PILOTS (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) 2019 Municipal Budget Come Into Play Again Passes; First Responders 4/22/19 Caucus Meeting Honored 4/17/19 Council Meeting

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• VOL. 9 NO. 4 • 732-896-4446 • P.O. BOX 127 • PERTH AMBOY • NJ • 08862 • WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2019 • PILOTS (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) 2019 Municipal Budget Come into Play Again Passes; First Responders 4/22/19 Caucus Meeting Honored 4/17/19 Council Meeting

(Counter-Clockwise L to R) City Clerk Victoria Kupsch, Attorney B.A. Frederick Carr (L) with Roman B. Himiak, Councilwoman Milady Tejeda, Councilman Joel James Fearon from Gluck Wal- Pabon *Photos by Carolyn Maxwell rah LL9 (R)

By: Carolyn Maxwell to 2.5%. The PILOT is for 22 of the City event.” SOUTH AMBOY - First Responder Honorees at the 4/17/19 Coun- PERTH AMBOY – PILOTS years. The two buildings will R-187-4/19 – Authorizing cil Meeting: (L To R) Brian Noble, Recreation, Richard Johnson, have been heavily criticized by be brought online at the same Change Order No. 5 to the con- Fire Department, Elizabeth "Betty" Leveille, First Aid, Christian some residents in the City of time.” tract with Helios Construction Petras, First Aid *Photos by Paul W. Wang Perth Amboy. Their arguments Councilman Fernando Irizarry Inc. increasing the contract for have always been that the City asked, “How much is the Board Waterfront Park Improvements and School System have been of Education not getting?” in an amount not to exceed taken advantage of by com- Fearon answered, “They will $20,900. panies whom they believe PI- get what they need. The tax rate Former B.A. Greg Fehrenbach LOTS should not have been will be higher because there explained that the fence for this awarded to. The latest PILOT will be less buildings to get rev- park had already been moved discussed was for a developer enue from.” and this is a settlement by the of 225 Elm Street (NCP Perth Councilman Helmin Caba contractor to close this case. Amboy Urban Renewal Lease). then stated, “We have to make B.A. Carr then explained James Fearon from Gluck sure this money (from the PI- R-188-4/19 – Affirming the- es Walrah LL9 came up to speak LOT) is used properly. “ tablishment and authority of regarding Ordinance No. 1 Council President Bill Petrick the Community Emergency Re- (First Reading) -Approving the then asked about the annual ser- sponse Team under the author- execution of a financial agree- vice charges. ity of the Office of Emergency ment (with NCP) and other ap- Fearon replied, “A dollar Management. “We had this plicable documents related to amount will need to be negoti- agency 20 years ago and they the authorization and issuance ated. The first year of the- PI were put back together and they SOUTH AMBOY - Councilman Thomas Reilly (C) with Student by the City of Perth Amboy LOT, the City is expected to get were all volunteers.” Fire Department Volunteers and First Aid Cadets not to exceed $2,800,000 rede- $400,000 and the second year it Councilman Irizarry and By: Katherine Massopust lution R-78-2019 (Reading); velopment area bonds (non-re- will be $615,000.” Council President Petrick asked SOUTH AMBOY – After the R-79-2019 (Amending); R-80- course to the full faith and cred- After the discussion about the Carr if he could provide more 4/17/19 Council Meeting be- 2019 (Adopting) the 2019 Bud- it of the City) and determining Elm Street Property, Business information about this. gan, there was a moment of get. Council President Mickey various other matters in connec- Administrator Frederick Carr Carr stated, “This is to aug- silence for deceased First Aid Gross thanked everyone for do- tion therewith. addressed the Council regarding ment the police during special Squad Member Gary Cotrell. ing a good job. There is no tax Mr. Fearon stated, “The bond R-183-4/19 – Amending the CY events, such as using them for The first item to be discussed increase this year on the munic- would be in default if the PI- 2019 Budget. Carr requested traffic control.” was the 2019 Municipal Bud- ipal level.” LOT (funds) are not paid. The that some of the members of the Carr then explained R-192- get. City Auditor Gary Higgins Councilman Tom Reilly wel- City could force the property Council meet with him and the 4/19 – Resolution to override stated, “I’ve been doing this comed everyone who was pres- to do a tax sale. The company City Auditor to discuss topics the Mayor’s Veto of an Ordi- for 38 years. The public hear- ent at the meeting to honor (NCP) must form an entity in regarding personnel that cannot nance entitled “An Ordinance ing is tonight. After the public South Amboy’s First Respond- the State for a tax exemption. be discussed in public. “If there to amend an ordinance entitled hearing, there is a short amend- ers. “Thank you for coming out The developer bears part of the are additions to the Budget, and “Wreckers” adopted August 4, ment. $1.22 - the same rate as for the volunteers. In addition to risk of land tax. They expect the if the Mayor’s Budget is ad- 1992.” He stated, “The Mayor in 2018. There is no increase on Government Week, it’s Volun- land tax to accelerate at 3% in justed by the Council, it will re- said that it would cost the tax- the municipal level. The bond teer Week. The City can’t oper- value per year. If the value of quire four “Yes” votes,” stated payers additional money.” rating is now on an AA level. ate without volunteers. You pro- the taxes increases more than Carr. He continued, “Your addi- Councilman Joel Pabon spoke Our budgeting caps are way un- vide a great example for youth 3%, then the City and developer tions impacted the deductions. up, “The Council should have der. We’re a half million below in the town - starting at a young will split the difference of the You can’t have one without the retracted the ordinance. The cap. There is the same level of age to volunteer in this town.” overestimate. It’s a tax credit. In other. The Mayor can’t veto the wreckers said that information services delivered. The overall Honoree Richard Johnson, the package that was given the Budget. We received your (the was lacking. It doesn’t protect budget is in great condition.” Fire Department thanked every- Council, there is an estimated Council’s) recommendations on the City and what is in the ordi- During the public portion on one. $205,000 debt service charge Thursday midnight (4/18/19). nance can cause us to be sued.” the budget, there were no ques- Honoree Elizabeth “Betty” that was changed to $210,000. We told the Mayor to cut some *Continued on Page 2 tions from the public. The 3% increase was reduced of her expenses from the State The Council passed Reso- *Continued on Page 2

South Amboy City Council Business Meeting 5/1/19 - 6 p.m. 2. The Amboy Guardian * May 1, 2019 PILOTS (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) Come into Play Again 4/22/19 Caucus Meeting up next, “This has been talked disrespectful to the residents for *Continued from Page 1 about before. We need to take Department Heads or their rep- care of every issue. This is ri- resentatives not be here and an- Carr then stated, “The or- diculous. Let’s get this right.” swer questions. The Police, Fire dinance was supposed to be Petrick responded, “We can’t Department, and DPW should amended at a later time.” satisfy everyone.” not have cuts (in their budget). Council President Bill Pet- Pabon spoke up and said, Some of the nonessential em- rick then stated, “The towers ployees are telling people it’s said they needed prices in order “The towers fight amongst themselves. Let’s talk to Chief the Council’s fault for these to get reimbursed by insurance Cattano about this.” cuts.” companies.” City Attorney Roman B. Hir- Council President Petrick Pabon then stated that there made some comments. “It will were two prices in the ordi- niak (from law firm of King & Petracca, LLP sitting in for Pe- facilitate our meetings if the nance. ter King who was on vacation) Department Heads are here to Petrick proceeded to give said, “There are two compo- answer our questions that may more information, “It depended nents (business and legal) for have to be discussed in closed on where they had to tow from. this ordinance to be passed and session. I request that the De- The biggest lawsuit is that it to prevent possible litigation. partment Heads be here for the was from out-of-town towers Councilman Helmin Caba Caucus Meetings.” who sued us.” then spoke up and questioned, There was a lengthy discus- Councilman Pabon then sug- “Where are our Department sion regarding R-197-4/19 – gested, “We should hold this Heads?” Authorizing payment to Mat- over for another meeting. B.A. Carr responded, “The thew W. Petracca Esq. of the There’s no harm in pulling this Mayor said that the Council was resolution out. We just need to law firm of King and Petracca, disrespectful to City Employees LLP for legal services regarding get the correct language.” and said one employee in par- the redemption of properties on Council President Petrick ticular was dead weight.” the in rem tax foreclosure list in spoke up again, “How should Caba continued, “It was un- the amount of $20,000. we handle this. If we pass this called for and unprofessional Attorney Hirniak explained resolution, would the current for the Mayor to have a tantrum that this is to collect money contract still be enforced?” and tell the Department Heads Councilman Irizarry spoke *Continued on Page 8 to stay away from meetings. It’s 2019 Municipal Budget Passes; First Responders