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South Amboy Rejects All Bids on Walkway Restoration

By Joseph L. Kuchie – SOUTH AMBOY – A resolution listed in the consent agenda of last week’s city council meeting rejected all bids for the South Amboy Waterfront Walkway reconstruction project. According to the document, City Engineer Mark Rasimowicz performed a technical review of the bid packages from several bidders and recommended that they […]

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Citizen’s Campaign Launches Bay City Conversations

By Katherine Massopust – PERTH AMBOY – The Citizen’s Campaign Co-Founder and Chair, Harry Pozycki, welcomed over 50 attendees of the Citizen’s Campaign Meeting as they launched Bay City Conversations at the Terrazza Restaurant, Perth Amboy on Thursday, September 19. The Citizen’s Campaign is a nonpartisan group that helps people to be citizen leaders. They […]

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Kean Computer Science Seniors from Perth Amboy & Elizabeth Receive Conference Scholarship

News Release – PERTH AMBOY/ELIZABETH – Two Kean University Computer Science students, Yerika Jimenez of Perth Amboy, NJ and Nathaly Lozono of Elizabeth, NJ, have received scholarships to the prestigious Grace Hopper Celebration of Computing next month in Minneapolis. Being awarded scholarships to this conference that recognizes the achievements of women in computing – from […]

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Foundation Announces New Young Professionals Group

– Raritan Bay Medical Center Foundation Announces “Future Leaders Association” -News Release-September 13, 2013- PERTH AMBOY – Raritan Bay Medical Center Foundation announced the formation of the Future Leaders Association at Raritan Bay Medical Center during an inaugural event August 21.

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NJ State Firemen’s Convention Wildwood, Sept. 12-14

South Amboy took top honors at the NJ State Firemen’s Convention.

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Remembering Those We Lost – Local 9-11 Ceremonies

SAYREVILLE, PERTH AMBOY, and WOODBRIDGE were three of the local communities who paid tribute to the victims and survivors of 9-11-01.

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George Otlowski Sr. Honored

Advocate for the Mentally Ill PERTH AMBOY – On Friday, September 13, the skies were overcast and there was a chill in the air. But there was a warmth that filled the atmosphere of those who were present to honor the late George Otlowski Sr.

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Statement from Deputy Speaker John S. Wisniewski on the 12th Anniversary of 9/11

News Release – 9/11/2013- SAYREVILLE – Assemblyman John S. Wisniewski, Deputy Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly today issued the following statement to commemorate the events of September 11, 2001.

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Perth Amboy to Participate in a Gun Buy Back Program

News Release PERTH AMBOY & OLD BRIDGE – Perth Amboy to participate in a gun buy back program headed by the state and Middlesex County, the tenth in New Jersey since December and the second in Middlesex County in 17 months. On Sept. 27 and 28, people can turn in firearms at churches in New […]

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Biodegradable Bags (Brown Bags) Will Be Available Sept. 16, 2013 – Jan. 13, 2014

NewsRelease PERTH AMBOY 2013 Leaf Collection, Department of Public Works | Recycling Information. Bag Pick-Up Hours/Location: Monday- Friday; 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Except on holidays)

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9-11-01 Remembered

             

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Sayreville 9-11 Ceremony

By Beverly Samuelson SAYREVILLE – It has been 12 years since that tragic day in 2001 when America was attacked by terrorists. The Borough of Sayreville will never forget that day and the people from the community who perished in the attack. At the memorial ceremony on Sunday the town remembered Robert Hughes, Judy Hazel […]

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Rezoning of Front Street Discussed – Caucus 8/12/13

PERTH AMBOY – Business Administrator Greg Fehrenbach presented a report to the Council in reference to what may have to be done to the Waterfront. Front Street specifically was mentioned for rezoning because of damage caused by Hurricane Sandy. There is a possibility of eliminating some of the residential property south of Gordon Street, Bayview […]

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Items Discussed at South Amboy’s 9/4/13 Business Meeting

SOUTH AMBOY – Business Administrator Camille Tooker reported that the day after the last Business Meeting – Thursday, August 7, 2013 NJ Transit informed the City that the 9-11 Memorial can be installed at no cost to the City and their fee would be waived. There was also a public auction for 3 vehicles. There […]

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Reminder to Seniors, Disabled: Sept. 16 Deadline for Property Tax Freeze Applications

— News Release 9/3/13 — 19th DISTRICT — Assemblyman John S. Wisniewski is reaching out to senior citizens and disabled residents to remind them of the September 16th deadline for 2012 property tax reimbursement applications under New Jersey’s “Senior Freeze” property tax relief program. The “Senior Freeze” program reimburses eligible participants for property tax increases […]

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Statement from Deputy Speaker John S. Wisniewski on the 12th Anniversary of 9/11

(SAYREVILLE, NJ) – Assemblyman John S. Wisniewski, Deputy Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly today issued the following statement to commemorate the events of September 11, 2001. “Today, we commemorate the shocking events of September 11, 2001. It is a moment that has been burned in our memory. Thousands of innocent lives were lost […]

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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