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COMMUNITY VOICE: Preserving Perth Amboy’s Historic Elm Tree

I was so glad to hear that our city officials have wisely decided to take action to preserve Perth Amboy’s Historic Elm Tree. Like so many, I cannot imagine City Hall outside the shadows of this majestic, towering Elm.

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COMMUNITY VOICE: The Magic Cure for High Property Taxes

Is there a magic cure for high property taxes”? No, “consolidation” won’t work. Those who claim that it will can’t provide evidence for it. Will they ask for the 21 counties to be consolidated into fourteen counties? Today’s news reports the bankruptcy of Detroit. After WW II this city expanded by consolidating with adjacent towns. […]

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COMMUNITY VOICE: The Sanctity of Marriage

The recent Letters to the Editor Column has had a number of letters which distort the positions taken by Governor Christie. The Governor has stated his opposition to same sex marriage because of his personal religious beliefs. Being raised as a Christian I too believe marriage was created by God to unite one man and […]

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COMMUNITY VOICE: The School Bell Just Rang

Look at those happy faces. The school bell rang for their summer vacation. Look at those smiling faces! This is what a happy kid looks like. Turn the pages back and try to remember those days.

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Community Voice: Foreclosure Fraud and the “Free House”

I have been in the Real Estate Profession as a Licensed Appraiser for over (25) years.

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Waterfront Property

Because not one syllable was mentioned about creative, mixed-use waterfront development in the recent State of the City Address (meaning mid to high-end communities of residential homes, retail, office, commercial, public space, green space, recreational, entertainment and transportation), is the public to assume the City is not pursuing waterfront revitalization anymore? Tracy Jordan, The Landings

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Sayreville Mayor Apology

As Mayor of Sayreville, it is with profound regret that I find I must apologize to the residents and employees of Sayreville for the actions and behavior of the majority of my colleagues on the Borough Council at the meeting of January 9th. It showed a lack of respect for the office they hold and […]

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Citizen’s Campaign

NEWARK – Take charge and get results on issues you care about in your community. This is the year to step off the sidelines and get in the game! Did you know that it takes as little as 2-3 hours or less a week commitment to begin providing significant leadership to your community? You took […]

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Safety Announcement

We are taking safety precautions in the City of Perth Amboy, and emphasize that it is important: IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING!!
Report Suspicious Activity – Be Vigilant – STAY ALERT! Do not think that any call or report is too small. Don’t allow the actions of a few dictate your quality of life.
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