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Pink Ribbon Gala COMPLIMENTARY UP TO 10 COPIES/$1 EACH ADDITIONAL October 7, 2017 THE Amboy*Weekly Newspaper* Guardian • VOL. 7 NO. 25 • 732-896-4446 • P.O. BOX 127 • PERTH AMBOY • NJ • 08862 • WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017 • St. Demetrios Property Discussion Draws Standing Room Crowd 9/11/17 Caucus & 9/13/17 Council Meeting PERTH AMBOY – City Engi- neer Jeffery Rauch came forward to answer questions about the St. Demetrios Property, which is need of redevelopment. Their church hall had to be demolished because of contaminated soil un- derneath it. Councilman Fernando Gonza- lez said, “The community voiced their concerns to him because of the lack of understanding what is going to happen on that property. The Council also needs to know. Is there going to be a presentation or is this going to be a topic (L to R) St. Demetrios Church Attorney Robert J. Goldsmith from the Members and Clergy of St. Demetrios Parish at the 9/11/17 Caucus for discussion for the audience to law firm of Goldsmith & Greenbaum, Ken Balut, President of the Par- *Photos by Carolyn Maxwell participate in?” ish Council Judge Marina Corodemus Law Director Peter King said, “There will be a presentation. King replied, “Yes, because of of worms. You have shed a light lic notices were published.” built? This is a historic area and The resolution on the agenda is the prior use of the land, but it on what was previously done by The High Street Resident con- what will it do to our property separate.” will have to go through the Zon- PARA.” tinued, “The community needs values?” Jeffery Rauch then began to ing Board.” Councilman Helmin Caba more facts. I’m here to protect A Wisteria Place Resident speak, “The City and the Plan- Petrick questioned, “Would it asked if St. Demetrios will sell the rights of the people in the voiced concerns because there's ning Board Engineer met to see be best to just go through the the units as the developer. neighborhood. This property was too much noise and traffic now. if the property where the hall Zoning Board instead of PARA?” Goldsmith replied, “Rentals not in a blighted area.” “How long will it take to build used to be met the criteria for re- At this point, Annie Hindenlang will be through a third party.” Lewis Street Resident Lois this?” development. The Planning from PARA came up to speak, Councilman Joel Pabon said, Lane came up to speak. She wel- Councilman Irizarry was sur- Board agreed to our (City Engi- “Because of preexisting condi- “If the neighbors knew what was comed the community center, but prised at the fact that the resid- neer’s) findings to place the land tions, it’s best that this goes going on, it would alleviate a lot she opposed the condos. She also nets were not given proper no- for redevelopment and to recom- through Redevelopment because of their concerns.” He also sug- mentioned that the 1683 Society tice, “The Council was told that mend that to the Council. The the property is owned by the gested that people go visit the believes the condos will spoil the the gas company was going to land is historic and some of the church which is a nonprofit.” church which is beautiful inside. area. notify the neighbors of the site contaminants are from the Robert Goldsmith who is the "The church stayed after Super- Christina Dyke who is a mem- plan.” 1800’s. The Perth Amboy Gas attorney for St. Demetrios came storm Sandy and have invested a ber of the 1683 Society came up Councilman Fernando Gonza- Company had their building up to speak next. He told the lot to stay in the community.” to speak. She read a section from lez responded to some of the resi- there and the property was then Council, “There will be a cove- Resident Stanley Sierakowski the State Stature for public hear- dents who said that work was go- sold to St. Demetrios in the nant because of the remediated came up to make some com- ings. She believes that the State ing on at the site very early in the 1950’s. The building had to be site. The governing body will de- ments, “The church is not the de- Stature was not followed when it morning.” He said, “I will have demolished to get to the contami- cide what the site will be. If you veloper, but they can transfer the came to advertising the public the Business Administrator and nants. The contaminated material go through the Zoning Board, rights to another developer. I ask hearings on this matter. Code Enforcement contact the had to be removed and replaced there will be no assurance. The the Council to table this because Another High Street Resident electric company to see if the with clean fill. The site remedia- Community Center will be re- the area is not blighted and they questioned, “Will there more of a *Continued On Page 7 tion is now underway. Because built at a significant cost to St. could probably make more mon- police presence if the units are of the contaminated site, it does Demetrios with 24 Senior Hous- ey in rentals than sales.” not meet the redevelopment stan- ing Units. Revenue will be reen- A Resident from Linden Street Line of Duty Death Honored at NJ State dards by New Jersey laws. It was tered into the City because the came up to speak, “We are expe- Firemen's Convention 9/16/17 Wildwood a brownfield site. As a remediat- apartments will be market value riencing collateral damage. My *Photo by Katherine Massopust ed site, the Planning Board and not tax exempt. Only the house is shaking from all the con- agreed that the property needs to Community Center will have a struction that is going on. I be redeveloped.” tax exempt status. There is also a bought my house for the view Councilman Fernando Irizarry distinction between a commer- and quietness. We have a parking said, "The site is in a R-60 Zone cial developer versus a church problem now with all the activi- which is only for single family group. The church will be the de- ties that go on in the park. With a homes. Will the zoning have to veloper. In an economic crisis, senior housing unit, you have to be changed?” such as in 2008, it can change charge them reduced rates. I Rauch replied, “The Council from ownership to rentals.” don’t have a problem with the has to make that decision and the Hindenlang then spoke again, community center, but I don't ap- Redevelopment Agency. It’s af- “Since this is going to be a new prove of the units being built.” ter PARA makes the recommen- project, the governing body (the A Resident from High Street dation, if the Council decides if Council) has control over us came up to speak, “Were notices WILDWOOD - A Perth Amboy Fire Engine with Purple Bunting they want to follow through.” (PARA).” (pertaining to this project) ever led the NJ State Firemen's Convention Parade in Wildwood to hon- Council President Bill Petrick Councilman Fernando Gonza- published in the papers?” or Richard Leonard of the Perth Amboy Fire Department. asked, “Will they have to go lez responded to Hindenlang’s Jamie Rios from Code Enforce- through a variance?” statement, “You opened up a can ment stepped up to speak, “Pub- South Amboy City Council Meeting - 7 p.m. 9/20/17 2. The Amboy Guardian * September 20, 2017

If It’s Local - It’s Here! Mayor Wilda Diaz Unveils Taskforce Recommendations Press Release 9/6/17 PERTH AMBOY- Mayor Wilda Diaz held a press conference for the unveiling of the taskforce recommendations on Wednes- day, September 6, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in the Perth Amboy City Hall Council Chambers located at 260 High Street, Perth Am- boy. Mayor Diaz was joined by city officials, residents, Jeff- Mila naik, Principal of Bridge Devel- opment Partners; Wilfredo Larancuent, President of the NJ Mayor's Task Force *Photo by Paul W. Wang State Council of SEIU; and taskforce Chairpersons includ- and create jobs for the residents and within a building usually ing, Robert Garrison, National of Perth Amboy open to the public or as grand as LECET; Robert Medina, Medi- o It is also recommended that the Proprietary House. na 43 Business Strategies; and the City hire a professional grant o Create a standing committee Donna Chiera, President of writer to prepare and obtain state amongst stakeholder communi- AFTNJ-- for a public delivery and federal grants for the city ty members and representatives on the recommendations pro- agencies to advance economic of local boards. vided by the all members of the development and growth. • PUBLIC SAFETY taskforce. o The City should look to create o Continue to foster relation- I am pleased to announce that a Hotel District in order to at- ships with the department & we’ve reached a milestone in tract hotels large enough to draw community to ensure we’re all nearly completing the taskforce conferences and