A Lot of Love

There was a lot of love in Perth Amboy the evening of October 10.  On the beautiful ship, Cornucopia “St. Charles Vessel”, Celebrate Perth Amboy recognized our non-profit organization with their amazing black/pink tie gala.  Delicious food, great music, inspirational speeches and a wonderful MC, the evening could not have been more special.

We want to thank the Celebrate Perth Amboy – Pink Ribbon Gala Committee -Elaine Jasko, Chair, Raquel Roche, Treasurer, Vicki Caraballo, Randy Convery, Junel Hutchinson, Carolyn Maxwell, Ken Ortiz, Maria Pineiro, Diane Riporti, Roxanna Troche, Patty Valencia, Idania Vazques and Tashilee Vazques for putting their hearts and hands into this celebration.  We also want to thank Mayor Wilda Diaz for her support and Master of Ceremony Robert Durso for being in our corner from the moment the evening began.  We thank each and every person who attended the event or were there in spirit for selecting Mary’s Place by the Sea as the recipient of your generous donations.  We continue to feel your love.  We are honored to have you as supporters, but more importantly, to call you friends.

On behalf of Mary’s Place and the women with cancer whom we serve, thank you.  Thank you for helping us to continue our mission of providing a place for women to heal: mind, body and soul.

Warmest wishes,

Michele Gannon and Maria McKeon

Mary’s Place by the Sea

Issues with the Dominican Festival

Aerial Photo of the Dominican Festival *Photo Submitted

Thank you Council Members for allowing me and my neighbors to speak. My name is Maria Vera. I have lived at 81 Madison Ave. for 32 years. My neighbors and I are here to discuss and pint out some issues we have been experiencing for the past 3 years in regards to the Dominican Festivals.

We want to discuss and express the problems tonight in a professional manner so that our Council Members can make right and safe decisions. We suggest Rudyk Park as the primary location, due to the loud noise and the large volume of people. This year has been out of control. We have submitted these articles for the newspaper and a picture to show how many people were at this event. Please, we need your support from the Waterfront homeowners. We do not want this festival here. We like to thank the Chief of Police Cattano.

Thank you for your support, From the Waterfront Homeowners

A Thank You to Chief Cattano

Dear Prosecutor Carey:

We, residents of Madison Avenue-Playita Area, City of Perth Amboy had the opportunity to meet with our Acting Police Chief regarding many concerns affecting our quality of life. We are delighted to inform you of a great meeting with Chief Cattano. We have enclosed a copy of our letter to Chief Cattano thanking him for his time, his willingness to hear our concerns and his commitment to work together for a better community.

We believe it is important that all good work be recognized. We thank Chief Cattano for his service and commitment to our community.

Sincerely,

The Residents/Property Owners of Madison Avenue, City of Perth Amboy

CC: Captain Larry Cattano, Acting Chief PAPD

A Thank You From Residents/Property Owners

Dear Chief Cattano:

We would like to extend our most sincere gratitude for taking the time to meet with us, the residents of Madison Avenue, as well with others during the past month regarding residents’ concerns of nuisance, public and property safety. We enjoyed meeting with you Sir, and we are glad we had the opportunity to be heard and discuss those issues that have been affecting our quality of life. We especially appreciate your commitment to work with the community and your willingness to listen to our concerns. Until then, we have always felt that our concerns were never taken seriously or into consideration.

Our residents’ group greatly appreciate your support in ensuring that city ordinances in regards nuisance and safety are abide and enforce. On behalf of all of us, thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to discuss these important matters. We are looking forward to a great community-police partnership.

Sincerely,

The Residents/Property Owners of Madison Avenue

CC: Honorable Wilda Diaz, Mayor of City of Perth Amboy

Andrew C. Carey, Middlesex County Prosecutor

Perth Amboy City Council