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• VOL. 10 NO. 15 • 732-896-4446 • P.O. BOX 127 • PERTH AMBOY • NJ • 08862 • WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2020 • Covid Numbers, NPP Grant Virtual Meetings, November 2020 Election Recorded Minutes 10/26/20 Caucus of Old Meetings, By: Carolyn Maxwell & Katherine Massopust South Amboy PERTH AMBOY – The Council immediately went into a closed First Aid Squad session after calling the meeting to order at 4:40 p.m. The meet- ing resumed at 6:07 p.m. The Topics of Discussion first person to speak was OEM 10/21/20 Council Meeting Coordinator Larry Cattano who gave an update on the Covid-19 By: Katherine Massopust Middlesex County Division of numbers. SOUTH AMBOY – Two reso- Art & History Program Support He stated as of 10/25/20 there lutions: No. 20-293 & 20-294 II grant program (Resolution has been 2760 cases in Perth were passed. Since the 10/7/20 20-300) was applied for and Amboy; 137 deaths, and there Business Meeting was can- granted. According to Skarzyn- has been no increase in deaths celled, Council President Mick- ski, the grant is specifically for over the last 30 days. In this ey Gross suggested that every the arts. Councilwoman Zusette month, there was a 5.23% in- item on the consent agenda to Dato noted that the city has to crease in cases, and .26% death. OEM Coordinator Larry Cattano gives the Covid Numbers for Perth match the grant with $750. Amboy. *Photo by Katherine Massopust first be discussed. The council The first case was 3/16/20. The agreed. City Engineer Mark Rasimo- most cases we’ve had in a single day was 114. Some days we are opened up. People are going to from the health department. The There was a discussion re- wicz stated the city is installing at 0.” He also noted, “50% of work.” Attorney General gives out the garding No. 20-295 – Resolu- an emergency generator at the the people who had Covid were Councilwoman Milady Tejeda directives. I don’t know what tion providing for the insertion Department of Public Works. female and 50% were male. spoke up, “We opened up ear- criteria other counties use.” of a special item of revenue B.A. Glenn Skarzynski ex- When it comes to fatalities, ly.” Councilwoman Tejeda said, in the budget pursuant to N.J. plained No. 20-304 – Resolu- 64% were male and 35.77% Cattano said, “We started to “When my father was hospital- S.A.40A:4-87(CH.159P.L.148) tion in support for submission were female. From September 1 relax because it started to hap- ized with Covid, the state called – Public and private revenues of application to the transporta- to September 25, there were 33 pen elseware. People went back constantly. They stopped calling offset by appropriations –tion NJ alternatives set-aside pro- cases. From October 1 to Octo- to work and maybe the work- when I told them he had passed CARES ACT GRANT. gram of the NJDOT. He stated ber 25, we had 257 cases. In one places were not as vigilant in away.” B.A. Skarzynski stated that that the city is applying for an sanitizing their workplace. Cattano then said, “Many peo- day in October, we had 10 new the City of South Amboy will alternate grant to enhance the cases.” Cattano stated that the There is more testing going on ple are going back to work. If and more contact tracing. We you don’t feel safe, dial 211 or be receiving $40,133.42. area between the downtown and rise in cases could have been Councilman Thomas Reilly the ferry terminal (up to $1 mil- because of more places open- don’t have the means for con- go to Covid19NJ.gov. If you see tact tracing. Only the county is something not right, call the po- asked how this money has to be lion). ing up, with indoor and out- spent. B.A. Skarzynski stated Councilman Thomas Reilly door dining and mask fatigue doing this. We used to have reg- lice. They follow up. You do not ular meetings with the county, have to identify yourself in ei- that the monies awarded must stated that it would be nice to (people get tired of wearing be spent on protective equip- extend to the county park. their masks). We recently had but we haven’t had any recently. ther case. You can call regarding Now, we have monthly virtual workplaces or other businesses ment that meet the criteria. Skarzynski said that is exactly a 2-month old that tested posi- Councilwoman Zusette Dato the Mayor’ strategic plan. tive. It’s usually someone in the meetings. The county prosecu- not practicing safe guidelines. asked about the police dropbox The consent agenda was family that probably gave it to a tor is giving us the Covid num- The prosecutor’s office can- in young child.” bers and contact tracing. We vestigate complaints (and close for mail-in ballots. moved by Councilwoman Zu- When asked if the names were met with Ms. Perkins (Interim down a business). The fire - de B.A. Glenn Skarzynski noted sette Dato and seconded by revealed of the positive cases Business Administrator) and partment has responded to over- that was put in free of charge Council Vice President Chris- (referring to contact tracing), Ken Ortiz (Director of Recre- crowded places. If that business and the installation was reim- tine Noble. All voted yes. Cattano answered, “No, just ation and Human Services).” has a state license, they also bursed. There were two additional the addresses.” Cattano stated, Councilman Joel Pabon said, can be closed. Regarding table Councilwoman Dato thanked items up for discussion. The “Statewide, on 9/23/20 there “The county is not taking con- service, the server must come Congressman Frank Pallone for first was an update on Best were 466 people hospitalized tact tracing seriously regard- to you. Alcohol cannot be con- the $5 million awarded for the Practices. B.A. Skarzynski and 90 were admitted to inten- ing us and we are in the top for sumed standing up. You cannot Ferry Terminal. Council Presi- stated, “We were able to answer cases. This doesn’t make any leave your table without your dent Mickey Gross thanked all desired directions the state sive care. Our data reflects the sense.” mask. Restaurants are now lim- state statistics.” the administration, B.A. Glenn required with a “yes”. We were Cattano said, “I personally ited to 25%. I heard there might Councilman Fernando Irizarry Skarzynski, the staff of the City able to comply with the state.” questioned, “Are we in the sec- have not gotten input from be 50% occupancy. All city them. There are other counties Halloween events have been of South Amboy who did a The second discussion was ond wave?” great job, too. about the South Amboy First Cattano responded, “We are that are getting more informa- cancelled. Be responsible when tion than we do (infections, handing out and accepting can- No. 20-297 – Resolution au- Aid Squad becoming a part of still in the first wave. The virusrecoveries, etc.). Some of the dy. The curfew per ordinance is thorizing the city of South Am- the city under its umbrella. B.A. was there. People are not as vig- boy to sell surplus city equip- Skarzynski explained that be- ilant as in the past. More places information comes from the 6 p.m.” prosecutor’s office and someDPW Director Frank Hoffman ment and vehicles through the fore this, the maximum dona- came up to answer questions municibid website for the city tion the city could give to the regarding why there were 2 bid- of South Amboy. First Aid squad was $70,000.” ders for emergency demolition B.A. Glenn Skarzynski stated According to Skarzynski after Check our Website: services. He explained, “There that derelict vehicles that are becoming under the umbrella were only two bids that were no longer in use must be auc- of the city, there is no such re- WWW.AMBOYGUARDIAN.COM submitted. The pricing is within tioned off. This will be done viastriction. Skarzynski stated that For the Latest Election Results! the standards needed. Maria an online company. Skarzynski he had numerous meetings with was pleased to announce that *Continued on Page 2 the grant for the arts institute of *Continued on Page 7 Updates on Coronavirus Outbreak: www.perthamboynj.org & www.southamboynj.gov & www.amboyguardian.com 2. The Amboy Guardian *November 4, 2020

Covid Numbers, NPP Grant November 2020 Election 10/26/20 Caucus

nessowners. They do not have dealing with settlements of *Continued from Page 1 to be BID members.” worker’s compensation. He Law Director Peter King ex- stated, “We talked about this be- Rivera from our purchasing de- plained R-413-10/20 – Autho- fore, and for a while it got bet- partment said that we need two rizing an application to the New ter, but now these cases are hap- contractors. There are two rates: Jersey DEP to review the Wet- pening again. Is it management one is for the equipment needed lands that are part of the River- or the worker’s fault?” for tearing down a structure and walk Project. Law Director King replied, the one for the disposal of what King stated, “This is access “I will get a report from the at- is being torn down.” over our easement to make sure torney and the department head. The next question which Bill it is in compliance with the Wet- There are more injuries happen- Petrick asked was regarding Or- lands.” ing to older workers and we’ll dinance No. 1 (first reading) – DPW Director Frank Hoff - talk to our risk managers.” Administration of Government man spoke about R-414-10/20 Pabon continued, “There re: municipal prosecutor. – Awarding a contract to IPL should be documentation. Were Council President William Environmental for 1,000 sol- there talks regarding safety Petrick said, “According to id waste and 1,000 recycling measures (to be taken)?” what Law Director Peter King 95-gallon residential automat- Petrick interjected, “Compa- said, a simple majority is okay. ed containers through HGAC nies such as PSEG and Verizon The ordinance says that the em- in an amount not to exceed do this.” ployee must live here.” $97,860.00. Councilwoman Milady Tejeda Irizarry then questioned, “The Hoffman explained, stated, “We “I work at the hospital Municipal Prosecutor – must have reached 10 years of wear and they have safety huddles live in Perth Amboy?” and tear on the parts. We are every day.” Law Director King responded, adding 2 more streets that are Bill Petrick concluded the dis- “We can give a waiver.” automated (Lawrie Street and cussion stating, “It starts at the Irizarry asked about R-411- Lewis Street). The old vendors top.” 10/20 (NPP Program). “What reduced the thickness in the There was a question regard- does NPP stand for?” walls of the containers and used ing the language in R-425- CFO/Comptroller Jill Goldy recycled material. They have 10/20 – An agreement with answered, “Neighborhood wear and tear on them. A lot of the Raritan Bay Area YMCA Preservation Program. Tashi lids are broken. That is why we to organize and operate Hous- Vazquez can provide you with are getting a new vendor." ing Services in connection with more information.” There was a question regard- the Code Blue Warming Center Irizarry asked “What about ing R-415-10/20 – Authoriz- Services. CDBG (Community Develop- ing a three-year contract with Councilman Irizarry said ment Block Grant)? Are BID Benchmark Analytics LLC, he was not comfortable with funds used?” with two – 1-year renewal op- the term “Housing Services.” CFO Goldy said, “You ap- tions for Benchmark Analytics “It seems like something long proved this grant at the last Computerized program in an term.” meeting. annual amount not to exceed Director of Human Services BID Coordinator Noelia Co- $10,000. Ken Ortiz came up and said, “It lon came up to answer ques- Deputy Chief Larry Cattano should be one-night shelter. It tions. “$180,000 will be used came up and said, “It was in the can be temporary for emergen- for the website, sanitizing, sta- Internal Affairs Department and cies.” tions, and rental assistance. The I was not involved. It was han- Petrick suggested they elimi- grant was given by the DCA. dled by the Police Chief.” nate the Housing Services from The NPP boundaries will be Irizarry then questioned why the resolution. from the intersection of Smith the Police Chaplain Program, There were some questions Street and High Street and end which has 34 Chaplains will be regarding R-426 thru R-430 ap- at the train station. There will be involved in this program and pointing members to the Rent $125,000 earmarked on an an- make the police more respon- Leveling Board. The problem nual basis. We may have tempo- sible. was all the applicants were ap- rarily lost some funding which Interim B.A. Patricia Perkins pointed to a 2-year term all to may be replenished.” responded, “The Chaplains help expire at the same time. Irizarry asked what would be the police with conflict resolu- Council President Bill Petrick included in the NPP grant and tion and help the police officers remembered when former Law the PPE (Personal Protective to de-escalate their emotions. Director Mark Blunda was here, Equipment)?” The Chaplain Corps was cited he made sure that the board Petrick spoke up and an- as something very positive by members had staggered terms swered, “Masks and hand sani- the state.” so as not to all expire at the tizers.” Petrick spoke up and said, same time. Colon also explained, “That is “The Chaplains should not even King then stated they will where the equipment will be lo- be in this resolution.” have to appoint some members cated. Besides the sanitizer sta- Irizarry concluded, “This is for one-year and some for two- tions, they will provide constant from the Citizen’s Campaign.” contact services for business Pabon then spoke about *Continued on Page 8 owners whether they are busi- R-418, R-419, and R-420 all November 4, 2020 * The Amboy Guardian .3

