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• VOL. 8 NO. 39 • 732-896-4446 • P.O. BOX 127 • PERTH AMBOY • NJ • 08862 • WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2019 • 2018 Ends on High Note; 2019 Brings New Beginnings Gross, Noble PERTH AMBOY - Ground- breaking for new Waterfront Re-Named Park 12/12/18. (LtoR) Coun- Council President cilman Joel Pabon, Council President Bill Petrick, Free- & Vice President holder Director Ron Rios, Henry, Gross, & Noble Mayor Wilda Diaz, Represen- Sworn-In Following tatives from by Najarian As- November Election Win sociates, Councilwoman-Elect By: Joseph L. Kuchie Milady Tejeda SOUTH AMBOY - Mickey Gross and Christine Noble were unanimously re-named South Amboy’s Council President and SOUTH AMBOY - Mayor Vice President at last Wednes- Fred Henry is sworn in by As- day’s reorganization meeting. sembly Speaker Craig Cough- Gross, Noble, and Mayor Fred lin. Henry's Wife, Linda holds Henry were also sworn in af- the bible. ter their November re-election. Speaker of the New Jersey Gen- eral Assembly and South Am- boy native Craig Coughlin was on hand to swear Mayor Henry in and spoke highly of Henry’s work in South Amboy. “The fun part about swear- PERTH AMBOY - Newly elected Board of Education Member PERTH AMBOY - Honorable ing in ceremonies is they are a Stephanie Márquez-Villafañe is sworn in by Board Secretary Derek Judge Peter Jimenez Jr. swears look into the future, it’s a time Jess. Looking on are Councilwoman Milady Tejeda, Assembly- in Councilman Joel Pabon as of hope and optimism of look- woman Yvonne Lopez. Holding the Bible is retired Board Member his family looks on. ing forward and to all of the Obi Gonzalez. good things that are possible,” Coughlin said. “You [Mayor SOUTH AMBOY - Council- Henry] have been on council man Mickey Gross is sworn since I left back in 1992 and you in by Middlesex County have served admirably, and you Freeholder Deputy Director have made such a difference in Charles Tomaro the community. Your two terms as Mayor have been just terrific for this city.” Mayor Henry thanked Cough- lin for taking time out of his schedule to take part in his swearing in ceremony and rec- ognized the strong relationship PERTH AMBOY - Honorable he has with the city’s council. PERTH AMBOY - Board of Education Member Anton J. Masso- Judge Peter Jimenez Jr. swears “We’ve got people that work pust is sworn in by Board Secretary Derek Jess. Daughter Katherine in Councilman William Pet- together, we don’t always agree and Son, Anton hold the bible as Wife Marcella looks on. rick as his family looks on. on everything which is fine, and it works out better that you don’t always agree because other ideas come out that way,” SOUTH AMBOY - Council- Mayor Henry said. “I want to woman Christine Noble is thank the council for all the sworn in by Mayor Fred Henry support they have given over the years and look forward to as family members look on. working with them again. We all work together, we argue tionship with Gross that goes like any family will, but we get back over 20 years. things done, and there are a lot “I’ve happened to know Mick- of good things happening in ey since 1996 when I first got South Amboy and will continue elected to the Edison council to happen.” and I happen to work with him PERTH AMBOY - Milady Middlesex County Freeholder on a lot of his projects,” Tomaro Tejeda's family looks on as she PERTH AMBOY - Board of Education Member Ken Puccio is Deputy Director Charles To- said. “He convinced my wife to is sworn in as Councilwoman sworn in by Board Secretary Derek Jess. Life Partner Lillian Dix maro was also on hand to help th by 19 District Assembly- holds the Bible. swear in Mickey Gross. Tomaro *Continued on Page 3 woman Yvonne Lopez spoke about his personal rela- *Photos by Paul W. Wang *Photos by Joseph L. Kuchie Perth Amboy City Council Meeting 1/9/19 - 7 p.m. 2. The Amboy Guardian * January 9, 2019 Pabon, Petrick, Tejeda Sworn in; Petrick Re-elected Council President 1/2/19 City Council Reorganization Meeting

Master of Ceremonies The audience listens Randy Convery *Photos by Paul W. Wang

Mayor Wilda Diaz offers some Bill Petrick is sworn in as Council President by City Clerk Victoria remarks Kupsch

The 2019 Perth Amboy City Council

By: Katherine Massopust (running for office) know. We campaigning. We will hold to PERTH AMBOY – Master walked the entire City. We were our promises and make sure of Ceremonies Randy Conv- out there almost every single everyone out there knows who ery welcomed everyone to the day. A special thanks to Lisa we are. This is a City of differ- YMCA auditorium in the Public Nanton, Renee Skelton, Jose ent races. We have to make de- Safety Complex for the Inaugu- Espela, Nilda Rivera, and Judge cisions not only for one, but for ration Ceremony of the newly Pedro Jimenez.” Pabon then everyone. Thank you for every- elected and reelected City mentioned Master of Ceremo- one who cast a vote. Thank you, Council Members. The Perth nies Randy Convery, “We have Perth Amboy! I love you! Amboy Fire Department Honor a lot of good young people in Mayor Wilda Diaz congratu- Guard gave the Presentation of the City. My phone is on 24/7. lated the Council Members. Colors. Perth Amboy Firefight- No question is a dumb one. I “You have been residents of er Javier Cruz sang the national thank each and every one of our community for years. I be- anthem. The Invocation was you. It was a lot of hard work lieve difference of opinion is given by Pastor Ehi Oboh of done out there. Let’s move the an opportunity to learning.” the Perth Amboy Police & Fire City forward.” Diaz then addressed Tejeda, Chaplain Corps. Councilman William Petrick “I’m grateful for your message. The election results were spoke next, “A thank you to my Councilwoman Milady Tejeda given by City Clerk Victoria wife and children. Thank you, is the first Latina in 40 years to Kupsch. The results of the No- Lisa Nanton, Fernando Gon- serve as Councilwoman. There vember 6, 2018 election were as zalez, and Nilda Rivera who are many milestones.” Diaz follows: volunteered her time, the Caba then continued, “I want to thank Joel Pabon – 4,924 votes; family, Bob and Barbara Sotti- Fernando Gonzalez for serv- Milady Tejeda – 4,512 votes; laro, and former Council Mem- ing as Councilman. There’s so William Petrick – 4,244 votes. bers. I’d also like to thank local much that still has to be done. After the elected Council Democratic and Republican Our constituents trust us to Members were sworn in, each Party and Independent Voters. meet their needs. There’s still of them gave some remarks. We look forward to the next much ahead we can’t do with- Councilman Joel Pabon went four years.” out working together. We have first. He thanked everyone Councilwoman Milady Tejeda to work together through diffi- present. “The last few years, spoke next, “I want to thank cult times. I trust you all under- the numbers (of voters) have everyone of you and everyone stand we are a blessed commu- increased tremendously, espe- who took time to come here to- nity. There is a lot of work and cially that day (election day) it day. I’m here to be a part of a so much to be done. May God poured. The numbers spoke for team. It’s a team that works to- ourselves. There are no losers. gether to make what we prom- *Continued on Page 6 Those of you who have tried it ise to take the people while January 9, 2019 * The Amboy Guardian .3 South Amboy Council Approves Manhattan Beach Project Vote Passes 3-2 Despite Significant Push Back From City Residents

