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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

‘We Keep You Moving’ – Nov. 7

05 November 2014

PERTH AMBOY – The Human Motion Institute at RBMC is sponsoring a free “We Keep You Moving” Total Joint Replacement education session Friday, November 7, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, at the medical center’s Perth Amboy location, 530 New Brunswick Ave.  Session will be presented by clinical specialists. Registration required, call 732.535.4746.

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Middlesex County Residential E-Cycle Drop-Off Program

05 November 2014

EDISON – From August thru December on the First Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and the Third Monday 12 Noon — 4 p.m. at Papaianni Park, Edison (Near Edison Municipal Building) (assistance with unloading available). Residential Material Only: ITEMS ACCEPTED: COMPUTERS (desktops, laptops) and Monitors, Scanners, Printers, Cables, Keyboards, TELEVISIONS, […]

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You Are Invited To Be Part Of History…

05 November 2014

Mayor Wilda Diaz and Barry Rosengarten, Chairman of Celebrate the Amboys, welcome the public to celebrate Veterans Day and the 225th Anniversary of the Ratification of the Bill of Rights on Tuesday, November 11.

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Perth Amboy City Council Candidates Answer the Tough Questions – Time For You to Choose

28 October 2014

PERTH AMBOY – This week’s paper features the platforms and biographies for the candidates running for the three Council Seats that are up this year. This will give all of our readers a last chance to make up their minds as to who they think will serve the needs of our residents. Although the paper  […]

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Candidates’ Bios – Perth Amboy United

28 October 2014

Councilman Joel Pabon, Sr. 1J Joel Pabon, Sr. is a life-long Perth Amboy resident, first time council member, and currently serves as the Council President of the Perth Amboy City Council. Prior to joining the Perth Amboy City Council, Joel served on the Perth Amboy Board of Education, as a coordinator of the Safe Haven […]

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Candidate’s Bio and Platform – Miguel Nuñez

28 October 2014

Miguel Nuñez 1I Miguel Nuñez started his education in the Primaria Intermedia School, La Vega where he was born in the Dominican Republic. After completing he started high school at Seminario Santo Cura de Ars and then started to study philosophy at St. Thomas Aquinas Seminary where he completed the requirements for continuing in theology. […]

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Candidates’ Bios – New Direction for Perth Amboy

28 October 2014

Fernando A. González 1H Fernando A. González is former Perth Amboy City Councilman who served from 2008 – 2012. He was the only City Council Member to Oppose Tax Increase of 2011. He is a Past Chairman of the Perth Amboy Housing Authority, of which he has been a member since 1996. He was previously […]

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New Direction For Perth Amboy Answers The Amboy Guardian’s Questions

28 October 2014

1. As we all know or should know, Perth Amboy is a very historic town. Do you believe that it will be beneficial for the Mayor to appoint a Council Member to the Historic Preservation Commission? Yes. It will be absolutely be beneficial to have a council member be appointed to the Historic Preservation Commission. […]

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Miguel Nunez Answers The Amboy Guardian’s Questions

28 October 2014

As we all know or should know, Perth Amboy is a very historic town. Do you believe that it will be beneficial for the Mayor to appoint a Council Member to the Historic Preservation Commission? Yes,  of course this is very  important. Illegal housing has been an issue for many years in the City in […]

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Misinterpretation of Ordinance & Tax Bill Discussed

28 October 2014

10/15/14 Council Meeting SOUTH AMBOY – A resident complained that she was issued a driveway permit that she paid $186 for work being done. At a previous meeting she was told by the City Engineer that someone would come by to inspect the work after completion of the job. This resident, Ms. Pasternack, said, “No […]

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Editorial: November 7th Can’t Come Soon Enough

28 October 2014

Sometimes you have the inkling as to who will come out victorious in an election. This year it wouldn’t surprise me if an underdog placed. I remember in 2010 when a lot of people I talked to said that Joel Pabon didn’t stand a chance to get in. It turned out that he was the […]

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Letter to the Editor: An Open Letter to Perth Amboy

28 October 2014

In less than two weeks, Perth Amboy voters will once again be visiting the polls to elect those who will represent them in various local offices. Before casting their ballots, Perth Amboy voters need to look closely at the candidates, many of whom are running on records they claim show how they have benefited the […]

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Letter to the Editor

28 October 2014

Perth Amboy Deserves Better Just six years ago, Awilda Diaz and her council team, Fernandez Gonzalez and Ken Balut, took office by defeating now Council President Joel Pabon. Two years later, Pabon was elected without the support of Wilda Diaz. In fact in that election, Pabon was demonized and ostracized by Diaz who identified him as […]

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Letter to the Editor: Gone Too Far!

28 October 2014

Superintendent Labbe went too far in cancelling the rest of the Sayreville football season. A game or two would have been enough! But he labelled the whole team guilty without further investigation. He assumed a few rotten apples had contaminated the whole barrel of teenage players. It is hard to believe that the rest of […]

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Letter to the Editor: Stop and Listen, We Must Go Partisan! 

28 October 2014

I have received many calls and concerns sent through others especially our very own elected Perth Amboy Democratic Organization committee members asking me if the Perth Amboy Democratic Org is supporting the Mayor Team for this election.   Other local Democrats especially those who are also running for the 3 local non-partisan council seats are […]

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Perth Amboy Board of Education Forum, 10/21/14

28 October 2014

PERTH AMBOY – The Board of Education Forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters and the Perth Amboy AFT (American Federation of Teachers) took place on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at Perth Amboy High School. Sharon Steinhorn of the League of Women Voters was the moderator.

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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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