visitors. on the same team report. However, most impor- o Perth Amboy should increase o This committee recommends tantly, we will be finalizing the the amount of PILOTs/Long the administration continue to report with a public meeting to Term Tax Abatements in order invest in both and apply for be held on Monday, September to stimulate the local economy grant funding for police and fire 18th at the Brighton Avenue and create jobs for residents of departments. Community Center for the input the the city. o Considering homelessness is a and feedback from our resi- • EDUCATION challenge for urban municipali- dents. o The committee urges the City ties face throughout the state, it “The collective goal was to and the Board to continue the is recommended that a standing draft an inclusive and expansive ongoing discussions on how task force be established to al- vision of growth and develop- they can improve their working low for communication and co- ment for Perth Amboy. And I relationships. ordination amongst community am proud to say that many of o Considering there will be two organizations, first responders the recommendations that were new schools in the district; a and other stakeholders. brought to the table are either in High School and an Elementary The goal of the taskforce was progress or have come to frui- School possibly within the next to evaluate the City’s overall option,” said Mayor Wilda Diaz. 5 years. The Board of Educa- erations, inclusive of depart- The entire Strategic Task tion, City of Perth Amboy, Perth ment functions and services to Force is represented by more Amboy American Federation of the public, through a compre- than 50 community members Teachers, and a community co- hensive and transparent process. and leaders, who are both in- alition should begin to investi- The final report will be a supple- volved in our community and gate the community school ment to Mayor’s Diaz third-term across the state. The members model which provides, educa- mayoral goals for the City of assisted in launching a 4-year tional programs, services and Perth Amboy. plan that will serve as a guide other community oriented en- The final report will be- re for our City’s future. richment programs. leased this autumn season and a Throughout the course of 9 • HISTORIC PRESERVA- public meeting will be held on months, these members evalu- TION Monday, September 18th at the ated the City’s overall opera- o Establish “Heritage Points” Brighton Avenue Community tions, department functions and – sites that are given bronze Center to gain input and feed- services to the public. The steer- plaques that describe the historic back from residents to finalize ing committees focused on val- relevance of that particular site. the report. The strategic plan ues relating to: Historic Preser- Assisting the Historic Preserva- will span for a total of 4 years, vation, Economic Development, tion Commission. from 2017-2021, in order for the Education, Public Safety, Qual- o Establish pocket museums administration to revisit goals ity of Life and Recreational and throughout the City. They can be after establishing the structural Social Services. as simple as a small room dedi- plan in the final report. “One of the greatest accom- cated to a particular collection plishments this administration has seen is in the area of redevelopment and economic development and the PILOT agree- ERALIDES E. CABRERA ment supported by our City Council. “Through this agree- Counselor At Law ment, the City has secured over $2.2 million in annual revenue Specializing In stream that will benefit our community long-term,” said • Immigration Mayor Wilda Diaz. “Addition- ally, the redevelopment and fi- • Bankruptcy nancial agreements, provide for best efforts by the redeveloper and their tenants to hire local in- Offices Located At: dividuals and union workers.” 708 Carson Ave., Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 Some of the recommendations Phone: 732 - 826-5020; Fax: 732-826-6646 included: 1201 E. Grand St., Unit 3A, Elizabeth, NJ 07201 • REDEVELOPMENT Phone: 908-351-0957; Fax: 908-351-0959 o Stimulate the local economy September 20, 2017 * The Amboy Guardian .3 RARITAN BAY AREA YMCA Helping the Homeless Joins Welcoming America & Did You Know? Hundreds of Communities to Press Release overcome homelessness. At al assistance and security de- Celebrate New Americans During PERTH AMBOY - Every year, the Y, we believe the desire to posits to over 100 individuals, during the last week in January, belong and help others is hu- and helped placed over 120 in- Welcoming Week a “Point in Time” survey is man nature, because everyone dividuals into permanent hous- Press Release – 9/15/17 ground and celebrate our shared conducted by Middlesex Coun- has something of value to con- ing. Furthermore, The Center PERTH AMBOY—This Welcom- values – all for a better us.” ty. This annual survey helps to tribute to the greater good. We for Support, through Pastor ing Week, taking place Sept. 15– During Welcoming Week, we develop a snapshot of the num- serve as a catalyst for positive Berny and her team at God’s 24, 2017, RARITAN BAY AREA will Kick-off with a Welcoming YMCA will join Welcoming Walk and host BMI Assessments, ber of, and reasons for, home- change in Perth Amboy, bring- Army Ministries provided over America and hundreds of YMCAs International Coffee & Snack less persons in our County. On ing people together and giving 4000 hours of Case Manage- and other organizations nation- Hours, Welcoming Week Inspired January 26, 2016, 294 house- them opportunities to make a ment in critical areas such as wide in hosting events to celebrate ZUMBA classes, Cultural Time holds containing 457 individu- meaningful difference in the support for newly housed indi- immigrants’ contributions to com- Movie Films, Cultural Snacks, als reported being “literally lives of others and their own viduals and families, addiction munities and bring together all Welcoming Community Pool Par- homeless” (in emergency lives. In 2016 alone, The Y ‘s services, legal assistance, med- residents in a spirit of unity. Wel- ty and Community Yard Sale. housing or on the street) in Center for Support , through ical services, domestic vio- coming Week activities are open “Communities recognize the Middlesex County. Of these, Pastor Berny and God’s Army lence and much, much more. to the public and include activities benefits of being welcoming and 373 persons were temporarily Ministries, along with the help The Center for Support, Suc- for the entire family. ensuring that everyone can fully sheltered, including 135 house- of many supporters served al- cess & Prosperity program and “At the RARITAN BAY AREA contribute to a community’s pros- holds with children, and 84 most 8000 meals to homeless services would not be possible YMCA, we believe Perth Amboy perity,” said David Lubell, found- were unsheltered, including 9 and underprivileged individu- without the support of contri- is stronger when everyone in the er and executive director of Wel- community feels welcome and we coming America. “Welcoming children. als, provided nearly 250 shelter butions to sustain this critical can all work together for the com- Week events are a powerful way to In partnership with God’s nights of care to homeless indi- work. If you would like to be mon good,” said Sholonda Chipe- promote cross-cultural under- Army Ministries and other viduals and families, and dis- PART of SOMETHING BIG- po, VP of Organizational Develop- standing and build bridges best community agencies, the tributed clothing and hygiene GER join us on September 21 ment. “Welcoming Week is an tween new and long-time resi- YMCA’s Center for Support, products to more than 150 indi- at our Ending Homelessness opportunity for neighbors – both dents, which results in stronger Success & Prosperity assists viduals and families in need. Event or text “ENDING” to immigrants and U.S.