By: Joseph L. Kuchie open shop, the parking garages SOUTH AMBOY - City Hall will be built by union labor and was at maximum capacity last the redeveloper BNE will make Wednesday as the South Amboy their best effort to hire local City Council voted to approve workers on the project. the Manhattan Beach Project by “We have a commitment in a vote of 3-2. our redevelopment agreement Council President Mickey that we signed four years ago, Gross along with Councilwom- that commitment includes a en Zusette Dato and Christine commitment that we do the Noble voted in favor of the best we can to hire locally in project, which will bring 501 the town,” Whitley said. “It’s a residential units to South Am- commitment we intend to live boy by 2025 and could poten- up to through all phases of this.” tially grow to 1,750 units over “Another commitment that A large crowd at the South Amboy Council Chambers *Photo by Joseph L. Kuchie the next 25 years. Councilmen they made in connection with Brian McLaughlin and Tom this project was that it would Reilly, who have voiced their be open shop, which means that opment which will undoubtedly help fund the school in different could come here that’s pro-la- concerns about the project over they will look and accept bids financially burden the district ways,” he added. “Tom you can bor, pro-union.” the last few months, voted no. from both union and non-union further without consideration of disagree with it but I think I’m Mayor Henry explained to The city held a nearly four- labor for all parts of the proj- funding from the pilot.” good for my word on that, the Geller that the city has been hour public hearing before the ect,” he added. “They have also This report comes two weeks Superintendent and I shook on involved in talks with the state after Mayor Fred Henry was vote despite holding a previous agreed to commit that specifi- this and we will definitely help and potential Offshore Wind public hearing on the project cally the parking garages will told by the Superintendent that fund the school.” clients about building in South during the city’s business meet- be built with union labor.” the city could handle anywhere South Amboy has also be- Amboy. However, he men- ing on December 5. Multiple Councilmen McLaughlin and between 200-300 additional come a potential location for tioned that this was a situation residents lined up at the micro- Reilly motioned to postpone the students. Mayor Henry assured Offshore Winds facilities, a - pro where they could have both. phone once again to voice their vote before the public hearing residents that he and the Su- cess that the state has bought “We have spoken with three concerns about the future im- after new details emerged fol- perintendent had met again on into that will move New Jersey different companies, we’ve pacts this project would have, lowing the December 5 meet- Wednesday and the city will do toward a goal of 3,500 mega- had them down here with the and a large contingency of local ing, including a new report from what they need to do in order to watts of offshore wind energySpeaker of the Assembly Craig union workers were on hand to Superintendent of Schools Jorge support the school system. by 2030. Matt Greller, an attor- Coughlin, the state is obviously “[Business Administrator] ney specializing in federal leg- very much involved in wanting fight against the project’s open Diaz stating the school system Glenn [Skarzynski] and I had islative regarding energy, spoke to do this,” Mayor Henry said. shop agreement. could not take on a significant “Three-quarters of the people increase of new students. a meeting with the Superinten- to the council about the possible “We showed them the proper- in this room feed their families “We have a report from the dent this afternoon and we basi- industrial entities that South ties mentioned and they are that work for the trades. You Superintendent of Schools that cally promised him, we pledged Amboy could bring in rather very interested. It’s not that we guys got a 25-year pilot, we got I have in my hand which clear- to him that yes we are going to than build the Manhattan Beach don’t want to deal with them, nothing,” Councilman Brian ly contradicts what was in the help fund the schools,” Mayor Project. we do want to deal with them, McLaughlin said. planning report,” Reilly said. Henry said. “I realize that it’s “When we talk about the lo- but again it’s a situation where Joel Whitley from Sherman “In summary the district is al- a little bit of a different way tocation of this property, the abil- we can probably have both.” Group, the owner of the Man- ready struggling with funding do things, but we have pledged ity to build 100 acres for this Despite the new details, the hattan Beach property, was on the current increases of student that we will definitely entertain property and the former JCP&L council voted against delay- hand to talk through the agree- population which will be exas- whatever they need.” site in addition to those north of ing the vote on the Manhattan ment and answer any questions perated by the loss of state aid. “Redevelopment is done all New Jersey Transit, you have Beach Project, and the redevel- the council or residents had. He This does not take into account over the place in the state of the opportunity to build the en- opment was approved. mentioned while the project is the impact from the new devel- New Jersey, but this is one way tire hub for the entire Offshore “The Mayor and the Coun- of doing things that allows us to Wind industry for the United cil are elected and sworn to act States,” Greller said. “Just yes- and serve the interest and be the terday one of the Offshore Wind voice for the city and its people developers committed to $25 as a process,” said John Coy, a South Amboy Reorganization Meeting million next year alone, that’s labor representative from the from one private entity which Central Labor Council of New hand to speak about the Man- to realize that this wasn’t reck- pales in comparison to the $7.3 Jersey. “It seems there’s an un- *Continued from Page 1 hattan Beach Project, the rede- less on our part in getting this – $9.6 million over 25 years willingness to meet that obvious velopment which was approved done,” Mayor Henry said. “I that this [project] will generate will of the people to postpone by the council in December de- hope that somewhere along the apparently for South Amboy.” the vote. Certainly, there’s a go back to school to become a spite significant push back from line we will change your mind “Why are we trying to move disconnect here. They are ask- health inspector and now she’s city residents. Brandon Russell, on that because this will benefit ahead with both when we can ing tonight for better answers. I the health inspector in Edison who ran against Mayor Henry the city of South Amboy to no realize as a community, as a think giving it a little more time and she absolutely loves it.” in November’s election, be- end.” county, and as a state that we and giving it consideration that The city also introduced new lieved that the decision to move Many residents were disap- can do so much better, so much the people are asking for is the Law Director Francis Womack, forward with Manhattan Beach pointed that the city approved bigger without any of these answer.” who will be replacing John Lan- project was rushed and that the Manhattan Beach despite ru- concerns and issues for the lo- All council members were in za in 2019. Womack, a practic- tax break the property owners mors that Offshore Wind facili- cal community in terms of traf- attendance. The next city coun- ing attorney, was a member on received was “reckless”. ties were interested in building fic and schools?” Geller asked. cil meeting will be held on Jan- the North Brunswick Council “When we’re talking about in South Amboy. Business Ad- “The projection is 40,000 jobs uary 30 at 7:00 p.m. from 2000 – 2004 and served as millions of dollars. I would say ministrator Glenn Skarzynski for Offshore Wind, hundreds North Brunswick’s mayor from at least 10 years is enough time explained that the city has met 2004 – 2019. to sit on a property like this or at with those companies and have “I lived in North Brunswick least see what negotiations are a third meeting setup for next Attend Public Meetings for many years until I moved to going to lead to,” Russell said. week. South Amboy in 2002,” Dato “I think bringing more people “Yesterday NJ.com listed Have Your Voice Heard! said. “I know him to be an ex- to South Amboy is eventually three wind international enti- perienced attorney, a wonder- what we’re going to need, but I ties that applied for leases for ful Mayor and just a great man. think we need to do it under the the wind energy program in Law Office of Welcome aboard and we know right circumstances, and given New Jersey,” Skarzynski said. you’re going to serve us well.” the tax breakout the way we “We’ve already met with two of ERALIDES E. CABRERA Councilman Tom Reilly did it was just very reckless and them, the third of them is com- thanked Lanza for his work in wasn’t necessary in my opinion ing in on Wednesday. We are Abogado South Amboy that lasted over and I stand by it, and I think a aggressively pursuing the wind 30 years. lot of people in this town do project, it’s just a matter of who Specializing In “I want to extend thank you agree with it.” is going to come to the table and to John Lanza, our former Law Mayor Henry thanked Bran- want to put their site here.” • Immigration Director,” Reilly said. “John don for following the project All council members were in was with the city 32 years and and asking questions and be- attendance for the reorganiza- did a terrific job and I want to We are bilingual and have offices at: lieved that the success of the tion meeting, with Council- 708 Carson Ave., Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 extend my thanks. He had ac- project will change Brandon’s woman Zusette Dato joining tually served as Law Director opinion on Manhattan Beach in by conference call. The next Phone: 732 - 826-5020; Fax: 732-826-6646 when my mother was sitting down the road. city council meeting will be 1201 E. Grand St., Unit 3A, Elizabeth, NJ 07201 on the council, so it’s been a “I really do hope that you con- held on January 30th at 7:00 Phone: 908-351-0957; Fax: 908-351-0959 while.” tinue to follow this because as p.m. Email: [email protected] Residents were once again on you follow this, you’re going 4. The Amboy Guardian * January 9, 2019 LOCAL PERSPECTIVE

EDITORIAL THE COMMUNITY VOICE

to build the wall; the other holding Congress hostage? Or Take It for What It is Worth: Border Wall or side doesn’t want the wall. But is he just playing games? Your Potpourri Foreign Aid? here's the real story behind this guess. You decide on this - bil- Happy New Year! For start- WALL. It will cost billions to lions for a wall or billions for When I was growing up, there kered through many Presiden- ers, as we all know by now the build the wall, but at the same foreign aid? Oh, by the way were two sexes. Slice it or dice tial Administrations. U.S. Government has a shut- time the other side wants bil- Mexico wants $87,660,000 in it anyway you like: it was male Now, North Korea may be act- down over this Border Wall and lions for foreign aid. I'll bet foreign aid and not for a wall. and female. Slice and dice it ing up a bit. Let’s start getting this may last for a while. One there's some kickbacks on this anyway you want, chromo- tough again. side of the political side wants - like always. Is the President Orlando “Wildman” Perez somes don’t change. I know What’s going on or not go- there is a medical term for ing on with the wall. With the when people are born with both government shutdown, certain Democratic ron and idiot to call yourself a middle-class who are struggling sets (hermaphrodite). No won- government employees are not "Democratic Socialist," and that to survive and to pay their bills. der there is so much confusion getting paid although once the Socialists includes Bernie Sanders who I They need to INFORM and with 63 categories of sexual government gets back up and I agree with "The New York like and agree with 90% of the EDUCATE the public to the orientation. running again, they will get Times" when they warn Nancy time. fact that almost every single When I worked for two other backpay. In the meantime, these Pelosi not to give too much First of all, they are not true one of our traditional allies (if business, I knew two people to employee’s bills keep piling up. power to the newly-elected socialists because they do not not all of them) have federal become the opposite sex. They Some of these employees who House Democrats who call advocate abolishing our capital- governments that do more and underwent hormone treatments, are not getting paid are TSA themselves "Democratic Social- ist economic system. spend more (in proportion to but not complete surgical pro- Workers who do airport security ists." They will be a minority of Second of all, if you believe their population sizes) than cedures. They were happy. No and I don’t know how this will the Democrats in the House of that anyone can be elected we do in the USA to help their one said anything or harassed. affect their performance. The Representatives. President of the United States citizens. And, to paraphrase Al We were too busy with our own Democrats, Republicans, and I don't enjoy being unkind who calls herself/himself a "So- Pacino in the movie "And Jus- personal lives. the President need to come to or insulting toward anyone, cialist", then you must live in tice For All", for us in the USA Now some states will allow some kind of agreement and not even the Republicans in the DreamLand and have drunk the to be right about this, all of on driver’s licenses, you can put to advance your own political Congress, a sizeable minor- Kool-Aid. these many other countries have an X if you feel uncomfortable careers but what’s best for the ity of whom are really scary Third of all, where I DO agree to be wrong. with the sex you were born as. American people who pay your "Survival-of-the-Fittest" Social with them is in their belief that I don't think so. I read where some couples do salary. Darwinists whose dream it is our federal government should not want to identify the sex of These are important matters. to abolish all of the safety-net do more and spend more to Sincerely, the child when it was born, and Those who have filed their- in programs, but, to me, you have help the poor, the near-poor, Stewart B. Epstein they want to identify that baby come tax early and are expect- to be a total and complete mo- the lower-middle-class, and the as an “It.” When puberty hap- ing refunds which normally pens, and the hormones come come in February may not in, I think it might be a part of come until late March or early What do you think? Send us a response! a problem. April due to the government Now, this is out of the way, shutdown. You know the rea- it’s too much for me. son why these people file early Let’s get down to brass tax. because many depend on that Assembly Approves Bill to Make Nutritious I like to have the radio on refund to cover their expenses when I’m falling asleep. Some- from the November and De- Food More Available, times in the middle of the night cember holidays. Affordable in Desert Communities I pick up on conversations that Lastly, we want to finish up are of interest to me. One such the importance of teaching chil- Access and Finances Often Barriers to Healthy Meals matter concerned how the Chi- dren about saving for a rainy Press Release 12/17/18 create a two-year program that • Include recipes using the pro- nese Government are not liv- day and beyond which we TRENTON –With approxi- would establish year-round, duce as well as storage guide- ing up to the trade agreement wish we could turn back time mately 41 New Jersey munici- weekly produce markets in lines detailing how to keep pro- and they are still ignoring and and followed much earlier in palities meeting federal criteria three food desert communities, duce fresh stealing our patents. This is not life. Compound interest piles to be classified as low-income including one in a rural area. As • Donate excess produce from right and should be dealt with up and here’s the proof: if you and having little access to su- defined by the bill, a food des- the markets to local food banks more swiftly. The United States want to make over $1,000,000 permarkets, healthy, afford- ert community is a municipality and nonprofit organizations for produces great innovations and in a month: here’s what you do: able food options, such as fresh or area of the state where resi- distribution to the needy it’s a shame that they are stolen Start with one cent and double produce, can be scarce. To help dents have limited access to su- Providers would work with lo- from us without more stringent the amount every day and see eliminate such barriers, a bill permarkets, grocery stores, and cal public schools and commu- consequences to the perpetra- how long it will take to reach $1 sponsored by Assembly Demo- farmers markets. nity organizations to operate the tors. It’s been said that the Chi- million. You will be shocked. I crats Adam Taliaferro, Carol “The markets will allow resi- markets. nese Government completely know I was. C.M. Murphy and Anthony Verrelli to dents to purchase fresh, healthy “Food insecurity is not just ignores trade agreements bro- establish a two-year food desert produce at a reasonable cost,” a local issue, it is a national is- pilot program that would make said Murphy (D-Burlington). sue,” said Verrelli (D-Hunter- nutritious food more available “When people are able to get don and Mercer). “Through this was approved 77-0 by the full fresh fruit and vegetables right pilot, we want to show families Assembly Monday. in their community, they are that healthy, nutritious meals “For many New Jersey resi- more likely to purchase them.” can be within their reach.” We Value Your Opinion dents, consuming a healthy diet Food at the market would be The bill is modeled after “Pro- is a matter of access to healthy supplied by one or more part- duce in a SNAP” — a series of Send Us A Response! food and the means to purchase nering providers approved by community markets, supported it,” said Taliaferro (D-Glouces- the Department of Agriculture. by the Hungry Harvest food res- ter, Salem and Cumberland). These providers would be re- cue program, which sells low- “While families may want to eat quired to: cost produce in food deserts well-balanced meals, finances • Accept cash, credit, debit, and throughout Baltimore. are often an issue. In many in- food vouchers for produce at Introduced in October as part stances, nutritious food can be any market operating under the of Speaker Craig Coughlin’s an- costly.” program ti-hunger bill package, the leg- The bill (A-4704) directs the • Offer reduced price produce islation now heads to the Senate Department of Agriculture to packages for further consideration.