Honored 4/17/19 Council Meeting teers preparing the fields.” *Continued from Page 1 Councilwoman Zusette Dato stated, “Well done Councilman Leveille, First Aid, spoke a few Reilly for Government Week.” words, “I also want to mention Dato wished everyone a happy our Cadets. They’re straight A Passover and Easter. students. As far as the Explor- Councilman Thomas Reilly ers, they are our future.” noted the South Amboy Histori- Honoree Christian Petras, cal Society’s Open House and First Aid had answered over that the Historical Society do 800 calls during his time at the great work. He then stated that First Aid Squad. the City is going to roll out for Honoree Brian Noble from Volunteer discounts for mem- Recreation is born and raised in bers of the South Amboy Volun- South Amboy. He volunteered teer Fire Department and South his service in the United States Amboy First Aid. City Auditor Gary Higgins *Photo by Paul W. Wang Navy from 1992-1996, and Councilman Brian McLaugh- has coached baseball, softball, lin stated, “It was a great job basketball and soccer. Noble for Government Week. All the Department. “Our OEM (Office thanked Mayor Fred Henry and volunteers – the cadets are our of Emergency Management) is the Council, “It’s not a one-per- future. Opening Day for base- doing a fantastic job.” He then son job.” ball and softball - the parents highlighted Mark Herdman Councilman Reilly then high- who spoke in St. Louis at the did a great job getting the fields lighted some of the accomplish- ready.” National Conference (National ments individually of each of Councilman Reilly asked if Association of County and City the First Aid Cadets and Student the co-op program still is in ef- Health Officials (NACCHO). Fire Department Volunteers fect. “My hat’s off to you!” (Explorers) who were honored. B.A. Glenn Skarzynski stated, Mayor Fred Henry said, “Lit- South Amboy First Aid Cadets “It exists, but it is not back for tle League, baseball/softball - honored were: Nadia Barcheski, this year.” from one generation to the next. Allison Leveille, Taylor Salmon Reilly emphasized that he Volunteers are the backbone of and Bryanna Tierney. Students wanted to reach back to the South Amboy. Tom (Reilly) – Volunteers for the South Am- schools and wants to continue Great job tonight! The night boy Fire Department: Michael with the program. belonged to them. I thank ev- Coman, Thomas Coman were Skarzynski answered, “We’re eryone for their work on the honored. Stephen McLaughlin not doing it this year. We’re Budget.” and Victoria Tierney, who serve drastically shorthanded with During the public portion, one both as Explorers and First Aid the DPW (Department of Public resident spoke. She stated that a Cadets were honored. Works).” He went on to explain section of the retaining wall col- No comments were made re- that several individuals were lapsed due to the weather onto garding the Consent Agenda. retiring. “Next summer 2020, her property. She believes this Ordinance #3-2019 – Ordinance we’ll do it.” wall belongs to NJ Transit. “It waiving permit fees for Volun- Skarzynski then thanked the was suggested I come here to teers. The ordinance was ad- DPW who helped to clean out the meeting,” she said. opted. Mayor Henry advised the resi- 600 boxes of files in the- base During the Council Com- ment of City Hall. The docu- dent to speak to Business Ad- ments section, Vice-President ments were sent out to a shred- minister Skarzynski who will Christine Noble thanked Coun- ding contractor. help address the problem. cilman Reilly for his work dur- Council President Mickey The Meeting was adjourned at ing Government Week, and Gross thanked Councilman 7:55 p.m. The next City Council also for Opening Day for Little Tom Reilly for a good job. He Meeting will be on Wednesday, League on Saturday, April 13, thanked the Little League, the May 15, 2019 at 7 p.m. at City 2019. “Everyone was there at 7 First Aid Squad, and the Fire Hall. a.m. – the DPW and the volun- May 1, 2019 * The Amboy Guardian .3 4. The Amboy Guardian * May 1, 2019 LOCAL PERSPECTIVE

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of is if people with living brain There Was A Reason All Talk & cells RECALLS the Mayor. Mayors are easy to find - that's An Unexpected Surprise No Action if they’re not handpicked by a I was reading the Amboy political party or the City Coun- Guardian article "The Blame cil Members pick one that will Game" April 17, 2019 about play ball. Perth Amboy had its raising taxes. It must have been ups and downs and very soon a finger pointing event that Doomsday will come if the con- night. Lots of talk and no ac- cerned VOTERS don't get their tion. So, let's get to the point: act together in time to wake up. the only way to stop all this cry- ing about the Mayor that I know Orlando “Wildman” Perez tor Hall. SVP Pederson praised Edison Job Director Hall, the Job Corps administration, staff and students Corps for their outstanding success. This past Thursday, April 18th, Job Corps Alumnus Dr. Bar- I had the pleasure of attending rett-Layne was the featured the quarterly Edison Job Corps guest speaker, whose life jour- Certificates of Recognition were given to those who are employed and Community Relations Lun- Dr. Barrett-Layne ney and tremendous accom- support the Job Corps CEO, Secretary Central Jennifer Wilner (C) cheon, whose theme was "Part- plishments amidst struggles, *Photos by Katherine Massopust ners in Progress." This awesome was well received and awe in- We would like to thank event was as expected, filled to spiring to students and attend- George Petrakakis who invited near capacity with guests, hon- ees. Dr. Barrett-Layne currently us to attend a luncheon and pre- orees, students and staff, etc. serves as Adjunct Professor at sentation at the Job Corps lo- Julia Ruth Gibson, Edison Job Touro College and Grand Can- cated in Edison. We would also Corps Business Community Li- yon University. like to thank the students who aison did a phenomenal job in An awards ceremony fol- prepared a delicious meal. putting this popular event to- lowed, praising individuals for When students drop out of gether and executing the agenda their long-standing, unwavering High School and decided they extremely well. She is a dedi- commitment to the Edison Job wanted to get their GED, a ma- cated professional fulfilling the Corps. jority of people think the only mission of Job Corps, and pas- A superb lunch buffet prepared way to get a GED is going to an sionate in doing so. The tremen- and served by the culinary arts Adult High School. dous success of these and other students included everything We were pleasantly surprised events is a true testament to the from salad, appetizers, entrees to see the success rate of the enormous strengths and skills and sides, dessert and bever- students who attended Job she brings to the center. ages. The students also served Corps and were able to success- A huge number of area ven- plated appetizers during the pre- fully gain employment. There Culinary Students with their Instructor dors were present, which at- program networking. were many companies in many tracted attendees to engage in Photographer Raymond Roys- had the good fortune to be able overcome obstacles. Despite different trades looking for ap- business and networking oppor- ter was present and delivered to attend and graduate from of what advice she was given plicants to fill positions that tunities for all high quality, 5 x 7 color photos the Glenmount Job Corps Cen- before graduating high school, came with competitive wages Julia Gibson welcomed ev- for everyone. she knew in her heart what she and benefits. Applications wereter. She received certifications eryone, and introduced Lonnie A campus tour was provided at could achieve. Job Corps was at also available for job seekers. in the medical field including Hall, Edison Job Corps Center the conclusion of the event. - the right place at the right time. One of the many highlights certification as a Medical As Director, who vibrantly spoke High praise is for the Edison sistant, Nursing Assistant, and We were very surprised at what was speaker Dr. Barrett-Layne. from the heart, whose passion Job Corps program, Director EKG Technology. Job Corps She recalled in her senior year the Job Corps has to offer stu- was quite evident, and praised Hall, Ms. Gibson, faculty and helped pay for her college edu- dents, but one has to be willing of high school, she had dreamed the business community for staff, and its determined- stu of becoming a physician and cation which led her to pursue to put in the work. their support of the program dents who vow to become suc- her grades were outstanding. advanced certification in the There is an age limit to be ac- and in their students by provid- cessful in their chosen career Even her guidance counselor field of healthcare education. cepted into the program. The ing internships and employment path. was impressed, but her heart She received certification to most important aspect of the opportunities following success- The Edison Job Corps is prob- sank when her counselor ad- teach in New York City Public program is that there are jobs ful completion of the specific ably a 'hidden gem,' unknown to vised her to become a medical Schools. Her credentials are too that they train you in the fieldcourse of study. many Middlesex County busi- secretary. many to list here. (See complete where jobs are needed. That this A most welcomed surprise nesses and residents. Unfortunately at that time, submitted bio on www.amboy- evident by the number of di- guest from Utah, John Pederson, she took that counselor's ad- guardian.com) verse employers that were there. Senior Vice President at Man- Best regards, vice, but came to realize that She is an example to all that It's a viable alternative to con- agement & Training Corpora- George N. Petrakakis she could do much better. She through determination you can sider. C.M. tion, was introduced by Direc-

