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

Council Concerns Addressed – 4/11/16 Caucus

21 April 2016

PERTH AMBOY – An Ordinance to amend an ordinance entitled “An ordinance designating restricted parking space for use by handicapped persons. (Ordinance No. 380-85 and Amendments) adopted July 2, 1985. Also known as Chapter 255A ET SEQ of the Code of the City of Perth Amboy. RE: Additions and Deletions. There have been discussions in […]

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Public Comments – 4/11/16 Caucus

21 April 2016

PERTH AMBOY – R-184-4/16 Authorizing change to order no. 1 to the contract with Black Rock Enterprises, LLC for the replacement of 4 inch diameter water mains with 8 inch diameter water mains in an amount not to exceed $105,106.65 for work at the Charter School, 613 Amboy Ave. Resident Stanley Sierakowski said, “The City […]

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Editorial: The Ball was Dropped!

21 April 2016

There was a very heated discussion at the Wednesday, April 13, 2016 Perth Amboy Council Meeting. Many residents who live in the Waterfront area where the Dominican Festival is held came up to speak. They complained about the three extravaganza which has been held at the Waterfront for the past three years. Some of the […]

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Letters to the Editor – 4/20/2016

21 April 2016

To Trump or Not to Trump, That is NOT the Question To say that the 2016 presidential race is interesting would be a gross understatement. The muck raking, insults, and rhetoric have been more than I’ve seen in a presidential campaign in my lifetime. Xenophobia?? I had to look that one up. And that’s just […]

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South Amboy High School Senior Jayson Olivares Named News 12 NJ Scholar Athlete

21 April 2016

SOUTH AMBOY – Jayson Olivares, a senior at South Amboy High School, was recently named a News 12 New Jersey Scholar Athlete.  An academic and athletic all-star, Jayson is ranked fourth in his class and plays both soccer and baseball.  This two-sport athlete’s passion is baseball and has been since he was four years old.  […]

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Happy Easter!

21 April 2016

PERTH AMBOY/SOUTH AMBOY – On Sunday, March 27, 2016 during the 11:00 a.m. Easter mass at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Perth Amboy, Gabriella Roman and Madison Lopez passed out Easter eggs to the children attending the service. These young ladies are members of the Dynamic Catholic Club at Sacred Heart Elementary School in […]

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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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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