-born resi- communities for all.” individuals and families to The Center also provided rent- 91999 to make a donation. dents – to connect, find common For more information or for a detailed schedule of events please visit our website www.rbaymca. org or stop by the Y, 357 New Brunswick Avenue, Perth Amboy NJ 08861. New Jersey’s Paella Cook-off Pits Top Chefs Press Release 9/18/17 PERTH AMBOY – The epic New Jersey Paella Cook-off will pit elite Mediterranean-cuisine chefs in a competition staged at Perth Amboy’s scenic Waterfront Ma- rina. The Cook-off and Third An- nual Statewide Paella Festival will be held on Sunday, Septem- ber 24 from noon to 6 PM. The Marina is located at 260 Front Street, and guests can stroll along the promenade which provides a magnificent view of Raritan Bay. The Paella Festival and Cook- off were created to build aware- ness of the many health benefits that individuals can gain by following the Mediterranean Diet. More than 1,000 people plan to attend the Cook-off, and everyone is encouraged to arrive in the early afternoon. Plenty of world- class paella will be prepared by exceptional chefs. The Cook-off judges include top chef Diego De La Rosa, who co-owns Paella Party Catering in Fords, N.J., and Chef Serafin Sarduy, executive chef at New Brunswick-based Es- quina Latina Restaurant. The Cook-off will feature original paella recipes crafted by 15 world-renowned chefs. The celebration of paella is presented by historic Perth Amboy,Mayor Wil- da Diaz, the City’s BID, and the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for New Jersey. Perth Amboy’s Office of Economic and Community Development is also supporting the Cook-off and Fes- tival. For more information, visit the N.J. Paella Cook-off Facebook page, contact Maria De La Rosa, co-owner of Paella Party at 732- 738-7300 or by email at Little- [email protected] 4. The Amboy Guardian * September 20, 2017 LOCAL PERSPECTIVE THE COMMUNITY VOICE EDITORIAL Leave President I always considered people actions) to just plain ordinary Food For Thought who live in Bedminster, Ber- common complainers. The Trump & His nardsville area to be smart, only difference is that their professional, affluent, wealthy weekly motorcade may be Family Alone! people who live in beautiful made up of B.M.W.’s, Porch- homes, have horses, and live a es, Mercedes, and the like. Because President Trump comfortable life. I guess not. If they have a problem, they spent Labor Day Weekend at Evidently, they’re not happy. should speak to their elected his golf club in New Jersey, By their negative actions representatives. I really an article in the newspapers against their President, thought that they were a indicated that the Branchburg, they’ve shown that they are classy bunch – but they’re Bedminster, etc. assemblage carrying their “rights” and not. were gearing up for their “free speech” much too far. Shame on them for their ac- weekly motorcade that drives President Trump is a prop- tions against President Trump. by the President’s National erty owner there. He pays tax- Leave him and his family Golf Club. WHY? What do es and has a right to visit any- alone. Let them enjoy them- they hope to gain by this open time he wants to. Who are selves on their own property. (2nd from Left) Pastor Amos Dickerson with Visiting Pastors, they to deny our President You guys should do the same. NAACP, Clergy and Church Members *Photo by Carolyn Maxwell display of disrespect and in- sult to our President? What peace and quiet? They have On September 8, 2017 I at- women have different ways of has he done to them? lowered themselves (by their Mary Vargo tended part of the vigil prayer rearing children and it's impor- service held at St. James AME tant that both men and women Zion Church in Perth Amboy. do their part making sure that What Do You Think? Send Us a Response! The most important aspect of the child can see the respect that service is the prayers that between the two of them. I re- they were sending to leaders in member my father telling us all fields so that they are guided that he always loved the Lord by the Lord in all their decision first because the Lord enabled making. him to love his wife first and What was also important is then his children. that men and women are equal- The speakers asked that men ly important when it comes to be strong and become a mentor guiding children in the correct to the young men who have way of living. If you put God gone astray in our society. foremost in your life, you can't They also recognized how go wrong. Everyone has their drugs and alcohol have been faults, but in spite of that, you the downfall of many. They can still rise. asked for prayers for the teach- They gave out a special ers in the schools and that they prayer to those women, and yes teach their students the correct men who were single parents way to be just. "Don't just sit and they realized that some- back and watch things happen. times they are in that position Stand up for something." through no fault of their own. They asked for prayers for But the reality is that if you can the President and those around be in contact with your child, it him. Speak for those who are is so very important to make rebellious. They also remem- that strong connection. Parents bered all of the people who should never, ever use their have suffered because of the children as a pawn to keep recent hurricanes. them from seeing a parent that The football season was ac- is loving. knowledged, but they said: I remember having a conver- "Church first on Sunday - then sation with my brother-in-law go home and watch the game." who emphatically told me that Special prayers were offered if he were to break up with my for the elderly in nursing sister, he would never walk homes, especially for those away from their children. "It is who have no family who can my blood that is running visit them. Please let the staff through their veins. To walk of those nursing homes bring away from them would be like the compassion that those resi- hating myself because of that dents desperately need. blood in them." Remember, God is the an- The speakers at this vigil swer. C.M. made it clear that men and

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South Amboy LIBERTY BAGEL CAFE...... 326 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. for tours. At one time, this WED. Sept. 20 City Council, Regular, 7 p.m. PUBLIC LIBRARY...... 211 FORD AVE. structure was the meeting City Hall, N. Broadway ROOSEVELT’S DELI ...... 684 KING GEORGE’S RD. SUPER DUPER DELI III ...... 650 KING GEORGE’S RD. place of the East Jersey Board IN HOPELAWN: of Proprietors & housed their KRAUSZER’S...... 683 FLORIDA GROVE RD. IN LAURENCE HARBOR: records. Presently the Survey- HOFFMAN’S DELI ...... 5 LAURENCE PKWY. or General's Office is display- Attend Public Meetings Have Your Voice Heard! IN MORGAN: SOUTHPINE LIQUORS ...... 467 S. PINE AVE. ing artifacts from the John IN PARLIN: Watson (1685-1768) archaeo- DAD’S ROYAL BAKERY...... 3290 WASHINGTON RD. logical site along with other IN PERTH AMBOY: 1ST CONSTITUTION BANK ...... 145 FAYETTE ST. items from Perth Amboy's rich ADULT CONTINUING EDUCATION CENTER ...... 178 BARRACKS ST. history. Perth Amboy history ALAMEDA CENTER ...... 303 ELM ST. AMBOY CHECK X-CHANGE ...... 321 MAPLE ST. DVDs are also available. AMBOY EYE CARE ...... 94 SMITH ST. Free tours are available ANDERL & OAKLEY PC ...... 309 MAPLE ST. ANITA’S CORNER ...... 664 BRACE AVE. Wednesdays, Thursdays, & THE BARGE ...... 201 FRONT ST. Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to C-TOWN ...... 272 MAPLE ST. CEDENO’S PHARMACY ...... 400 STATE ST. 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to CITY HALL ...... 260 HIGH ST. 4:00 p.m. Clubs, classrooms & COPA DE ORO ...... 306 SMITH ST. DUNKIN DONUTS ...... 587 FAYETTE ST. groups are welcome. Come & EASTSIDE DRY CLEANERS ...... 87 SMITH ST. view this newly restored build- ELIZABETH CORNER ...... 175 HALL AVE. FAMILY FOOT CARE ...... 252 SMITH ST. ing! FU LIN ...... 79 SMITH ST. HY TAVERN ...... 386 HIGH ST. INVESTOR’S BANK ...... 598 STATE ST. Kearny JANKOWSKI COMMUNITY CENTER ...... 1 OLIVE ST. JEWISH RENAISSANCE MEDICAL CENTER ...... 272A HOBART ST. Cottage Open KIM’S DRY CLEANERS ...... 73 SMITH ST. LAW OFFICES ...... 708 CARSON AVE. PERTH AMBOY - Come visit LEE’S MARKET ...... 77 SMITH ST. the historic home of Commo- LUDWIG’S PHARMACY ...... 75 BRACE AVE. MITRUSKA CHIROPRACTIC ...... 788 CONVERY BLVD. dore Lawrence Kearny. The PETRA BEST REALTY...... 329 SMITH ST. Cottage is located at 63 Ca- PETRICK’S FLOWERS ...... 710 PFEIFFER BLVD. POLICE HEADQUARTERS ...... 365 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. talpa Ave, Perth Amboy, and is PORTUGUESE MANOR ...... 310 ELM ST. PROVIDENT BANK ...... 339 STATE ST. open on Mondays and Thurs- PUBLIC LIBRARY ...... 196 JEFFERSON ST. days from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and PUERTO RICAN ASSOCIATION ...... 100 FIRST ST. QUICK CHEK ...... 853 CONVERY BLVD. the last Sunday of the month QUICK STOP DELI ...... 814 AMBOY AVE. from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. by ap- QUISQUEYA MARKET ...... 249 MADISON AVE. QUISQUEYA LUNCHEONETTE ...... 259 MADISON AVE. pointment. The Kearny Cot- RARITAN BAY AREA Y.M.C.A...... 365 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. tage needs your help. Anyone RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER ...... 530 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. SANTANDER BANK ...... 365 CONVERY BLVD. interested in joining the Kear- SANTIBANA TRAVEL ...... 