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The PAHS, Eagle Ave. Where to Find Us . . . Cottage is located at 63 Catalpa MON. May 6 City Council, Caucus, 4:30 p.m. Ave, Perth Amboy, and is open City Hall, High St. IN FORDS: on Mondays and Thursdays WED. May 8 Board of Education, 5:30 p.m. COLONIAL RESTAURANT...... 366 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and the PAHS, Eagle Ave. LIBERTY BAGEL CAFE...... 326 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. last Sunday of the month from • City Council, Regular, 7 p.m. PUBLIC LIBRARY...... 211 FORD AVE. ROOSEVELT’S DELI ...... 684 KING GEORGE’S RD. 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. by appointment. City Hall, High St. SUPER DUPER DELI III ...... 650 KING GEORGE’S RD. The Kearny Cottage needs your South Amboy IN HOPELAWN: help. Anyone interested in join- MON. May 13 City Council, Business, 6 p.m. KRAUSZER’S...... 683 FLORIDA GROVE RD. IN LAURENCE HARBOR: ing the Kearny Cottage Histori- City Hall N. Broadway HOFFMAN’S DELI ...... 5 LAURENCE PKWY. cal Society please contact 732- WED. May 15 City Council, Regular, 7 p.m. IN MORGAN: City Hall, N. Broadway SOUTHPINE LIQUORS ...... 467 S. PINE AVE. 293-1090. We are on the web! IN PARLIN: www.KearnyCottage.org *Check our website www.amboyguardian.com for updates on DAD’S ROYAL BAKERY...... 3290 WASHINGTON RD. meeting times and places IN PERTH AMBOY: 1ST CONSTITUTION BANK ...... 145 FAYETTE ST. ADULT CONTINUING EDUCATION CENTER ...... 178 BARRACKS ST. Historic Surveyor ALAMEDA CENTER ...... 303 ELM ST. Please Submit Your Events AMBOY CHECK X-CHANGE ...... 321 MAPLE ST. General's Office ANDERL & OAKLEY PC ...... 309 MAPLE ST. PERTH AMBOY - The His- to [email protected] ANITA’S CORNER ...... 664 BRACE AVE. THE BARGE ...... 201 FRONT ST. toric Surveyor General's Office, BAY CITY LAUNDRYMAT...... 738 STATE ST. which is adjacent to Perth Am- C-TOWN ...... 272 MAPLE ST. boy City Hall, is now open for Code Blue Volunteerism, Perth Amboy CEDENO’S PHARMACY ...... 400 STATE ST. tours. At one time, this structure *Photos Submitted by the City of Perth Amboy CITY HALL ...... 260 HIGH ST. COPA DE ORO ...... 306 SMITH ST. was the meeting place of the DULCE'S SWEETS...... 222 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. East Jersey Board of Propri- DUNKIN DONUTS ...... 587 FAYETTE ST. etors & housed their records. EASTSIDE DRY CLEANERS ...... 87 SMITH ST. ELIZABETH CORNER ...... 175 HALL AVE. Presently the Surveyor Gener- FAMILY FOOT CARE ...... 252 SMITH ST. al's Office is displaying artifacts FU LIN ...... 79 SMITH ST. from the John Watson (1685- HY TAVERN ...... 386 HIGH ST. INVESTOR’S BANK ...... 598 STATE ST. 1768) archaeological site along JANKOWSKI COMMUNITY CENTER ...... 1 OLIVE ST. with other items from Perth JEWISH RENAISSANCE MEDICAL CENTER ...... 272A HOBART ST. Amboy's rich history. Perth KIM’S DRY CLEANERS ...... 73 SMITH ST. Amboy history DVDs are also LAW OFFICES ...... 708 CARSON AVE. LEE’S MARKET ...... 77 SMITH ST. available. LUDWIG’S PHARMACY ...... 75 BRACE AVE. Free tours are available MITRUSKA CHIROPRACTIC ...... 788 CONVERY BLVD. Wednesdays, Thursdays & -Fri PETRA BEST REALTY...... 329 SMITH ST. PETRICK’S FLOWERS ...... 710 PFEIFFER BLVD. days from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 POLICE HEADQUARTERS ...... 365 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. p.m. Clubs, classrooms & PORTUGUESE MANOR ...... 310 ELM ST. groups are welcome. Come & PROVIDENT BANK ...... 339 STATE ST. view this newly restored build- PUBLIC LIBRARY ...... 196 JEFFERSON ST. PERTH AMBOY - The City operated nearly 50 Code Blue Warm- PUERTO RICAN ASSOCIATION ...... 100 FIRST ST. ing! QUICK CHEK ...... 853 CONVERY BLVD. ing Centers this year and this would not have been possible without QUICK STOP DELI ...... 814 AMBOY AVE. the extraordinary effort of our volunteers. Rogelio Estevez, Sylvia QUISQUEYA MARKET ...... 249 MADISON AVE. Woman’s Club Montalvo, Amilka Morrillo, Ronald Anderson, Armando Reyes and QUISQUEYA LUNCHEONETTE ...... 259 MADISON AVE. Paul Barreto were honored by the Middlesex County Freeholders RARITAN BAY AREA Y.M.C.A...... 365 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. Membership earlier this month for their countless hours of dedication to this ser- RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER ...... 530 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. SANTANDER BANK ...... 365 CONVERY BLVD. vice. Proclamations were presented to them for going above and be- SANTIBANA TRAVEL ...... 362 STATE ST. Drive yond their day-to-day responsibilities to serve our most vulnerable SCIORTINO’S RESTAURANT ...... 473 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. PERTH AMBOY – The Wom- population, with kindness and humility. SHOP-RITE ...... 365 CONVERY BLVD. an’s Club of Perth Amboy is SIPOS BAKERY ...... 365 SMITH ST. having a membership drive on SUPERIOR DINER...... 464 SMITH ST. Monday, June 3, 2019 at 12 SUPREMO SUPERMARKET ...... 270 KING ST. th TORRES MINI MARKET ...... 403 BRUCK AVE. Noon at the Barge Restaurant, 12 Diva and Don TOWN DRUGS & SURGICAL ...... 238 SMITH ST. 201 Front St., Perth Amboy. We Rising Star Award WELLS FARGO ...... 214 SMITH ST. Gala Honoree ZPA ...... 281 GRACE ST. cordially invite you to join us IN SAYREVILLE: for a Buffet Lunch. Cost: $20 BOROUGH HALL ...... 167 MAIN ST. per person for lunch. Sangria is SENIOR CENTER ...... 423 MAIN ST. on us. SUNNYSIDE RESTAURANT ...... 111 MAIN ST. IN SEWAREN: The Woman’s Club of Perth PUBLIC LIBRARY ...... 546 WEST AVE. Amboy began in May 1910! SEWAREN CORNER DELI ...... 514 WEST AVE. The purpose then and now is IN SOUTH AMBOY: AMBOY NATIONAL BANK ...... 100 N. BROADWAY “to advance in aspects of cul- BROADWAY BAGELS ...... 105 S. BROADWAY ture and to further civic im- BROADWAY DINER ...... 126 N. BROADWAY provement.” New members are CITY HALL ...... 140 N. BROADWAY - COMMUNITY CENTER ...... 200 O’LEARY BLVD. always welcome! For more in KRAUSZER’S ...... 200 N. BROADWAY formation email: arubacruz@ KRAUSZER’S ...... 717 BORDENTOWN AVE. verizon.net Look forward to PUBLIC LIBRARY ...... 100 HOFFMAN PLAZA meeting you, Linda Cruz, Presi- SCIORTINO’S HARBOR LIGHTS ...... 132 S. BROADWAY SOUTH AMBOY MEDICAL CENTER...... 540 BORDENTOWN AVE. dent. WELLS FARGO BANK...... 116 N. BROADWAY IN WOODBRIDGE: Annual PERTH AMBOY - Leigh Anne PERTH AMBOY - Alana Cue- CITY HALL ...... 1 MAIN ST. to, MSN, RN, CNL-C – Plan- MAIN ST. FARM ...... 107 MAIN ST. “Annie” Hindenlang- Perth Am- ning Board Member. Alana NEWS & TREATS ...... 99 MAIN ST. Flea Market boy Redevelopment Agency, REO DINER ...... 392 AMBOY AVE. SAYREVILLE - The First Pres- Executive Director. Annie was serves as the President-Elect ST. JOSEPH’S SENIORS RESIDENCE ...... 1 ST. JOSEPH’S TERR. byterian Church of Sayreville awarded the Rising Star Award of the National Association from the Edward J. Bloustein of Hispanic Nurses and she will be having their Annual School of Planning and Public th Perth Amboy Owner-Occupied Flea Market on June 1, 2019 in was honored at the 12 Diva Policy having demonstrated a re- and Don Gala held in April by the church parking lot from 8 markable level of commitment the Institute for Nursing (IFN- Housing Units – 29.3% a.m.-2 p.m.. Rain date - June to a new brand of redevelopment PERTH AMBOY - This is down from 35% a few years ago, which The Foundation of the New 8, 2019. Please come join us planning that emphasizes value- is already a very low number. NJ towns average about 65% owner- Jersey State Nurses Associa- for bargains, good food and creation and people-based out- occupied homes. Take a look at comparable figures for owner-oc- comes. She has built a list of action) as a woman in nursing cupied housing in some of our neighboring towns: Woodbridge – an enjoyable day. The Church complishments that demonstrate leadership in the State of New 67.5%; Edison – 61.4%; South Amboy – 60%; Sayreville – 64.6%; is located at 172 Main Street, mastery of planning theory, pro- Jersey who sets high standards Carteret – 58% - Source: US Census Sayreville, directly across from cess management and real-world of excellence makes a notable We are losing residents who own their own homes and we are the Borough Hall. For more in- know-how to benefit the redevel- difference in the lives of so becoming more and more a city of renters and absentee landlords. formation please call the church opment growth in Perth Amboy. many. We have large numbers of foreclosures and short sales. Any type of office at 732-257-6353 or email tax increase exacerbates the problem, because it will be the tipping at churchoffice172@optimum. point for more people. Look at the household income and poverty net. There are still a limited rate for Perth Amboy: Perth Amboy - $20,547 per capita income number of spaces left if you are (20.5% in poverty). This is one of the lowest incomes in Middlesex interested in selling. Please use Attention! Our Newspaper is available at County, and one of the highest poverty rates. the same numbers to reserve a Shop-Rite, Perth Amboy at the Courtesy Counter! *Statistics Presented by Lisa Nanton at the 4/22/19 Caucus space. 6. The Amboy Guardian * May 1, 2019 HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!