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JANKOWSKI COMMUNITY CENTER ...... 1 OLIVE ST. JEWISH RENAISSANCE MEDICAL CENTER ...... 272A HOBART ST. General's Office KIM’S DRY CLEANERS ...... 73 SMITH ST. PERTH AMBOY - The His- LAW OFFICES ...... 708 CARSON AVE. toric Surveyor General's Office, LEE’S MARKET ...... 77 SMITH ST. LUDWIG’S PHARMACY ...... 75 BRACE AVE. which is adjacent to Perth Am- MITRUSKA CHIROPRACTIC ...... 788 CONVERY BLVD. boy City Hall, is now open for PETRA BEST REALTY...... 329 SMITH ST. tours. At one time, this structure PETRICK’S FLOWERS ...... 710 PFEIFFER BLVD. POLICE HEADQUARTERS ...... 365 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. was the meeting place of the PORTUGUESE MANOR ...... 310 ELM ST. East Jersey Board of Propri- PROVIDENT BANK ...... 339 STATE ST. etors & housed their records. PUBLIC LIBRARY ...... 196 JEFFERSON ST. Presently the Surveyor Gener- PUERTO RICAN ASSOCIATION ...... 100 FIRST ST. QUICK CHEK ...... 853 CONVERY BLVD. al's Office is displaying artifacts QUICK STOP DELI ...... 814 AMBOY AVE. from the John Watson (1685- QUISQUEYA MARKET ...... 249 MADISON AVE. 1768) archaeological site along QUISQUEYA LUNCHEONETTE ...... 259 MADISON AVE. RARITAN BAY AREA Y.M.C.A...... 365 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. with other items from Perth RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER ...... 530 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. Amboy's rich history. Perth SANTANDER BANK ...... 365 CONVERY BLVD. Amboy history DVDs are also SANTIBANA TRAVEL ...... 362 STATE ST. SCIORTINO’S RESTAURANT ...... 473 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. available. SHOP-RITE ...... 365 CONVERY BLVD. Free tours are available SIPOS BAKERY ...... 365 SMITH ST. Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fri- SUPERIOR DINER...... 464 SMITH ST. days from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 SUPREMO SUPERMARKET ...... 270 KING ST. TORRES MINI MARKET ...... 403 BRUCK AVE. p.m. Clubs, classrooms & TOWN DRUGS & SURGICAL ...... 238 SMITH ST. groups are welcome. Come & WELLS FARGO ...... 214 SMITH ST. view this newly restored build- ZPA ...... 281 GRACE ST. ing! IN SAYREVILLE: BOROUGH HALL ...... 167 MAIN ST. SENIOR CENTER ...... 423 MAIN ST. Proprietary SUNNYSIDE RESTAURANT ...... 111 MAIN ST. IN SEWAREN: PUBLIC LIBRARY ...... 546 WEST AVE. House Open SEWAREN CORNER DELI ...... 514 WEST AVE. PERTH AMBOY - The Pro- IN SOUTH AMBOY: AMBOY NATIONAL BANK ...... 100 N. BROADWAY prietary House, the last official BROADWAY BAGELS ...... 105 S. BROADWAY Royal Governor’s residence BROADWAY DINER ...... 126 N. BROADWAY still standing in the original 13 CITY HALL ...... 140 N. BROADWAY COMMUNITY CENTER ...... 200 O’LEARY BLVD. colonies, is open every Wednes- KRAUSZER’S ...... 200 N. BROADWAY day from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., KRAUSZER’S ...... 717 BORDENTOWN AVE. for tea and tours. Tea is served PUBLIC LIBRARY ...... 100 HOFFMAN PLAZA SCIORTINO’S HARBOR LIGHTS ...... 132 S. BROADWAY in our atmospheric candle-lit SOUTH AMBOY MEDICAL CENTER...... 540 BORDENTOWN AVE. wine cellar, and includes our de- WELLS FARGO BANK...... 116 N. BROADWAY licious homemade desserts and IN WOODBRIDGE: CITY HALL ...... 1 MAIN ST. assorted teas. A $10 donation, MAIN ST. FARM ...... 107 MAIN ST. $5 for children under 12, covers NEWS & TREATS ...... 99 MAIN ST. both the tea and a mansion. REO DINER ...... 392 AMBOY AVE. ST. JOSEPH’S SENIORS RESIDENCE ...... 1 ST. JOSEPH’S TERR. Although the house is still in the process of being restored, some rooms have been newly decorated. Go back in time and learn about William Franklin Attention! Our Newspaper is available at and other residents of the house. Deadline for Print Ads: It’s a perfect way to spend a Shop-Rite, Perth Amboy at the Courtesy Counter! pleasant afternoon. The gift 7 p.m. Thursday shop is also open. Safety Announcement From Mayor Wilda Diaz Groups are welcome, although Regarding the Recent Incidents in NYC and NJ Office Hours: reservations are required for groups over six people. The We are taking safety precautions in the City of Perth Amboy, em- Mon. - Wed. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Proprietary House is located at phasize that it is important: 149 Kearny Ave., Perth Amboy, IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING!! Thurs. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. NJ. Tel. 732-826-5527 E-mail: Report Suspicious Activity - Be Vigilant - STAY ALERT! [email protected]. Do not think that any call or report is too small Fri. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Follow us on our website, www. Don’t allow the actions of a few dictate your quality of life theproprietaryhouse.org and or/ FOR ALL EMERGENCIES, DIAL: 9-1-1 Facebook. FOR ALL NON-EMERGENCIES, DIAL: 732-442-4400 6. The Amboy Guardian * January 9, 2019 Márquez-Villafañe, Massopust, Puccio Sworn In As Board of Education Members; Puccio Elected President; Vasquez Vice-President 1/3/19 Board of Education Reorganization Meeting By: Katherine Massopust changed to be more specific. display at the new school, “We PERTH AMBOY – At the The Board went into execu- went to Samuel E. Shull School. 1/3/19 Board of Education Re- tive session at 6:07 p.m. and re- I heard his degree ended up in a organization Meeting, newly turned at 8:37 p.m. bakery. If you accept the memo- elected Board Member Stepha- During the first public por- rabilia (for a display), I don’t nie Márquez-Villafañe was tion on agenda items only, Resi- want it to end up in a bakery. sworn in first. Márquez-Villafa- dent Stanley Sierakowski asked There was a book written in the ñe is the youngest female Board about p.4 B.1. Notification from 1980’s by Vera B. Williams, Member serving in New Jersey. the Planning Board that an ap- “Something Special for Me.” Re-elected Board Members An- plication has been made affect- This book talks about Rose who ton J. Massopust and Ken Puc- ing the premises located at 853 plays the accordion. It could be cio were sworn in next. Convery Blvd., 593 Dorothy just like her. I don’t know how Márquez-Villafañe made some Avenue, 889 Convery Blvd. she wrote that book, which remarks: “Thanks to everyone and 895 Convery Blvd. by the could be about Rose. The year who voted. I want to thank my Pautential Property Manage- she (Rose Lopez) died, she took running mates, thank Obi (Gon- ment, LLC requesting bulk the accordion and said “I can’t zalez) – she gave me her bless- variances to subdivide the refer- hold it anymore and she put it Board Vice President Tashi Vasquez, Board President Ken ings. It was incredible.” enced property and to attach to on a stool. Just like the picture Puccio *Photo by Paul W. Wang Board Member Anton J. Mas- the existing Garden State Dis- in the book. Vera B. Williams sopust stated, “I thank my fam- count Liquors. did not know Rose.” Mr. Lopez student learning. We try to re- Perth Amboy, the Redevelop- ily, my running mates and the Board Secretary Derek Jess then gave each Board Member a tain quality staff.” ment Agency is putting at least people who voted for me. I will stated that Garden State Liquors copy of the book. Stephanie Márquez-Villafañe 400 units up. I asked if there is do my best for the students, wants to expand and that the There was a discussion on asked, “Do we have a ratio of any provision for schools. She staff, the Board of Education,property is near the site of the P.7.FIN-12) 2). Approval to staff leaving? (the Executive Director who and the people of Perth Amboy. new Perth Amboy High School. award a contract to the Yannuzzi Dr. David Roman answered, does not live in Perth Amboy) Thank you.” Sierakowski then asked, “Did Group, Inc. for the High School “Statistically the staff we havesaid “No, it’s the responsibility Board Member Ken Puccio anyone ask what type of expan- Court Yard Demolition, Edward to the staff resigning. We wantof the Board of Education.” I stated, “I want to thank my run- sion?” Engineering at the amount of quality staff. The expectations know you have a liaison. Once ning mates, the Board Members Jess answered, “No.” $72,500.00. Under the supervi- has also been raised. One teach- they get the zoning changed, if and the people who supported Sierakowski then suggested, sion of Mr. Nicholas Crupi, Di- er expected to make $20,000 you have eminent domain, can me. It’s my fourth term. I’m “That’s a very large space. Look rector of Buildings and Grounds more by going someplace else.” you use it? The interest of the very thankful to my Life Part- into it. Thank you.” and Mr. Derek J. Jess, School Assistant Superintendent Dr. developer - if they don’t have ner, Lillian. Thank you.” President Ken Puccio gave the Business Administrator. Richard Chromey stated, “Mon- to zone for a school - they don’t Board Secretary Derek Jess Board President’s Report, “The Another topic of the discus- ey, distance, some said this is care. They don’t care what the read the election results. The name of the new Seaman Ave- sion was the high turnover rate harder than expected. 5%-6%.” needs are. The Executive Direc- votes went as follows: Ken Puc- nue School will be the Rose Lo- in the district. Board Member Dr. Roman said, “We spend a tor said this is not their respon- cio – 3,238 votes; Anton J. Mas- pez School. We received a letter Junior Iglesia asked, “When lot of time and money for good sibility.” sopust – 2,977 votes; Stepha- written by Rose’s husband, Mr. we appoint people to positions, staff. The variables to what have Before the Meeting was ad- nie Márquez-Villafañe – 2,785 Jose Lopez thanking the Board it should be for a lifetime ca- to be done is a different per- journed, Board President Ken votes. of Education for naming the reer in Perth Amboy. 111 staffspective.” Puccio stated, “I want to recog- Ken Puccio was nominated for new elementary school the Rose members left. Today, 19 staff Board Vice-President Tashi nize everyone up here. We’re Board President and was voted Lopez School.” members resigned. Is there any Vasquez thanked everyone for not paid to do this. In the last in unanimously. Tashi Vasquez Mr. Jose Lopez who was pres- suggestion to lower the turnover supporting her as Vice-Presi- three years, the Board has come was nominated for Vice-Pres- ent at the Board Meeting came rate for our staff?” dent. “I am humbled. I look for- together collaboratively. Up ident. The only “No” vote was up to speak at the podium, “It Mr. Rodriguez came up to the ward to leading this district with here, we’re a team. We all work from Stephanie Márquez-Villa- was like winning the lottery podium, “We’re certainly going my colleagues.” together. All of us together will fañe. – we were shocked. It’s over- through great measures to retain During the second public por- work with students, community, During the meeting, Board whelming. Years ago, I went quality staff. During our inter- tion, Stanley Sierakowski came and staff.” Puccio then gave Member Junior Iglesia stated to the Richardson School and views, most say they have no up to speak, “About 30 years special thanks to Board Mem- that he wanted the language in there’s a display (On Dr. Her- concern for the district. Certain ago, a developer was approved ber Anton J. Massopust, “He the resolution which was being bert Richardson). Rose was also situations are personal. Some for 1300-1600 units of houses. has dedicated 60+ years to the voted on that the public should a musician. She played the ac- moved out of state. Some were Part of the area was supposed to community.” be given knowledge what is be- cordion. She worked as a musi- part-time and got full-time posi- have a school and a firehouse. The Meeting was adjourned at ing discussed during executive cal therapist in New York City. I tions elsewhere. We’re working That was removed. It had to be 9:20 p.m. All Board Members session without divulging per- wondered what I could do with with other factions that have re- voted on in the City Council. were present. sonal or sensitive information. her college degree.” Mr. Lopez tained quality staff.” Does the Board know about it? Board Attorney Isabel Macha- then suggested that he would Iglesia asked, “The high ratio Right now, in 2019, 50 acres of do stated the language could be like to donate some items for a (of turnover) has an impact on

