02 May 2014
PERTH AMBOY – Whether they are teachers, nurses, catechists or administrators, the religious sisters who serve the Perth Amboy Catholic Schools do it each day with faith and dedication. In honor of celebrating fifty years of consecrated life, Sr. Mary Rebecca Piatek, Principal St. Stephen`s Campus of Perth Amboy, was presented a Joint Legislative Resolution […]
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02 May 2014
PERTH AMBOY – Council President Joel Pabon (front row right), along with the Human Resources Director Kenny Ortiz (2nd from left), honor Our Lady of Fatima Basketball Players on winning the Catholic Youth Organization State Championship. A proclamation was presented from Mayor Diaz and the Council on this achievement. Also present were the coaches.
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26 April 2014
By Mariyah Wojcik– SOUTH AMBOY- Concerns about the 2014 city budget, wildlife management, and a financial update about the Independence Day fireworks were announced at the April 16 city council meeting.
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26 April 2014
PERTH AMBOY – Several people spoke up at the 4/8/14 Council Meeting. They had one thing in common. As of that night (4/9/14) the City Council Meeting of 3/26/14 had not aired on PA-TV. Stanley Sierakowski again questioned a two hour limit rule which prevents any meeting exceeding that time limit to be shown. Sierakowski […]
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26 April 2014
PERTH AMBOY – At previous Council Meetings, former Councilman Ken Balut questioned police security provided to the Mayor. Balut wanted to know if this is part of the Mayor’s budget. Balut commented, “Former Mayor Joe Vas had a grievance against him for using police for his personal security.” At the 4/9/14 City Council Meeting, Mayor […]
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26 April 2014
My late father, Rockwell Maxwell used to make a comment: “I don’t care if there is a joke at my expense as long as it makes someone smile.” I decided to devote this editorial to what makes me smile. This includes two- and four-legged animals. Whenever I visit the Massopusts, the first thing I say […]
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26 April 2014
As we all know by now, Malaysian Airline MH370 is missing and why? Where did it go and who hijacked this jet? Or did it crash into the ocean? Now here’s something very odd. There were some people on board the jet who work for a computer chip company called Freescale from Texas. They were […]
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26 April 2014
On April 17, final papers were signed by the State of New Jersey appointing me, a State Employee, working for the Department of Parks and Forestry. [My] Duty Station will be the Royal Governor’s Mansion/Proprietary House. Officially I’m the gatekeeper and the eyes and ears of the State for the House. After a few weeks […]
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26 April 2014
Reading the superb Guardian reports of the various actions of Mayor Diaz and Council meetings is greatly appreciated by hearing impaired residents like myself. It is even better than being in actual attendance. My sister Mary Farmer, now residing in Florida, receives her weekly copies of the Guardian. She avidly follows the city. She used […]
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25 April 2014
PERTH AMBOY– On Saturday, April 26, the RARITAN BAY AREA YMCA is holding a free community event to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active. YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day®, the Y’s national initiative to improve families’ health and well-being. YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day, celebrated at nearly 1,600 Ys across the country, aims […]
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18 April 2014
A video presentation was given at the 4/10/14 BOE Meeting spotlighting the elementary schools which were involved in Operation Shoebox. The Ceres, Flynn, Patten, Richardson and Wilentz Schools students presented shoeboxes filled with school supplies to James Monroe Elementary School Students.
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18 April 2014
A House Divided Again — Board of Education Meeting PERTH AMBOY – The public portion of the 4/10/14 Board of Education Meeting started off on a sour note. Parent Mel Knight questioned two agenda items having to do with the following job descriptions under New Business: Abolishing the following two existing positions: 1.) Supervisor of Educational […]
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18 April 2014
I don’t know where to begin. I can’t begin to explain the disappointment and anguish of losing my job without a valid reason. There is not a legal requirement for the individual running Human Resources to have a principal’s certification. I currently have instructional and school business administrator CEs as well as my master’s in […]
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18 April 2014
In the QSAC District Improvement Plan (DIP) you declare: Under Step 1: Indicators (DPR or SOA) Step 2: Issue/Actions/Strategies/Intervention and Budget Resources #4 – Ensure a Chief School Administrator, Superintendent, is identified and hired to lead the school district the 2014 – 2015 school year. My question – What steps have you taken thus far […]
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18 April 2014
It is well known that on March 23, 2014, a devastating fire destroyed the James Monroe Elementary School in Edison. Unfortunately over 300 students were displaced. Middlesex County College had empty buildings that were utilized to place students to continue their studies. These classrooms were refurbished through the teamwork of teachers and others who worked […]
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18 April 2014
The recent Supreme Court ruling on campaign financing reminds me of a George Orwell novel: “everyone is equal but some are more equal”. It seems proper to limit political donations by felons, foreigners, and corporations as they are not allowed to vote. Should there be any restrictions on campaign donations by a voter? Yes, just […]
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