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Perth Amboy Celebrates Earth Week

21 April 2016

Press Release (4/15/16) PERTH AMBOY – Mayor Wilda Diaz invites the community to participate in a week-long celebration of Earth Week full of activities for families– for sustainable living, environmentally friendly practices and community beautification. Earth Week begins Monday, April 18th – Sunday, April 24th at various times and locations listed below. Monday, April 18th […]

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Greek Independence Celebrated with Flag-Raising Ceremony and Proclamation

21 April 2016

*Photos by Bob Ned

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Pet of the Week

21 April 2016

Have a Special Pet? Email 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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This Week in World War II – 75 Years Ago

21 April 2016

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A Difference of Opinion: A Clash Over the Dominican Festival Site

21 April 2016

Discussions of the upcoming 2016 Dominican Festival took up a good part of the 4/13/16 Council Meeting PERTH AMBOY – Residents from Madison Avenue, Lewis Street, First Street and Sadowski Parkway were in full force to let the Council know that they wanted this Festival moved from that area of the Waterfront. On the Agenda […]

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Looking Back

21 April 2016

PERTH AMBOY – Bulls-eye! Circa 1960’s. Girls throwing a softball through a bulls-eye.

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Community Announcements for Week of April 20, 2016

19 April 2016

School Open House Thursday, April 21, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at The Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School, 612 Amboy Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861, 848-203-3742.  Meet our administration, faculty and students. A special welcome to 8th Grade students for the 2016-2017 school year. Walking For Fitness PERTH AMBOY – Hosted by Mayor Wilda […]

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Letter from The Diocese of Metuchen Concerning the Closing of Sacred Heart Elementary School

19 April 2016

DIOCESE OF METUCHEN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION MSGR. MICHAEL J. CORONA, PA, KCHS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TEL: 732.562.2441 FAX: 732.562.1016 April 15, 2016 Dear Parents, Today, we write to tell you of a difficult decision that has been made regarding Sacred Heart Elementary School, South Amboy. Since this time last year, enrollment has decreased by forty students […]

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Clean Up and Green Up Perth Amboy – April 23

19 April 2016

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Community Announcements Week of April 15, 2016

15 April 2016

Vendors Wanted SAYREVILLE – We are looking for vendors for the annual Flea Market at the First Presbyterian Church of Sayreville. Our Flea Market will be held on June 4, 2016. The time is 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. We are located at 172 Main Street, Sayreville – directly across from the Borough Hall. Spaces […]

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Perth Amboy AFT Members Demonstrate for New Contract

15 April 2016

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A Push for Shop South Amboy

15 April 2016

4/6/16 Business Meeting SOUTH AMBOY – Shop South Amboy was one of the topics for discussion  at the Business Meeting. Business Administrator Camille Tooker said that it will be on the 4/20/16 Regular Council Meeting Agenda. “Cards will be printed up and property owners and renters will be eligible to use them. Organizations may use […]

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Hazardous Materials Cost Recovery

15 April 2016

4/6/16 Business Meeting SOUTH AMBOY –  One of the items under the business under discussion was a Resolution approving an agreement for Hazardous Materials Cost Recovery. B.A. Camille Tooker said, “This is an agreement with the County every year for emergency cleanups.” Council President Mickey Gross gave an example: “If someone spills oil in the […]

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Arts District to be Considered

15 April 2016

 Partnership with City Said to be Vital 4/6/16 Business Meeting SOUTH AMBOY – There was a discussion on the newly proposed Art District. The two women who are the driving force behind bringing arts to South Amboy are Susan Pellegrini and Diana St. John. (St. John is a South Amboy Resident). “They are presently renting […]

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Hy Tavern Update

15 April 2016

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EDITORIAL: Who’s the Boss?

15 April 2016

I Always Have The Last Laugh April Fools Day was Friday, April 1st. We backtracked to see the weather report from the period of April 1st to April 8th. The temperature was close to a high of 80o  F on April 1st; on April 8th, the temperature was close to a high of 50o F […]

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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