362 STATE ST. SCIORTINO’S RESTAURANT ...... 473 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. ny Cottage Historical Society SHOP-RITE ...... 365 CONVERY BLVD. please contact 732-293-1090. SIPOS BAKERY ...... 365 SMITH ST. SUPERIOR DINER...... 464 SMITH ST. We are on the web! www.Ke- SUPREMO SUPERMARKET ...... 270 KING ST. arnyCottage.org TORRES MINI MARKET ...... 403 BRUCK AVE. TOWN DRUGS & SURGICAL ...... 238 SMITH ST. WELLS FARGO ...... 214 SMITH ST. ZPA ...... 281 GRACE ST. Proprietary IN SAYREVILLE: BOROUGH HALL ...... 167 MAIN ST. House Open SENIOR CENTER ...... 423 MAIN ST. SUNNYSIDE RESTAURANT ...... 111 MAIN ST. PERTH AMBOY - The Pro- IN SEWAREN: prietary House, the last of- PUBLIC LIBRARY ...... 546 WEST AVE. ficial Royal Governor’s -resi SEWAREN CORNER DELI ...... 514 WEST AVE. IN SOUTH AMBOY: dence still standing in the AMBOY NATIONAL BANK ...... 100 N. BROADWAY original 13 colonies, is open BROADWAY BAGELS ...... 105 S. BROADWAY every Wednesday from 1:00 BROADWAY DINER ...... 126 N. BROADWAY CITY HALL ...... 140 N. BROADWAY p.m. to 4:00 p.m., for tea and COMMUNITY CENTER ...... 200 O’LEARY BLVD. tours. Tea is served in our at- KRAUSZER’S ...... 200 N. BROADWAY KRAUSZER’S ...... 717 BORDENTOWN AVE. mospheric candle-lit wine cel- PUBLIC LIBRARY ...... 100 HOFFMAN PLAZA lar, and includes our delicious SCIORTINO’S HARBOR LIGHTS ...... 132 S. BROADWAY SOUTH AMBOY MEDICAL CENTER...... 540 BORDENTOWN AVE. homemade desserts and assort- WELLS FARGO BANK...... 116 N. BROADWAY ed teas. A $10 donation, $5 for IN WOODBRIDGE: children under 12, covers both CITY HALL ...... 1 MAIN ST. MAIN ST. FARM ...... 107 MAIN ST. the tea and a mansion. NEWS & TREATS ...... 99 MAIN ST. Although the house is still in REO DINER ...... 392 AMBOY AVE. the process of being restored, ST. JOSEPH’S SENIORS RESIDENCE ...... 1 ST. JOSEPH’S TERR. some rooms have been newly decorated. Go back in time and learn about William Frank- lin and other residents of the house. It’s a perfect way to Deadline for Print Ads: spend a pleasant afternoon. Painting with Mozart W/Irina The gift shop is also open. 7 p.m. Thursday Groups are welcome, al- Maryanchik & Dennis Conners though reservations are re- SOUTH AMBOY - Do you want to create inner clarity, calm Office Hours: quired for groups over six your mind, reduce stress, and stimulate creativity? Immerse people. The Proprietary House yourself in creative artistic expression while listening to the mu- Mon. - Wed. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. is located at 149 Kearny Ave., sic of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Watch as emotions flow from Perth Amboy, NJ. Tel. 732- your mind into your hands and the paintbrush, releasing them Thurs. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. 826-5527 E-mail: info@pro- into the canvas. $25 includes supplies. Presented by the ARTS prietaryhouse.org. Follow us Council at South Amboy YMCA, 200 John T O'Leary Boule- Fri. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on our website, www.thepro- vard. Saturday, October 21, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. For workshops or prietaryhouse.org and or/Face- for more information visit southamboyarts.org or call 732–316– book. 0222. 6. The Amboy Guardian * September 20, 2017 Perth Amboy Artworks Hosts Live at the Ferry Slip Music Series Season Finale on October 7th Press Release PERTH AMBOY - Perth Am- boy Artworks will host the finale of their second season of the Live at the Ferry Slip Mu- sic Series on Saturday October 7th from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at the Perth Amboy Ferry Slip, 300 Front St. The free concert at the waterfront is a family friendly event. The season finale will be a celebration of Hispanic Heritage featuring performances by Segunda Qui- mbamba and United States of Boogaloo. Come out and cele- United States of Boogaloo brate Hispanic Heritage Month *Photos Submitted with these two great NJ bands! Segunda Quimbamba Segunda Quimbamba is a Jersey City based dance and drum ensemble that perform authentic bomba and plena, the vibrant drum music of Puerto Rico. Band director Juan Cart- agena and his wife Nanette Hernandez founded Segunda Quimbamba in 1989. Juan Cartagena is a recognized master folk artist by the New Jer- sey State Council on the Arts. Segunda Quimbamba has performed at festivals, concert series and venues throughout NJ, NY & PA and has also toured I4 Destitute NJ internationally. Their recent Office of Culture and Heritage CD called EXPERIMENTAL and the New Jersey State y TRADICIONAL, pays hom- Council on the Arts. age to 2 strands that define the “The Ferry Slip Music Series Puerto Rican diaspora “the tra- brings together our community ditions that color our youth, to celebrate Perth Amboy,” our memories, and our moth- said Caroline Pozycki-Torres, er’s cooking; and the modern President of Perth Amboy Art- musical influences that color works. “This year we have our language, our dance and seen our highest attendance, the rhythms in America.” with excited neighbors walk- United States of Boogaloo, ing to the show and visitors founded in Jersey City in 2012, from outside the City coming perform Spanish-English to enjoy high quality music in songs fusing Boogaloo, Punk, the beautiful setting of the Fer- Salsa, Rockabilly, Samba, and ry Slip on the waterfront. We Puerto Rican Bomba and Plena try to incorporate art into ev- music. Their self-titled album erything we do, from posters recorded in Kray’s Studios in designed by local artists, to Weehawken, NJ features origi- hiring local photographers to nals that air on independent ra- share the fun of the event, to dio stations in NJ. They have hiring the best NJ based origi- performed regularly at festi- nal independent performers vals and venues around the who really love being part of State. The band delivers per- creating and celebrating com- cussion-heavy songs with lyr- munity. We thank Mayor Wil- ics (sung in Spanish and Eng- da Diaz, the County Freehold- lish) inspired by member’s ers, the City Council, the City upbringing in NJ and a deep Administration, The NJ State respect for their Latin Ameri- Council on the Arts, the Auxil- can heritage. Members devel- iary Police, the Ferry Slip oped their style interests from Board, our sponsors, the com- having played in punk rock munity, the performers, pho- bands for over 20 and having tographers, designers and vol- also performed in the Puerto unteers who all made this the Rican Folk band Segunda Qui- best season yet at the Ferry mbamba. Band member BJ Slip,” said Caroline. The 2017 Torres lives in Perth Amboy Live at the Ferry Slip Music and is a Vice President of the Series has featured perfor- Perth Amboy Arts Council. mances this summer by Desti- Live at the Ferry Slip Music tute NJ, I4, San Simon, GMJ Series is hosted by Perth Am- Groove, Joseph Frame and boy Artworks in partnership Proper (pictured). For more with the Historic City of Perth information about the October Amboy Ferry Slip Museum 7th concert and Perth Amboy and the Honorable Mayor Wil- Artworks, visit their website at da Diaz. The program is made www.PerthAmboyArtworks. possible with funding support org or call 732-877-3800. from the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders, September 20, 2017 * The Amboy Guardian .7 Board Member Jose Rodriguez Resigns 9/7/17 Board of Education Meeting By: Katherine Massopust PERTH AMBOY – The 9/7/17 Board Meeting began at 5:30 p.m. with public comments on agenda items only. No one came up to speak. There was a brief re- cess until 6:04 p.m. Board President Ken Puccio asked for a moment of silence for the 16th anniversary of 9-11-01. He also thanked everyone including the PSA and AFT and everyone for all the hard work that they do. