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Council / Caucus meetings For August 14, 2024

PERTH AMBOY/SOUTH AMBOY – On Wednesday, August 14, Perth Amboy will have a Caucus meeting at 5:30 p.m. with Council meeting to follow. Meeting location is the Raritan Bay YMCA Theater Room, 365 New Brunswick Ave. South Amboy will also have a Council meeting at 7 p.m. on the same date.

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Perth Amboy Civic Trust to Hold Climate Change Hearing

The Perth Amboy Civic Trust today announced that it is holding a Climate Change hearing on adaption to heat waves, heavy rainfall, haze and other negative impacts of global warming.  This first in a series of 3 planned hearings will take place on Thursday, Aug. 15 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Middlesex College, […]

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2024 National Night Out Rescheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 13

SOUTH AMBOY – Update 08.05.2024: Due to impending weather conditions the National Night Out will be rescheduled to August 13, 2024, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Join us for National Night Out at South Amboy High School, 200 Governor Harold G. Hoffman Plaza. Connect with your neighbors and join millions of others throughout the nation […]

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Upcoming Perth Amboy/South Amboy Caucus and Council Meetings

JULY: South Amboy will have a 7 p.m. Council Meeting on Wednesday, July 17. AUGUST: On Wednesday, August 14, Perth Amboy will have a Caucus meeting at 5:30 p.m. with Council meeting to follow. Meeting location is the Raritan Bay YMCA Theater Room, 365 New Brunswick Ave. South Amboy will also have a Council meeting […]

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Public Statement: House Fire at 61-63 Water Street, July 3, 2024

PERTH AMBOY – On July 3, 2024, at 5:23 p.m., the Perth Amboy Fire and Police Departments were dispatched to a reported house fire at 61-63 Water Street. Due to the adjacent fireworks festival, units arrived on the scene promptly. The fire, heavily involving the front side of the 8-unit apartment building, was rapidly fueled […]

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Perth Amboy Police Dept. Increases Patrols to Ensure Fireworks Safety This Independence Day

PERTH AMBOY, NJ – Mayor Helmin J. Caba and Chief Larry Cattano of the Perth Amboy Police Department announced increased patrols before, during, and after Independence Day. This initiative aims to stop the use of illegal aerial fireworks and enforce city and state laws.   Legal Fireworks:  Under New Jersey law (N.J.S.A. 21:2-1 et seq., […]

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El Departamento de Policia de Perth Amboy Aumenta Las Patrullas para Asegurar la Seguridad de los Fuegos Artificiales este Dia de la Independencia

PERTH AMBOY, NJ – El alcalde Helmin J. Caba y el jefe de policía Larry Cattano del Departamento de Policía de Perth Amboy anunciaron que habrá un aumento en las patrullas antes, durante y después del Día de la Independencia. Esta iniciativa tiene como objetivo disuadir el uso de fuegos artificiales ilegales y hacer cumplir […]

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Grand Opening – Uncle Louie G, Homemade Gourmet Italian Ices and Ice Cream

Uncle Louie G Homemade Gourmet Italian Ices and Ice Cream, 479 New Brunswick Avenue, Perth Amboy Grand Opening on Friday, June 7 at 3:30 p.m.

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Meeting Date Changed

PERTH AMBOY – Pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, take notice that the Regular Council Meeting scheduled for June 12, 2024 has been changed to June 10, 2024 at 5: 30 pm in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 260 High Street. Perth Amboy, New Jersey,

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Notice: Perth Amboy’s Public Safety Advisory Council Meeting on Friday, March 29

PERTH AMBOY – Pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, take notice that Perth Amboy’s Public Safety Advisory Council will hold a meeting on Friday, March 29, 2024, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 260 High Street. The sole purpose of this meeting is to continue the discussion regarding the public safety […]

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Perth Amboy Police Department – Shelter in Place Advisory Update

PERTH AMBOY (3/22/2024) – The Perth Amboy Police Department is updating information on the shelter-in-place request for some schools in the Northern section of the City earlier today. We confirm there is no immediate threat to the community, as the individual reported to be involved has already been taken into custody. No injuries or incidents have […]

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Notice: Public Safety Advisory Council Will Hold a Meeting on Friday, March 22

PERTH AMBOY – Pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, take notice that Perth Amboy’s Public Safety Advisory Council will hold a meeting on Friday, March 22, 2024, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 260 High Street. The sole purpose of this meeting is to continue the discussion regarding the public safety […]

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Perth Amboy Police Respond to Unauthorized Racing Event

PERTH AMBOY, 3/19/2024 – At 5:53 pm on March 17, 2024, the Perth Amboy Police Department (PAPD) received multiple 911 calls reporting unauthorized vehicle racing and drifting at the base of the Victory Bridge, specifically at the intersection of State Highway 35/Convery Boulevard and Smith Street. Officers were immediately dispatched to the scene, where an […]

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Free Concert at Saint Mary’s in South Amboy

SOUTH AMBOY – On Sunday, March 17, Music at Saint Mary’s will present “Shamrock and Thistle” at 6 p.m.  Fiona Tyndall has created a lovely concert focused on traditional Irish language, culture, and song and will be joined by Nathan Bishop on fiddle and Anthon Guryev on guitar.  This concert is free and open to […]

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Atlantic City Bus Trip

PERTH AMBOY – Atlantic City Bus Trip to Resorts Casino on Sunday April 14, 2024. Sponsored by the Fellowship Circle of the Hungarian Reformed Church, 331 Kirkland Place, Perth Amboy, NJ. Bus leaves the church at 10 a.m. Cost: $40 per person. Bagged lunch provided. Proceeds will go to the JEMMS Foundation. To reserve a […]

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George Aston selected to lead Woodbridge St. Patrick’s Parade on March 10

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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