Statement by City Historian Perth Amboy Council Reorganization Meeting Anton J. Massopust class citizens. It’s disgusting. the Attorney General. If any- *Continued From Page 2 It’s about time we did some- one put it in a trust fund – was it PERTH AMBOY - It appears should be preserved in some thing and doing what we have used for remediation or divert- that many people making de- way. The artifacts and historic bless you and the City of Perth to do to finish.” ed. Find out where the money cisions in the development of memorabilia are often cast aside Amboy. I look forward to work- During the main part of the went.” the City are not Perth Amboy in lieu of progress. Historic fig - ing with you.” Council Meeting, the Council When it came time for Coun- natives and do not know about ures, and the many others who Resident Dorothy Carty- voted on an amended meeting cil Comments, Councilman the history of this special City have had an impact on Perth Daniel then came to the podium schedule. Helmin Caba spoke first. He and its historical significance. Amboy and the Country should and sang the Lord’s Prayer. The During the second public por- congratulated the winners of the Very often people “in charge” be remembered by its citizens. Benediction was given by Pas- tion, Resident Stanley Siera- Council and Board of Educa- have different objectives that The significance of their- con tor Ehi Oboh of the Perth Am- kowski stated, “When you see tion Election and to the citizens do not include the importance tributions should not be forgot- boy Police & Fire Chaplain the Board of Education on TV, of Perth Amboy, “They paid at- of the history of Perth Amboy. ten, and should be maintained Corps. it has the date and says: “Board tention to the election.” Caba It’s often pushed to the wayside. to preserve the heritage of the A brief reorganization meet- of Education” on a strip on the then stated he hopes the trend of It should be noted that memo- City. ing was held after the ceremo- bottom. When I see the Council more voters coming out on elec- rabilia and artifacts that are re- ny. William Petrick was voted Meeting on TV, it doesn’t say tion day continues. lated to various structures of Anton J. Massopust unanimously as the President of what it is. You should instruct Councilman Fernando Irizarry historic nature such as schools, City Historian the City Council. everyone who does it (the tap- thanked the public and those old buildings, and organizations Perth Amboy During the first public por- ing) to do it.” who ran in the election. He tion, Resident Ken Balut spoke, Sierakowski then changed the wished everyone had a happy “There’s a new Council, new subject, “The Attorney General holiday season. beginnings for Perth Amboy. of New Jersey says he is go- Joel Pabon said, “Thank you.” What about the $4 million ing to look back 20-30 or more Milady Tejeda wished every- Kushner owes us? He can’tyears. The state didn’t follow one a happy new year. Attend Public Meetings build a road in Perth Amboy, through with settlements. For Council President Bill Petrick but he has built parking garages instance, the Anchor Marine thanked everyone for the amaz- Have Your Voice Heard! in Long Branch. It’s amazing settlement – High and Wash- ing turnout. how he (Kushner) has gotten ington. He is going after all the away with this. We’re second cases. Someone should contact January 9, 2019 * The Amboy Guardian .7 Perth Amboy BID Hosts Program on January 10th About Building New Ways of Selling in 2019 Sales Coach Milton Paris Shares Three Traits Executives Need to Sell Effectively Press Release 1/4/19 Amboy’s beautiful waterfront. plain why – tenacity, chutzpah ting Ahead in Business program about joining the BID’s board PERTH AMBOY – The City of The cost is $20 a person which and listening – are three most each Wednesday evening from of directors. Perth Amboy and its Business includes a seafood buffet din- important traits for successful 6 to 7 pm on 1450 WCTC-AM. About the Perth Amboy BID Improvement District (BID) ner, the Mr. Paris’ program, net- selling and how business pros His book is titled “Two Hun- The Perth Amboy BID serves are hosting a business network- working opportunities and a $5 need to practice these abilities dred and Fifty Statements and local businesses, property own- ing event and a program about coupon from The Barge. until they become habits. Thoughts to Live By in Sales.” ers, the community and visitors new methods for selling prod- Space is limited, so regis- Mr. Paris will also discuss his He also writes a column called by scheduling and presenting a ucts and services in 2019. The ter online today at the BID’s proven Piggyback Approach to “Getting Ahead” for the Gan- year-long schedule of special program for local businesses Eventbrite page (https://www. Networking. He will explain nett Company. events. The programs include is titled Building New Ways of eventbrite.com/o/perth-amboy- how the Piggyback method Keep up with BID’s 2019 Ac- business seminars, skill-build- Selling in 2019 and the con- business-improvement-dis- strengthens business execu- tivities by Visiting Its Facebook ing programs for employees, tent will be presented by Sales trict-7755747845), contact the tives’ networks by generating Page and such festivals as the Taste Coach Milton Paris. During BID office at 732-442-6421referrals or for their associates and For regular updates about the of Perth Amboy. The BID also the BID’s networking session, email Executive Manager Ju- colleagues. programs and events the Perth provides façade grants to small each business professional will nel Hutchinson (jhutchinson@ Create Great Elevator Message Amboy BID will present in businesses that make perma- have the opportunity to present perthamboynj.org). Be sure to Mr. Paris will also: 2019, visit the BID’s Face- nent improvements to their an “elevator pitch” about their bring plenty of business cards • Offer tips on creating an effec- book page. To get a complete storefronts or buildings. In ad- company. to share during the business net- tive elevator message - overview of the business de- dition, the organization helps The BID’s Business Skills working part of the evening. • Present the concept of 24/7 velopment programs available maintain and enhance the City’s Program and Networking eve- Mr. Paris, president and networking as a way to boost from the BID, including fa- streetscapes by installing in- ning will be held on Thurs- founder of Getting Ahead in sales in 2019 çade grants, contact Executive formation kiosks, planters and day, January 10th, beginning Business, will present new sales • Help develop a “Nothing is Manager Junel Hutchinson at directional signs as well as sea- at 6 PM in The Barge Restau- methods that business profes- Impossible with a Positive At- 732-826-0290, ext. 4048, or by sonal decorations. rant. The Barge is located at sionals can immediately use to titude” approach to selling email: JHutchinson@pertham- 201 Front Street, which is just kick their 2019 selling programs In addition to helping busi- boynj.org. Local business and across the street from Perth into high gear. He will also ex- nesses, Mr. Paris hosts the Get- property owners can also ask