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Vivian Rodriguez thanked everyone including staff, admin- Board Members pose for a photo with Jose Rodriguez isters, teachers, and students. *Photo by Katherine Massopust Board Member Jose Rodriguez announced that he was resigning State of New Jersey. You need to the Board. Some of us are retired; from the Board of Education. Ro- give Dr. David Roman the tools some are still working. I want to driguez who also had served in he needs. I want to thank Former recognize Jose (Rodriguez). I the U.S. Air Force for 35 years Board President Sam Lebreault found Jose Rodriguez is a hard has moved to Puerto Rico. Rodri- who taught me a lot. I give thanks working Board Member. We guez stated, “Thanks for helping to him for that.” learn from you. Thank you for all me achieve my goals over the Board Vice President Milady those hours. All of us know what past 2½ years. I thank Ken Puc- Tejada stated, “I have the honor we are getting into (when run- cio, Milady Tejada, Obi Gonza- to run with Jose Rodriguez. I ning for the BOE). You are the lez and Derek Jess for all the knew more about Leslie (Jose’s hardest working people I have times I called you. I’m sad to wife) back then. I feel very proud ever seen. Without you, we leave. I knew the district in the he (Jose Rodriguez) is a part of wouldn’t operate. Everyone is on district was in bad shape. I our team.” the same page and works togeth- learned how bad it was. One of Board Members Tashi Vasquez er.” the best things here was hiring and Junior Iglesia made some re- After the business portion of the Dr. David Roman as Superinten- marks expressing their enthusi- meeting, no one spoke at the pub- dent. He has taken the school asm for the upcoming school lic portion. Board Member Obi system to achieve that goal (of a year. Gonzalez and Superintendent Dr. district of distinction). It proba- Board President Ken Puccio David Roman were not present. bly will take more than 5 years. then added, “On Tuesday, I wish The meeting ended at 6:28 p.m. Thanks for the help. You will everyone good luck. It takes a to loud applause. make this district the best in the very special person to serve on St. Demetrios going on. We just pray. I offered to Elizabethtown Gas about this.” *Continued from Page 1 to have this historical group (the A Resident from 166 High work hours can be adjusted.” 1683 Society) to visit us. This is Street came up to speak, “I’m in Another Resident from High not about money. We’ve modi- favor on what the church wants to Street said, “We were offended fied plans as requested. Houses of do. They will be providing extra that one of the most beautiful ar- worship are stable. We are asking parking.” eas in the City is being called for help to continue to stay in A Physician came up to speak blighted.” Perth Amboy. Don’t judge us and talked about his mother, Resident Lisa Nanton had a based on bad developers. We “Your community is under at- question for the church’s attor- have even have waived fees for tack. My mom insists that she ney. “Can you tell me what you some who have used the hall in have all her medical procedures consider is the governing body?” the past.” done in Perth Amboy. You’ll have Goldsmith responded, “It's the Bob Durso became emotional seniors from other towns coming legislative body as adopted by when he came up to speak, “I to live here.” the local and state government.” spend a majority of my time in A South River Resident came Nanton replied, “Make sure that Perth Amboy. This property is up to speak next, “I had some goes on the record.” zoned for residential use. There business in the Waterfront area Judge Marina Corodemus from are not many Senior Rentals in and I personally saw personnel St. Demetrios Church said, “I the City for Seniors 55+. These from Elizabethtown Gas deliver- have attended many meetings. units will be low impact. This ing letters to residents in the area We have lost three generations of community welcomed me – a where the work is being done.” people. In 1952, we acquired this non-Greek into their church. We Mayor Diaz came up to speak, FIRST IN FLIGHT property from the gas company. are not Kushner or other nasty “The church followed every step By: John Kerry Dyke Each year, when we have our fes- developers. I want to thank St. necessary. A lot of developers PERTH AMBOY - The Aereon One was designed, built & tested in tival, we also open our church Demetrios for welcoming my bought blighted sites in town to Perth Amboy. It was the world's first successful, fully steerable air doors for tours. We have an aging family.” turn them into ratables. The Re- flight. 154 years ago, this September, Dr. Solomon Andrews' airship population who attend our church Caroline Pozycki from 1683 development Agency has shared made its last flight over Perth Amboy. All these events occurred dur- and who have been asking for Society and the Citizen’s Cam- all the information with the ing the middle of the Civil War. Dr. Andrews was concerned that housing close to the church. We paign said, “We appreciate the Council. The Planning Board Confederate forces might get a hold of the Aereon airship and use it as a weapon against the Union. Andrews cut the ropes and let the were here in the 1960’s when Greek Church. I’m just confused recommended that after the as- Aereon fly up into the upper stratosphere. And the Aereon One was there were bad problems in the as to why this is under redevelop- sessment from professionals that never seen again. City. We are teachers, business- ment and designated as blighted. the site was okay for redevelop- people, and taxpayers. We got a This project will have an impact ment. All their meetings are pub- bad deal from Elizabethtown on the Waterfront area.” lic. The Council requested that Gas. People wanted the commu- Dot Daniel from Chamberlain the Planning Board do the work Do you or someone you know have nity center and the housing. We Avenue came up to speak, “I (hiring the professionals) and to have never turned down a request know many families from St. make recommendations.” Old Photographs or Documents? when people wanted to use the Demetrios, and I sat on the Plan- St. Demetrios Attorney Gold- The Kearny Cottage Historical Society is facility or even our parking lot. ning Board for 11 years. Many smith made some additional Looking for Old Photos and Documents of We’ve lost all our parking. We’ve people request housing. Consider comments, “There can be no Perth Amboy, South Amboy, even moved our liturgy hours to all the ramifications of this proj- transfers without the governing Woodbridge, Fords, etc. (Local Area) accommodate others requests. ect. A lot of the housing projects body’s approval. You can restrict Our attorney was born and raised in Mount Laurel requested senior the working hours of Elizabeth- For an Archiving Project - Your Photos & Documents in Perth Amboy. Everything that housing. The people who came town Gas.” will be scanned into digital format & returned to you. was asked of us, we have provid- up to speak to complain about not For more info please call 732-293-1090 ed. We are not angry at what is getting notices should complain *Continued on Page 8 8. The Amboy Guardian * September 20, 2017 St. Demetrios down, the church can go to court amendment. The word "rehabili- *Continued from Page 7 to appeal the decision." tation" should be replaced with Another Resident by the name Resident Alan Silber comment- the word, "redevelopment."" of Mrs. Vega came up to speak, ed about R-328 also, "I don't Councilman Joel Pabon ques- “As you can tell by last name, I know about all of these boards. tioned, "This is not closing the am not Greek, but I do bring my This seems to be a government project down?" daughter to the Greek School. At overreach. This could have been Councilman Gonzalez stated, night it’s very dark. With this re- redeveloped many times. It's a "Since the decision is going to be development project, it will add private ownership. They own it made by the Council, I support more light and make the neigh- and they want to redevelop. Why R-328 if we accept it with the two borhood safer." not let the people who own the changes (replacing the wording At the 9/13/17 Council Meet- property build on it? The Mayor and hiring professionals). ing, St. Demetrios' attorney said disregards ordinances. I hope you Goldsmith laid out the steps, there was a mistake made on the vote for this." "After all the meetings between paperwork on Ordinance R-328- Resident and Businesswoman PARA and the Church are pre- 9/17. "The Planning Board is do- Sharon Hubberman came up to pared and the plans presented to ing a study (to see what is the speak also about R-328. "If an the Council, you (the Council) most viable use of the land) to owner cleans it up, and makes it will be make the final decision as give to the governing body. If the viable for it's use, the govern- to what you want implemented. Council wants to this, they can do ment shouldn't step in. Some- No plan is on the table, yet. You so." times a developer will want to have the power to accept or reject City Attorney Peter King ad- sieve property for their own prof- it when they are presented. The vised the Council that they pass it. If an owner is compliant with property is not in eminent do- the resolutions/ordinances. all the rules and regulations, they main." Councilman Irizarry questioned should be able to do what they It was decided to have more municipal board appointments - want." public hearings on this property. specifically PARA. "Does the When it came time to vote, R-328 was voted on to be amend- Mayor make appointments and Councilman Fernando Gonzalez ed, moved by Irizarry, seconded the Council advises and con- asked that R-328 & R-329 to