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Legislation to Set PPE Supply Requirements Clears Senate

Press Release 10/29/20 supply of PPE that is sufficient TRENTON – In response to the to last 30 or 60 days, depend- shortage of personal protective ing on if the facility is part of a equipment (PPE) in health care larger system. Hospitals would facilities across the state dur- be required to have a minimum ing the COVID-19 pandemic, supply that would last 90 days. the Senate approved legislation “Going into the pandemic, it today sponsored by Senators was expected that the death rate Patrick Diegnan, Vin Gopal and for the virus would be the high- Joseph Vitale that would ensure est among older, more vulner- health facilities have PPE read- able populations,” said Senator ily available in the event of a Gopal (D-Monmouth). “And future public health emergency. yet, there was still not enough The bill, S-2566/2677, would protections put in place for require long-term care facili- these populations, putting them ties and hospitals to maintain a more at risk for infection. By minimum supply of PPE at all maintaining a minimum amount times. of PPE in nursing home at all “The ongoing COVID-19 times, we will be better pre- pandemic has accounted for pared when we need it.” a disproportionate amount of “Many facilities suffered from deaths in long-term care facili- a lack of PPE due to inflated ties,” said Senator Diegnan (D- prices and international supply Middlesex). “It is evident that shortages,” said Senator Vitale our nursing homes did not have (D-Middlesex). “We understand adequate PPE available to pro- this difficulty, so we have as- tect our elderly citizens, and go- sembled a PPE Wholesale Sup- ing forward we must ensure that plier Registry Public Listing. we are doing all we can to save Our hope is that nursing homes lives in the event for a future and hospitals will have an easier health crisis.” time locating the supplies they Under the bill, a nursing home need in times of crises.” would be required to maintain a The bill cleared the Senate by vote of 33-0. 4. The Amboy Guardian *November 4, 2020 LOCAL PERSPECTIVE

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their families and not at work! please, stay home and spend Do Not Forget Our Veterans Open on the Yet this: “Do as I say, not as I time with your family during do,” syndrome is not exclusive the cherished holidays. There Veteran’s Day 11/11/20 Holidays to the retail industry. It mani- It is time once again to urge will be plenty of time to shop fests itself in governments, the my fellow consumers to boy- on some other day. If compa- judiciary, law enforcement, the cott those stores that choose nies didn’t make money, they’ll military, and among various re- to be open on Thanksgiving learn to stay closed! ligious communities. One can and/or Christmas. You can - bet that the CEOs, COOs, and also find patterns of this behavThank you, ior in the bible! upper management folks will The Honorable Too often leaders don’t lead be spending those days with Michael Rusznak by example, they just boss! So

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Woodbridge Township 14th Annual 2020 Veteran’s Day Parade Goes Virtual WOODBRIDGE – Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the Veteran’s Day Parade goes virtual this year. The virtual parade will highlight all the Woodbridge Township World War II Veterans both living and deceased. To honor a veteran, provide a photo and a short bio to: [email protected] Dead- Lawrence Brooks at his 111th birthday party at his home in line to send in a photo/bio is Nov. 2, 2020. New Orleans. He is the oldest living WWII Veteran The virtual parade can be seen on: Television on Comcast Ch. 35 (Noon, 3:30 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.) *Photo Courtesy of The National WWII Museum YouTube: WoodbridgeTV Facebook: @MayorJohnMcCormc & WoodbridgeTV Twitter: @WoodbridgeTV

Veterans Day 2020 Virtual Ceremony HOLMDEL – The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Vietnam Era Museum will be having a virtual Veteran’s Day ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. This event will be broadcast live at 11:00 a.m. on our Facebook page and Youtube page and posted afterward here on our website. Thank you for honoring those that served and currently to serve in the United States Armed Forces. The Speakers will be: Key Speaker - Governor Phil Murphy; Key Speaker - Interim Adjutant General Dr. Lisa Hou; Emcee - Clark Martin; National Anthem - Ali Gleason; Speakers - Colonel In the midst of this important There are several times when Walter Nall, Chief Brenda Sue Fulton, Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver, Senator Vin Gopal, As- election year, let’s not forget you many receive phone calls semblywoman Cleopatra G. Tucker, Majority Leader Louis Greenwald, Assemblywoman Pamela Veteran’s Day. Due to the pan- or mailings from organizations Lampitt, Assemblyman Gordon M. Johnson; Benediction - Reverend Gerard Appel; Closing Re- demic, let’s not forget to thank who claim to be asking for do- marks - NJVVMF Director of Development Jillian Decker our Veterans who fought and nations to help Veterans. You We want to ensure that our virtual event is as complete as possible, and a large component of our continue to fight for our libertieshave to be very careful because annual ceremony is our wreaths processional showing remembrance for our fallen heroes, stew- and freedom. If you can, when many of these organizations ardship within our community, and engagement with local veterans organizations we gratefully you see a Veteran, offer to pay give very little money to help call our friends. for a cup of coffee or a smallout. The best website to check Please join us this year in contributing to a virtual wreath, rose, or ribbon to honor those who meal. Even a thankyou means is: www.charitynavigator.org served our country. Wreath Sponsorship – $25 - Rose Sponsorship – $10 - Ribbon Sponsorship – so very much to them, which I is the best website to check for $5 often do when I see someone in any charity you are interested in uniform. Remember that a lot of donating to. They can give you Veterans are serving in the pri- the ratings and the percentage of vate sector - many in the field of money being used to help those security. you wish to donate to. C.M.

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The Amboy Guardian *November 4, 2020 November 4, 2020 * The Amboy Guardian .7 Virtual Meetings,Recorded Minutes of Old Meetings, South Amboy First Aid Squad Topics of Discussion 10/21/20 Council Meeting it to over 60 multifamily dwell- wishes.” homes found to be noncompli- actly how many people were *Continued from Page 1 ings. 44 have been sent notifi- Council President Mickey ant return to be single family? coming to that meeting (Com- cations. They are going to get Gross gave his comments about Suddenly homes will go up for mittee meeting). Mickey Gross the First Aid Squad and the Fire regularized.” the recent fire and illegal hous- sale. Will they be required to be recommended the virtual meet- Department. (The South Amboy Councilman Reilly stated, ing. “Thank the South Amboy single-family homes?” ings (for council). He works in First Aid Squad would become “There are two parts: the rent- Fire Department for their re- B.A. Skarzynski stated if they the field of health. I respect sci- the South Amboy Fire Depart- ers not paying their yearly fee. sponse.” Gross then changed want to be multi-family, they ence and medical experts. There ment – EMS Division.) Some don’t have the right to the subject, “As far as illegal must go through the zoning is a spike in cases. If I had my Council President Mickey rent.” housing, what does the city board. wish, I would go live, but it’s Gross brought up that the First Skarzynski said, “We don’t do with those who do not re- Law Director Womack stat- not prudent to do so.” Aid Squad needs a new am- want to fight a two-prongedspond?” ed that if it is a multi-family Law Director Womack ex- bulance. Skarzynski stated, war. First things first. Once we B.A. Glenn Skarzynski an- building not legally proven as plained you don’t know how “There’s money for that.” Skar- complete that process, we will swered, “They have to go in multi-family; it cannot contin- many people are coming to a zynski explained that the city report back regularly on the front of a judge.” ue. Tenants have some rights. council meeting and they may met with 3 fire chiefs and -comprogress.” Council President Gross stat- To continue, they (the owners) wish to speak, and it isn’t prac- municated the requests of both Reilly said, “One of the issues ed that there will be drive thru have to go to a zoning meeting. tical to have an in-person meet- organizations. “The way we are in town are if 15 to 20 people flu shots on October 30, 2020. Resident Greg Batulak was ing at this point. structuring this ordinance, we live in a residence, there are “At some time, there will be a next to speak. He directed his Batulak asked why the last are expecting no change. They cars parked all over the street.” Covid vaccine. This flu vaccine question at Law Director Fran- meeting was cancelled. would just benefit by being -un Skarzynski said, “We’ll have drive-thru at the firehouse is acis Womack. “What media was Council President Mickey der the city umbrella.” inspectors down.” practice run. We are preparing used to record that meeting?” Gross stated it was his decision. Council President Gross Reilly then changed the sub- to handle thousands of people Law Director Womack an- He added, “I do not think it is stated, “I have received many ject, “Try to patronize our busi- for the health department, city, swered, “I don’t know.” safe to have an in-person meet- complaints from the third Fire nesses – shop local.” and police department. This City Clerk Deborah Brooks ing. I am doing the responsible Chief’s vehicle. Is there some There was a brief discussion could be good practice run for said, “The software and audio thing.” way to fix it? Can we as groupabout having two meetings in the Covid vaccines.” are standard. It is the same one Resident Larry Parsons spoke agree to buy this truck. Can we November, January, and Febru- Mayor Fred Henry said, “I the court uses. Something went next, “When will they complete order it tomorrow?” ary. Council President Mickey want to thank the Fire Depart- wrong with the microphone (at the other side of the Hole in the Fire Chief Bob O’Connor Gross stressed the importance ment for containing the fire. the 12/19/18 meeting).” Wall?” said, “It should have been or- of not having combined meet- My parent’s house was next Batulak asked, “It was not a City Engineer Mark Rasimo- dered months ago.” ings except in the summer. door. I grew up in that house. I tape cassette? Let’s get that wicz said, “It’s a county road Skarzynski