Helping Veterans Find a Place to Call Home PERTH AMBOY – Are you or know a veteran with DD 214? Are you or they interested in being a first-time home owner? The Perth Amboy Housing Authority is looking for a Veteran to help realize the dream of home ownership. The first step is to attend the First Time Homebuyer Class to obtain in - formation on how you can be eligible for our upcoming lottery. You fought for our country, now let us fight for you! Register Today! Housing Authority of the City of Perth Amboy, 881 Amboy Ave., Perth Amboy, NJ 08861. Call to reserve your seat today: 732-826-3110 ext. 647 or email homeownership@ perthamboyha.org We are a HUD Certified Housing Counseling Agency. Free for all Veterans with a DD 214. 8. The Amboy Guardian * January 9, 2019

Middlesex County Breaks Ground on Perth Amboy Waterfront Park Press Release Dec. 12, 2018 PERTH AMBOY - Celebrate the newest of our County parks! On December 12, Middlesex County broke ground on a new waterfront park, located on High Street in Perth Amboy, near the local campus of the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School. The origins of the park be- gan in 2014 when the County acquired 5.85 acres of property along High Street. Two more waterfront parcels joined this to make a grand total of 9.9 acres. 2.75 acres of the 9.9 total were conveyed to the County from Conceptual Design of Waterfront Park Conceptual Design of Waterfront Park the City of Perth Amboy. There will be two phases of construction for this new park, which is being developed by Najarian Associates. Phase one, which will be completed in Spring 2019, is centered on site work and preparation: the ground will be graded to sup- port two “levels” for the fin- ished park. Phase two will fea- ture all kinds of amenities and improvements. These include: • An artificial turf field for dif - ferent sports like football and soccer • A second turf field for baseball Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin, Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez and softball Mayor Wilda Diaz Freeholder Director Ron Rios • A comfort station/maintenance and Representatives from Najarian Associates building • A playground for our younger this project which will benefit as they enjoy historic Perth Am- ment in time and money and for “This park will be a wonder- residents all of our residents.” boy and our beloved waterfront that we are thankful.” ful asset for our students,” said • Parking “This new park will be a area, and I am extremely grate- “The key to the continued MCVTS Superintendent Di- • A walkway to help you fully great addition to community ful to the Freeholders and the success of the City of Perth Am- anne D. Veilleux. “We are grate- experience the waterfront of Perth Amboy,” said Middle- County for creating this initia- boy and Middlesex County are ful that with this park, students • Benches, signs and other ame- sex County Freeholder Charles tive.” projects like this one, that add at our Perth Amboy school will nities to make the park more Kenny, Chair of the Infrastruc- “The Perth Amboy City Coun- to the quality of life of residents have a home field for the first comfortable and accessible. ture Management Committee. cil would like to express our and produce lasting results,” time. It’s an ideal place for Middlesex County Freeholder “I know all our residents will gratitude to Freeholder Director said Assemblywoman Yvonne them to stay active and experi- Director Ronald G. Rios said, enjoy exploring a new place to Ronald Rios and all our Free- Lopez (LD-19). “I am so glad ence the outdoors.” “Together, we’ll watch this relax and enjoy life in Middle- holders, for sharing our vision to see this project taking place Funding for this park was pro- space evolve into something sex County.” to create a landmark, state of the in Perth Amboy and cannot wait vided by the Middlesex County truly special for our residents. “I look forward to the re- art park to be shared by the chil- to see it completed!” Board of Chosen Freeholders, This roughly 10-acre area will mediation and renewal of this dren of our community and the “This park project represents with additional contributions by be a great space for students at park,” said Perth Amboy Mayor students of our vocational tech- a real partnership between the the NJ Department of Environ- our vocational school to play Wilda Diaz. “The City of Perth nical high school,” said Perth State of New Jersey, the City mental Protection ($4,126,928); sports, study and relax. Our Amboy is in dire need of Open Amboy Council President Wil- of Perth Amboy, and Middle- the New Jersey Office of - Nat residents will be able to use Space and this property has liam Petrick. “We should note sex County, which will bring ural Resource Restoration the park and its amenities for been vacant for over 20 years. that while there have been many benefit to students, residents,($1,354,972), and the State of games, family gatherings, and Now, our residents and the resi- challenges and hurdles which and visitors alike,” said Speak- New Jersey’s Green Acres Pro- more. I look forward to con- dents of Middlesex County will needed to be overcome in order er Craig Coughlin (LD-19). “I gram ($1,250,000). tinuing to work with our part- have new grounds and facilities to make this project happen, our look forward to the completion ners towards the completion of to help them stay fit and healthy, Freeholders made the invest- of this project!”

Attention Students! WWW.AMBOYGUARDIAN.COM Earn Community Grand Opening: Burger King Service Hours by *Photo by the Perth Amboy Business Improvement District (BID) Shoveling Snow for the Elderly SOUTH AMBOY - The City of South Amboy and South Amboy OEM are looking for students in the seventh grade or higher, interested in commu- nity service hours to help our elderly community to shovel when it snows. We will find a senior within walking distance of volunteer’s homes. Students commit to shovel the assigned senior’s residence sidewalk and the path to their front door each time it snows and they will re- ceive community service credit PERTH AMBOY - Officials from the City of Perth Amboy, Mayor Wil- at the end of the winter. da Diaz and directors from Business Improvement District (BID) offi- If you are a senior, age 60 and cially welcomed the team from the new Burger King restaurant at 182 older, who needs your snow Smith Street to the community. Shown standing by the ordering and shoveled, or a student or resi- serving counter at the Burger King are Shahzad Dac, president of op- dent who wants to volunteer, erations, Isaac Rosario, who is managing the restaurant, and Mayor please email Jaclyn at kellyj@ Diaz. southamboynj.gov or call (732) 525-5965. January 9, 2019 * The Amboy Guardian .9 Three Kings Day -PRAHD, Perth Amboy 1/5/19 *Photos by Paul W. Wang

PRAHD Board and Mayor Diaz (C) A large crowd awaits the 3 Kings Mayor Diaz Reading to the kids

The 3 Kings Arrive! The 3 Kings Excited Children receive gifts Three Kings Day -Olive Street Community Center, Perth Amboy 1/6/19 *Photos by Paul W. Wang

Mayor Wilda Diaz Activities for all Let's hear it for the 3 Kings!