be by Caba. sents?" pulled from the consent agenda The following amendments King answered, "PARA was es- to be voted on separately. Coun- were put in place: "Redevelop- tablished by the Council. They cil President Bill Petrick suggest- ment" instead of "Rehabilitation" advise and consent to appoint- ed that R-328 be tabled. "This is and replacing the Planning Board ments. The Council appoints the so that a public meeting can be with the governing body/(City Zoning Board Members." held between the parish and the Council). Resident Stanley Sierakowski neighborhood." During the public portion, Resi- came up to speak about R-328. Council Irizarry said, "I am not dent and Planning Board Mem- "Do they (St. Demetrios) have to in favor of tabling this and I want ber Norman Vasquez said, "We go to the Zoning Board? The it cleared up tonight." just wanted a little more transpar- property is zoned for single fam- St. Demetrios Attorney, Gold- ency. We felt as we were being ily housing. Spot zoning is ille- smith said, "There has to be a pushed aside. We want to be good gal. If the resolution is voted change on the wording in the neighbors." September 20, 2017 * The Amboy Guardian .9 10. The Amboy Guardian * September 20, 2017 Pirohi Sale Meet and Greet Free Programs & Puerto Rican Association for PERTH AMBOY – St. John the PERTH AMBOY - The Perth Baptist Orthodox Church is Amboy Republican Org is host- Activities @ Human Development, Inc. having their Pirohi Sale! Potato/ ing a meet and greet on Monday, th Dowdell Library Receives $50,000 Grant for Cheese Pirohi $8.00 a dozen. September 25 at 7:30 p.m. at Press Release 9/18/17 Orders may be called in from 664 Amboy Avenue (Entrance SOUTH AMBOY - Get back in Respite & Home Healthcare September 25 thru 28, 2017 to on Meredith St). Guest Speak- the groove of the school year at (732) 826-7067. Orders may be ers will be local candidates run- Dowdell Library with free health Program picked up on October 3 & 4, ning in the upcoming November screenings, bilingual storytimes, 2017 election. Light Refresh- Press Release social issues, PRAHD has the 2017 at 404 Division Street, a local business breakfast and a ments. FREE. Please RSVP to PERTH AMBOY - The Puerto ability to ensure the often over- Perth Amboy, NJ. banned book week contest. Sharon at 732-800-2017 or Rican Association for Human looked caregiver is provided Discover ways to stay healthy email perthamboygop@yahoo. Development, Inc. (PRAHD) any necessary supportive ser- Professional this Fall! Get fit with a free health com or for more information, go screening provided by St. Peter’s has been awarded a $50,000 vices needed to allow them to to www.perthamboygop.org University Hospital on Monday grant to support the agency’s participate meaningfully in Best Practices September 25 from 5:30-7:30 Resources for Independent their community”. for Artists pm. Living (REFIL) Program – a With year one funding from SOUTH AMBOY - Join Artist Girls on the Run Business owners, join us for the home healthcare service pri- NJOFBI– PRAHD was able to an Educator, Laura Petrovich- PERTH AMBOY - We're city’s business breakfast on marily for seniors, develop- enhance the program by in- Cheney as she shares her advice pleased to announce an after- Tuesday, September 26, at the mentally disabled individuals creasing human capital resourc- on how to identify opportunities school program in partnership Dowdell Library from 8-9:30 am and their caregivers. es, purchase of equipment, and and get your work seen! Laura with the City of Perth Amboy's for breakfast, networking and a This award marks the second expanding marketing efforts. is an award-winning artist in Dept. of Recreation and Girls demonstration of RefUSA. This consecutive year of funding The investment ultimately led education and collections of on the Run for 3rd-5th graders free online research tool can be from the NJ Office of Faith to the program serving addi- work are exhibited internation- that works to encourage girls to used to target customers, identify Based Initiatives (NJOFBI) So- tional patients and their care- ally. $10 suggested donation. develop self-respect and healthy your market and create a market- cial Entrepreneur and Enter- givers throughout Middlesex Presented ARTS Council at lifestyles through dynamic, in- ing plan. Registration is required. prise Development (SE2D I) County. Year two funding will South Amboy YMCA, 200 John teractive lessons and running Please email comments@ Project. SE2D I funding sup- allow REFIL to continue to en- T O'Leary Boulevard. For work- games, culminating in a cele- dowdell.org or call the library at ports community based organi- hance human capital, operation- shops or for more information bratory 5K run. Timeframe: 10- 732-721-6060. This event is be- zations that implement a reve- al and training support – with visit southamboyarts.org or call week program: Monday and ing sponsored by Vintage Palette nue generating model whose an ultimate goal of serving 732–316–0222. Saturday, Sep- Wednesday, starting 9/20/2017; on Broadway in South Amboy. purpose is to address social is- more clients in need of personal tember 23, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. 3rd-5th grade girls 4:30 p.m. - Enter the Banned Book Week sues in creative and innovative care services. 6:30 p.m. GOTR Trainer: Yas- Contest Monday, September 25 ways. The recent investment to The unmet need for home Wine & Dine min Munoz. Primary Location: to Friday, September 29, and the REFIL program highlights healthcare services, growing 1 Olive Street, Alexander have a chance to win a prize! PRAHD’s immense success in number of Medicare beneficia- Jankowski Center; Who can Simply, match the title of the Fundraiser banned book with the reasoning its dual approach of addressing ries, and aging baby-boomer EDISON - Kiddie Keep Well register: 3rd - 5th grade girls for its ban. This annual event social issues faced by not only population ensures a strong Camp’s capital campaign to from the Gateway Neighbor- the client through Certified market for REFIL services. Ed- hood; Cost: $0. PARTNER celebrates the freedom to read “Raise the Roof” is well under- and highlights the value of free, Home Health Aides, but also ward LaPorte, Executive Direc- sponsored event through the way! We are currently in the and open access to information. issues faced by the caregiver tor at the NJ Office of Faith GNC grant funding by Wells process of raising funds towards The Dowdell Library will hold who is provided supportive ser- Based Initiatives, is excited to Fargo Regional Foundation. our capital campaign to rebuild bilingual math and science vices offered by PRAHD. partner with PRAHD in ad- our health center and to make (MAAST) story times starting “PRAHD created the REFIL dressing this issue. other necessary renovations South Amboy Wednesday September 27 from program in response to the “Driven by our commitment around the facilities, so that we Business 3:30-4:30 pm. These storytimes growing and urgent needs of to promote community and eco- may continue to provide the will be conducted for children New Jersey’s critical popula- nomic transformation in our unique services to our local (ages 3-6) and their families in tion of disabled and home- communities, NJOFBI is Breakfast community. In support of this Press Release 9/14/17 Spanish and English and will in- bound patients,” states Yvonne pleased to support REFIL – a campaign, we are hosting a SOUTH AMBOY - Business volve reading, singing, and Lopez, Executive Director/ program that directly addresses Wine and Dine fundraiser on owners, you’re invited to the hands-on creative projects. This CEO of the agency. “With 10 th a critical social need in New Saturday, October 14 at 6 p.m. City of South Amboy’s Busi- program is provided by a grant programs addressing a range of Jersey” LaPorte remarked. This will be held at Schirber ness Networking breakfast on from the New Jersey State Li- Dining Hall at Kiddie Keep Tuesday, September 26 at the brary and the National Institute Well Camp, 35 Roosevelt Drive, Dowdell Library from 8-9:30 for Early Education Research Go to www.amboyguardian.com (NIEER) at Rutgers University Edison, NJ 08837. Cost to at- am. Enjoy a continental break- st to host the Math and Science tend is $125 by October 1 . fast, networking and a demon- for the Latest Breaking News Storytime Series (MAAST.) RSVP by September 15 to save stration of RefUSA. Bill Loges Music @ Dowdell is excited to $25. Pay by check or PayPal will be coming from Ohama, present “Noisy Neighbors!” through kiddiekeepwell.org. Nebraska to demonstrate this Story Time Returns to the This Mardi Gras inspired band The menu will be prepared by valuable resource. the Les Marmitons of New Jer- will