said, “We can get Gross also stressed the impor- thank them for what they do. I audio back. It’s an important and it we discussed the process- the money. It’s a matter of locat- tance of having virtual meetings want to thank the wellness pro- meeting. What about the miss- es of milling and paving. I’ll ing a vehicle available to pur- due to the dangers of Covid. gram. We offered free advertis- ing minutes? Are you going to check with the county.” chase immediately.” Although the council preferred ing on shirts (for this event). It post the minutes (of the missing Parsons said, “It’s very Gross said, “It’s a safety is- live in-person meetings, they is your right to vote. You can meetings on the website)?” rough.” sue.” agreed that it would be safer mail in your ballot or put it in a City Clerk Brooks stated that Councilman Brian McLaugh- Skarzynski said he would and better for both the public dropbox at the high school. We presently she must focus on the lin complained that his wife’s meet with the CFO first thingand themselves to continue hav- hope everyone gets out to vote. election which takes priorty, but business was interrupted be- tomorrow morning to get things ing virtual meetings. I want to thank (City Engineer) she would try to work on them cause of digging in front of it on going. Councilman Brian McLaugh- Mark Rasimowicz for the work by December/January if pos- Broadway. Ordinances 13-2020 and 14- lin thanked the South Amboy, on the streets. We are having sible. City Engineer Mark Rasimo- 2020 were passed. Perth Amboy, and Sayreville our annual cemetery tour. The Batulak commented that there wicz stated that there were dif- Council Comments: Fire Departments who help put Veteran’s Day Ceremony will was a live Democratic Com- ferent crews working on Broad- Councilwoman Zusette out the recent fire on Second be on November 11, 2020 at mittee meeting at the Hiberni- way without permits and he Dato said, “The South Amboy Street. He asked for donations Train Station Plaza. Stay safe.” ans and asked why the council would follow up on it. YMCA has reopened. Classes to the family whose house that B.A. Glenn Skarzynski said, couldn’t be in-person. The meeting adjourned at 8:55 have resumed and there are on- caught fire. McLaughlin turned “We’ve been experiencing Council Vice President Chris- p.m. All council members were line classes.” Dato then added, his attention to the records of heavy truck traffic tineon Noble Main said, “We knew ex- present. “The Mayor’s Wellness Chal- past South Amboy Council Street.” Skarzynski then spoke lenge is a virtual walk/run from Meetings. He was concerned about a library program to hon- October 19th to November that there were no minutes or or Veterans by the Dowdell Li- Grand Opening TeamOne Staffing 15th. Contact Jaqueline Kelly copy of what went on at the brary. “The library has an excel- *Photo by Bob Rinklin for the Perth Amboy BID at the Senior Center. Voting in- 12/19/18 Council Meeting. lent program – Storytime with a formation centers has been set Law Director Francis Wom- Veteran. Email the library a pic- up and are open from 11 a.m. ack said, “We do have minutes. ture with a description and they to 7 p.m. at the New Brunswick The Acting City Clerk counted will put it on their website.” County Administration Build- the vote. The Acting City Clerk Public Portion: ing. There is additional infor- came to me in 2019. We tried The first person to speak was mation on the County Clerk’s every program and went to the resident Jeanie Longobandi Website. Ask people if they got state police. We were not able to who lives near a firehouse. “The the vote-by-mail ballot.” make it audible.” firehouse siren is very loud Council Vice-President Chris- Councilman McLaughlin sug- where I live. I have a one-year- tine Noble made some remarks gested to send it out to someone old son that wakes up (when he regarding Halloween. “I just professional. hears the siren). The siren goes want to remind everyone if you Councilwoman Dato stated off every day around 6 p.m.” choose to participate, be careful that minutes were taken, and the Resident Branden Russell driving that day.” minutes showed how the vote spoke next. He asked each Councilman Tom Reilly stat- were taken. council member, “What is your ed, “St. Mary’s Food Pantry Law Director Womack said most preferred method of con- is running low. They need do- that the city had no transcribed tact from South Amboy Resi- nations of food.” Reilly then audio and they are not required dents?” spoke about the recent house to do so, and neither is stenogra- Brian McLaughlin had no PERTH AMBOY - TeamOne Staffing Solution recently held its fire on Second Street. phy “The (for a city council meeting). preference. Zusette Dato, Chris- grand opening celebration for its new headquarters, which is located South Amboy Fire Department Councilman Reilly stated, tine Noble, and Thomas Reilly at 333 State St in Perth Amboy. The ribbon cutting ceremonies were saved the church on one side “There’s a lot more to the meet- said email. Mickey Gross said attended by Mayor Wilda Diaz (center), TeamOne’s Owner Chris- and the home on the other. They ing than just a vote. There’s not email or call his home, but if he tian Valdez (third from left), and the company’s Perth Amboy Office are real professionals.” Reilly one person in town who was in is walking out the door he will Manager Brenda Romero (next to the mayor) plus the Business Im- then asked about the illegal pal- favor of that project (Manhattan not answer. Mayor Fred Henry provement District’s (BID) Chairman Barry Rosengarten (far right) ate operation. Beach which was voted upon said to contact the Business Ad- and Executive Director Noelia Colon (far left). Mr. Valdez and Ms. B.A. Skarzynski stated, “They by the council at the 12/19/18 ministrator’s office. Romero said the company has 50 open positions to fill immediately were issued a second summons. meeting).” Russell then brought up the at local warehouses, distribution centers and logistics companies. The fines were too low (with Womack explained, “If min- minutes of the December 19, TeamOne Staffing’s office is open Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to the first summons).” Skarzynski utes are presented to you, if you 2018 meeting. Law Director 4 p.m. and office number is 848-235-5322. Antonio Cruz (fourth noted, “There was a total of 3 have the ability, the council can Womack reminded Russell that from right) said, “Mayor Diaz, the City Council, municipal govern- pallets on a trailer today as I left admit these minutes who was the city has since hired a certi- ment and the BID have an open-door policy when it comes to wel- the city.” present at the meeting and what fied municipal clerk. Russell coming new businesses and assisting them.” The discussion turned to il- occurred.” commented that was not legally legal rentals. Skarzynski said, McLaughlin said, “There were sufficient. “There are a lot of suspected a lot of residents (at the meet- Resident Bill DeMasi spoke WWW.AMBOYGUARDIAN.COM illegal dwellings. We dwindled ing). We didn’t respect their next. “Will the multifamily 8. 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Press Release 10/21/20 New Jersey – The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy announced today that it was award- ed a $50,000 Love Takes Action Award from the New York Life Foundation. The grant will allow the YMCA to continue to provide vital programs and services to the community during the pandemic. “We are grateful for the New York Life Foundation’s investment in our organization and for Seema Pande a New York Life employee for recognizing YMCA board member Alka Aneja and her volunteer group, Humbled By Your Service, a community group that was created and organized by Alka for their work in the community during CO- VID19, which brought about this grant, and will change many lives for the better,” said Rose Cushing, President & CEO, YMCA of MEWSA. The Love Takes Action Award program awards $50,000 to local nonprofit organizations, which are championed by New York Life agents and employees. Thirty-five community members from across the nation embodying Love Taking Action, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, will be honored. Each honoree selected a nonprofit to re- ceive a $50,000 general support grant from the New York Life Foundation. Sunrise

Covid Numbers, NPP Grant November 2020 Election 10/26/20 Caucus ing Board suggestions have to mending the appointments to man noted that the reason that Interim Business Administra- *Continued from Page 2 be approved by the council.” the Rent Leveling Board. "Have the benches were removed was tor Patricia Perkins stated she Petrick ended the conversa- the attorney look at it. Mem- because people were sleeping had no update at this time. years and the resolution will tion stating, “The devil is in the bers should be going to classes. on them. City Clerk Victoria Kupsch have to be changed. details.” I applied to this board as a ten- BID Coordinator Noelia Co- stated that all registered voters Petrick also said, “In the past, The late-starter Resolution ant and you can also apply to lon came up and stated, “There received ballots. The polling we used to have applicants R-436-10/20 – $13,800 from this board as a homeowner. I are funds. They were removed information centers for Middle- come before us.” the PY 2020 HUD Emergen- hope someone will be here on because people were sleeping sex County are in Sayreville, Ortiz came up to the mic, “The cy Solutions Grant Covid-19 Wednesday to answer questions on them. When we replace the Highland Park, and Old Bridge. applicants are very happy to be (ESG-CV) Funding. about the BID budget.” benches, they are going to have Councilwoman Milady Tejeda on this board, and it’s a good It was explained that the coun- Law Director Peter King re- a divider on them. Since Co- stated, “It is very dark. Every- practice to have them come be- ty reached out to Dianne Roman plied to Baratta’s statements vid hit, we had other priorities. one out on Halloween be safe. fore the council.” to reimburse funding for monies regarding Communication No. This is part of the NPP project. Be careful.” One of the appointees to the the city spent during the pan- 2. “It’s my mistake. A renter, There’s no time-frame on that Council President Bill Petrick Rent Leveling Board, Vince demic to provide for some of a homeowner, and a landlord project.” gave his remarks, “Be safe. Still Mackiel came up. “I’ve been the needs for the residents. should be on the Rent Level- Hoffman informed the coun- wear a Covid-safe mask. The a resident for over 8 years. I Councilman Irizarry stated, ing Board.” King also said that cil that the benches were moved governor mandated everyone want to serve on a board. I think “On behalf of the residents, I’m R-411 Assessment Plan was at- and placed in different areas of (registered voters) in New Jer- 70% of the people in town live thanking you (Ken Ortiz and tached to the council’s backup parks. sey to receive a mail-in ballot. in rentals and there is crisis be- staff) for helping our residents.material.” Councilman Joel Pabon asked, You were mailed your ballot at cause of Covid. Many people “You are distributing actual CFO Jill Goldy then added that “When is the opening of city your last address the Board of face eviction and employment meals.” accounts were set up. There was hall? We fixed the front of cityElections has written down for is down. Many people are on a Ortiz spoke up and said, an amended budget for awarded hall. There is Plexiglas so the you. Those going to the polls fixed income. I have been- in “There were other departments grants. There was always a set- workers are protected. We have are not going to be able to vote volved in housing, the medical involved. It was a collaborative up for the way the funds were a police officer there. Why can’t on the machine unless you are field, and have a sociology -de effort.” awarded. We received purchase we have people going in there? handicapped. You will be given gree. I have attended Middle- Irizarry suggested that they orders and have to certify that I see no reason why we don’t a provisional ballot and you will sex County College and Kean pass a resolution for all the de- the funds are there. We look at open. There are foods coming be given the opportunity to vote College and I am interested in partments who helped out dur- all purchase orders and we can from the federal government. on paper. You can take it (your taking on this challenge. 