Police welcome the 3 Kings Group photo The band plays

Some remarks A large crowd Group photo

The 3 Kings Arrive! Jorge Martinez, The 3 Kings hand out gifts The 3 Kings hand out gifts Rene Harrif and Paul Almeidinha 10. The Amboy Guardian * January 9, 2019 Tom's Tax Tips MOVIE REVIEW: AQUAMAN

By: Anton Massopust III The New Business Deduction “My father was a Lighthouse Stop Worrying and Start Preparing Keeper; my mother was a Queen of Atlantis. They were Courtesy of Tom Ploskanka C.P.A. never supposed to meet, and I A new deduction is available to businesses with qualified busi - was never supposed to be born. ness income (QBI). While that's great news, new deductions (es- I'm the bridge between the two pecially ones with lots of rules) can bring anxiety and confusion. worlds - a son of the land. and Never fear! Ensuring you receive a maximum deduction will the king of the sea. I am Aqua- come down to providing the proper information. Here is some man!” knowledge to help you cut through the confusion: Jason Momoa plays the King What is the QBI deduction? of the Sea in “Aquaman.” In In short, it's a 20 percent deduction against ordinary income, “Justice League,” Aquaman taken on your personal tax return, that reduces qualified businesshelps the defeat Steppenwolf income earned for most pass-through businesses (sole proprietor- and defends the Earth against ships, partnerships and S-corporations). It's not an itemized de- DarkSeid and his minions. Our duction, so you can take it in addition to the standard deduction. underwater hero has some new To qualify without limitations, your total taxable income needs to problems to deal with now. He be below $157,500 ($315,000 for married couples) for 2018. If just really just wants to be left your income exceeds the threshold, it gets complicated. alone in peace and take care What you need to know: of his father. He does what he • If your total taxable income is above the income threshold, can to help the surface world, your deduction may be limited or nullified. If your income is but when a beautiful young girl below the threshold, the calculation is pretty straightforward. If who is the princess of another not, additional phaseouts, limitations and calculations come into kingdom named Mera (Amber play. The first limitation to consider is whether or not your busi- Heard) comes to find Aqua- ness is qualified. Certain specified service trades or businesses man. She asks him to defeat (SSTBs) are excluded from the deduction altogether if taxable in- the Ocean Master, the second come is over the threshold. If your business is not an SSTB, other Prince of Atlantis who is the calculations related to W-2 wages and basis in qualified business true heir to the throne, but he property may be required. wants to bring all the forces to • Schedule K-1s for S-corporations and partnerships have the ocean to bear. He wants to new codes. Businesses with partners and shareholders are now conquer the human world as ther to die. the best part of this film is the required to report information related to the QBI deduction on well as ocean world. He takes Can our heroes complete the fight between Aquaman and each Schedule K-1 they issue. Based on the draft versions of the all he pollution in the ocean and quest and unite all the king- his old nemesis Black Manta. forms, the new codes will be in Box 17 for S-corporations (V dumps it on the shore. Aquaman doms and bring peace before That's worth a movie ticket through Z) and Box 20 for partnerships (Z through AD). If you challenges him for the throne a war that would ravage both any day of the week. My only receive a Schedule K-1, check to see if the new codes have values and is defeated, but Mera saves worlds? Jason Momoa is prob- problem with “Aquaman” is associated with them. If not, contact the issuing business to cor- him. They both go away from ably the best part of Justice the movie is a little long. There rect the mistake. Schedule K-1s without the required data will Atlantis on a quest to recover League. He's got a very dry wit are jump scares and nowarning delay your tax-return filing. the King’s trident. If Aquaman and brings new life to a charac- when huge explosions happen. • Certain data needs to be collected. For the most part, the data wields the trident, he will have ter that doesn't get much respect There’s a little too much of that. required to calculate your deduction will be included on the nor- the power to unite all the king- in the superhero community. He The underwater CGI is a little mal forms needed to file your taxes. Here is list of common doc- doms and defeat Ocean Master. can fight and talk to fish. He can strange, so it makes some of umentation to watch for that may be required to calculate your They follow the clues to where command the ocean. That's not the story hard to follow. This is QBI deduction: the trident is located. Aqua- too shabby. He's actually very a fun superhero movie for any- o Business financial statements man’s old enemy Black Manta funny. His origins are similar one, even if they didn't know o Forms W-2 and W-3 issued by your business (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II), a to Thor. Where does he truly anything about Aquaman. So, o Purchase information related to business assets fierce underwater pirate belong?wants With tons of great- acdive in. o Schedule K-1s revenge on Aquama because tion, adventure and lots and lots o Forms 1099-B with cost/basis information Aquaman had left Manta’s fa- of different kinds of creatures, • The sooner you close your books, the better. The new deduction means more work. Knowing your final business net income as soon as possible gives you extra time to work through the addi- tional necessary calculations. If your business is required to issue 2019 Amboy Schedule K-1s, even more time may be required. Book Sale SAYREVILLE – There will be • More guidance is expected from the IRS. In August, the IRS Guardian a Book Sale on Saturday & Sun- published guidance to clear up some of the confusion regarding day, January 19th & 20th from Publication Dates the deduction, but it didn't cover everything. The American Insti- 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ONLY tute of CPAs (AICPA) responded with 11 specific items that still $10 for a bag of books or $15 January 9 need to be addressed. for a box of books. Location: January 16 With proper planning and preparation, you can rest easy know- Baby & Me Sayreville Free Public Library, January 23 ing that obtaining your shiny, new QBI deduction is in good 1050 Washington Road, Parlin, hands. Story Time January 30 NJ 08859. For More Informa- Press Release As always, should you have any questions or concerns regarding February 6 tion 732-727-0212. Sponsored PERTH AMBOY -- It is never your tax situation please feel free to call. February 13 by the Friends of the Sayreville too soon to share the wonder- Public Library. ful world of literature with chil- February 20 dren! The new Baby and Me February 27 Storytime Series at the Perth March 6 Amboy Free Public Library in- March 13 Tip-A-Pint vites very young children (ages March 20 Fundraiser birth through 24 months) and March 27 Coffee Talk with their enthusiastic adult care- April 3 SOUTH AMBOY - The Saint takers to explore language and Trivia Night Rabbi Metz Patrick Day Parade Commit- literature through rhythm and April 17 EDISON - Our Lady of Peace PERTH AMBOY/EDISON - tee of the City of South Amboy rhyme, finger plays and very May 1 Knights of Columbus Council December 19 at 9:30 a.m. at invites you to join them for an simple stories. Each story time May 15 #9199 of Fords is sponsoring The Coffee House, 931 Amboyevening of friends, food and will last about 45 minutes, with June 5 “Trivia Night” on Saturday, Avenue, Edison NJ 08837 - dis- drink at their “Tip-A-Pint” fun- time for parents and children to th June 19 January 26, 2019. A night of cussions/informal class in a re- draiser; Thursday, January 17 , enjoy one another’s company fun, questions and answers laxed environment 2019 at “Murphy’s Shamrock July 3 and the library’s resources af- July 17 will begin at 6:30PM at the Inn, 147 So. Pine Ave., So. Am- terwards. The series will run OLP Parish Center on Frank- Ask the Rabbi boy from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. alternating Wednesdays at 11:00 August 7 lin St, Edison. Admission is PERTH AMBOY/EDISON - A $20 pp entrance fee will be am from September 5th through August 21 $20 and includes admission, a "Ask the Rabbi" is back: Dec. collected at the door. Partici- December 19th. September 4 sub sandwich, chips and a soft 19; Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30 in the food pants will enjoy unlimited free The Perth Amboy Free Pub- September 18 drink. Coffee, tea and desserts court of Menlo Park Mall (near beer and wine, a hot and cold lic Library is located at 196 October 2 are available. BYOB (beer & Panera) at 12 Noon. Rabbi Sara buffet plus a performance by theJefferson Street, Perth Amboy, wine only). Reservations are Metz will discuss current events D.B.Kelly Drum & Bugle Corp. October 16 NJ 08861. For more informa- November 6 requested for teams of 6. For and Bible topics. She will also Proceeds will support the ef- tion, please call the library at more info, call Emil Ferlicchi answer questions you might forts of the South Amboy Saint 732.826.2600 or visit us online November 20 at 732-261-8280 or Jim Burke want answered but never had Patrick’s Day Parade Commit- at www.perthamboypublicli- December 4 at 732-236-7356. the opportunity to ask of a rabbi. tee. brary.org December 18 January 9, 2019 * The Amboy Guardian .11

Must-Know New Year News from the Sadie Pope Dowdell Library! Press Release 12/10/18 program offers tech assistance Encourage your child or teen way at your local library! On SOUTH AMBOY — New Year, three times weekly: Mondays to join the make-it-yourself January 14 and January 28 from New You? Not entirely! The and Wednesdays from 12pm merriment in Sadie’s Studio, 3:30pm to 4:30pm, the Dowdell Sadie Pope Dowdell Library is to 2pm, and Thursdays from where they’ll have the chance is hosting a two-part live-action putting clichés aside as it an- 6:30pm to 8pm. to create lip gloss (January 3), Fortnite experience. Build your nounces its plans for the first Parents, grandparents, and sugar scrubs (January 24), and character on the 14th, then duke month of 2019. Join them as caregivers: give yourself the bath bombs (January 31) from it out with other contenders dur- they celebrate exciting first- gift of some much-needed R&R scratch. All MIY self-care pro- ing the 28th’s Battle Royale. Spaghetti time programs and welcome by bringing your little ones to grams will run from 6:30pm to Kids of all ages are welcome! back old favorites. As we all al- the Dowdell’s thrice-weekly 7:30pm. Curious what else is going on Dinner ready know, there’s something toddler programs! Every Mon- On January 21 from 2pm to at your local library? (We can PERTH AMBOY – The Perth for everybody at your local li- day from 1pm to 2pm, join us 4pm, the Dowdell will host its never fit everything here!) Stop Amboy Volunteer Fire Depart- brary! for Toddler Magnet Fun, where first-ever Escape Room - Chal by in-person or visit our website ment Parade Committee will Tax season is once again upon your young ward can build with lenge! Participants will put to view adult and children’s ac- be holding their 8th annual us, and the library is happy to colorful magnetic shapes while their wits to the ultimate test in tivity calendars, which are up- Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, offer its services to those listening who to infant-friendly mu- groups of up to ten collabora- dated on a monthly basis. January 12, 2019 from 4 p.m. to welcome a hand while prepar- sic. Swing by on Wednesdays tors, working their way through Comments, queries, com- 8 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Church ing their returns. Individuals between 1pm and 2pm for Tod- a devilish sequence of clues, pliments? Please visit www.Hall, 490 State St., Perth Am- earning less than $64,000 an- dler Stay & Play, where kids riddles, puzzles, and scaven- dowdell.org, or contact the boy. $10 per person; Children nually are eligible to sign up participate in a different - cre ger hunt-style obstacles to findLibrary at 732-721-6060 or under 5 are free! ALCOHOL for the free VITA (Volunteer In- ative activity every week. Fi- their way out of Sadie’s Studio. [email protected]. The IS NOT PERMITTED! Dinner come Tax Assistance) program nally, each Friday, join the party Registration is preferred but library is located offincludes John salad, Spaghetti and starting in January. Contact the at a Move ‘N’ Groove Toddler not required; as such, the li- O’Leary Blvd, adjacent to Meatballs, bread with butter, library for additional informa- Playdate, where neighbors brary encourages you to reserve South Amboy Middle High soda/water, dessert and coffee/ tion about this valuable service! meet, stories are shared, and ev- your spot today. Be sure you School. tea. Come and have dinner with Need help troubleshooting erybody has a chance to boogie don’t miss out on this inaugural our local heroes! Enter through or learning to use your com- down! event! the rear of the school from Me- puter, phone, tablet, e-reader, The Dowdell is encouraging Are you Fortnite-obsessed? chanic Street parking lot. Tick- or other device? Stop by the- youngli people to make self- Experience the world’s favor- ets are available at the door. brary! Our ongoing Digital Café care a priority in the new year. ite online game in a whole new