perform live at the Dowdell Perth Amboy Free Public Library! Learn how to target customers, Library on Monday, October 2 Press Release sey: identify your market and create st from 6:30-8 pm. Bring friends PERTH AMBOY - The classic library service is back at the 1 course: Smoked salmon a marketing plan. Registration and family to enjoy an enchant- Perth Amboy Free Public Library! Join us for a fun time to meet stuffed cannoli is required. Please email com- nd ing evening of Mardi Gras! other parents and kids for interactive reading, rhymes, music 2 course: Cauliflower soup [email protected] or call the topped with fresh croutons and The origins of Mardi Gras can and games for kids to develop early literacy skills, socialization, library at 732-721-6060. This be traced to medieval Europe, and play. Our story time schedule is as follows: fried beets event is being sponsored by rd but Mardi Gras was first cele- Tuesday, September 19th at 1:00 p.m. 3 course: Poached black bass Vintage Palette on Broadway in th brated in the U.S. by French set- st 4 course: Steak diane with a Thursday, September 21 at 1:00 p.m. South Amboy. tlers in the early 1700s. Mardi th potato gratin Tuesday, October 17 at 1:00 p.m. The library is adjacent to the Gras is about music and celebra- st 5th course: Chocolate orbit cake Thursday, October 21 at 1:00 p.m. South Amboy High School and tions and masks are a magical th with vanilla crème anglaise Tuesday, November 7 at 1:00 p.m. is located on John T O’Leary part of Mardi Gras tradition. Vegetarian option is available Boulevard. The library will hold a “Maska- upon request by phone or email To learn about upcoming li- rade” competition for the most Perth Amboy Free Public Library prior to event brary programs, sign up for the intriguing mask. Don’t miss it! All proceeds will go towards monthly eNewsletter at http:// To learn about upcoming li- Offers Home-bound Delivery Service! our “Raise the Roof” capital dowdell.org/newslettersignup. brary programs, sign up for the PERTH AMBOY - If you can’t make it to the library, the li- campaign. Please call (732) html monthly eNewsletter at http:// brary can come to you! 548-6542 with any questions or The Dowdell Library’s hours dowdell.org/newslettersignup. The Home-Bound Program is a resource delivery service of- to reserve your seat. We hope to are Monday, Tuesday, and html fered to all Perth Amboy residents who are temporarily or per- see you there! Thank you for Thursday from 10 am to 8 pm, The Dowdell Library’s hours manently confined to their homes because of illness, ageor your support. Wednesday and Friday from 10 are Monday, Tuesday, and Thurs- physical disability. Care facilities and nursing homes are also am to 5 pm, and Saturday from day from 10 am to 8 pm, Wednes- welcome to take advantage of this program. The service is ab- 12 to 4 pm. For more informa- day and Friday from 10 am to 5 solutely free to join and use! Residents who do not currently Ads Sell! tion, please visit www.dowdell. pm, and Saturday from 12 to 4 have a library card will be issued one after successful sign-up Call Carolyn org, or contact the Library at pm. For more information, please of the home-bound application. To sign up for service call the 732-721-6060 or comments@ visit www.dowdell.org, or con- library at 732-826-2600. 732-896-4446 dowdell.org. tact the Library at 732-721-6060 or [email protected]. September 20, 2017 * The Amboy Guardian .11 Perth Amboy Remembers 9-11-01, City Hall Circle, Perth Amboy, 9/11/17 *Photos by Paul W. Wang & Carolyn Maxwell

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www.amboyguardian.com 12. The Amboy Guardian * September 20, 2017 This Week in World War II A.C. Bus Trip Pet of the Week Fellowship Circle of the Have a 75 Years Ago Hungarian Reformed Special Pet? Church E-mail us your Pet By: Phil Kohn. Dedicated to the memory of his father, GM3 PERTH AMBOY - A.C. Bus Photos to Amboy- Walter Kohn, U.S. Navy Armed Guard, USNR, and all men Trip to the Tropicana Casino and women who have answered the country’s call in time of on Sunday, October 1, 2017. Guardian@gmail. need. Phil can be contacted at [email protected]. Sponsored by the Fellowship com with Pet of the From Berlin, the Nazis announce on September 18, 1942, Circle of the Hungarian Re- Week in the Subject that food rations are being reduced for Jews in Germany. In formed Church, 331 Kirkland the U.S., the Army’s Col. Leslie Groves purchases for the line and explain why Place, Perth Amboy, NJ. 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Paulus and his im- the Perth Amboy Knights of Church parking lot on Me- Saturday, September 30, 2017 mediate superior, Army Group B commander, Gen. Maximil- Columbus, High Street, Perth chanic Street at 9:30 a.m. Call at 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. For more ian von Weichs, are also worried about their flank defenses, Amboy. Cost 30 pp. Receive Bobbi to reserve a seat: 732- info call: 732-238-5500 or which consist of Italian, Hungarian and Romanian troops. $30 back in slot dollars. For 636-2867. email: info@starlandballroom. However, Hitler is determined to capture Stalingrad before more info call Joe at 732-826- com reorganizing the flanks. Allied commanders set November 8, 0819. 1942, as “D-Day” for “Operation Torch,” the Anglo-American invasion of French North Africa. In Paris, the Nazis execute A.C. Trip & Book Sale Hardy 116 people in retaliation for increasing attacks on German of- PERTH AMBOY - Pick up a ficers. At Auschwitz, in Occupied Poland, the first cremation Tribute Show book or two ($.50 for paper- Mum Sale SOUTH AMBOY – Sacred of corpses takes place. backs/$1 for hard cover) …or Holy Rosary Heart Altar Rosary Society will In Asia, British forces on September 21 begin their first select a “bag of books” for a have large colorful mums in 8” land-based counterattack against the Japanese, at Arakan, in Seniors price of only $5. Presently due pots available for purchase at $5 western Burma. In national elections in neutral Sweden, pro- HOPELAWN – The Holy Ro- to lack of shelf space we are each or 3 for $12 all day Satur- Nazi candidates fare badly at the polls. In the U.S., the Boeing sary Seniors are sponsoring a NOT accepting any donations day, Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to 7 B-29 Superfortress heavy bomber makes its first test flight. bus trip to Resorts Casino in of books. p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 1 from 7 Among the plane’s innovations: a pressurized, heated cabin Atlantic City October 25, Visit us at the Brighton Ave. a.m. to 1 p.m. Stop by to see the and a computer-controlled system that permits one gunner to 2017. Includes 3:30 show, a Community Center located at fall flowers in front of Memori- operate four machine-gun turrets. tribute to The Beach Boys, the corner of Brighton Ave. and al Hall, 531 Washington Ave., On September 22, the German Sixth Army and 4th Panzer Beatles, Bee Gees, and Mo- Sadowski Pkwy. in Perth Am- boy. The schedule is as follows: across from Sacred Heart Army split the Soviet 62nd Army in two and capture nearly town; $10 slot play; $20 food Saturdays: Sept. 23; Oct. 14 & Church. Ideal for autumn deco- the entire southern part of Stalingrad, including a huge grain credit; bus and gratuity. Cost 28; Nov. 11 & Dec. 9. We will rating! For more information, elevator that has been successfully defended by 40 Soviet Ma- is $70 a person. Bus leaves be there from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 call Virginia: 732-721-1521. rines for over a week. Church parking lot at 10:00 p.m. (weather permitting). For German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel leaves North Africa am. For more details please more info, e-mail us at friend- for Germany on September 23 for treatment of illness and ex- South Amboy call Ronnie 732-442-5252. sofperthamboylibrary@gmail. haustion. He hands over command of the Panzer Army Africa com Book Dealers are wel- Knights of (Germans and Italians) to Gen. Georg Stumme. Northwest Raritan Bay come. !!!! of Stalingrad, a Soviet counteroffensive gains some ground; fierce hand-to-hand fighting pushes the Germans back around Cruisers Columbus an oil-storage depot. In the U.S., the Army’s Col. Leslie Fall Events Groves is promoted to the rank of brigadier general. Groves Car Show WOODBRIDGE- Tuesdays Volunteer SOUTH AMBOY - South Am- recruits J. Robert Oppenheimer, a theoretical physicist and boy Knights of Columbus from May 16th - Sept. 26th professor at the University of California at Berkeley, as Scien- Council 426 sponsor a trip to from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Pizza Firefighters tific Director for the Manhattan Project. In Chicago, RCA Vic- Sight & Sound Theatre and Hut, Rte. 