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Now Law: Democrat-Sponsored Legislation to Improve New Jersey’s Response to Sexual Assault Cases

23 April 2021

Bill Package Sponsored by Vainieri Huttle, McKnight, Reynolds-Jackson, Murphy, Jasey, Timberlake, Lopez, Quijano & Speight Signed Into Law Press Release 4/19/21 TRENTON – Aiming to improve New Jersey’s response to sexual assault cases, a bill package sponsored by several Assembly Democrats to provide support to victims, enhance reporting and communication, increase sexual assault/harassment training for […]

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Middlesex County’s Otlowski Center for Mental Health Care Adapts to Offer Critical Services During the Pandemic

23 April 2021

Center Offers Key Mental Wellness Tips in Light of Mental Health Awareness Month in May Press Release 4/12/21 MIDDLESEX COUNTY – The George J. Otlowski, Sr. Center for Mental Health Care is one of the last community mental health facilities in the State of New Jersey, and during the COVID-19 pandemic it has continued to […]

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Clothing Bin Now Open

23 April 2021

SAYREVILLE – The Clothing Recycling Bin located at First Presbyterian Church of Sayreville, 172 Main Street, across from Borough Hall has been reopened for donations. With ART, the recycling company, one may donate in 3 ways: 1.) Usable clothing is donated directly to the needy. 2.) High-quality clothing is given to organizations that sell to […]

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Benson Statement on Transportation Budget Hearing

23 April 2021

Press Release 4/19/21 TRENTON – Assemblyman Dan Benson (D-Mercer, Middlesex), chair of the Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee, released the following statement in response to today’s testimony by the state’s transportation agency leaders before the Assembly Budget Committee: “Transportation must be safe, reliable, accessible and equitable for all. The COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented […]

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LOOKING BACK

23 April 2021

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Happy 95th Birthday to Ruth Bonner 4/9/21. Congratulations!| SLIDE SHOW

22 April 2021

*Photos by Anna Daily

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22 April 2021

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Fire Ravages 3 Perth Amboy Businesses

09 April 2021

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Councilwoman Dato Gives Strong Response to Target Attacks Against Asians

09 April 2021

Ongoing Illegal Palate Operation Still a Problem,  Proposed Project on Roosevelt Street Questioned 3/17/21 Council Meeting By: Katherine Massopust SOUTH AMBOY – The council approved the consent agenda. Council Comments: Vice-President Christine Noble and Councilman Brian McLaughlin wished everyone a Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Councilman Tom Reilly wished everyone a Happy St. Patrick’s Day. He […]

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Correction

09 April 2021

PERTH AMBOY – In the 3/17/21 issue of the Amboy Guardian, on the Thomas Mundy Peterson Ad on Page 3, it incorrectly stated that Thomas Mundy Peterson was born in Perth Amboy. That is incorrect. Thomas Mundy Peterson was born in Metuchen. The Amboy Guardian regrets this error.

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EDITORIAL: The Strength in Faith

09 April 2021

       

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Letters to the Editor

09 April 2021

I Need to See Your Papers Well get load of this! The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) gave us permission to travel across the United States if you got the Certificate of Vaccine papers. Last time you needed “Real ID” from your driver license or a passport. What a way to control you now. You […]

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Perth Amboy Business Improvement District Annual Meeting

09 April 2021

Please be advised that the Perth Amboy Business Improvement District’s Annual Meeting will be held at the Raritan Bay Area YMCA at 357 New Brunswick Avenue, Perth Amboy on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 5:00 pm for the following:  I. Election of Board of Directors (nominations below)  II. Swearing-in of Newly Elected Directors  III. Appointment […]

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Notice of Public Hearing Community Development Block Grant Program and Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) 2021 Program Year

09 April 2021

PERTH AMBOY – City of Perth Amboy is planning for FY 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the Home Investment Partnership (HOME) programs funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist persons who have low-to-moderate incomes, remove slums and blight, and/or address urgent needs in the City of Perth Amboy. […]

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Catholic Charities Diocese Joins Communities Across the Globe in Highlighting Social-Emotional Learning in Child Care

09 April 2021

Press Release 3/22/21  METUCHEN – On March 26, 2021, Catholic Charities Diocese of Metuchen child care programs in Somerset, Warren and Morris Counties will join communities across the globe to celebrate the importance of social-emotional learning (SEL) on the second annual International SEL Day centered on Building Bonds, Reimagining Community. “It is only natural for […]

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YMCA Partners to Support Vaccination of The Homeless

09 April 2021

Press Release PERTH AMBOY – The RARITAN BAY AREA YMCA, in Perth Amboy, NJ, is once again bringing partners together to assist the City’s most vulnerable population, the homeless.  Middlesex County Health Department, City of Perth Amboy, Cathedral International, and the YMCA provided one shot vaccinations to 150 homeless and or housing transient individuals.  Targeted […]

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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