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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

Advisory: South Amboy P.D. Crime Prevention Bulletin

03 October 2014

SOUTH AMBOY – Due to recent burglaries of motor vehicles, the South Amboy P.D. would like to issue the following crime prevention bulletin: Please lock your vehicle doors and refrain from keeping items of value in your vehicles overnight. Please consider leaving an exterior light illuminated throughout the evening hours. Please report any suspicious activity […]

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City of Perth Amboy Releases Municipal Portion of General Election Ballot

03 October 2014

  The Nov. 4 ballot for council contains two slates and one independent candidate. 

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A Clean Sweep – or Not? 9/10/14 Council Meeting

03 October 2014

PERTH AMBOY – The Council and some residents agree that the City needs to crack down on how people dump their garbage. There was a difference of opinion as to the perception of just how dirty the City is. Resident Linda Ferria said that,  “The town is disgusting. And it only gets cleaned up towards […]

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It’s Available But In the Long Term, Will it Be Viable?

03 October 2014

By: Katherine Massopust PERTH AMBOY – At the 9/23/14 Board of Education Meeting Board Member Maria Garcia read from a letter sent to all Board Members from the State of NJ dated September 9, 2014 from Charles McKenna, Chief Executive Officer at the New Jersey Schools Development Authority. (See page 13) This letter indicates a […]

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Editorial: Protective Fencing Can Be A Deterrent — But Unfortunately Not Always

03 October 2014

I happened to be walking in the City Hall Center Park a few days after the September 11th Ceremony. There were 3 wreaths with beautiful yellow flowers. When I walked a little closer, I noticed a sash across each one that said, “Suicide Awareness.” I didn’t have a clue who participated in the ceremony or […]

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Letter to the Editor: How Many Will it Take?

03 October 2014

My Father was from Perth Amboy and my Mother from South Amboy so I remember sitting in the backseat of our Old Ford and crossing the Victory Bridge many times. It was a drawbridge back then. We had to stop sometimes to let a boat or ship go through. My older brother and his friends […]

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Letter to the Editor: DD214

03 October 2014

This letter was read at the 9/23/14 Board of Education Meeting: Much has been said about the Perth Amboy Board of Education lately and all of it has been brought about by a renegade Board Member with no credentials and little veracity. I believe this Board is being held hostage by a member who is not […]

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Meridian Health Announces Plans to Merge with Raritan Bay Medical Center

03 October 2014

News Release 9/24/14 PERTH AMBOY – “We are very excited about this opportunity with Raritan Bay Medical Center,” says John K. Lloyd, FACHE, president of Meridian Health. “While Meridian Health serves primarily Monmouth and Ocean counties and parts of Middlesex County, Raritan Bay services Middlesex County and parts of Northern Monmouth County. Our neighboring geography […]

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Ortiz controversy at Board of Education

03 October 2014

Report Read at Board Meeting  Regarding Board Member Ortiz By: Katherine Massopust PERTH AMBOY – During the public portion of the 9/23/14 Board of Ed. Meeting Resident Stanley Sierakowski read from a report prepared by Vice-Principal of PAHS Edwin Nieves. The report referred to the behavior of a Substitute Teacher (now BOE Member) William Ortiz […]

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Rolling Thunder Ride For Freedom XIX – 9/21/14

03 October 2014

PERTH AMBOY/HOLMDEL – Rolling Thunder Ride For Freedom XIX was held on Sunday, September 21. Motorcycles assembled at Warinanco Park, Roselle, N.J. and cumulated at a ceremony at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial, Holmdel, N.J. The event was sponsored by Rolling Thunder, Inc., NJ Chapter 2, NJ Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial Foundation and the Union […]

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Trolley Tracks Excavated on Davidson Street, Perth Amboy 9/22/14

03 October 2014

1911 trolley tracks uncovered.

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Grand Re-opening at the Perth Amboy Marina – 9/19-2014

03 October 2014

*Photos by Paul W. Wang  

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Contract Awarded for City Hall Court Room Emergency Exit Door

03 October 2014

SOUTH AMBOY – G.K. Fotinos LLC Marlboro, NJ was contracted to do the work at a cost of $36,000. State Law requires an emergency exit if necessary. Fotinos LLC was the one bid submitted for consideration when the sealed bids were open on September 10, 2014. City Engineer Mark Rasinmowicz had recommended this bid on […]

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Resident Celebrates 100th Birthday

03 October 2014

The balloons say it all!. Happy 100th Birthday to Mary Demarc who celebrated this milestone on Sept. 25, 2014 at Aristicare at Alameda Center where Mary is a resident. On hand to help her celebrate were her family members along with the staff. Congratulations Mary, from the staff of the Amboy Guardian!

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Open Letter to Perth Amboy Board of Education

03 October 2014

The following is a letter from the School Development Authority dated September 9, 2014. The letter was addressed to every Board of Education Member, the Interim Superintendent, Board Secretary and the Executive Director of the HACPA. Re: Perth Amboy High School Permit me to introduce myself. I am the Chief Executive Officer of the New […]

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Christopher Vas Joins TD Bank as Store Manager in Englishtown

03 October 2014

News Release 9/24/14 ENGLISHTOWN – TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, has named Christopher R. Vas as Vice President, Store Manager of the Marlboro store located at 46 County Road 520 in Englishtown, N.J. He is responsible for new business development, consumer and business lending, managing personnel and overseeing the day-to-day operations at the store […]

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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