5/10/17 Council Meeting

PERTH AMBOY – Councilman Fernando Gonzalez was pleased to report that the last BID Meeting he attended they talked about extensive programs. “I think they are moving in the right direction. But they should look at increased lighting (in the downtown area). They should also improve their dialogue with PSEG because the citizens and merchants would appreciate it.”

Councilman Fernando Irizarry said, “I want to know what work is being done on State Street.”

B.A. Cruz answered, “Elizabeth Town Gas is still replacing gas mains.”

Irizarry wondered, “Will the road (State Street) be put back  the way it was before the work  started?”

Cruz responded, “We will do our due diligence to make sure that the roads will be put back as close as possible before digging began.”

Irizarry went on to mention Amboy Avenue, “That road is okay, but nothing has been done yet with New Brunswick Avenue.”

Councilman Joel Pabon was concerned about the Youth Complex Field (by Willow Pond) and Rudyk Park. “They’re lagging behind in maintenance.”

Cruz responded, “We are resurfacing and DPW are redirecting funds for this.”

Cruz also made additional comments on the roads that have been dug up. He reminded the Council that it takes about 90 days for the  material to settle.