26,000 ing this crisis. submit the grant guidelines to We go to the schools to get mail-in ballot) to the Board of people are facing eviction in Public Portion: you.” food. Churches are giving out Elections or any post office. As New Jersey. We are a progres- Resident and Businessowner Petrick then remembered, “In food. There are so many people long as the polls are open you sive community and Covid vic- Jeremy Baratta came up first to the past, funds went missing, involved in giving out the food. can take it to the polling place.” tims are worthy of respect.” speak about R-411-10/20 – The or perhaps money was stolen. Everyone should be grateful for It was noted that Perth Amboy Ken Ortiz returned to the mic insertion of revenue in the CY There was no accountability.” the food given to them. residents can take their ballots to speak more about the Rent 2020 budget for the NPP Co- Interim B.A. Perkins stated, Pabon added, “The election to the dropbox at the police sta- Leveling Board. “We need to vid-19 Relief & Recovery Grant “We have internal checks and is coming up. Everyone knows tion. Your vote-by-mail must be put in place vacancy controls to in the amount of $180,200. balances. There are two people how I feel about the decision in the dropbox by 8 p.m. on No- cap what property owners can Baratta said, “Look at the res- from the finance department made by the governor. People vember 3, 2020. At 8 p.m. the charge a new tenant, and we olution closely. You are taking and myself who look through should have a choice. There was dropbox will be emptied for the also need to protect the property yourselves out of the grant mon- the paperwork. Tashi Vazquez over 26,000 ballots that were last time. owner. The Rent Control Board ey. You had the final say. Now, was here to explain everything sent out (in Perth Amboy) and Petrick concluded the meeting will have control over this.” it is changed. Money doesn’t al- to you.” less than 7,000 were returned. with, “Be safe.” Council President Petrick ways go to where it’s intended. Council Comments: There's still people out there The meeting adjourned at 8:10 stated, “I am not looking at the You should be the final check Councilmen Helmin Caba and who didn't get their ballots. p.m. All council members were Rent Control Board to take over and balances. It’s $180,200 to Fernando Irizarry had no com- There’s a lot of issues. Don't get present. the authority of the City Coun- give to Wilda’s political friends ments. discouraged. There will be only cil such as policies or what fees and you are supposed to watch Councilman Joel Pabon had 5 polls open (in Perth Amboy). Attend need to be charged. the monies. You will not be able remarks about some things he It’s easier to fill out your- bal Ortiz then explained, “We to see how the money is dis- would like to see get done in lots than going to the polls. The Public Meetings need to codify the duties of the persed. Protect the money, citi- town. “The benches are part of county can do more to help us.” Rent Leveling Board.” zens, and businesses.” He then the BID’s budget. The benches Pabon continued, “What’s the Have Your Law Director King then spoke referred to Communication No. returning will help our seniors.” update on the construction on Voice Heard! up and said, “The Rent Level- 2 – Mayor Wilda Diaz recom- DPW Director Frank Hoff- Convery Boulevard?” November 4, 2020 * The Amboy Guardian .9 BID Policies Questioned, Police Stats Presented, Business Administrator Not Approved 10/28/20 Council Meeting By: Katherine Massopust & Carolyn Maxwell PERTH AMBOY – The Coun- cil Meeting began with pub- lic comments on agenda items only. Resident Vince Mackiel came up and spoke about his ap- pointment to the Rent Level- ing Board. He asked why he was appointed to December 31, 2020. Law Director Peter King ex- plained, “The two-year term is for an unexpired term. You will be reappointed by the Mayor with the Council’s consent for two more years in January.” Jeremy Baratta, Managing Member of J. Baratta Industries spoke Council President Bill Petrick Resident Vince Mackiel spoke King informed Mackiel that the about the BID operations and budget. presides over the Council about his appointment to the terms should be staggered so *Photos by Katherine Massopust Meeting Rent Leveling Board everyone won’t expire at once. “We are putting a packet to- As a person who goes through an out-of-town group from Pat- ecutor’s office. Only theyspecialize can in handling gangs. gether with Robert’s Rules and the city - it’s what the BID costs terson. They were from a gang. release them.” BID Coordinator Noelia regulations and will go through and what the city gets. It’s in- They were attacking a (specific) Irizarry asked, “The Perth Colon and BID Chair Barry requirements. I volunteered to sane – the mismanagement. It’s group of (not so reputable) peo- Amboy Police Department Rosengarten came up to present be this board’s lawyer as well. in the budget $30,000 for an as- ple. Arrests were made and not makes information available – the BID budget. Colon spoke The person calling you will be sistant. That’s more than half one shot was fired. Since these the officers’ explicit policy. Sayfirst, “The BID does not do- en Ken Ortiz.” the BID’s budget for an assis- people are in jail, there has a police officer goes to make forcement.an Code Enforcement The next person to speak tant. It’s $95,000 for adminis- been no shooting or stabbing arrest, will it be used against does that. The NPP (Neighbor- was resident Jeremy Baratta trative costs; $10,000 additional in the month of October. There him (use of force) – then he lets hood Preservation Program) who spoke on R-411 (NPP Co- for fringe benefits and $30,000 was reports of 2 stabbings in a him go.” grant – yes, the announcement vid-19 Grant). “I talked to you for part-time clerical support. 4-month period. 1 was unfound- McKeon answered, “Then was made today. That was the on Monday. Today the BID put The city pays $135,000 for the ed; the other – they knew each they will be held accountable earliest we could have that an- out a notice about the applica- Director. I see the same busi- other. Sexual assaults – that per- for not doing a good job.” nouncement made. We try to tion for the grant at 11 a.m. The nesses that get paid year after son was identified, and he has Irizarry then added, “The pro- make sure the businesses can BID is giving less than 48 hours year. I checked some business- been arrested. There were 6 re- posal to the Perth Amboy Police get out funding. If they are eli- to businessowners of this grant es and they do not exist. Now ports of sexual assaults – 3 were Department – the Benchmark gible, they can apply. The BID deadline. There is a constant - two OPRA requests and two reported and they happened a Analyatics, LLC was proposed has nothing to do with these lack of planning and ultimate- lawsuits from me. I did not get decade ago (not current). The by dedicated professionals. funds other than advertise. The ly oversight. You guys should one piece of paper until the law- other 3 were by people they Because we held a badge – we BID is not administering these not give the administration a suit was served. This board does knew – they were not people know. The people who held this funds.” Noelia turned to answer blank check. You give control nothing but tax businessowners running around killing people. certification – did not know to some of Baratta’s previous of this money to this adminis- You have no businessowners In October, there were: 0 rob- what they were doing.” remarks. “Just because I am not tration and that money will be say something good about the beries; 0 incidents involving McKeon answered, “The a businessowner does not make gone. You will have no say with BID. Vote to end the BID. Use guns or knives; 2 burglaries (no Benchmark Analytics – the of- me unqualified. The actual- or money being handled. Any con- the money for anything other force); 3 motor vehicles stolen; ficer in charge – Lt. McKeon dinance is “BID Coordinator”, tracts or grants the council has than the BID. Code Compli- 18 assaults (no weapons - just (no relation) knows what she is but the board is, “Executive Di- the final say. You ask questions. ance was issued to a business punches being thrown). I don't doing.” rector”. That is up to the board.” You vote on it. There is no way without a business license. It’s think the Covid had anything Councilman Joel Pabon said, Council President Petrick in- this should be any different. All not about the business – it’s to do with affecting the crime“The use of force – when that terjected, “That is a civil service grants need to be voted on by about how the BID Director stats. It's just the police doing goes to records – it can be so title to protect your civil service the council and discussed open- operates. They (the new busi- their job. We are blessed.” many things. The first thing thatrights.” ly.” ness) have a C/O (Certificate Council President Bill Petrick comes to people’s minds is the Colon continued, “The BID Petrick asked, "How can we of Occupancy) while not being asked McKeon for a police re- officer is at fault.” Coordinator is also supposed control the finances?" properly licensed. I’ve been in port from last year in order to McKeon agreed, “The use of to have a field representative, Law Director Peter King said, business for 20 years. She (the compare the stats from the same force – we check bodycams. If but the city of Perth Amboy "You approved the grant. This is BID Director) knows nothing time-frame in 2019 and 2020. the use of force is necessary - always is covered by the BID to accept the money. This would about this stuff, but we pay her Petrick then requested that we document that.” budget line. The prior adminis- be an administrative function. $135,000 plus $30,000 yearly.” Police Chief McKeon stay at Councilman Pabon then said, tration stated we no longer need All of these items on the agenda Councilman Joel Pabon could the mic to give an explanation “At least people know the truth. that representative. I had an in- – how it’s approved – one is for not understand why Baratta about why the software Bench- We used to go to the blog. There tern. Those OPRA’d items that renter’s assistance for business would fault the BID if Code En- mark Analyatics, LLC is need- has to be a way for the people (Baratta) requested preceded owners. The administration forcement issued a license for ed. know what the truth is.” my time. The others were able can give you a list of who gets the business to open up. Chief McKeon explained, McKeon said, “You can’t to be as requested. Over the the grant. The council is busy After Baratta concluded his “We are still using Excel make it public information. We course of years, the BID has de- enough. I think it is unfair to presentation, Police Chief Ro- spreadsheets for documents have a right to protect the vic- veloped a surplus. I looked into you. I think it is enough for you man McKeon came up to give a (when use of force happened). tims." spending those funds on various to look at them. Those docu- crime report. “Crime stats don't We had a meeting with the pros- Pabon suggested a compro- projects.” ments will be public.” always tell the whole story. I’ve ecutor’s office. We talked about mise between informing the BID Chair Barry Rosengar- The Hearing of the Citizens been hearing how we are rid- the documentation of the use of public and police confidential- ten spoke next. “Thank you was next. Jeremy Baratta, Man- dled with crime and it’s an un- use of force. We actually have a ity, “Something to let residents for listening to a phenomenal aging Member of J. Baratta In- safe city. This is not true. With (handwritten) logbook to write know when incidents happen executive and the phenomenal dustries gave a presentation on Covid, we were down. Our in a case. With the software, it’s and the results – it doesn’t have job she has done for the BID. his views of the BID Operations crime rate as opposed to last easier. It