Bus Trip Hunterdon Hills Playhouse Holy Rosary Seniors HOPELAWN - Holy Rosary Seniors is sponsoring a bus trip just to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse to see “I Do, I Do” Wednesday, 8/14th. Cost $98. Deposit of $50 required. In- cludes bus, luncheon, and show tickets. Bus leaves Church parking lot at 10:00 am. Any questions please call Ronnie at 732- 442-5252. Perth Amboy, Past, Present and Future: A Photography and Digital Art Project by The Students of Perth Amboy High School, In Cooperation with The Perth Amboy Public Library Press Release PERTH AMBOY - The students in Ms. Bautista’s photography classes traveled all over the city to recreate pictures of Perth Amboy’s historical landmarks, using images from the Perth Amboy Public Library archives as our only guide. This exhibi- tion juxtaposes the historical photographs next to the modern ones. The digital art students and Communications Academy students in Mrs. Wintemberg’s classes took a different - ap proach. First, we learned how to use Photoshop to profession- ally colorize the public library’s historical black and white photographs. Next, we imagined going back in time and added ourselves to vintage images, a project we called ‘Time Machine’. Take a close look at the ‘Time Ma- chine’ photographs and see if you can tell who doesn’t be- long. Finally, we envisioned what the city might look like in the future and created compos- ite images for a project called ‘Perth Amboy, Past Present and Future.’ Many thanks, from the students and staff of Perth Amboy High School, for the generosity of the Perth Amboy Public Library and SGO Museum, for your assistance and support as we examine our past and envi- sion our future. Looking through the camera lens of photographers and his- torians long gone, gave us rare insight into our roots and in- spired a new appreciation of the importance of preserving and protecting our beautiful city by the bay. Showing now at the Library, 196 Jefferson St., through May 16 and opening at the Ferry Slip Museum on May 18 in time for the first Live at the Ferry Slip concert. May 1, 2019 * The Amboy Guardian .7 Doubling Down 4/24/19 Council Meeting By: Carolyn Maxwell or Democrat issue (who is ap- provement have been made. 91 PERTH AMBOY – During the proving PILOT contracts). We acres were sold by Amersteel. public portion on agenda items have to look at the 22 years and 7.7 acres which is 10% will be only, Resident Ken Balut came above. Let’s look at past ad- for public space. 3.6 acres will up to speak. He continued to ministrations. You (the Coun- be put aside for an amphitheater. hammer away on how PILOTS cil) have the power to correct $1.6 million has been budgeted are not benefiting the City,- es the situation without having to for the 36 acres. $375,000 has pecially when it comes to the go to court. We don’t have the been set aside for a lab and pub- schools and the City losses. legal entity (PARA) to operate lic restrooms. We do the clean- James Fearon from Gluck PILOTS. You need a financial ups.” Stock then began to speak Walrah LL9 argued, “If a PI- consultant who is not part of about Riverview Drive and the LOT is approved, in 22 years the City. If there is a business Elm Street expansion. “The the City will net $46 million. out there who wants to share in proposal is to build sidewalks Without the PILOT, the City our prosperity, we are for that. I and a walking trial to the Se- and Board of Education will urge you to table the resolution. nior Center. This will cost about loose $12 million over the 22- R-193-4/19 because the Mayor $600,000. From Riverview year period.” violated the ordinance (appoint- Drive thru Grant Street and Rte. Glen Stock (R) from Stock Development Group gives a presenta- Balut continued, “The last ment of PARA Members).” 35, we’re looking to mill and re- tion on the Amersteel Propety PILOT that the City gave to a B.A. Frederick Carr then made grade the streets. An offsite traf - *Photo by Carolyn Maxwell company was not negotiated a couple of comments regarding fic signal will be added. We’re correctly. The School Board R-193. “This is not a Resolu- looking to make improvements this problem in October because ed about a great lawn and a pa- raised taxes which caused our tion from PARA, but it’s for the on Riverview Drive and Grant that is the start of their slow vilion to have a sitting area, and taxes to go up. Target got a Council making an application Street for pedestrian safety im- season. We told the Cornucopia a spot for barbecuing.” PILOT and they already had to the Finance Board.” provement. We’re looking to we will start in November. The Councilman Fernando Irizarry warehouses up at the time. We Glen Stock from Stock De- upgrade the water and sewer tenant coming into the 225 Elm spoke up saying he was com- have the best dynamics in the velopment Group came forward systems on Patterson, Sheridan, St. location wants two buildings fortable with passing R-193 City, but we keep getting sold to give an update on the proj- Grant, and Elm Streets. $6.6 by the end of next year. Without now and introducing it later. down the road.” ect at 225 Elm St. He stated, million in amenities will be the PILOT, they will not come. During the last public portion, Businesswoman Sharon Hub- “The project began in July 2016 added. It took 2.5 years of nego- It’s a Fortune 500 Company. Resident Ken Balut came up to berman came up next and asked and the developer is adamant tiating with PARA. You should The retaining wall work will speak, “Who owns the property the Council if they were the that he will not do this project be proud of the end results of take between 3 to 6 months to at 950 High St. It is across from ones that appointed the PARA without a PILOT. Everything PARA’s work.” Stock then talk- repair. Depending on whether if the Target Distribution Center.” Members. has been done except for a cap ed about a failing retaining wall the PILOT is approved, we hope Carr didn’t mention the own- Council President Bill Petrick of the property. The developer located west of the Cornucopia. to start work on the project in er but stated there was a mess replied, “We did not.” He also paid close attention to environ- We did a preliminary study with October 2019. Three Quarters there and the owner will clean asked if the City will net $43 mental cleanup. Our group has Geotech Engineers and the of an acre are owned by PARA. it up. million during the PILOTS 22- done environmental cleanups City's Engineers that cost $2.2 A $300,000 check was written Balut continued, “This com- year contract.” in Elizabeth, Woodbridge, and million to see how to proceed to PARA (to buy this land). We pany, who wants to have a PI- Hubberman then continued, Teterboro. $7 million of project (how to fix this problem). It’s aspent a lot of time with Kenny LOT (225 Elm St.) - they’ve “The Mayor appointed her own investments have been made City road and it’s for both of our Ortiz (Direction of the Recre- started the cleanup in 2016. people without the Council’s on and off site. Of the 90 benefits.acres, The Cornucopia sug- ation Department) talking about consent. It’s not a Republican 3.6 acres of water and road im- gested that we start working on the amphitheater. We also talk- *Continued on Page 8 8. The Amboy Guardian * May 1, 2019 PILOTS (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) Come into Play Again 4/22/19 Caucus Meeting Project. be affected? If you can’t get all have an illegal Redevelopment sponded, “The Code Enforce- *Continued from Page 2 B.A. Carr explained, “This the information of what the 50 Agency and all contracts they ment Director has been on the was for a design and specifica- acres encompasses, then hold sign should be broken. Illegal job for about 6 months.” from property owners that have tions for a competitive grant. It off until you get everything.” activities cause illegal actions. Caba continued, “The in- not paid their taxes in a long was based on needs. Everybody Resident Ken Balut came up We are strategically located.” spector should have told his time and the City has to hire gets something. NJDOT said next and asked, “Who is the Resident Lisa Nanton came up friend that if he had a tempo- people to collect these unpaid that the City had already re- owner of 950 High Street? The next, “In the time I was on the rary C/O, he should have been taxes. ceived money before and that’s Mayor takes all the credit when Council, we’ve had four differ- told to make corrections to get Councilman Irizarry spoke all that we're going to be get- there were no tax increases in ent Law Directors and four dif- a permanent C/O. A person up and said, “We tend to spend ting.” 2017 and 2018 but gives you no ferent Business Administrators. who is doing the right thing is more money to collect these un- Former B.A. Fehrenbach then credit. The taxes for the PILOT 52 people just in my immediate now being held up. We have to paid taxes than what is actually spoke up, “There was $1 mil- will be paid for by the taxpay- area alone left Perth Amboy. be fair. Give the job (Code En- owed to the City.” lion that was earmarked from ers and schools will get noth- 58%-67% of the surrounding forcement Director) to someone The attorney explained, “It’s a the DOT that the City received. ing. Our taxes will go up. How cities around us are owner oc- who knows the State Codes and pool of properties. $56,705 was Because we got the $1 million much will the schools and resi- cupied residences. Our income is a professional. They need to collected for unpaid taxes. We already, it may have had an ef- dents lose in the 22 years? This level is lower as in our poverty know the C/O process.” paid someone $20,000 to col- fect as to why we did not get warehouse will get a PILOT, level. We have a 5.7% tax in- Resident Alan Silber came up lect these taxes. The profit to usany additional money.” but how many people will be crease. I can understand an in- and stated, “Our