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Election ’16: Joel Pabon: Why I Am Running for Mayor

PERTH AMBOY – I have been a member of the city council for six years, and when I was elected, I considered myself a part of our current mayor’s team. I felt that my job was to work with the mayor and other city council members to achieve our shared vision of a better Perth […]

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ELECTION ’16: Diaz, Irizarry and Caba

Stronger Together Team  Submit Nominating  Petitions at City Hall Over 1,200 Petitions Submitted Press Release 9/1/16 PERTH AMBOY – The Stronger Together Team, led by Mayor Wilda Diaz, submitted over 1,200 nominating petitions this afternoon surrounded by enthusiastic supporters. Mayor Diaz is running for -re-election along with Councilman Fernando Irizarry and Community Activist Jelmin Caba. […]

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ELECTION ’16: Nunez, Lugo & Quiles

Serving ALL People 2016 Files Petitions of  Nominations Miguel Nunez for Mayor  Virginia Lugo & Miriam Quiles for City Council Mayor Virginia Lugo & Miriam Quiles for City Council Press Release 9/2/16 PERTH AMBOY – Mr. Miguel Nunez, 40-year Perth Amboy resident and business owner, flanked by his city council running mates, Virgnia Lugo and […]

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Perth Amboy and Raritan Bay Cruisers Show Set for Sept. 17

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SLIDE SHOW: 5 Firefighters, Including City’s First Female Career Firefighter, Sworn In

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Pallone Announces Legislation to Repair School Water Fountains Containing Lead

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Legislators Announce Plan To Aid Counties With Hurricane Preparations

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Statement by Mayor Wilda Diaz Against Trump’s Message

Press Release 8/26/16 PERTH AMBOY – Mayor Wilda Diaz today voiced strong support for presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and her efforts to expose Donald Trump’s message of hate. “Since the presidential campaign began Donald Trump has been preaching a message of hate towards immigrants particularly Latinos and Muslims,” said Diaz. “His recent retraction of anti-immigrant […]

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RBMC Foundation Hosts 32ndAnnual Harbor Lights Ball

Honoring Constance and James J. Elek with the Norman Tanzman Award, Verasoni Worldwide with the Business of the Year Award, and Joseph H. Davi with the Executive of the Year Award Press Release  8/24/16 PERTH AMBOY – Raritan Bay Medical Center Foundation announced the 32nd annual Harbor Lights Ball will take place on Saturday, September […]

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Candidates Applaud Legislation to Keep Board of Ed Elections in November

Press Release 8/24/16 PERTH AMBOY – The Stronger Together slate of Board of Education candidates and Mayor Wilda Diaz held a joint press conference on August 24, 2016 to praise the passage of legislation requiring the city’s school board elections to be held in November. Convery told followers at the rally that, “after multiple attempts […]

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Bill Passed to Hold School Board Election in November

Press Release 8/19/16 PERTH AMBOY, NJ— Mayor Wilda Diaz announced that this week Governor Chris Christie signed Bill No. S2099/A3728 into law. “I want to thank Governor Chris Christie for signing this bill and Senator Joseph Vitale for his initiative and support to our families and children on this urgent matter. I made it clear […]

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Vitale Statement on Governor’s CV of Motor-Voter Bill

Press Release 8/18/16 TRENTON – Senator Joseph F. Vitale issued the following statement in response to the governor’s conditional veto of legislation that would have improved voter participation by automatically registering individuals to vote as part of any application for a motor vehicle license: “The governor is flat-out wrong in both his refusal to sign […]

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CASA of Middlesex County Seeks Volunteers

Volunteer Opportunity to Help  Abused and Neglected Children Press Release 8/22/16 NEW BRUNSWICK – Individuals interested in helping kids in foster care are invited to join Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Middlesex County for an information session on Monday, September 12 from 6 to 7 pm. The session will be held at the CASA […]

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Army Program Offers Free Test Prep, Online Study Programs

Press Release 8/22/16 UNITED STATES – Students seeking help with preparing for college entrance exams or looking to improve math, English and science skills can do so for free with the March2Success.com online study program. In addition to test preparation materials and self-paced study programs, the site offers seven full-length free practice tests for both […]

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Perth Amboy Mayor Diaz Plans Block Party

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Vitale-Sweeney Bill Advances

Extends Unemployment Benefits to Workers on Strike News Release 8/1/16 TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Joseph F. Vitale and Senate President Steve Sweeney that would extend unemployment insurance benefits to workers on strike during a labor dispute cleared the Senate. “Every worker deserves fair compensation and to be treated with dignity. When a breakdown […]

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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.
FOR ALL EMERGENCIES, DIAL: 9-1-1
FOR ALL NON-EMERGENCIES, DIAL: 732-442-4400