Make Time for Good Health Friends of Saturday Polar Plunge By: Sandra Arango-Fahmy, schedule. For many of us, the Perth Amboy SEA BRIGHT - Be Bold, D.O. time it takes to drive to the gym, Storytime Get Cold! Bishop Ahr High Time is of the essence, espe- exercise and then go home can SEWAREN – The Sewaren Pub- School’s 6th Annual Polar cially when you’re juggling seem like an eternity—espe- Free Public lic Library warmly presents: Plunge - sponsored by the An- multiple responsibilities along cially if that gym isn’t right Saturday Storytime with special with a busy schedule. While we around the corner. Instead, Library Meeting assistance from Kara & Eliza- cient Order of Hibernians. The PERTH AMBOY – The Friends cannot add minutes to our days, try to squeeze in activity—it beth. Stories, crafts, snacks, more cash, the more teacher’s of Perth Amboy Free Public Li- splash! Date: Sunday January we can use the minutes we have can be beneficial even in short and more! 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. more wisely. There are a few time frames. Take a walk while brary are having a meeting on The 1st & 3rd Saturday of every 27, 2019; Time: In the Water at things you can do to more ef- you’re on a conference call, use Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019 at 6 p.m. month! (Starting Oct. 6th). Bring 1 p.m. at Sea Bright Municipal fectively use your time, and im- your employer’s gym, or start at the Perth Amboy Free Public Beach by Tommy’s Tavern, Sea only imagination. Interested? prove your health. Contact us at : 732-634-7571 Bright, NJ. Visit: bgahs.org/po- a home fitness routine to save Library (Children's Library), Cook in batches. Once ev- time. The Department of Health or email us at sewarenlibrary@ larplunge to either register to 196 Jefferson St. Everyone is participate or make a donation ery week or two, cook extra- and Human Services recom- welcome to attend. For more gmail.com The Sewaren Library is located at 546 West Ave. large portions of things like mends that adults get at least info, call 732-261-2610. pasta sauce, chili or soup, and 150 a minutes per week of mod- freeze them in family-sized por- erate aerobic activity and get tions. When you need a quick two strength-training sessions meal, simply thaw them and in as well. That can come down NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS cook. This way, you have a to just 30 minutes of activity a COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND fast, healthy meal that you did day. If you don’t have time for a HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS not spend time cooking from 30-minute sweat session spread scratch. out your activities so they fit CITY OF PERTH AMBOY Slash your screen time. One into your schedule. You may be The City of Perth Amboy is initiating planning for the 2019 Annual Action Plan as part of its ap- of the simplest time-savers is to more likely to stick with it when plication for funding to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The cut back on the time you spend you are active during times City expects to receive $610,466.00 from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and watching television. Binge- when you actually feel like be- $371,657.00 in HOME funding. Funds may be used to assist persons with low to moderate-in- comes, remove slums and blight, or address urgent needs. watching may feel good at the ing active. time, but a study found that peo- Learn to say “no.” Turning The first public hearing is set to be held on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. The second ple who pack in a few episodes down something that you don’t meeting will be held Tuesday, January 17, 2019 at 5:30 P.M. at the Perth Amboy City Hall, Council of their favorite show back- have the energy to do is perfect- Chambers, 260 High Street, Perth Amboy, NJ. Citizens are invited to provide written or verbal to-back are more likely to feel ly okay. When you manage your comments at or prior to the hearing. Information will be made available to citizens regarding ap- depressed. Plus, you’re likely time in a way that works, you plication procedures, timing, eligible activities, and other regulations related to the CDBG and sitting still when you watch all will find yourself more likely HOME Programs. The housing and community development priorities of the City, as contained in that television, which is known to spend time doing things you the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan, will be reviewed and the public is encouraged to comment. Ad- to lead to weight gain, diabetes, like and less time at events that ditionally, the City will be requesting citizen feedback through a survey that will be made available and other chronic diseases. Be you don’t want to attend. A at these meetings and on the City’s website. selective with what you watch study in the Journal of Consum- and how much of a show you er Research suggests using the The draft 2019 Annual Action Plan will be prepared following the close of the application period watch. At least if you’re inten- term “I don’t” as opposed to “I and committee review. This document will be available for public review in the Office of Eco- tional about what shows you can’t” when responding to a re- nomic and Community Development for 30 days starting Wednesday, March 6, 2019 in order to watch, you won’t consume quest for your time worked bet- meet the timing and submission requirements established by HUD. The City will hold a second set whatever is on and later realize ter at helping people get out of of public hearings on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at 5:30 P.M. and Monday, March 25, 2019 at 1:00 it was a waste of time. unwanted commitments. This P.M. to receive comments on the proposed Plan prior to finalizing this document. Work with your body’s sleep is because “I can’t” implies that cycle. Experiment with your the topic is up for debate, while - Comments can be sent to Maritza C. Rodriguez, Business Manager, Office of Economic and Com schedule and bedtime until “I don’t” demonstrates your munity Development, 260 High Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861, [email protected]. you know how much sleep boundaries more clearly. Starting Monday, January 7, 2019, applications and CDBG guidelines for FY 2019 CDBG and you need. Adults need between Follow these time-saving tips HOME funds will be available on the City’s website www.ci.perthamboy.nj.us or through Maritza seven and nine hours of rest per for better health while navigat- C. Rodriguez, Business Manager, Office of Economic and Community Development, at City Hall, night. When you get adequate ing your busy schedule! 260 High Street, Perth Amboy, NJ. All proposals will be due by 5:00 P.M. on Monday, February 4, rest, you may be less likely to Board certified family medicine 2019. waste time trying to wake up physician Sandra Arango-Fah- and may spend less time dilly- my, D.O., is part of Hacken- dallying upon getting up. You sack Meridian Health Medical Wilda Diaz, will be focused on what needs Group Primary Care, located Mayor to get done to start your day, in Suite 200, 3 Hospital Plaza, and more apt to dive right into Raritan Bay Medical Center- Office of Economic and Community Development the tasks at hand. Old Bridge. To schedule an ap- Make workouts fit into your pointment, call 732-360-4085. 12. The Amboy Guardian * January 9, 2019 A.C. Bus Trip Pet of the Week This Week in World War II San Salvador Seniors 75 Years Ago PERTH AMBOY - The San Sal- Hi. My name is Bello. I'm part of vador Seniors are sponsoring a a TNR program. I was dumped By: Phil Kohn. Dedicated to the memory of his father, GM3 bus trip to Caesar’s Casino in and lived in an apartment park- Walter Kohn, U.S. Navy Armed Guard, USNR, and all men and AC on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. ing lot where I slept under gar- women who have answered the country’s call in time of need. Bus leaves 12 Noon from the bage bags by the dumpster. My Phil can be contacted at [email protected]. Perth Amboy Knights of Co- foster mommy saved me from a Despite desperate German resistance, Kirovgrad, Ukraine, falls lumbus, High Street, Perth Am- hard life and a cold winter. My to the Red Army’s 2nd Ukrainian Front on January 7, 1944. boy. Cost 30 pp. Receive $30 owner threw me away. I don't On January 8, Filipino troops begin engaging Japanese forces back in slot dollars. For more belong on the streets of PERTH info call Joe at 732-826-0819. in the province of Ilocos Sur, Luzon, the Philippines. In Vero- AMBOY. I'm looking for a na, Italy, the government of the Italian Social Republic tries 19 home of my own. I'm super members of the former Fascist Grand Council who had earlier lovable and even more hand- voted to depose Mussolini, including former Foreign Minister some in person. Please ADOPT Count Galeazzo Ciano, Mussolini’s son-in-law. Five of the six ME or one of my friends. I'm defendants in custody are convicted and condemned to death; fixed, vaccinated for rabies and the 13 others not in custody are convicted and condemned to distemper, negative for FIV and death in absentia. (The one defendant who escaped the death leukemia, was dewormed, had my ears cleaned, nails trimmed, penalty had written a letter of apology to Mussolini. He was sen- and I am healthy and fully vet- tenced to 30 years in prison.) ted. ADOPT. SPAY. NEUTER. The British XV Corps on January 9 captures Maungdaw, an A.C. Bus Trip LOVE. Adoption application & important port for delivery of Allied supplies in western Burma. St. John Paul II donation fee apply. All for the The Red Army captures Ludwipol, eight miles across the pre- Paws P. O. Box 2281 Perth Amboy, NJ 08862 Allforthepaws.org war Polish border on January 10. The Soviets propose establish- Seniors Paypal [email protected] name & email address to ing a new Polish border that would be farther west. PERTH AMBOY – A trip to the 1.732.486.6382 to adopt or for more info. On January 11, 660 heavy bombers of the U.S. 8th Air Force Golden Nugget Casino in Atlan- carry out attacks against industrial targets at Braunschweig, tic City will be held on. Wed. Magdeburg and Ascherleben, Germany. In Italy, Count Galeazzo Jan. 23, 2019. Cost $35 pp.; $25 Ciano, the former Italian foreign secretary and Mussolini’s son- back in slot play. Bus will de- in-law, is executed by firing squad in Verona. His “crime” is hav- part from behind St. Stephens Have a Special Pet? ing voted with other fascists to oust Mussolini from office in July Church parking lot on Mechanic 1943. (Ciano and his wife had been lured to Bavaria in August Street at 9:30 a.m. Call Bobbi to E-mail us your Pet Photos to AmboyGuardian@ 1943 following a report that their children were in danger. Hav- reserve a seat: 732-636-2867. gmail.com with Pet of the Week in the Subject ing been promised safe passage to Spain by the Nazis, they were line and explain why your pet is special. Please instead handed over to Mussolini’s fascist puppet government Sands Casino in northern Italy.) In Asia, the British submarine HMS Tally-Ho include Name and Phone# for verification. torpedoes and sinks the Japanese light cruiser Kuma off Penang, Bus Trip Malaya. About a third of the Japanese crew is lost. British and French leaders Winston Churchill and Charles de Holy Rosary Book Sale Gaulle begin a two-day conference in Marrakesh, Morocco, on Seniors PERTH AMBOY - Pick up a A Petition to St. Jude January 12. They discuss the participation of French troops in HOPELAWN – Holy Rosary book or two ($.50 for paper- the Allied invasion of Europe and the post-war administration Seniors is sponsoring a bus trip backs/$1 for hard cover) or se- May the Sacred Heart of Je- of France. In Asia, some 12,000 Chindits — British and Indian to the Sands Casino in Penn- lect a “bag of books” for a price sus be adored, glorified, loved long-range-penetration troops organized for conducting raids — sylvania Thursday 1/17/2019. of only $5. Presently, we are not and preserved throughout the are behind Japanese lines in Burma. They are led by Brig. Gen. Cost is $30 - $20 back in play accepting donations of books. world, now and forever. Sacred Orde Wingate. and $5 food voucher. Bus leaves Visit us at the Brighton Ave. Heart of Jesus, have mercy on In Italy, near Cassino, Moroccan and Algerian troops of Gen. church parking lot at 10:00 a.m. Community Center located at us. St. Jude worker of Miracles, Alphonse Juin’s (Free) French Expeditionary Corps (Corps Ex- For any questions please call the corner of Brighton Ave. and pray for us. St. Jude, helper of péditionnaire Français) cross the Rapido River and advance to Ronnie at 732-442-5252. Sadowski Pkwy. in Perth Am- the hopeless, pray for us. the main defenses of the Germans’ Gustav Line on January 13. boy. The schedule is as follows: Say this prayer nine times a day Their success gives U.S. Fifth Army headquarters a bit of re- Saturday: Jan. 12th & 26th. We for nine days. It has never been newed optimism. Movies @ Main will be there from 1:00 p.m. - known to fail. Publication must True Crime 3:00 p.m. (weather permitting). be promised. WOODBRIDGE - Our monthly For more info, e-mail us at Thank you, St. Jude D.B. film series, generously funded friendsofperthamboylibrary@ Do you or someone you know have by the Friends of the Library gmail.com Book Dealers are Old Photographs or Documents? of Woodbridge Township, will welcome. !!!! The Kearny Cottage Historical Society is focus on crime thrillers from November to December. Titles Looking for Old Photos and Documents of in include Ocean's 8, American Perth Amboy, South Amboy, Hustle, and Going in Style to 2019 Historic Perth Amboy Woodbridge, Fords, etc. (Local Area) name a few. Free popcorn and For an Archiving Project - Your Photos & Documents light refreshments are served at Calendars each showing. Friday December will be scanned into digital format & returned to you. 21 @ 2 p.m. The Woodbridge For more info please call 732-293-1090 Main Library is located at 1 George Frederick Plaza, Wood- bridge, NJ. For more informa- SkillUp Middlesex tion please call 732-634-4450.