9, Woodbridge (Wal- tor’s Bluebird Records label releases the humorous song “Der Shady Maple Smorgasbord Mart Parking Lot) Weather Needed Fuehrer’s Face” by Spike Jones & His City Slickers. The tune PERTH AMBOY - The Perth Lancaster PA Saturday Decem- will re-appear in the 1943 Walt Disney anti-Nazi propaganda Permitting. Rock & Roll Mu- Amboy Fire Department: Vol- ber 9. Motor coach leaves cartoon of the same name, featuring Donald Duck. sic, Trophies, Kids Games, unteer Division needs members. South Amboy K of C Hall at 8 Units of German Army Group A launch an attack against and Just Family Fun. For more Accepting men and women a.m. for the 11 a.m. show, "The the Russian Black Sea port of Tuapse on September 24. The info about Cruise Night Call ages 18 years or older. Volun- Miracle of Christmas." with 3 German Chief of Staff, Gen. Franz Halder, is sacked by Hit- 1-732-407-2396. teers must be a Perth Amboy p.m. dining at Shady Maple. ler for “mismanaging the campaign on the Eastern Front” and resident. For more information Cost of $130 includes round is replaced by Gen. Kurt Zeitzler. In the Soviet Union, Olga Cruise Nights please contact 732-442-3430. Yamshchikova, a fighter pilot for the Red Army, shoots down trip motor coach transportation, a German Ju-88 twin-engine bomber over Stalingrad, becom- on Broadway tickets for the show, and lunch ing the first female to score an aerial victory. In the Atlantic, buffet. For more information SOUTH AMBOY - Come join HIV Support call Nancy Smetana at 732- off the coast of Dutch Guiana, the U.S. Naval Armed Guard DJ Richie, The Flash and Crew PERTH AMBOY — Raritan detachment and the civilian crew of the American Liberty ship 721-2025 or nsmetana65@ for great cruise nights the third Bay Medical Center is spon- SS Stephen Hopkins fight a mismatched battle with a heavily gmail.com. Wednesday of every month soring an HIV support group Open Mic September 29. armed German raider, the auxiliary cruiser Stier. The Liberty from June to October from 6 ship, with only one 4-inch gun, manages to sink the Stier. meeting on Monday’s at 6 p.m. South Amboy Knights of Co- p.m. to 9 p.m. Music from the Damage incurred during the battle, however, causes the Ste- Anyone diagnosed with or car- lumbus Council 426 resume 50's to the 80's Trophies will be phen Hopkins to go down as well, with only 15 of her 60-man ing for someone infected with their Open Mic series for the awarded - Bring the Family! complement surviving. In the Pacific, Japanese troops take fall season Friday September For additional information HIV is welcome to attend. over Maiana Atoll in the Gilbert Islands. Meetings are held at the hos- 29beginning at 8 p.m. Anyone please contact carshowsRus@ who is part of group or is an in- pital’s Perth Amboy Division, gmail.com or Mike Toth at dividual performer is invited. New Brunswick Avenue. [email protected] or 908- Refreshments are also avail- 930-3497. Sponsored by the To register or for more infor- able. For more information call www.amboyguardian.com City of South Amboy. mation, call (732) 324-5022. 732- 721-2025. September 20, 2017 * The Amboy Guardian .13 Friends of Novena to St. Rita Prayer to St. Jude the Library Senior Scene O holy protectress of those To be said when problems arise Meeting who art in greatest need, thou or when one seems to be de- PERTH AMBOY - The Friends who shineth as a star of hope prived of all visible help, or for of Perth Amboy Free Public in the midst of darkness, cases almost despaired of. Library Meeting will be Tues- Happenings blessed Saint Rita, bright mir- Most holy Apostle, St. Jude, day, Sept. 26 at 6:00 p.m. at the Perth Amboy ror of God’s grace, in patience faithful servant and friend of Public Library, 196 Jefferson and fortitude thou art a model TUES. Sept. 19 Market Square Seniors, 1 p.m., Jesus, the name of the traitor St., Perth Amboy. Everyone is Presbyterian Center, Market St. of all the states in life. I unite who delivered our beloved Fa- welcome to attend. For more • Good Shepherd Tuesday Seniors (HS) 12:30 p.m. my will with the will of God ther into the hands of His ene- info call 732-261-2610. Msgr. Gambino Hall, Florida Grove Rd. through the merits of my Sav- mies has caused you to be for- WED. Sept. 20 Good Shepherd Wednesday Seniors, 12:30 p.m., ior Jesus Christ, and in particu- gotten by many, but the Church Msgr. Gambino Hall , Florida Grove Rd. lar through his patient wearing honors and invokes you uni- • Holy Trinity Seniors, 1 p.m., of the crown of thorns, which versally, as the patron and in- World War I: Church Hall, Lawrie & Johnstone St. with tender devotion thou didst vokes you universally, as the United States, THURS. Sept. 21 The Cathedral International Seniors, 9:30 a.m., daily contemplate. Through the patron of hopeless cases, of Family Life Center, Madison Ave. merits of the holy Virgin Mary things almost despaired of. New Jersey & MON. Sept. 25 St. James Golden Girls, 10 a.m., and thine own graces and vir- Pray for me, I am so helpless Fellowship Hall, Commerce St. tues, I ask thee to obtain my and alone. Make use I implore Woodbridge TUES. Sept. 26 Market Square Seniors, 1 p.m., WOODBRIDGE - In commem- Presbyterian Center, Market St. earnest petition, provided it be you, of that particular privilege oration of the 100th anniversary • Good Shepherd Tuesday Seniors (HS) 12:30 p.m. for the greater glory of God and given to you, to bring visible of America’s involvement in Msgr. Gambino Hall, Florida Grove Rd. my own sanctification. Guide and speedy help where help is World War I, the Woodbridge WED. Sept. 27 Good Shepherd Wednesday Seniors, 12:30 p.m., and purify my intention, O almost despaired of. Come to Historical Association presents Msgr. Gambino Hall , Florida Grove Rd. holy protectress and advocate, my assistance in this great need Brian Armstrong who will rec- THURS. Sept. 28 The Cathedral International Seniors, 9:30 a.m., so that I may obtain the pardon that I may receive the consola- ognize the role area serviceman Family Life Center, Madison Ave. of all my sins and the grace to tion and help of heaven in all played in WWI on Monday, South Amboy persevere daily, as thou didst in my necessities, tribulations and September 25, at 7 p.m. in the MON. Sept. 25 Sacred Heart Seniors, 12 Noon walking with courage, generos- sufferings, particularly (Here Downstairs Meeting Room of Memorial Hall, Wash Ave. ity, and fidelity down the path make your request) and that I the Woodbridge Public Library. MON. Oct. 2 St. Mary’s Seniors, 12 Noon, of life. (Mention your request.) Senior Center, S. Stevens Ave. may praise God with you and An independent historian and Saint Rita, advocate of the WED. Oct. 11 South Amboy Seniors, 12 Noon, all the elect forever. I promise, author, Mr. Armstrong also will impossible, pray for us. Saint Senior Center, S. Stevens Ave. O blessed St. Jude, to be ever discuss the history of the war, Rita, advocate of the helpless, mindful of this great favor, to the political climate in which pray for us. always honor you as my spe- the United States entered the Recite the Our Father, Hail cial and powerful patron, and Great War and will bring to life Mary, and Glory Be three times to gratefully encourage devo- Woodbridge area servicemen Attn: If Your Club changes its each. K.M. & C.M. tion to you. Amen. who died during the war with Thank you, Saint Jude I.N.S. photos, letters, newspaper re- Schedule due to the Holidays or if you have ports and military records. Bri- Community Events to Submit an Armstrong is the Vice Presi- Please give us two weeks advanced notice! dent, Central Region, for the 732-896-4446 or 732-261-2610 League of Historic Societies Answers and frequently lectures through- [email protected] out the state on local history. From Puzzle The public is invited to the On Page 15 monthly HAWT meeting on September 25 at Woodbridge Public Library which is located on Amboy Avenue and George Frederick Plaza. LOOKING BACK

Stories From Perth Amboy PERTH AMBOY - Stories From Perth Amboy by Katherine PERTH AMBOY - Grammar School Classroom circa 1940's Massopust is available at the Barge Restaurant, 201 Front *Photo Courtesy of the Perth Amboy Free Public Library St., Perth Amboy or in Fertig’s Uniform Store, 195 New This photo was restored under a grant from the Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission Brunswick Ave., Perth Amboy For more info call Katherine to the Kearny Cottage Historical Association. at 732-261-2610 or call the Barge at 732-442-3000 - or Fer- tig’s at 732-442-1079 - A Great Gift! Get it now along with Then & Now: Perth Amboy! 14. The Amboy Guardian * September 20, 2017 SERVICE DIRECTORY Call Carolyn @ 732-896-4446 Tell Our Advertisers

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