passage of legislation requiring the city’s school board elections to be held in November. Convery told followers at the rally that, “after multiple attempts […]

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This Week in World War II: 75 Years Ago

02 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 August 29, 1941, Finnish troops take Viipuri, about 75 miles northwest of Leningrad. Of the […]

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Pet of the Week

02 September 2016

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LOOKING BACK

02 September 2016

PERTH AMBOY – Program for Post Season Banquet, Perth Amboy Racing Pigioen Corp, Inc. Sat. Nov. 20, 1954. Portuguese Sporting Club, Convery Blvd. and Pfeifer Blvd. Circle. *This Program picture was restored under a grant for the Kearny Cottage Archiving project by the Middlesex Cultural and Heritage Commission

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Community Calendar for week of Aug. 31, 2016

01 September 2016

Farmers’ Market Raritan Bay Area YMCA Farmers’ Market is back! Our outdoor Farmers’ Market is held in the YMCA’s parking lot at 357 New Brunswick Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ. Every Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., starting July 26. Fruits vegetables, plants and much more… Remaining Dates: September 6, 13, 20, 27 October 4, 11, […]

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Concerns About New Election Laws

26 August 2016

PERTH AMBOY – Resident Stanley Sierakowski was again beside himself at the 8/10/16 Council Meeting. He was concerned about Senate Bill NJ S-2431. Ordinance No. 2 An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance entitled “Public Contracting” (Ordinance No. 1427 and Amendments) adopted June 25, 2008 also known as Chapter 98 of the Code of the City […]

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Bill Passed to Hold School Board Election in November

26 August 2016

Press Release 8/19/16 PERTH AMBOY, NJ— Mayor Wilda Diaz announced that this week Governor Chris Christie signed Bill No. S2099/A3728 into law. “I want to thank Governor Chris Christie for signing this bill and Senator Joseph Vitale for his initiative and support to our families and children on this urgent matter. I made it clear […]

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Council Addresses Residents’ Concerns

26 August 2016

8/10/16 Council Meeting PERTH AMBOY – Councilman Fernando Gonzalez addressed the issues of streets not being patched correctly. One example was when you are on Amboy Avenue going towards Woodbridge. He also stated, “The Waterfront looks horrible and what’s going on with the buses at the Train Station?” B.A. Adam Cruz answered Gonzalez’s concerns about […]

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Vitale Statement on Governor’s CV of Motor-Voter Bill

26 August 2016

Press Release 8/18/16 TRENTON – Senator Joseph F. Vitale issued the following statement in response to the governor’s conditional veto of legislation that would have improved voter participation by automatically registering individuals to vote as part of any application for a motor vehicle license: “The governor is flat-out wrong in both his refusal to sign […]

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Batista gives notice to Supreme Court

26 August 2016

PERTH AMBOY – Resident and Businesswoman Susan Batista presented a copy of this notification to the City Council and The Amboy Guardian at a recent Council Meeting. In the past, Batista and another City Businessman, David Caba, have spoken out about homeowners who were taken advantage of with their mortgages. Ms. Batista will be one […]

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EDITORIAL: The Need for Pet Education

26 August 2016

While there are many responsible pet owners, with all the animal cruelty in the world, it’s time for pet education. Anyone thinking of buying, adopting or rescuing a pet should learn the basics of how to take care of a pet. I grew up with animals, from hamsters to lizards to aquarium fish and everything […]

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SLIDE SHOW: Jewish Renaissance MC Health Fair

26 August 2016

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CASA of Middlesex County Seeks Volunteers

26 August 2016

Volunteer Opportunity to Help  Abused and Neglected Children Press Release 8/22/16 NEW BRUNSWICK – Individuals interested in helping kids in foster care are invited to join Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Middlesex County for an information session on Monday, September 12 from 6 to 7 pm. The session will be held at the CASA […]

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SLIDE SHOW: Meet ’n’ Greet

26 August 2016

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SLIDE SHOW: Dominican Festival

26 August 2016

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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
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