will save the city hun- to be detailed.” I’m proud of Noelia. She works and Budget. year is down by 30%. I broke it dreds of thousands of dollars. If McKeon explained that the hard for the Board and the BID. “Yesterday there was a grand down for the last 4 months. Co- we can identify an officer (who prosecutor’s office puts out -a re We have fulfilled our promise opening of a business. There vid restrictions were lessoned has a pattern of using force) he/ port when the case is closed. to you – the budget is on time. was a certificate of code- and com people went back to work. she can get retrained. It will be Pabon said, “Just a blog so The excess we have - we don’t pliance on the wall from Code There were 18,000 calls where a better police department. The people know this incident oc- have the luxury of it use it or Enforcement. This is the qual- officers went to assist citizens program alerts you of trends. curred, and people were appre- lose it. We have used some of ity of businessowners of what for different things. The surge This is a system that the attor- hended.” our funds on litigation. We have we spent. Nobody is checking in crime is not true. During the ney general’s office uses. The McKeon said, “Maybe we can expended a heinous amount of anything. They (the new busi- 4-month time-frame, there was information more than offsets compromise. People are quick time, energy, and effort to pro- ness) don’t even have a license one homicide in Harbortown. the cost. I recommend we get to believe the non-truth.” vide all the information for no to operate. The city is sitting on The suspect was identified- imthis program.” Councilman Helmin Caba reason asked for.” $400,000 cash. I don’t under- mediately. They (suspect and Council President Bill Petrick said, “I get your answer. There’s Noelia Colon added, “The stand how a person can work victim) knew each other. During said, “We want to see the results no transparency with this ad- draft of the annual report - in a civil service position clas- the same time-frame, the homi- that is money well spent.” ministration. It’s embarrassing $247,650 tax levy – the BID un- sified in the city, works for and cide was the first one in 3 years. Chief McKeon said, “This will when a resident tells me infor- expended funds that are already is paid by the city. She is em- That’s 1 homicide in a 3-year bring us to the 21st Century.” mation I never knew about.” approved. The use of these ployed as Executive Assistant period. There were 9 calls of Councilman Fernando Irizarry Council President Petrick funds are discussed openly. On but is the Executive Director. shots fired; 5 calls were- un asked, “Why don’t we share the asked McKeon if the PAPD has Tuesday, November 17, 2020 I am not an expert on civil ser- founded; 4 were pinpointed as information with the city?” a gang unit. McKeon stated that McKeon answered, “All of the the entire department is trained vice rules. The Executive Di- 2 different groups of people: 1 *Continued on Page 10 rector cost the city $105,000. from Perth Amboy; others were information goes to the pros- in it and there are 3 officers who 10. The Amboy Guardian *November 4, 2020 BID Policies Questioned, Police Stats Presented, Business Administrator Not Approved 10/28/20 Council Meeting

then added, “We had several business administrator without – end of discussion.” Baratta on earth. Leave outside politics. *Continued from Page 9 different ideas and have imple- informing the council. Eleven turned his attention to the BID. We need to expand medical fa- mented none of them. The Cov- B.A.’s over twelve years. Clear- “The flyer (BID report) – no cilities in this town.” there will be an open meeting.” id has a lot to do with it. It’s not ly politically motivated. I still work provided – no quality. Re- Council Comments: Colon then addressed the the BID’s responsibility to clean have my old keys to city hall. vitalizing and Enhancing the (it Councilman Helmin Caba $105,000 salary quoted her has up in front of businesses – it’s She changed all the locks in city was blank on the flyer). I am the said, “The Covid numbers are having, "Benefits are included the businessowner. We did this hall and decided to change the only businessowner to come to rising. Please be careful. Par- in that amount." 3 times in the past.” alarm code not notifying the a meeting. It’s just poor plan- ents – take care of your chil- Colon explained that the funds Pabon said, “It comes back council. I’m sure the mayor is ning. She (Colon) didn’t know dren. Make sure they are not were used for downtown beau- to us. At the end of the day, it’s going to make this into a politi- what was coming. You cannot out after curfew.” tification, street sweepers, and us.” cal spin. I vote “No,””. be a Director in civil service Councilman Ferando Irizarry maintaining planters. There is Councilman Helmin Caba Fernando Irizarry, Milady employee. Why does she (Co- said, “I would encourage ev- $5,000 of monies for the façade added, “The BID has $400,000 Tejeda, and Bill Petrick all lon) need an assistant? Don’t eryone who received a ballot – program. The applicants have to in the bank, yet our downtown voted, “No”. Joel Pabon voted, forget she’s Wilda’s pet! Meet- send it out ASAP. I would like meet certain criteria. The BID still has graffiti. Graffiti has “Yes”. 4-1 R-424 does not pass. ing minimum standards is to be to ask the clerk some questions. also has a clean team and they been there for so many years.” Law Director Peter King said, rewarded (referring to handing Someone who has gotten a bal- give the city $5,000 to offset the Rosengarten said, “The day “The city needs a Business Ad- the BID budget in on time).The lot – who can this be given to?” cost of their salaries. $12,000 graffiti was announced on aministrator. Your code requires BID has $400,000 in the bank.” City Clerk Victoria Kupsch is allocated for marketing and building, it was removed. If we you to have an administrator.” Attorney JB Vas came up to answered, “You can go to the promotions. Eight businesses know an area that has graffiti, Council President Petrick speak next, “I’m happy to read Board of Elections in New received relief grants from the we will address it.” said, “When the mayor dis- positive change. The Rent Lev- Brunswick and there are voter CDBG and the BID combined." Council President Petrick said, missed Mr. Carr (the previous eling Board has been inactive information centers.” It was Colon continued, "The litiga- “We would like to see the park B.A.), did you know?” for 12 years. The police chief noted there are 3 local voter tion costs $30,000 and the fund- benches come back with divid- King answered, “She (Mayor was discussing crime stats to- information centers: one in ing is not intended to be used ers. We can change the lights. Diaz) told me afterwards. She day. These issues that were Highland Park, Old Bridge, and like that. The 2020 funding is Good lighting is something at- (Mayor Diaz) was not breaking raised now are because of lack Sayreville. They are open 11 $150,000 for small business re- tractive. It can be done now.” the law.” of transparency. There have a.m. to 7 p.m. On election day lief grant.” Colon stated that to replace Petrick said, “She did it with- been a number of complaints (November 3, 2020), they will Councilman Pabon asked, the present lights with LED’s out an explanation. She was and issues with ballot tamper- be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. “Is there a vision for our town would cost over $30,000 a supposed to notify the council ing. I asked about it (ballot tam- according to Kupsch. somewhere? When is the last month to maintain. and the person she is dismissing pering regarding ballots) one Irizarry stated, “If you are a time you walked downtown? Law Director Peter King re- 20 days ahead.” on Sheridan Street and one on registered voter and if you call The sidewalks are bumpy. The minded everyone that the poles Councilman Irizarry said, State Street. Is the city council – they are not answering. If you lighting is an issue.” are owned by PSEG. “My decision is not political.” being apprised of this tamper- go to the polls to vote – you vote Colon answered, “There is an For the consent agenda, R-408 Council President Petrick said, ing? Her (Diaz’s) campaign on a provisional ballot. There economic development plan in- thru R-423 & R-425 thru R-435 “My decision is not political. It manager is an acting captain (in is information on the state and cluding a transit village.” was moved by Irizarry and sec- is a decision on competency and the PAPD – Paul Cannamela). county websites.” Pabon said, “Those are unre- onded by Pabon. All voted yes. experience.” It’s scary. Are these allegations Councilman Joel Pabon said, alistic. Something that could be R-424-10/20 – Consenting to Resolution R-436-10/20 – going to be addressed? It’s been “It’s really a shame in Perth done now.” the extension of the appoint- Authorizing an agreement with election day every day. I re- Amboy – a possibility of a run- Colon stated the NPP grant is ment of Patricia Perkins as In- Middlesex County for funds in ceived a bag – with masks and off. A number of people do not an annual amount of $100,000 terim Business Administrator the amount of $13,800.00 from Purel (hand sanitizer). Who is speak the language. Why Sayre- and meant for the downtown for the City of Perth Amboy for the PY 2020 HUD Emergency paying for this? She’s (Diaz) ville and not Perth Amboy? The district. “We talked about small a period no longer than sixty Solutions Grant COVID-19 been handing out a lot of food governor and the county has not things as our first priority. This (60) days from November 2, (ESG-CV) Funding. – and she is not paying for it. helped us much either. If you is for Year One referring to the 2020. R-436 was moved by Fer- There is a flyer talking about thehave to get to the polls and fill sidewalk program. The gum- By the suggestion of Irizarry, nando Irizarry and seconded by top 10 tenant rights – it's propa- out a provisional ballot – don’t buster program is to clean up R-424 was pulled to be voted Milady Tejeda. All voted “Yes”. ganda. #7 – New Jersey has no give up.” unsightly streets. We are look- on separately. It was moved by Public Portion: statewide rent control. The most Councilman Irizarry said, ing to have the benches replaced Irizarry and seconded by Pabon. Resident and Businessowner a landlord can raise rent is 5%. “You can mail it (your ballot) or (with a divider so people can’t The voting went as follows. Jeremy Baratta came up to the Not true after Candyland. She take it to a dropbox or a polling sleep on them). We also sat Councilman Caba had a state- mic first to speak about thetouts how we are the only town place until 8 p.m. (on Novem- down and talked with the DPW ment to make before voting on council’s decision to not keep with a Rent Leveling Board. We ber 3, 2020).” about tree wells which are eas- the resolution. “Ms. Perkins is the business administrator. pushed her to do this. What is Pabon added, “I wish all the ier to collect water and clean. a very nice, respectable person. “You voted – end of discussion. going to be done about election candidates the best of luck. By We talked about replacing the This appointment was clear- The Faulkner Act must have a day and the politicization of the the next meeting, we will hope- fountain on the 5 Corners.” ly politically motivated. The provision to appoint a B.A. You police department?” fully have results.” BID Chair Barry Rosengarten mayor got rid of the previous guys were elected to do a job Law Director Peter King Councilwoman Milady Tejeda asked, “Does anything (in the spoke next, “I want to thank ev- bag) say “Vote for anyone?” eryone. I want to wish everyone Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center JB Vas answered, “No.” luck. Perth Amboy has to make King stated that if the bag con- a decision. The only way you Learning Garden Wraps Up tained no voting material, it is can make a change to the town okay." and our nation is by voting. Do Its Sixth Season With 185 Pounds of Produce Fire Chief Ed Mullen came what you think is the best for Press Release 10/26/20 up to speak, “On Monday we the town. Make a safe Hallow- PERTH AMBOY, NJ – Hack- handed out 50 