previous May- was $36,705.” During the public portion, employed? Most of the work crease if it helps our infrastruc- or was large and thin-skinned, Irizarry then asked, “Can a Resident Stanley Sierakowski will be automated. The Mayor’s ture or waterline improvements. but he had every Department tax collector remove some of spoke first. He talked about- apeople re and friends are benefit- Patronage positions should be Head attend the meetings. the properties that owe a low taining wall that will cost $200 ing.” cut. No more PILOTS, please. When Arlene Quinones came amount to the City?” million. “Let the developer do Businesswoman and Resident Stop accepting crumbs and here, she had every Depart- Council President Petrick it. The steel company years ago Sharon Hubberman came up throwing away money. What ment Head here to endorse her. spoke up next, “Can we do a paid for a wall.” Sierakowski next and asked the Council to about all the companies that The Mayor (Diaz) was thin- flat rate to collect moniesthen on talked about R-193-4/19 table R-193. She then read an have left? It’s a death knell.” skinned because Councilman all those properties? What trig- – Making application to the lo- ordinance regarding appoint- Businessman and Resident Caba questioned Walensky (hir- gered this collection?” cal finance board pursuant to ments to PARA (Perth Amboy David Caba came up next, “We ing qualifications). The day af- The attorney responded, “You N.J.S.A. and authorizing an Redevelopment Agency). “Ac- are losing good people – 345 ter her inauguration, the Mayor need to address this to the Tax agreement relating thereto for cording to this ordinance, the State St. and 121 Market St. The hired her friends who then hired Collector.” the NCP Perth Amboy Urban Council should be making the City Attorney said that an Act- their friends. The police were Councilman Caba spoke up Renewal LLC Project (225 appointments to PARA. Since ing Director said it was a friend concerned in December 2018 and said, “That’s why we need Elm St.). He told the Council the Mayor made the appoint- he tried to help out. Plumbing about 20 police officers who Department Heads here.” to do more research on the 22- ments, they were illegal. The and electrical work was done were being laid-off. If things Communication No. 8 was 25-year PILOT. “How much Council can put a penalty on one of the houses and four in- are on the agenda that you don’t discussed. Regarding NJDOT will it cost the City? You need the Mayor for violating the or- spectors showed up. All inspec- have proper information on, advising that the Department is a spreadsheet. What’s the dif- dinance. We have a $5 million tors will tell you if you need then just table them. I thought unable to provide a Municipal ference between the estimated gap in our budget. Why are we corrections. People use Code we hired an attorney to take Aid Grant for the replacement taxes versus a PILOT? See issuing out debt in redevelop- Enforcement to go after you. care of delinquent tax problems. of the Fayette Street Bridge what they have to provide the ment? Illegal practices have There will be consequences.” I guess I was wrong.” City. Will the residential area been going on for too long. We Council President Petrick re- Doubling Down 4/24/19 Council Meeting up to speak. He told the Coun- and the Council Comments be- particular Council Member ask are the most vulnerable and also *Continued from Page 7 cil he had asked them to table gan. for the information. “It was not City workers. I hope to get the the Ordinance for the Wreck- Councilman Helmin Caba requested by all.” consensus of everyone. I also Out-ot-towners are doing this. ers because it lacked certain turned to Business Administra- Councilman Joel Pabon spoke want to help business owners, This is a Fortune 500 Com- language, especially regarding tor Frederick Carr and asked next, “I’m glad about the road too. We can look at the tower’s pany and the estimate for For- State laws. The storage rates are him if he had relayed a message paving taking place on Amboy ordinance. I’m requesting that tune 500 Company profits arenot accurate. Show me some of to the Mayor about the absence Avenue, but I thought it was ri- all Department Heads be here up, and so are the stock mar- the applications. It must have of Department Heads at the diculous that some of the street at the Caucus Meeting or we ket. When the President gives language and the proper rates. Meeting. lights haven’t been fixed since don’t have a Caucus Meeting. I tax breaks to rich companies, Contact Garden State Contrac- Carr replied, “I relayed the December. We need a contact believe it is within our rights to people complain that he is bad. tors if you need more informa- message to the Mayor, but she person with the utility company request this.” When the Mayor does the same tion. The Ordinance has not has not changed her mind.” to address this.” Pabon then re- Attorney Roman B. Himiak thing, it’s considered good.” been updated in 20 years. All of Caba spoke again and said, quested to see all pending law- said, “There may be a grey Balut then questioned, “How the towers’ expenses have gone “That should not be a reason to suits from City Employees. “I area depending on the form of long does it take cops to answer up except for the towers’ rates.” punish the residents because we don’t want to see it two years government (if it is within the calls at night? We’re not hiring Flowers shouted out to the (the Council) questioned some from now. I’m not talking about Council’s right to request this).” more cops. They have received Council from the Audience in of the Mayor’s hirees.” Caba workers compensation, but oth- Petrick replied, “I think legis- 38,000 calls. I had to OPRA agreement what Adele Tawfikrequested that B.A. Carr talk to er lawsuits.” latively we can request Depart- the stat. They are not telling us was saying. the Mayor again, “And maybe Councilwoman Milady Tejeda ment Heads to be here and the about shootings that are hap- Council President Petrick told she will come to her senses and talked next. Her concern was Administration’s cooperation.” pening.” Balut then told the Flowers he was out of order. have the Department Heads that the problem is disconnec- B.A. Frederick Carr spoke up Council they need to ask for a Flowers then responded to come to the Meetings again. I tion between us (the Council) and told the Council that the call log and how long it takes Petrick and said, “Because of feel that Republicans and Dem- and the Administration. “Put- Administrators are working on the police to go out when the my company being left off theocrats are being discriminated ting employees against the City the Council’s amendments to calls are received. That’s what towers list, I will be seeing you against. The last election – we isn’t healthy. We have a lot of the budget. “The DCA (Depart- you (the Council) need. You had (the City of Perth Amboy) in had a phenomenal turnout and issues and need to come togeth- ment of Community Affairs) nothing to do with the PILOT court.” the Administration did a good er to discuss a possible solution will have to review and approve thrown at you.” Tawfik continued talking, “Wejob promoting it. We should do to make things better.” those amendments. You may Scott Flower from Scott’s (the towers) need to have more the same thing to promote the Council President Bill Petrick have to see or speak to the DCA Towing in Woodbridge Town- meetings with the City to dis- June Primary.” spoke next. He was concerned in person. I suggest that it be ship came up to the podium cuss the ordinance.” Councilman Fernando Irizarry because, “We don’t have a tow- myself, Council President Pet- next. “The City has two sets of Petrick responded, “We’ll spoke next, “I was concerned ers ordinance which is not law rick, and the CFO (Jill Goldy).” rates for towing costs.” make sure the ordinance is in about an email regarding a in our community. Our former Petrick suggested, “Maybe Council President Petrick re- compliance with the State law.” DVD that was sent to us (the B.A. (Adam Cruz) met with we can do a conference call sponded to Flowers, “There are Resident and Businesswoman Council) and the email said that a group of towers along with with the DCA. We may have two sets of rates for City Resi- Sharon Hubberman came up to we had requested this DVD. Councilman Joel Pabon and to have legislation to grant per- dents.” speak, “What’s disconcerting is I don’t know anything about Fernando Gonzalez and the Ad- mission for political parties to Flowers continued, “When that elected officials aren’t pro- this.” ministration.” participate (have tables) at City there’s heavy duty towing that tecting certain political parties. Council President William Pabon then spoke up, “The events.” has been requested, we do I don’t see Democrats taking Petrick responded, “One Coun- meeting never occurred, be- For Resolutions R-184 thru 90% of the work. On April 14, action. We have over a $5 mil- cil Member requested the infor- cause it had to be adjourned R-191 and R-193- thru R-200 2014, your Law Director (Peter lion funding cap. Employees mation, so I asked for all of us due to disagreements among the was moved by Councilman Fer- King) signed an agreement with are not being protected. Abate- to get it. It was something that towers.” nando Irizarry and seconded me. You did not meet with me ment means no taxes. Compa- was of concern in City Hall. I Petrick then spoke again em- by Councilman Helmin Caba. within the 90-day period.” Af- nies negotiate contracts with an wanted to get everyone on the phatically stating, “In any ordi- R-192 was moved by Council- ter Flowers’ time ran out, he sat illegal entity.” same page at the same time.” nance, we have to consider how man Joel Pabon and seconded down. After Hubberman spoke, the Irizarry then requested that in it will impact all the residents: by Councilman Fernando Irizar- Tower Adele Tawfik came public comments were closed, the future it should state that a seniors to single mothers who ry and all voted, “No”. May 1, 2019 * The Amboy Guardian .9 Governor’s Educator of the Year Awards One of the Highlights 4/11/19 Board Education Meeting

