Mayor Wilda Diaz

PERTH AMBOY – In the last few Council Meetings, residents have complained that ordinances, especially when it comes to loud noises have not been enforced.

Mayor Diaz spoke at the 8/11/14 Caucus Meeting to remind the residents how she and the Police Department worked to have some social clubs close up earlier a few years back. “A lot of people were not happy with this because some of these establishments were located in residential areas. Some of these clubs were grand-fathered in by the previous administration.” She also mentioned sites that have been stagnate for many years that we are cleaning up. “Look at Veridian and Buckeye. Celotex is crucial to our City. RP’s are going out to bring rateable’s that will bring jobs to our residents to help our tax base. Ameristeel will build another facility. A lot of good things are happening in this City. We are now looking for industries instead of building more housing.

Councilman Fernando Irizarry said in response to Quality of Life Issues, “We need to look at the noise ordinance. Some businesses and individuals get a slap on the wrist when they violate this ordinance. They know how to play the game. They should get a fine to let them know we are serious.”