bags. There were een for everyone.” ensack Meridian Raritan Bay 1,000 bags passed out alto- Council President Bill Petrick Medical Center Perth Amboy gether. They came from the Rec said, “I want to thank every- Department. The Recreation one out in TV-Land. Everyone is wrapping up its sixth season Department requested our (the (registered voters) in New Jer- of its Learning Garden. To date, Fire Department) in helping dis- sey got a mail-in ballot. Put it the Learning Garden has har- tribute the bags.” in the Police Station dropbox. vested 185 pounds of produce Resident Vince Mackiel came It is open until 8 a.m. on elec- that has been given to Raritan up to speak next. He began tion night (November 3, 2020). Bay Medical Center patients speaking about a Covid vaccine I wish all the candidates the best or patrons of Peter’s Pantry in being available in 2021. of luck to them all.” Perth Amboy. Council President Petrick in- The meeting adjourned at 9:36 “With the impact of the CO- terrupted Mackiel stating that p.m. All council members were VID-19 pandemic, we felt right now there is no vaccine, present. strongly in the beginning of and he should not be stating in- the season to grow a variety of formation because there is none nutritious vegetable and herbs cauliflower, collards, cucum- Raritan Bay Medical Center’s yet. Petrick stated that people and to provide them to those in bers, lettuce, onions, parsley, Nina Regevik, M.D., FACP, will think we can get one now, need locally,” said Thomas Sha- pepper, sage, tomatoes, and ABIHM, medical director, Inte- and we can't give out medical Attend nahan, chief hospital executive, much more. grative Health and select com- advice. Raritan Bay Medical Center. In addition, The Learning munity partners work together Mackiel said he was reading Public Meetings The Learning Garden pro- Garden has programs that focus to provide education. Assisting an article from the Home News duces various different produceon educating the community the Learning Garden is garden Tribune about plans for Covid vaccine distribution once it is Have Your including, asparagus, basil, and Raritan Bay Medical Center expert, Alan DeFalco. approved (hopefully in 2021). beans, kale, potatoes, turnips, team members about the bene- For more information about Mackiel stated that he wants Voice Heard! beets, cabbage, chives, dill, fits of organic container garden- Raritan Bay Medical Center, everyone to think positively. squash, spinach, broccoli, brus- ing and the nutritional and me- please visit www.rbmc.org. “We are the most fearful nation sel sprouts, cantaloupe, carrots, dicinal value of fresh produce. November 4, 2020 * The Amboy Guardian .11 Breast Cancer Awareness Flag Raising Ceremony, City Hall Circle, Perth Amboy 10/23/20 *Photos by Katherine Massopust

Noelia Colon Dr. Cynthia Vuittonet, Sherrie Goldberg One of many signs on John T. O'Leary Executive Director Director of Community Mayor Wilda Diaz display Chief Medical Officer CEO JRMC BID JRMC & Family Services JRF

Mayor Wilda Diaz (C) presents a Proclamation to Breast Cancer Awareness Raising the Breast Group Photo to show support for Breast Cancer Sherrie Goldberg (L) & Dr. Cynthia Vuittonet (R) T-Shirt from the PAFD Cancer Awareness Flag Awareness

QSAC Scores, Teachers Concerns on Virtual Learning Among Topics Discussed 10/15/20 Board of Education Meeting via Phone Conference By: Katherine Massopust to be transparent with the public the Board Members for experts. teachers will have to learn at subsidize this. PERTH AMBOY – The Meet- where we stand. We will be as The lack of procedures – ask to the same time – prep in the af- Board Attorney Isabel Mach- ing opened with a presentation honest and fair as possible.” go to our principals. To ensure ternoon and go tutor children ado answered, “We can take a by Superintendent Dr. David The Board went into closed clarity, we shall send a another when the art, music, technology look at it.” Roman and Assistant Dr. Viv- session at 6:02 p.m. They came note to some individuals who classes are. They will be able to Dr. David Roman agreed with ian Rodriguez on the NJQSAC back at 7:11 p.m. There was are not communicating.” tutor the kids to receive the ex- Igelsia that it is difficult to raise (New Jersey Quality Single Ac- only one public portion where Assistant Superintendent Del- tra help.” the price of food for everybody, countability Continuum), the anyone can discuss agenda or vis Rodriguez stated, “We have Dr. Roman said, “I hear you. especially for children. “If we Graduation Report, and the Bil- non-agenda items. sent them out to schools on Oc- I see you. We have plans for can (subsidize the program), we iteracy Report. The first person to speak was tober 7th and will on October you. All teachers – you feel you will.” Dr. Vivian Rodriguez stated District Representative for The 21st.” don’t have a voice.” Board President Vazquez not- that every 3 years the district Perth Amboy Federation Lynn Dr. David Roman said, “I can- Board President Tashi Vazquez ed that 70,000 meals were dis- is evaluated by State DPE (De- Audett. “There is a lack of not allow incorrect information said, “We hear your concerns: tributed this summer and over partment of Education) and communication with our staff.to stand. There is inclusion in parents, teachers, students, staff 100,000 this year. She thanked that the Perth Amboy District I want to be clear this is not at groups.” members. Things are going to everyone who helped distribute did not pass by 2 points. The all due to Covid. The lack of Dr. Vivian Rodriguez added, change. We have to adjust to- those meals. District Improvement Plan was communication was in this dis- “A committee was created dur- gether. Whether you are a pre- Dr. Roman said, “Our food given for the next 6 months to trict. We want to be a part of ing the summer.” school teacher or a high school program will be open in all lo- improve the curriculum and the decision-making process. If Dr. Roman said, “You are teacher. All staff members are cations. We wish to add loca- instruction score (in the sci- there are decisions to be made, painting a picture that there is putting in extra hours. We will tions to give food.” ence program). “The State include staff members and the no communication. No admin- continue to work as needed.” For old business, Board Mem- does change along the way. AFT in the process. We should istrator has been involved in There were some concerns ber Dianne Roman reminded One change is now the science not have to fight for this.” remote teaching. No admin- about the progress being made everyone that the construction scores count.” (They didn’t in Perth Amboy AFT Presi- istrator has experience with on the new high school. Dr. Da- on the academies work was be- the past). dent Pat Paradiso spoke next. a pandemic before. When we vid Roman assured everyone ing done in the courtyard. “We Dr. David Roman was pleased “Teaching remotely is difficult.talked about punishing teach- that they were right on sched- are exactly where we need to to announce that the graduation No administrator has tried to ers – the elementary teachers ule. “We are meeting with the be. It’s going to be phenomenal rates are up every single year. teach remotely during the pan- are asked to do tutoring in the SDA every other week. We are for our children.” For the 2019-2020 school year, demic. Preschool has unfinished morning. PreK has one hour of exactly where we need to be. It was noted by Board Secre- 512 students graduated high assignments during the day. teaching, tutoring the students We looked at an infrastructure tary Derek Jess that the date of school in four years. Elementary School Teachers that need help. I don’t know in the community.” completion will be early Janu- Of these students, 222 passed advocate for early dismissal. how that’s punishment (1-hour Board Vice President Junior ary. the NJSLA, 82 passed by alter- Teachers should not have to day). All contractual hours are Iglesia noted that the SDA is Dr. Roman noted that students native assessment, 196 passed take personal days to catch up there.” providing $283 million for the will receive college credit for through portfolio assessment, on work. We need to make the Dr. Vivian Rodriguez said, new high school and for provid- courses completed in the acad- and 12 passed through IFP. It school day more manageable. “The program we have as teach- ing the district with an emer- emies. was noted that in the following It was noted by the PA-AFT ers are not punishment. The gency plan. “When the high Board Member Dianne Ro- school years, the graduation rate Representatives that they feel as time is to enrich. The students school is completed, it’s going man stated the mental health of steadily increased: 2016-2017 if teachers were being punished. that need extra help – it’s a won- to be the biggest building in the our students is suffering. – 75.9%; 2017-2018 – 80.1%; The next speaker was a wom- derful opportunity. It’s for one community.” Dr. David Roman stated, “We 2018-2019 82.6%; 2019-2020 an who was a mother of twins hour during the day. You have a Dr. Roman stated, “This is are looking at November 19th – 83%. with special needs currently 45-minute prep and a 45-minute teamwork!” (in-school classes) to come Dr. Roman stated the trend enrolled in Kindergarten. Her lunch.” Another discussion took place back. November 18th is the end is positive. He also stated that number was blocked, but she Dr. Roman said, “I am speak- regarding lunches provided to of the marking period.” in 2020, 274 students received said what the last 4 digits were. ing of the parent who was so the students. There was an item The meeting adjourned at the Seal of Biliteracy on their “My son is enrolled in the Rich- eloquent, the mother of the spe- on the agenda with a federal 8:31 p.m. The Board went into diploma. Dr. Vivian Rodriguez ardson School. His needs are cial education student. What mandate to raise the price on another executive session af- noted that this achievement is being overlooked. What these should students do? More school lunches in response to ter adjournment. Board Mem- something the students will children who have been classi- teachers of special needs stu- inflation and the current- pan bers Maria Rodriguez and have their whole career for the fied – it doesn’t work for them. dents are needed so teachers can demic. Dr. Roman stated that Jesus Martinez were absent (ex- rest of their life. That needed to be pointed out.” teach one-on-one and offer sup - no one should have to pay for cused). Board President Tashi Dr. David Roman said, port to parents.” school lunches in this world. Vazquez added her comments to “Transparency, clarity – it ap- Dr. Vivian Rodriguez said, Board Vice President Junior the discussion, “It’s important pears that indicated they asked “On an elementary level, all Iglesia asked if the Board could 12. The Amboy Guardian *November 4, 2020 World War II - 75 Years Ago Catholic Charities, Diocese of By Phil Kohn. Dedicated to the memory of his father, GM3 Walter Kohn, U.S. Navy Armed Guard, Metuchen honored for Leader- USNR, and all men and women who have answered the country’s call in time of need. Phil can be contacted at [email protected]. ship and Selfless Acts of Time The Allied-controlled, Japanese passenger ship Hikawa Maru on November 2, 1945, departs Wake and Dedication to the Veterans of Island in the Pacific after embarking 1,000 Japanese troops for repatriation to their homeland. Anti- Jewish “Balfour Day” riots break out in Egypt, Syria, Lebanon and Palestine on the 28th anniversary Middlesex County of the Balfour Declaration. Issued by the British government in 1917, the declaration announced support for the establishment of a “national home for the Jewish people” in Palestine. (Arthur Bal- Press Release four was the United Kingdom’s Foreign Secretary at the time.) In Alexandria and Cairo, Egypt, Jews MIDDLESEX COUNTY - The and Jewish businesses are attacked. A synagogue in Cairo is torched, nine people are reported killed first annual Middlesex County and over 500 are injured. Veterans Award Breakfast took Hungary on November 3 holds general elections that result in an absolute majority for the anti- place on October 17th at 11AM. Communist Smallholders’ Party, led