Director of Special Funded Programs Pamela Spindel receives the NAFEPA State Leadership Award *Photo by Paul W. Wang

Honorees pose for photo with the Board of Education at the 4/11/19 Board of Education Meeting Governor’s Educator of the Year Awards: Teachers: Edmund Hmieleski Jr. Early Childhood Center: Mary Gonzalez; Ignacio Cruz Early Child- hood Center: Dejuan Alexander; Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School: Karen Gutierrez; Dual Lan- guage School: Veronica Austin; James J. Flynn Elementary School: Kirsten Nota; Edward J. Patten El- ementary School: Michelle Batista; Dr. Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century Elementary School: Claire Ransegnola; Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School: Donna Fox; Samuel E. Shull Middle School: Jes- sica Perez; William C. McGinnis Middle School: Alexandre Lopes; Perth Amboy High School: Darrell Marshall. Educational Services Professionals: Edmund Hmieleski Jr. Early Childhood Center: Lucia Checo; Ig- William Clark Jr. (5th from Left) is the new Football Coach at nacio Cruz Early Childhood Center: Teresa Jimenez; Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School: Mia Lanius; PAHS replacing retired Coach Bishop. He is surrounded by family, Dual Language School: Mary Cruz; James J. Flynn Elementary School: Suzan Lopez; Edward J. Pat- friends, and well-wishers. Perth Amboy Athletics Director Nephta- ten Elementary School: Alexandria Riley; Dr. Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century Elementary School: ly Cardona (Far Right) *Photo by Carolyn Maxwell Ramona Taylor; Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School: Meina Montalbano; Samuel E. Shull Middle School: Jacqueline Defilippis; William C. McGinnis Middle School: Brian Peters; Perth Amboy High School: Brieem Towns. *Photo by Paul W. Wang By: Carolyn Maxwell are the most hardworking and PERTH AMBOY – The meeting skilled professionals.” She also dent’s needs: now and into the it to students taking this course. sity of Virginia and I’m a prod- was called to order at 5:30 p.m. thanked all the principals – past future. It will cost $50 million Dr. Roman then remarked, “If uct of their academics and their but shortly after the roll call and and present who have supported to run the new high school. I’m students show an interest, this athletic programs. I’m return- pledge of allegiance, the Board and listened to all the teachers urging everyone to vote in favor can be added to the STEM Pro- ing to the community. This is a of Education went into a closed and gave them the latitude when of the preliminary budget.” gram.” teaching experience. There is a session that lasted from 5:42 needed. She wanted to thank ev- Board President Ken Puccio During the last public com- genuine relationship here. I want p.m. until 7:06 p.m. When they eryone and choked up when she spoke next, “The financial comments, a teacher by the name to teach honor, loyalty, team- came back into session, Superin- said, “I love you all,” putting her mittee did a lot of hard work and of Mr. Johnson wanted to thank work, and pride.” He wanted to tendent Dr. David Roman made hands to her mouth and throw- did their homework when work- Nepthaly Cardona for hiring assure the school that he wants a few remarks regarding the ing a kiss to all. ing on this budget. I’m just rid- William Clark Jr. as the Head the football team to adopt an at- 2018/2019 Governor’s Educator There was another special pre- ing on their coattails.” Football Coach for Perth Amboy titude for them to succeed, build of the Year Awards. “These are sentation made to a Ms. Pamela During the new business por- High School. “I watched him integrity, and prepare for the real the Oscars of Education. We’ve Spindel who was the recipient tion, Board Member Junior Igle- (Clark) grow and take the neces- world. made monumental accolades of the NAFEPA (National As- sia had a question about the per- sary preparation needed (for this Dr. Danielle Brown and Tashi over the years, and every school sociation of Federal Education formance report. He requested position). He has been a coach, a Vasquez mentioned they gradu- has shown significant growth Program Administrators which that the Curriculum Committee mentor, leader, and father figure. ated PAHS in the same year as from our students. Teachers re- began in 1974) State Leadership identify students interested in I am so proud of him.” Clark and how proud they were flect those changes. I want toAward. She was recognized in education and teaching in Perth William Clark Jr. came up to of him. congratulate these educators for Washington D.C. Amboy. speak next. “It’s an honor and Board Members Lissette Leb- their dedication, time, and ef- After the awards were over, Dr. Vivian Rodriguez remarked privilege to be chosen for this ron, Anton Massopust, and Jesus fort.” there was a question posed that Kean University offers cred - position. I attended the Univer- Martinez were not present. Assistant Superintendent Dr. by Board Member Stephanie Vivian Rodriguez then spoke, Márquez-Villafañe regarding “As a former educator, I also Item No. 5 under the Curricu- Single-use Plastic Free Race, Run The Hook want to thank the recipients of lum. Approval for the Middlesex these awards.” County Bar Foundation to facili- Comes to Sandy Hook The principal of each school tate (5) after-school civics les- was then called to make remarks sons for district-wide fifth gradeSANDY HOOK - Run The bottles that keep drinks cold for and continuing to improve the about each teacher and educa- students between the months of Hook 5K/10K returns to one 24 hours so you can go plastic- water quality of the Navesink tional service professional who April and May 2019 at no cost of the Jersey Shore’s most his- free and stay hydrated on the and Shrewsbury Rivers. I’m so were recognized. There were a to the district under the supervi- toric locations for a race to keep go. happy to continue supporting total of 11 teachers recognized, sion of the respective school’s our oceans wild and pollution Registration is already 90% their work with this race while along with 11 educational ser- principals. Jose Santos, Melissa free. The race will take place sold out with just under one increasing awareness for all of vices professionals. Espana, Rosario Casiano, and on Sunday, May 12, 2019 at month to go until the race. It the work that still needs to be When Principal R.L. Anderson Dr. Vivian Rodriguez. Sandy Hook National Park and is expected to sell out in ad- done at the local level. We hope of Wilentz School came up to Márquez-Villafañe questioned, will once again be 100% free of vance for the fourth year in a families from all over the area speak about teacher Donna Fox's “How many students were in- single-use plastics in keeping row. All runners will receive a will come out for the 4th annual accomplishments, she stood up volved? Or was there a select with their mission to increase t-shirt, commemorative finish- race to kick off the summer with from her seat and he remarked, group? Was it consistent or on a awareness of reducing single- er’s glass, closed scenic course us.” “Oh, I’m not ready for you, yet.” rotational basis?” use plastic consumption. in Sandy Hook National Park, Cindy Zipf, Executive Direc- She said she wanted to break Dr. Rodriguez asked Mr. Dato With an expected attendance chip timed results, and access tor of Clean Ocean Action add- protocol because she is retiring, to come forward to give a more of 2,000 participants, the race to the after party with their reg- ed, “Run the Hook has quickly and she wanted to make a speech detailed explanation. He ex- challenges runners and walkers istration. Runners also have the become the healthy tradition about her years in the Perth Am- plained that the students volun- of all abilities to complete a 5K opportunity to raise additional for celebrating Mother’s Day boy School System. She stated teered from McGinnis and Shull or 10K course in support of lo- funds through friends and fami- and Mother Ocean. It’s a fes- she came in 2000 and coming Schools with their parents ap- cal charity, Clean Ocean Action, ly using CrowdRise, with 100% tive morning of family fun or- from the suburbs into an urban proval. “Last year 45 students a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated of these donations going direct- ganized by the best professional environment. At first, "I was -se participated in the program. Af- to restoring, improving, and ly to Clean Ocean Action. events team, which also imple- riously thinking about leaving." ter having the 5 civic lessons, protecting the water quality of Speaking about the event, ments environmentally sustain- Fox soon realized that staying they had one more meeting New Jersey’s oceans and water- race organizer Joey Garofalo able practices. Clean Ocean was the best decision she ever where they reviewed what they ways. A portion of the proceeds of Shrewsbury noted, "Clean Action is so honored to be the made in her 37 year teaching ca- have learned.” from the race will go directly to Ocean Action has made incred- beneficiary of this remarkable reer. “It’s not only the students, Under the Finance Department, the charity to support their work ible progress on several fronts event and so grateful to the but it’s also the teachers who Committee Chairperson Junior in the local community. The in the last year including fight- team. The support of Run the learn new things every day.” Iglesia made a few comments. race also has several merchan- ing off oil drilling in the Atlan- Hook’s participants helps us in She also talked about 5 teachers He said, “A lot of work was put dise items for sale