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O Star of the Sea, help me iety over my present inability to Perth Amboy in life. I unite my will with the and show me herein you are my support my family. Please help TUES. Jan. 8 Market Square Seniors, 1 p.m., will of God through the merits Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother me find gainful employment Presbyterian Center, Market St. of my Savior Jesus Christ, and of God, Queen of Heaven and very soon, so that this heavy • Good Shepherd Tuesday Seniors (HS) 12:30 p.m. in particular through his patient Earth, I humbly beseech you burden of concern will be lifted Msgr. Gambino Hall, Florida Grove Rd. wearing of the crown of thorns, from the bottom of my heart from my heart and that I am WED. Jan. 9 Good Shepherd Wednesday Seniors, 12:30 p.m., which with tender devotion to succor me in my necessity soon able to provide for those Msgr. Gambino Hall , Florida Grove Rd. thou didst daily contemplate. (make request). There are none whom God has entrusted to my • St. Stephen’s Seniors, 1 p.m., Cafeteria, State St. Through the merits of the holy that can withstand your power. care. Help us to guard against THURS. Jan. 10 The Cathedral International Seniors, 9:30 a.m., Virgin Mary and thine own O Mary conceived without sin, bitterness and discouragement, Family Life Center, Madison Ave. graces and virtues, I ask thee to pray for us who have recourse to so that we may emerge from MON. Jan. 14 St. James Golden Girls, 10 a.m., obtain my earnest petition, pro- thee (3 times). this trial spiritually enriched Fellowship Hall, Commerce St. vided it be for the greater glory Holy Mary, I place this cause in and with even greater blessings TUES. Jan. 15 Market Square Seniors, 1 p.m., of God and my own sanctifica- your hands (3 times). from God. Amen A.L. Presbyterian Center, Market St. tion. Guide and purify my in- (Say this prayer for 3 consecu- • Good Shepherd Tuesday Seniors (HS) 12:30 p.m. tention, O holy protectress and tive days. You must publish it, Msgr. Gambino Hall, Florida Grove Rd. advocate, so that I may obtain and it will be granted to you.) Prayer to St. Joseph for the pardon of all my sins and A.L.S. Employment WED. Jan. 16 Good Shepherd Wednesday Seniors, 12:30 p.m. the grace to persevere daily, as Msgr. Gambino Hall , Florida Grove Rd. thou didst in walking with cour- Dear Saint Joseph, you were yourself once faced with the • St. Stephen’s Seniors, 1 p.m., Cafeteria, State St. age, generosity, and fidelity • Holy Trinity Seniors, 1 p.m., down the path of life. (Mention responsibility of providing the Church Hall, Lawrie & Johnstone St. your request.) necessities of life for Jesus and Remember to THURS. Jan. 17 The Cathedral International Seniors, 9:30 a.m., Saint Rita, advocate of the im- Mary. Look down with fatherly Family Life Center, Madison Ave. possible, pray for us. Say Your compassion upon me in my anx- Saint Rita, advocate of the help- iety over my present inability to South Amboy less, pray for us. Novenas! support my family. Please help MON. Jan. 28 Sacred Heart Seniors, 12 Noon Recite the Our Father, Hail me find gainful employment Memorial Hall, Wash Ave. Mary, and Glory Be three times very soon, so that this heavy WED. Feb. 6 South Amboy Seniors, 12 Noon, each. K.M. & C.M. burden of concern will be lifted Senior Center, S. Stevens Ave. from my heart and that I am MON. Feb. 11 St. Mary’s Seniors, 12 Noon, soon able to provide for those Senior Center, S. Stevens Ave. whom God has entrusted to my care. Help us to guard against bitterness and discouragement, Attn: If Your Club changes its Answers so that we may emerge from From Puzzle this trial spiritually enriched Schedule due to the Holidays or if you have On Page 15 and with even greater blessings Community Events to Submit from God. Amen R.L.D. 1/16 Please give us two weeks advanced notice! 732-896-4446 or 732-261-2610 [email protected] LOOKING BACK

Stories From Perth Amboy PERTH AMBOY - Stories From Perth Amboy by Katherine SOUTH AMBOY - Working Steam on Bergen Hill. The Raritan's first eastbound train of the day, with Massopust is available at the Barge Restaurant, 201 Front No. 9 on the smoky end and No. 7, a 0-6-0 switcher, behind the caboose, out of sight around the curve, St., Perth Amboy or in Fertig’s Uniform Store, 195 New rocks uphill at a ponderous five miles an hour. - from "Highball: A Pageant of Trains" by Lucius Beebe Brunswick Ave., Perth Amboy For more info call Katherine *Photo by C.M. Clegg courtesy of Gary Petrie at 732-261-2610 or call the Barge at 732-442-3000 - or Fer- This photo was restored under a grant from the Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission tig’s at 732-442-1079 - A Great Gift! Get it now along with to the Kearny Cottage Historical Association. Then & Now: Perth Amboy! 14. The Amboy Guardian * January 9, 2019 SERVICE DIRECTORY Call Carolyn @ 732-896-4446 Tell Our Advertisers

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