by Zoltán Tildy; Communists win only 17% of the available Originally scheduled for April, seats. Prime Minister Tildy forms a coalition government but must deal with an economic crisis due the program was held outdoors, to wartime destruction, serious food shortages, rampant inflation and Soviet requisitions. by invitation only, to abide by The Japanese ocean liner Hikawa Maru stops at Kusaie, Caroline Islands, on November 4 and COVID-19 guidelines at the embarks more Japanese personnel for repatriation. In British-controlled Tripolitania, western Libya, American Legion Joyce Kilmer Libyan Muslims turn on Libyan Jews, killing over 140 and injuring many more. The riots — the Post 25 Pavilion located at 4J F Kennedy Drive, Milltown, NJ most violent against Jews in North Africa in modern times — may have been triggered by the “Bal- 08850. The Veterans Awards four Day” protests in the Middle East two days earlier. Nine synagogues are destroyed, as well as Breakfast was a tribute to all hundreds of Jewish-owned homes and buildings. British troops fire on the rioters in an attempt to veterans regardless of their mil- restore order, and 500 are arrested over the next two days. itary branch. Service providers In the U.K., 43,000 dockworkers end their unofficial seven-week-long strike on November 5. who have given exemplary ser- me Schleck, Middlesex County Colombia joins the United Nations. Trials begin in Delhi for Indians accused of collaborating with vice and advocacy to the vet- Veteran Services: Doug Breen, the Japanese. eran and military community & Henry Busby, Veterans of Soviet Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Molotov on November 6 announces that the U.S.S.R. will were honored. Catholic Chari- Foreign Wars Post 370- Rob- soon have the atomic bomb. ties Acting Executive Director- ert Porter, South Plainfield- Po The U.S. Navy on November 7 decommissions USS Sable and USS Wolverine, two fresh-water Julio Coto was honored at this lice Department-Jansen Ortiz, aircraft carriers that were stationed in the Great Lakes to train naval aviators on carrier-based take- year's event for leadership and Sayreville Police Department: offs and landings. Over England, RAF Group Capt. Hugh Wilson becomes the first man to go faster selfless acts of time and dedica- Chris Englebrecht, & David than 600 miles per hour, flying a Gloster Meteor jet fighter. His speed reaches 606.38 miles per hour. tion to the veterans of Middle- Wilikins Jr, Law Offices of Jay In northeastern China, Nationalist troops on November 8 launch an offensive against Communist sex County. Weinberg-Jay Weinberg, Joyce positions in the coastal province of Liaoning. In the Netherlands East Indies, Maj. Gen. E.C. Man- Other awardees included: Kilmer American Legion Post sergh, the commander of British security forces in Surabaya, East Java, orders all Indonesians to Middlesex County Freeholder #25 Ladies Auxiliary, Wood- lay down their arms by 6 a.m. the next morning “or face all the naval, army and air forces under my Director- Ronald G. Rios, Vet- bridge Elks, Rebuilding War- command.” Sukarno, president of the unrecognized Indonesian Republic, requests President Truman erans Diversion Program Dep- riors- Nancy Mullins, Veterans and British Prime Minister Attlee to intervene “to prevent bloodshed.” Regular civilian air traffic uty First Assistant Prosecutor- of Foreign Wars Post 2319, resumes between London and New York. In Bucharest, Romania, fighting among Romanian troops, Brian Gillet, Veterans Diversion Milltown- Robert Kolesar, and communists and monarchists results in 13 deaths and almost 100 injuries. Program Mentors: Timothy Middlesex County Vicinage- Coghan, Rajesh Chopra, Cal USS Marlin, a submarine that patrolled the waters off the northeastern U.S. for the entire war, is Judge Phillip Lewis Paley. Carlstrom, Rich Liebler, & Jai- decommissioned on November 9, 1945, at the Boston Navy Yard. The sub was featured (as USS Corsair) in the 1943 war film Crash Dive, starring Tyrone Power, Dana Andrews and Anne Baxter. In Bulgaria, martial law ends, and demobilization of its armed forces begins. Catholic Charities, Diocese of The Soviet Union and the Western Allies on November 10 recognize the Communist-dominated government of Albania under Gen. Enver Hoxha, who has been elected premier. The Battle of Sura- Metuchen Certifies Clinicians baya, Netherlands East Indies, begins as British and British Indian troops methodically advance through the city under cover of naval and aerial bombardment. Fighting against Indonesian republi- in Statewide Evidence-Based can militia is heavy, but the British control half the city by November 13. Initiative In Yugoslavia, Marshal Josip Broz Tito and the People’s Front win an 85% majority in the nation’s assembly in elections held on November 11. In Hanoi, the Indochinese Communist Party dissolves Press Release 10/28/20 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy itself “in order to destroy all misunderstandings . . . that can hinder the liberation” of Vietnam. PERTH AMBOY - Catholic - the number one successful ap- Former U.S. Secretary of State Cordell Hull on November 12 wins the Nobel Peace Prize for Charities, Diocese of Metuchen proach in treating substance use his work in establishing the United Nations. The Institute of France awards former British Prime was recently recognized by the disorders. Minister Winston Churchill a gold medal for his activities during the War. Receiving no reply to its NJ Department of Human Ser- Substance use and misuse vices and Valerie L. Mielke, As- impacts individuals, families request for help from either President Truman or Prime Minister Attlee, the Indonesian republican sistant Commissioner, Division and communities, and opioid government asks the Soviet Union to mediate in the conflict between the Indonesians and the British of Mental Health and Addiction use continues to be a pervasive and the Dutch. British warships shell Indonesian positions in Surabaya. Services, for its Agency’s work problem in New Jersey. This On November 13, Gen. Charles de Gaulle is unanimously elected head of the French Provisional in the New Jersey Evidence- Evidence-Based Practice Initia- Government. The British government announces that pre-war limits on Jewish immigration to Pal- Based Practice Initiative: Opi- tive was designed to initiate or estine will remain in force, with total legal immigrants for 1945 capped at 13,000. oid and other Substance Use enhance clinical staff skills and In China, Nationalist troops attack toward the Shanhai Pass of the Great Wall in the northeast on Disorders; specifically in - com agency delivery of evidence- November 14. In the U.K., at Widnes, near Liverpool, a Lockheed YP-80A “Shooting Star” jet air- pleting the initiative necessary based practices. Evidence- craft suffers engine failure and crashes while landing during a test flight. to implement and sustain the based practices have become a On November 15, U.S. President Harry Truman, British Prime Minister Clement Attlee and Cana- evidence-based practices of cornerstone in providing mental dian Premier William Lyon Mackenzie King share nuclear information with the United Nations and Motivational Interviewing and health care, helping to prevent call for establishment of a United Nations Atomic Energy Commission. In Manchuria, the Chinese Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. the recurrence of substance use, Nationalists launch an offensive to stop further infiltrations and incursions by the Chinese Commu- Spanning nine months in du- and promoting sustained recov- nists into the area. ration, the initiative involved ery. intensive training, coaching and Catholic Charities provided administrative support. “We 40,000 hours of counseling and know that improved clinical served more than 56,000 people staff skills are needed in -practicin need last year in the Diocese ing therapeutic approaches that of Metuchen. For more infor- will ensure outcomes meaning- mation about Catholic Chari- ful to the people we serve and ties programs and services, their families,” said Acting Ex- visit www.ccdom.org . Those ecutive Director Julio Coto. At wishing to support the work of the completion of the project, Catholic Charities can make a the majority of the clinical staffdonation online at www.ccdom. were certified as proficientorg/donate in . Motivational Interviewing and

Ads Sell! Call Carolyn! 732-896-4446 November 4, 2020 * The Amboy Guardian .13 DVD Review Armato, Lopez Doctor Who: The Macra Terror & The Faceless Ones & Johnson Bill Waiving Shared By: Anton Massopust III Doctor Who is one of the lon- Responsibility gest running science fiction se- ries ever. The Doctor has had Tax for Certain many actors who have played Uninsured him/her, including one woman (Jodie Whittaker). While the Residents BBC continues to broadcast The Doctor's adventures with During Jodie Whittaker (the latest Doc- Pandemi tor), the Doctor continues his/ her adventures on DVD and on Passes audio CD’s and the missing epi- sodes on DVD. Committee You might ask why there are Press Release 10/21/20 missing episodes of several TRENTON – The COVID-19 William Hartnell's (the First pandemic has led to unprec- Doctor) and Patrick Troughton edented job loss throughout the (the Second Doctor) are still state, resulting in more than 1.6 missing. It’s because the BBC million New Jersey residents threw out (in the garbage) many filing for unemployment- ben of the original copies. The BBC efits since March. In -recogni never checked other parts of the tion of the financial hardship world to see if anyone had an many residents are facing, three extra copy. This is the way the Assembly Democrats sponsor Doctor arrives in the 60s (the into storage. It is up to The Doc- The Macro Terror has two ver- Doctor Who classic episodes legislation to waive the shared time period when Polly and tor to impersonate one of them, sions: both black and white and are being saved. responsibility tax for certain Ben came from). In an airport, make his way to the ship, rescue color and there is plenty of ex- We are looking at two of Pat- residents. there is a group of mysterious his companions and everyone tras. rick Troughton’s Adventures, Taxpayers are usually as- aliens whose planet has been his abducted and stop the aliens There are a couple more epi- sessed the shared responsibility first: The Macro Terror.damaged. The These aliens are re- from taking over the earth. sodes on the way to being re- Doctor and his companions: tax if they do not have health placing humans by these aliens The Faceless Ones only has stored by animation including Jamie (Frazer Hines), Ben (Mi- coverage or an approved ex- in order to take over earth. Be- as bits of the original episodes Fury from the Deep (Patrick chael Craze), and Polly (An- emption, as part of the state’s cause of The Chameleon Tours (video portion), but because of Troughton Episode). Doctor neke Wills) journey to an earth implementation of healthcare (the name of their group). What fans who wanted to re-experi- Who adventures continue in a colony far into the future. The policies mirroring the original does the Doctor try to do? His ence Doctor Who back when giant story called: Time Lord: colony is not what it seems and friends try to inform the author- there was no such thing as a Victorious which include mul- Affordable Care Act. who is really running it. Hu- Under the bill (A-4807), any ities. When Polly mysteriously DVD, many fans would audio- tiple Doctors throughout the mans are distracted by fun and taxpayer receiving unemploy- disappears, The Doctor eventu- tape them. That is why we have years. It is available on Big games, but they are being de- ally convinces the Commandant the original soundtrack to many Finish Audio and comic books ment benefits or experiencing ceived by giant crab creatures a substantial loss of income (Colin Gordon) the head of se- of many of the lost episodes from Titan Comics and Doctor who enslave people by using would not have to pay the tax curity in the airport that indeed over the years. These fans gave Who Magazine. mind control to make them doc- during the COVID-19 public there's aliens working out of the tapes to the BBC which There will be a new special out ile in order to mine the gas they health emergency during any Chameleon Tours. would stay stored away many for this holiday season called need for survival. It’s up to The - Alien intrigue going on here. years. Eventually, the BBC used Revolution of the Daleks (star- month in which those qualifica Doctor and his friends stop this. tions apply. There is an alien spaceship in these tapes for animated story. ring Jodie Whittaker). Enjoy. The Faceless Ones is writ- orbit around the earth that is Both The Macro Terror and The Upon the legislation being ad- ten by Malcolm Hulke, one of taking airplanes and miniatur- Faceless Ones are now fully an- vanced by the Assembly Com- Doctor Who's best writers. The izing humans and putting them imated with the original audio. merce and Economic Develop- ment Committee on Wednesday, Assembly sponsors John Ar- mato (D-Atlantic), Yvonne Lo- pez (D-Middlesex) and Gordon Johnson (D-Bergen) issued the Organization of Nurse Leaders of New Jersey Recognize Hackensack following joint statement: “With an average of 20,000 Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center’s Kathy Taylor with to 30,000 New Jerseyans filing a new unemployment claim ev- 2020 Professional Recognition Award ery week and thousands more continuing to receive unem- ployment benefits as a result of Press Release 10/19/20 or when their passing is immi- Center Perth Amboy and in ICU COVID-19, we cannot ignore PERTH AMBOY, N.J.