including tic, pushing for single-use plas- the race to save the ocean.” that she had mentored. “There’s into the budget which will pay hats, socks, and reusable water tic ordinances in local towns, teachers and staff I've met who for all the services for our stu- 10. The Amboy Guardian * May 1, 2019 HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!! Spring Flower Fair NEW BRUNSWICK - Friday, May 10 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sunday, May 12 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Spring Flower Fair is a garden plant sale that provides you with the opportunity to pur- chase everyone's favorite vari- eties, as well as unique and/or difficult-to-find plants that will enhance your garden with flower, form or food. Each year we increased the selection of those hard-to-find plants, but also fo- cused upon those plants that will provide solutions to difficult sites in your garden! Bring Mom to the Gardens for Moth- er’s Day between 12 noon and 2 p.m. for a tour of the Gardens and a special planting activity. Plants available are: Herba- ceous Perennials and Hardy Ferns, Annuals, Succulents, and Tropicals, Grasses and Bam- boos, Trees, Shrubs, and Vines, Herbs, Tomatoes, Other Vegeta- bles and Fruits. Please bring your own garden cart. No dogs allowed in the sales area. The sale is rain or shine. GPS Address: 130 Log Cab- in Road, New Brunswick NJ 08901-8525. Rutgers Gardens, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Phone: 732-932-8451; email: [email protected]. edu May 1, 2019 * The Amboy Guardian .11 HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!! South Amboy K of C Events Mets Trip SOUTH AMBOY - For all of you baseball fans, the South Amboy Knights of Columbus hold their annual trip to Citi Field to see the Mets battle the St. Louis Cardinals on Satur- day, June 15th. Game time is 7:10 p.m. Coach leaves the K of C parking lot at 3 p.m. Cost of $135 includes round trip motor coach transportation, reserved ticket to the game, $24 worth of Mets Money that can be used anywhere in the ballpark. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. For more information call Steve at 732-727-1707. Golf Outing SOUTH AMBOY - South Amboy Knights of Columbus Council 426 hold their 10th annual Golf Outing Thursday May 23rd at Cruz Farms in Farming- dale. Cost of $100 includes 18 holes of golf, dinner, lunch, and a riding cart. Prizes will be raffled off at the K of C at 308 Fourth St. South Amboy. Reg- istration is at 8:30 and tee-off is at 9 a.m. Hole sponsorships are also available. For more information call Ray at 732-721- 2025 or 732-406-2340. Spring Car Show SOUTH AMBOY - For all of you car owners, the South Amboy Knights of Columbus Council 426 hold their annual Spring Car Show Friday night June 7th from 6 to 9 p.m. The car show will be at the parking lot of the K of C at 308 Fourth St. South Amboy. Awards will be presented to the best contes- tants. Please bring a non-perishable food item for local food pantries. For more information call 732-721-2025. 12. The Amboy Guardian * May 1, 2019 Living Stations of the Cross, Perth Amboy 4/19/19 *Photos by Paul W. Wang

Good Friday Celebration, St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Perth Amboy 4/26/19 *Photos by Paul W. Wang

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To be useful, your measures should be concise, available on-demand, and include properly targeted data to help you quickly spot trends and react appropriately. Effective Business Metrics to Consider Right Now 1. Quick Ratio (Financial) Add up your total cash, short-term investments and accounts re- ceivable. Then divide that total by your current liabilities. This is your quick ratio. It's a simple way to see if you have enough funds on hand to pay your immediate bills. A value of 1.0 or more means By: Anton Massopust III gether a new gauntlet and wish to shine. There are plenty of your liquid assets are sufficient to cover your short-term debts. A “We have to do this! No take everybody back. very funny one-liners and this value less than 1.0 may mean you're relying too heavily on debt to backs! No Second Chances! Look on this as sort of the is probably one of the best of fund your operations or pay expenses. Whatever it takes!” - Captain best of Marvel. If you’re a big the Avengers movies. If you're 2. Retention Percentage (Customers) America fan of these movies, the final not a Marvel fan, and you don’t First, create a list of customers who made purchases this year and The remaining Avengers and battle between Thanos’s forces know any of the other movies, a list of customers who made purchases last year. Then, remove all Guardians of the Galaxy rally and the Avengers and Guardians you won’t be able to follow it new customers gained in the current year. Divide the total number together in order to find a wayof the Galaxy is truly a sight to and you will be completely lost. of customers from last year by the remaining number of customers to bring back everyone that behold, It's a lot to take in and I don't think that you could fol- for this year. This is your customer retention percentage. Measure Thanos has destroyed. The firstmight take a second viewing, low this if you don't know any this over time to see if your business is retaining or losing core plan is to find Thanos in orderbut you're probably asking me: of these characters that are in customers. If you have a condensed sales cycle, you can shrink the to get his gauntlet and wish ev- “Is the movie good?” Yes, but it this film. and this whole- ad period down further. For example, by looking at this calculation erybody back. It’s as simple does take a little time to get go- venture is with Marvel. This is each month, you can see how it builds over the year. as that. When that plan fails, ing. It’s a lot of set up before we Iron Man’s movie as Captain 3. Asset Turnover Ratio (Internal Process) Captain America and the other get to a lot of superhero action. America's final journey. This is Divide your total sales by average total assets from your compa- Avengers try to just move on I love time travel stories. I'm definitely the movie of the -sum ny balance sheet (beginning assets plus ending assets, divided by with life. But when Ant-Man a big fan of Doctor Who. This mer, so if you haven't seen the two) for the same time period. The end result tells you the amount escapes from the Quantum- has a similar plot to that kind of previous movies catch up on of sales generated for each dollar committed to your assets. The verse, he devises a plan in order story. They even mention sever- them and everyone go to see the number may not reveal much by itself, but when reviewed over al time travel stories throughout Avengers Assemble. time, you'll have a better understanding of whether the assets used to go back in time and find all the Infinity Stones before -Tha the movie and every Avenger to run your business are becoming more or less effective. 4. Net Income Per Employee (Growth) nos does. The Avengers put to- & Guardian is given a chance Divide your net income by your total number of employees for a given time period. In theory, as your workforce develops, it should generate more income per employee. Remember to account for part-time employees prior to making your calculation (e.g., a part- Raritan Bay Area YMCA time employee working 20 hours per week is 1/2 an employee More than a Gym and Swim: The Y’s Impact on Our Community! for purposes of this calculation). If the income per employee is Press Release welcome from the very first But we can’t do it alone, to- getting lower over time, figure out why. Perhaps you have high PERTH AMBOY - The Raritan day." gether we can do so much employee turnover, or there is an area of your company that can Bay Area YMCA has kept pace Ultimately, all of our Y’s pro- more! Currently the Raritan benefit from training. with the times, providing ser- grams point to the same goal: Bay Area YMCA is running its While each ratio may help you analyze different aspects of your vices and solutions to problems Making the community a bet- annual fundraising campaign. business, they don't tell you the whole story. Finding the right mix that impact the Perth Amboy ter place to live and work. Ev- Funds raised help the Y provide of metrics for your scorecard can take some time, but the end result is a valuable tool that can take your business to the next level. community. ery day, the organization works financial assistance throughout Amazon to augment your core business, not replace the success of “It’s not just a gym,” Steve Jo- to make sure that everyone, the year to families in need. You your current business model. bin, CEO said. “Yes, members regardless of age, income or are invited to support the cam- get a gym and a pool, but we background, has the opportuni- paign, volunteer or contribute in offer various other programs ty to learn, grow and thrive. another way. The annual cam- to the community, so there’s a Richard Greaves, 42 says, paign ends May 31st. community feel here.” “The after-care program has For more information and Seeking Annual With the thanks of so many been such a help with both me to learn about opportunities donors throughout the years, the and my wife working full-time at the RARITAN BAY AREA Volunteers Golf Classic YMCA is able offer financial jobs. The Y provides a safe and YMCA, or to donate, visit NEW BRUNSWICK - CASA WOODBRIDGE/HILLSBOR- assistance, children’s swim- supportive atmosphere for both www. rbaymca.org/main/do- of Middlesex County is seek- OUGH – The Bishop George ming lessons, teen leadership of my children. They not only nate/ or contact Jennifer Roche, ing volunteers to advocate for Ahr St. Thomas Aquinas High programs, school-age childcare, help with homework, my kids at 732.442.3632 or jroche@ children who have been abused School is having their Annual community service programs are able to make friends and rbaymca.org. or neglected. When a child is Golf Classic on Thursday, May and so much more. The YMCA have fun.” in foster care, having a CASA 2, 2019 at Royce Brook Golf is what you make it, for some means they are more likely to Club, 201 Hamilton Road, Hill- of its members the Y provides find a permanent home, spend sborourgh, NJ. 