Archive | 1 News Release

2019 Summer Food Service Program

Regular Sites that are Area Eligible News Release PERTH AMBOY – The City of Perth Amboy will be participating in the 2019 Summer Food Service Program from July 1, 2019 to August 30, 2019. The Summer Food Service Program is a federal program of the Food and Nutrition Services, United States Department of Agriculture. This […]

Read the full story

Posted in 1 News Release0 Comments

Vitale Commemorates New Jersey Veterans During Annual Fleet Week Celebration

Organizes VIP Tour of USS New York for Over 100 Veterans Press Release 5/24/19 ABOARD THE USS NEW YORK (LPD-21), NY HARBOR – During the U.S. Navy’s Fleet Week celebration, veteran advocate Senator Joseph F. Vitale (D-Woodbridge) recognized and honored veterans from his district for their bravery and contributions to the Woodbridge community and to […]

Read the full story

Posted in 1 News Release0 Comments

PAHS Recognized as A National School of Character

Press Release May 22, 2019 PERTH AMBOY – Perth Amboy High School is one of 88 schools across the nation that has been named a National School of Character. According to Character.org, Perth Amboy High School has demonstrated a dedicated focus on character development, which has had a positive effect on academic achievement, student behavior, […]

Read the full story

Posted in 1 News Release0 Comments

Perth Amboy and its BID Hosting Summer Kickoff Networking Event

Local Business Community is Invited to Attend on Thursday, June 13 News Release 6/1/19 PERTH AMBOY – The City of Perth Amboy and its Business Improvement District (BID) are hosting a networking evening on Thursday, June 13th beginning at 6 p.m. at the La Terrazza Latina Restaurant. The restaurant is located 273 High Street and […]

Read the full story

Posted in 1 News Release0 Comments

Amboy Bank’s Cyndi Bleier named an NJBIZ General Counsel of the Year Finalist

Press Release SOUTH AMBOY – Cyndi Bleier, Amboy Bank Senior Vice President and General Counsel, has been named as a finalist in this year’s General Counsel of the Year Awards. Presented by NJBIZ, the awards honor the state’s most dynamic General Counsels and Chief Legal Officers who are making an impact in their field. Gregory […]

Read the full story

Posted in 1 News Release0 Comments

Amboy Bank Appoints New Executive Officers

*Photo & Story Submitted by Amboy Bank News Release  SOUTH AMBOY – Gregory Scharpf, Amboy Bank President and CEO, recently announced the hiring of a new officer and the promotion of another. Joseph Cascella is joining the bank as Chief Credit Officer, and Eileen Roemer has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer. Scharpf said, “We […]

Read the full story

Posted in 1 News Release0 Comments

Raritan Bay Medical Center-Perth Amboy Receives an ‘A’ for Patient Safety

Raritan Bay Perth Amboy receives an ‘A’ and Raritan Bay Old Bridge a ‘B’ for the Spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade Press Release 5/15/19 PERTH AMBOY – Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center-Perth Amboy received an ‘A’ and Raritan Bay Medical Center-Old Bridge a ‘B’ from The Leapfrog Group’s spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital […]

Read the full story

Posted in 1 News Release0 Comments

Senior Property Tax Freeze Workshop

Read the full story

Posted in 1 News Release, Carousel0 Comments

Perth Amboy Police Report Arrest

Press Release PERTH AMBOY – On May 13, 2019 at 10:59 PM, police received a 9-1-1 call of a robbery in progress in front of a Rector St. home, in Perth Amboy, NJ.  Upon police officers’ arrival they met with a fast food delivery man, who reported that he was delivering an order to the […]

Read the full story

Posted in 1 News Release0 Comments

Sandy Hook Promise Announces Winners

Schools Across the Country are Recognized for  Student Leadership in Implementing and Sustaining  Sandy Hook Promise’s Say Something Program to Save Lives NEWTOWN, CT – Sandy Hook Promise (SHP), a leading gun violence prevention organization, announced today the winners of its 4th annual Say Something Call-to-Action Week. Say Something is a proven program that educates […]

Read the full story

Posted in 1 News Release0 Comments

Watch Out! 7 Vacation Costs That Sneak Up on You

Courtesy of Tom Ploskanka C.P.A. 1-800-801-1099 Going on vacation is a time to get away, relax and enjoy new experiences. But if you don’t pay close attention, extra costs can sneak up on you like tiny money-stealing ninjas. Here are seven sneaky vacation costs to watch out for: 1. Covert airfare increases. Airline pricing algorithms […]

Read the full story

Posted in 1 News Release0 Comments

Holocaust National Days of Remembrance

PERTH AMBOY – In honor of the Holocaust National Days of Remembrance, The City of Perth Amboy is holding a Flag Raising and Commemoration Ceremony on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. There will be an Israeli Flag Raising at City Hall Circle at 5:30 p.m. with a Commemoration Ceremony in City Hall Council Chambers at 6:00 […]

Read the full story

Posted in 1 News Release, Community Events, Historical0 Comments

Perth Amboy Council Special Public Meeting, May 29

NEWS RELEASE/PERTH AMBOY – The Council of the City of Perth Amboy will hold a Special Public Meeting on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 5:30 pm in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 260 High Street. The sole purpose of this meeting is to consider the following Resolutions: R-250-5/19 Authorizing Emergency Temporary Appropriations to extend the […]

Read the full story

Posted in 1 News Release, Community Events, Notices0 Comments

Artists, Live Bands, & Food Trucks Along Raritan Bay Kick Off Memorial Day

Read the full story

Posted in 1 News Release, Arts, Community Events, Entertainment0 Comments

NJSDA Advances New Perth Amboy High School with Advertisement for Design-Build Contract

April 4, 2019 – TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Schools Development Authority (SDA) has announced the issuance of the design-build advertisement for the new Perth Amboy High School in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. The advertisement was posted to the SDA and State website on March 26th and is available here: https://www.njsda.gov/SDA_BUSINESS/Content/advertisement/ET-0099-B01.pdf Firms interested in […]

Read the full story

Posted in 1 News Release0 Comments

South Amboy Resident to Participate in Short-Term Study Abroad Experience in Greece

*Photo & Story Submitted by Julia Sutherland, Assistant Director of Public Relations, King’s College Press Release April 29, 2019 SOUTH AMBOY —Sixteen King’s College students, including South Amboy resident Tina Fumo, and one faculty member will travel to Greece as part of a three-week intensive study-abroad experience titled, “Philosophy as a Way of Life: The […]

Read the full story

Posted in 1 News Release0 Comments

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