— The nent. at Raritan Bay Medical Center the economic hardship this pan- Organization of Nurse Lead- The Critical Care nursing team Old Bridge. It was so popular demic has imposed on our resi- ers of New Jersey (ONL NJ) came up with the idea of plac- that the med-surg units request- dents. announced that it has selected ing a battery-operated cherry ed that they also have the Tree. “Not only does losing one’s Hackensack Meridian Raritan blossom tree at the nurse’s sta- More Cherry Blossom Trees job mean losing a steady in- Bay Medical Center’s direc- tion. When a patient has passed, were ordered and are now in tor of nursing organizational or their passing is imminent, the use at both divisions - all ICU, come, but it often means los- ing one’s health insurance as effectiveness, Kathy Taylor,tree is lit. The moment a team CCU, ED, Med-surg and telem- DNP, RN, CCRN, CAPA, for its member walks onto the unit, etry units for a total of 13 units. well. The current economic 2020 Professional Recognition the lights of the tree are promi- The Tree of Peace is now in the crisis limiting job opportuni- Award. This award recognizes nent, and they are immediately process of being implemented ties means that many individu- Kathy’s nursing leadership on made aware that a patient is in throughout the Hackensack Me- als are simply unable to acquire making a significant impact onthe process of passing away. ridian Health network. employer-provided insurance or nursing, with the Tree of Peace. This causes the team member “I’m honored to be selected to afford any other insurance plan “Kathy goes well above the to pause and take a mindful mo- receive this award,” said Kathy right now. We need to recognize call of duty each day,” said Jane ment to be respectful of what Taylor. “I want to especially that conundrum and waive this ing professional development, the family is going through. thank Linda Lopazanski, MSN, fee for eligible residents during O’Rourke, chief nursing officer, creating and sustaining formal Raritan Bay Medical Center. The cherry blossom tree rep- RN, CCRN, nurse manager the ongoing public health emer- and informal nursing mentor- “Her commitment to her team resents the fragility and the for critical care who originally gency.” ship opportunities at all levels, help enhance the level of care beauty of life. Although they do came up with the Tree of Peace. and mapping the future of safe to our patients throughout the not last long, when they bloom, The Tree of Peace is truly a patient care delivery in New community.” they bloom in brilliant force and team effort.” Jersey. The Nursing Leadership In a busy unit, there are many this serves as a visual reminder ONL NJ has been the profes- Awards will be presented at a things happening at the same of how precious and how pre- sional organization for nursing virtual ceremony on December time. While one patient and carious life is. It's a reminder leaders in their quest for a unit- 4, 2020. family may be celebrating their that life is almost overwhelm- ed voice in representing nursing recovery and transfer off the ingly beautiful but that it is also administration and management unit, another patient may be in tragically short. in all practice settings and is the process of passing away and The Tree of Peace was initial- inclusive of the engagement the family is in mourning. Not ly trialed in the intensive care of all nurse leaders and aspir- all team members are aware unit (ICU) and critical care unit ing nurse leaders in the state. when a patient has passed away (CCU) at Raritan Bay Medical ONL NJ is committed to ongo- 14. The Amboy Guardian *November 4, 2020 Pirohi Sale L2B> Library Woodbridge Public Library PERTH AMBOY - St. John's Orthodox Church Pirohi Sale. to Business Events We are making Potato/Cheese SOUTH AMBOY – L2B seeks & Jalapeno Cheddar they are to connect job seekers, busi- Free Virtual Events $9.00 a dozen and are Frozen. nesses, and nonprofits of New Orders may be placed by call- Jersey with organizations and All are Welcome to Attend ing (732) 826-7067 between experts who are actively engag- 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 Noon on ing in business and workforce A.C. TRIP November 16th & 17th call early development webinars. View Consumer Fraud the CALENDAR for FREE WOODBRIDGE - Presented by Melanie Hazim, Director of Holy Rosary Seniors before the orders are filled. Pick HOPELAWN - Holy Rosary up for the orders will be Mon- webinars and online training. Community Outreach - NJ Division of Consumer Affairs. You day November 23, 2020 from Click on eRESOURCES for will learn about current scams and how to stay alert and safe Seniors is sponsoring a bus trip 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at 404 businesses, nonprofit organiza- during these trying times. Wednesday, November 4 at 6:30 p.m. to Harrah’s Atlantic City, Tues- Division Street, Perth Amboy, tions, and economic informa- Registration Required - https://bit.ly/3nBuDM7. day, November 10. Cost is $40 and $10 back in play. Seating is NJ. tion. https://libs2b.com/ DIY Pens and Pendants limited. Bus leaves Church (625 For more information con- WOODBRIDGE - Pick up the supplies for crafting activity from Florida Grove Rd.,Hopelawn) tact the Sadie Pope Dowdell a location of your choice. Monday, November 9. Pick Up Avail- parking lot at 10:00 am. Any Library: email: comments@ able All Day Registration Required - https://bit.ly/3iX7YXg questions please call Connie at dowdell.org or go to www. Sweet Treats: Desserts & Delicacies 732-442-4978. dowdell.org from the Garden State WOODBRIDGE - Explore a variety of “sweet” culinary tradi- tions from the 18th and 19th centuries and consider how the treats A.C. Bus Trip we enjoy have changed. Presented by Hilary May of Museum of San Salvador Seniors Early Trades and Crafts in Madison, NJ. Tuesday, November 10 PERTH AMBOY – The San at 7 p.m. Registration Required - https://bit.ly/3dbCGKO. Salvador Seniors are having Friends of the a bus trip to Caesars Casino, NJ Estate Tax Law, Wills, Atlantic City on Thursday, No- Perth Amboy & Probate Seminar vember 5, 2020. Cost: $30 per Halloween WOODBRIDGE - Join guest speaker Kenneth Vercammen, person, $30 back in slot play. Library Managing Attorney from Kenneth Vercammen & Associates, for Everyone must bring a mask Festival this comprehensive seminar. Monday, November 16 at 7 p.m. to board the bus. Bus leaves Book Sale Registration Required - https://bit.ly/2SGYaG8. 12 Noon. Bus will depart from PERTH AMBOY - The Friends behind St. Stephens Church Rescheduled of the Perth Amboy Free Public SOUTH AMBOY - Updated parking lot on Mechanic Street, Library are once again having a Book Talk : Afia Atakora 10/29/2020 - Due to inclement WOODBRIDGE - Meet Colonia native, Afia Atakora, virtually Perth Amboy. For more info book sale on Saturdays Novem- weather, the YMCA's Outdoor over Zoom as she discusses her debut novel Conjure Women. . call Joe at 732-826-0819. ber 14th & December 12th, from Halloween Festival has been re- Get a look into how she researched the book, hear an excerpt, 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. at the Brigh- scheduled to Thursday, Novem- and ask her the questions you've been dying to ask about her riv- ton Avenue Community Center ber 5, 2020 at the South Amboy eting book. Tuesday, November 17 at 7 p.m. Registration Re- at the corner of Brighton Avenue 2020 Holocaust YMCA, 200 John T O'Leary quired - https://bit.ly/3d5mPNR and Sadowski Parkway in Perth Blvd., from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Amboy. We are delighted to be Remembrance There will be pumpkin painting, WPL Virtual Book & Movie Club back after being sidelined by the WODDBRIDGE - Join us for a new, different kind of book club. games, an obstacle course and pandemic for 7 months. I know Instead of reading one specific book - join us for an informal chat Project much more. Outdoor event only. SOUTH AMBOY - Collegium many people have been starving about the movies, books or tv shows you have seen or watched The costume parade begins at Musicum presents the 2020 for reading material for these (binged watched) recently that you loved. Monday, November 5:30 p.m., and a movie screen- Holocaust Remembrance Proj- long months we were at home. 30 at 7 p.m. Registration Required - https://bit.ly/34PqdJ4. ing of “Scared Shrekless” will ect with a Virtual Concert on We will be wearing masks and Thursday, November 19, 2020 start at 6 p.m. The Woodbridge Public Library is located at George Frederick providing hand sanitizer and at 6:30 p.m. The concert fea- Plaza, Woodbridge, NJ 07095. For more information, call 732- bags if needed. We also insist tures music, arts and poetry 634-4450 ext.7117 that anyone coming to peruse from Theresienstadt (Terezin our collection also wear a mask Concentration Camp 1941- as mandated by the State of NJ. 1945. Paperbacks are $.50, hardcovers WWW.AMBOYGUARDIAN.COM Zoom Meeting ID: are $1, $5 for a bag full, no limit 81958739510 to size of bag except no lawn or Password: 192079 garbage bags. We have best sell- This event is free and open ers by popular authors that are Votes for Women: to the public. For information like new. The money we raise email [email protected] goes to support the library with A Portrait of Persistence or call 732-721-6060. providing programs, promoting Exhibition at the Sadie Pope Dowdell Library literacy or to provide funds to SOUTH AMBOY – Celebrate the centennial of women’s suf- the library with their needs be- frage with commemorative posters on exhibition at the Sadie yond their budget. We look for- Pope Dowdell Library. Organized by the Smithsonian Institu- ward to your visit. tion Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the For more information email National Portrait Gallery. The project received support from Attn: If Your us at friendsofperthamboyli- the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative. sites. Clothing Bin [email protected], or call us si.edu For more information including library hours, call 732- Club changes its at 201-381-1903 and like us 721–6060 or go to www.dowdell.org. The Dowdell Library is Now Open on Facebook. Dealers are wel- located at 100 Harold G. Hoffman Plaza adjacent to South -Am Schedule due to SAYREVILLE - The Clothing come. boy Middle High School. Recycling Bin located at First the Holidays Presbyterian Church of Sayre- ville, 172 Main Street, across Temporary SkillUp Middlesex or if you have from Borough Hall has been Employment reopened for donations. With Community ART, the recycling company, Opportunity with MIDDLESEX COUNTY – County offering over 4,500 Courses one may donate in 3 ways: Through Free Online Learning Platform. Enhance skills and obtain Events to Sub- industry recognized credentials by taking online courses developed 1.) 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