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Black History Month Celebrated, Olive St. Perth Amboy, 2/26/2014

PERTH AMBOY – Black History Month was celebrated on Wednesday, February 26, at the Senior Center, Olive Street. The theme was: Two Generations – One Story.

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City Employees Recognized for Affordable Health Care Act Counseling

PERTH AMBOY, 2/26/14

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Perth Amboy Man Among Winners of Bald Eagle Photo Contest

DARLINGTON, MD – The 2013 Conowingo Bald Eagle Photo Contest winners display their prize-winning photos. Ami Dyan of Perth Amboy, left, was fourth place winner. Photo submitted.

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Christie Got the Money, Administration Mismanaged Funding, but the Buck Stops With the Gov

Sandy Bill of Rights At Stake  PERTH AMBOY – On Wednesday 2/19/14, there was a press conference held at Perth Amboy City Hall. This conference was attended by Senate President Stephen Sweeney, Congressman Frank Pallone and Assemblyman John Wisniewski along with others who were there to talk about the Sandy Bill of Rights. Perth Amboy […]

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JCP&L Support Much Appreciated

Snow Removal Discussed Again The Issue That Perseveres South Amboy Council Meeting 2/19/14  By: Mariyah Wojcik SOUTH AMBOY- Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) made a donation to the South Amboy St. Patrick’s Day Parade, and city snow removal issues were addressed in greater detail at the city council meeting on Feb. 19. Gerald Ricciardi, […]

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Don Bosco Prep Announces Area Honor Roll Students

Perth Amboy Youth Honored for Academic Achievement During 2013-2014 School Year  News Release 2/21/2014 RAMSEY, N.J – Don Bosco Prep has announced the students who have been named to the Honor Roll for the second marking period of the 2013- 2014 school year. “Students who achieve Honor status are recognized for their outstanding academic performance,” […]

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Pallone, Menendez Announce $10.8 Million for Continued Middlesex County Utilities Authority Projects

News Release 2/11/14 WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) and U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) announced that the Middlesex County Utilities Authority will receive more than $10.8 million in federal funding for continued projects as a result of Superstorm Sandy. The funding is being provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) […]

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Pallone Announces $9.4 Million in Federal Funding for New Jersey Schools

News Release 2//21/14 WASHINGTON, DC —Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced that low-achieving schools in the state of New Jersey will receive $9,485,864 in federal funding through the Department of Education’s School Improvement Grants (SIG) program. New Jersey is one of nine states across the country that will receive more than $71 million in […]

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PRAHD Honors Henry Rodgers – Perth Amboy 2/21/14

PERTH AMBOY – Officer Rodgers is a product of Public and Catholic Schools in Perth Amboy. St. Michael’s Catholic School influenced Rodgers, making him aware of culture, religion and family.

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NJ Flower & Garden Show, Raritan Center Expo Center – 2/14 – 2/16

Snow knocked out the first day of the show, but it once you stepped inside the doors, it was springtime. *Photos by Carolyn Maxwell & Katherine Massopust 

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Use IRS Adjusted Numbers For 2014 Tax Planning

Courtesy of Tom Ploskanka Certain tax numbers are adjusted by the IRS for inflation each year. Here are some of the 2014 tax numbers you’ll need to use as you get started with this year’s tax planning. • The standard mileage rate for business driving decreases to 56¢ per mile for 2014. The rate for medical […]

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Tax Time Is A Good Time To Talk Finances With Your Spouse

Courtesy of Tom Ploskanka Losing a spouse can be hard enough, but losing a spouse and not knowing how to manage the family’s finances can lead to despair. As you gather your tax records this year, take a few extra steps to help your spouse avoid added stress after you’re gone. In many households one spouse […]

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Explanation Behind No Bids

Minority Contractors Left Out ?- Caucus 2/10/14 PERTH AMBOY – On the agenda for the 2/10/14 Caucus Meeting, there were questions about bids received for the cleaning and lining of various sewer mains. Seven Companies were listed. What was questionable is that of the seven listed only one (Allstate Power Vac, Inc.) had an actual dollar […]

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Snow Removal Still an Issue Shop Local Discussed

South Amboy Business Meeting 2/11/14

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The Denial – The Dredge Report

The Bad Neighbors – Some Just Don’t Seem To Care PERTH AMBOY – Controversy was not limited to the Perth Amboy Board of Education Meeting held 2/6/14. The Caucus Meeting of 2/10/14 and the Council Meeting of 2/12/14 followed suit. One topic of discussion pertained to the marina. Councilman Kenneth Gonzalez was concerned about the […]

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Where Are They?

Zoning, PARA, Redevelopment, UEZ/BID  PERTH AMBOY – The subject came up again. Residents and frequent Council Meeting attendees Alan Silber and Stanley Sierakowski begged the question: “Why aren’t all of the Municipal Board meetings shown on PA-TV (Channel 34 – Comcast, 47 – FIOS)? Both Silber and Sierakowski mentioned that when former MayorJoeVaswasinofficeall of the […]

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Safety Announcement

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