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a backdrop for a great workout WWW.AMBOYGUARDIAN.COM less time in foster care, and per- a.m. Registration. (Continental and for others the benefits go far form better in school. Cham- Breakfast, Driving Range and beyond fitness. pion one of these children from Putting & Chipping Greens). 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Interested - Please See felt letting someone else care ty.org Our website to download the for my children. My 4 children loved playing with their friends We are bilingual and have offices at: Where: CASA of Middlesex brochure. http://www.bgahs. 708 Carson Ave., Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 County office, 77 Church Street, org/ (Announcements Bottom in Child Watch and I always felt New Brunswick; When: Thurs- of The Page) Or Contact Debbie comfortable with them being Phone: 732 - 826-5020; Fax: 732-826-6646 day, May 16th 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Chippendale at Dchippendale@ there. My children have grown 1201 E. Grand St., Unit 3A, Elizabeth, NJ 07201 For more information: http:// Bgahs.Org up at the Y and still like to visit Phone: 908-351-0957; Fax: 908-351-0959 www.casaofmiddlesexcounty. child watch. We have met the Email: [email protected] org/volunteer nicest families at the Y and felt 14. The Amboy Guardian * May 1, 2019 World War II Pets of the Week 75 Years Ago

By Phil Kohn. Dedicated to the memory of his father, GM3 Walter Kohn, U.S. Navy Armed Guard, USNR, and all men and women who have answered the country’s call in time of need. Phil can be contacted at [email protected]. In Lyme Bay, near Slapton, England, Exercise Tiger continues on April 28, 1944; the second day of the exercise is again marked by tragedy (somewhere around 450 U.S. soldiers and sailors were killed in a live-fire accident the previous day). A convoy of eight LSTs carrying vehicles and combat engineers is attacked by nine heavily armed German E-Boats (fast-attack boats, larger and more-powerful than American PT boats) that have slipped undetected through Allied security patrols. Four of the landing craft are damaged or sunk, costing the lives of another 423 U.S. Army and Navy servicemen, with 200 more wounded. Because of official embarrassment and concerns over security for the actual invasion, all survivors of Exercise Tiger are sworn to secrecy, and details of the dual tragedies are kept quiet. Else- where, the U.S. Army completes its capture of Hollandia’s airfields and isolates 200,000 Japanese troops on Papua-New Guinea for the duration of war. U.S. Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox dies at the age of 70 after a series of heart attacks. The U.S. Navy pounds the Japanese military base at Truk on April 29, destroying 120 planes. During a nighttime sortie in the English Channel, the Canadian destroyer HMCS Athabaskan is sunk by the Ger- Bella and Petey were part of a TNR program. She was dumped and man destroyer T-24. 129 sailors are lost, 83 are taken prisoner and 44 are rescued. lived in an apt. parking lot where she slept under garbage bags and U.S. Navy air raids continue in the Caroline Islands on April 30, including more attacks on Truk. In mattresses by the dumpster. Her foster mommy saved her from a hard India, the battles at Kohima and Imphal continue. The Japanese, however, are running short of food and life and a cold winter when her owner threw her away. She's look- ammunition. On May 1, an American force of seven battleships and 11 destroyers bombards Ponape, Caroline Is- ing for a home of my own. Bella is timid, but lovable and cuter in lands, in the Pacific. The Messerschmitt Me-262 — the first jet fighter of the war — makes its maiden person. Petey was rescued as a kitten and adopted but is now being flight. Faster and more-heavily armed than any Allied fighter, the Me-262 would shoot down over 540 surrendered through no fault of his own. He is playful and lovable. Allied aircraft over the course of the war. In Moscow, Joseph Stalin declares: “The wounded German Please ADOPT Bella or Petey. We also need fosters. Bella and Petey beast must be pursued and finished off in its lair.” In a suburb of Athens, Greece, 200 communists are are fixed, vaccinated for rabies and distemper, negative for FIV and executed by Nazi occupation authorities in reprisal for the killing of a German general by Greek Resis- leukemia, were dewormed, had their ears cleaned, nails trimmed, and tance fighters. are healthy and fully vetted. ADOPT. SPAY. NEUTER. LOVE. Adop- Spain on May 2 reaches an agreement with Great Britain and the U.S. to restrict the supply of wolfram tion application & donation fee apply. (tungsten) ore to Germany. (The element’s hardness and high density make it ideal for manufacturing All for the Paws armor-penetrating artillery shells, among other military uses.) In the U.S., WABD-TV gets its FCC li- P. O. Box 2281 cense, becoming the third commercial television station in New York City. The station initially airs on channel 4. Perth Amboy, NJ 08862 Allforthepaws.org In Tokyo on May 3, Adm. Soemu Toyoda is named Commander-in-Chief of the Combined Fleet of the Paypal [email protected] Text name & email address to Imperial Japanese Navy, succeeding Admiral Mineichi Koga, who had been killed in a plane crash on 1.732.486.6382 to adopt or for more info. March 31. Meat rationing ends in the U.S., except for certain selected items, such as steaks and cuts for roasting. In Cambridge, Massachusetts, two young Harvard scientists, Robert Woodward and William Doering, announce the first production of synthetic quinine, an antimalarial. British counterattacks at besieged Kohima, India, on May 4 are repulsed by the Japanese. In Europe, the RAF conducts a nighttime air raid on Budapest, Hungary. In Ukraine on May 5, the Red Army launches an offensive against the Germans holding the fortress city Have a Special Pet? of Sevastopol in the Crimea. In India, the British Fourteenth Army launches a counterattack against the E-mail us your Pet Photos to AmboyGuardian@ Japanese near Imphal, some 84 miles south of Kohima. The Allies launch heavy bombing missions over continental Europe on May 6 in preparation for the gmail.com with Pet of the Week in the Subject impending invasion of France. The British release independence activist Mohandas Gandhi from prison line and explain why your pet is special. Please in Pune, India, due to his failing health. On May 7, 300,000 Japanese troops begin gathering and preparing for an offensive from the Canton include Name and Phone# for verification. and Hankow areas in eastern China, with the aim of capturing Allied airfields. In Europe, the U.S. 15th Air Force and British Bomber Command conduct daylight and night-time raids on railroad yards in Bu- charest, Romania, leaving the city in flames. The U.S. 8th Air Force conducts similar raids over Berlin, while the U.S. 9th Air Force attacks railway yards at Charleville-Mézières, France. Pirohi Sale Polish Night Adolf Hitler on May 8 gives permission for a full-scale evacuation of German and Romanian troops PERTH AMBOY - St. John's SOUTH AMBOY – Polish from the Crimean Peninsula in Ukraine. In London, Gen. Eisenhower sets June 5 as D-Day for “Opera- Orthodox Church will be hold- Night at the South Amboy Elks, tion Overlord,” the invasion of Normandy. Also, in London, the Czechoslovak government-in-exile signs an agreement to permit the Soviet Red Army to liberate Czechoslovakia from the Germans. ing their Pirohi Sale at $9.00 601 Washington Road on Fri- The German Army abandons Sevastopol, the largest city and an important port in the Crimea, in Per Dozen. Orders may be day, May 17th 5:30 p.m. – 8 Ukraine, on May 9. The Soviet 4th Ukrainian Army moves in. Japanese forces skirmish with American called in from May 6-8. 2019 p.m. Tickets- $15 per person, troops near Hollandia, Papua-New Guinea. to 732-826-7067 between 9:00 Dinner Includes: Pierogis, Kiel- On May 10, Chinese troops cross the Salween River in China near the Burmese border, moving to- a.m. and 12:00 Noon. Please basa, & Kraut, Stuffed Cabbage, wards Japanese positions. In the U.S., James V. Forrestal is named Secretary of the Navy, succeeding call early to be sure your order Potato Pancakes, Cabbage and Frank Knox, who died on April 28. In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court, in the case of Smith gets in. Orders may be picked Noodles, Dessert, Coffee & Tea. v. Allwright, rules that primary elections must be open to voters of all races. In Italy, a fourth Battle of Monte Cassino begins on May 11. At 11:00 p.m., 2,300 Allied artillery pieces up on May 14 or 15 at 404 Di- Call or stop in for tickets. 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PERTH AMBOY - Great money-making business monthly gross $15,000, includes lottery machine, meat PERTH AMBOY - This Bayshore model to be built as an open slicer,4 freezers, many refrigerators, security systems, and floor plan design, features living room, dining room. Kitchen, 1/2 much more. Long term lease $975 with $25 increase per bath, full Basement A/C, 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths,2 car garages year, total monthly expenses $1,590.00. $60,000 PERTH AMBOY - Great income producing business, lots of optional upgrades to choose from, see attachments, close Lottery Machine, Deli & Meat Department. Gross income to all major highways, Parks located in the Spa Spring section of Perth Amboy. Looking to close by May 1st, 2019. $464,900 $8,000 weekly, Expenses Electricity $583, Insurance $75, Water and Sewer $40, Gas $40 monthly, ten-year lease $2,000 per month. $140,000