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South Amboy Moving Forward with Walkway Rebuild

By Joseph L. Kuchie– SOUTH AMBOY – The South Amboy City Council took the first step in repairing the Waterfront Walkway at last Wednesday’s meeting. Councilwoman Zusette Dato “gladly” motioned that the bond ordinance to finance parts of the construction be taken up on first reading. The council unanimously approved the ordinance and it will […]

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ePort Logistics Center Groundbreaking – 6/26/13, Perth Amboy

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AHA Recognizes Raritan Bay Medical Center for Exceptional Heart Care

– Fourth Consecutive Year the Medical Center has received an Achievement Award – News Release 7/16/13– PERTH AMBOY- Raritan Bay Medical Center, with locations in Old Bridge and Perth Amboy, NJ, has received the Get With The Guidelines®–Heart Failure Gold Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association (AHA). The recognition signifies that the medical […]

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19th District Legislators Announce Grants For State Highways In Three Municipalities

–News Release 7/8/13– 19th LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT – Senator Joseph F. Vitale, Assemblyman John S. Wisniewski and Assemblyman Craig J. Coughlin are pleased to announce that the 19th Legislative District municipalities of Sayreville, South Amboy and Woodbridge will receive a combined $171,991 in grants

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‘No Texting While Driving’ Signage Law Gets Final Legislative OK

Assemblymen Wisniewski, Prieto, Moriarty & Conaway sponsored “Nikki’s Law” to erect signage on roadways reminding drivers not to text while driving

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Visiting Softball Team from Puerto Rico tours Kearny Cottage

Photos by Paul W.

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Rep. Pallone Announcements

Rep. Pallone Secures $4.3 Million for Constituents So Far This Year Responded to over 4,000 constituent concerns and assisted more than 750 constituents News Release 7/19/13 LONG BRANCH – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced that he has helped secure $4,325,055 so far in 2013 for constituents seeking help through his district office. This […]

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Creative Writing at Sayreville Library

SAYREVILLE – Sayreville’s library is a hub of literary activity. At the Creative Writing Seminar, South Amboy author Beverly Samuelson spoke about her new book “The Eyes of Greed” and how to begin writing. The attendees at the session are all eager to start writing their first novel. The group is comprised of writers from […]

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Tax Facts

Paperwork: Should You Keep It Or Shred It? Courtesy of Tom Ploskanka– Confused about managing paperwork? Here are some tips that will help you keep what’s important and toss what you no longer need.

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Sciortino’s Supports South Amboy YMCA At Proceeds Day Fundraiser

Sciortino’s Harbor Lights gives back by supporting the Y’s “Strong Kids” Program which provides scholarship assistance to local families. News Release SOUTH AMBOY — Sciortino’s Harbor Lights and the South Amboy Branch YMCA are excited to announce “Proceeds Day” benefitting the Y’s “Strong Kids” Program. Proceeds Day will be held at Sciortino’s on Thursday, July […]

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Help Wanted — Perth Amboy Board of Education

Deadline 7/29/2013  The Board is accepting applications for the following positions: DATE APPLITRACK JOB ID JOB POSTING SCHOOL CERTIFICATION DEADLINE 7/19/13 Certificated Positions 7/29/13 1498 Chemistry Teacher (Fluent in Spanish) Education Center Chemistry 1499 Bilingual Language Arts Teacher (Spanish) Shull School Bilingual & Language Arts 1500 (Anticipated) Bilingual Dual Language Elementary Teacher (Spanish) R. N. […]

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Roberto Poveda returns to Perth Amboy with Brooklyn Nights – July 27

PRESS RELEASE – La Casa de Educacion y Cultura Latina Inc. presents up and coming singer/guitarist Roberto Poveda and Brooklyn Nights, at The Perth Amboy Gallery and Center for the Arts, Perth Amboy, NJ, on July 27, 2013, at 8 P.M. Cuban born New Yorker, Roberto Poveda, accompanied by Brooklyn Nights, will once again grace us […]

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Tale of Two Cities with the Same Landscaper

PERTH AMBOY & AVENEL — Note the contrast between the upkeep of landscape by the same developer.

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Pallone: We Cannot Allow Children and Families to Go Hungry

Congressman Visits Elijah’s Promise, Calls on GOP to Stop Crippling Critical Food Assistance Program

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Updated Flood Maps Cause Concern in South Amboy

By Joseph L. Kuchie— SOUTH AMBOY — Concerned residents attended South Amboy’s business meeting on July 10th to question the recent change in the town’s flood maps.

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Council Faces Several Challenges

Residents Speak Up About Handicapped Parking, Official Misconduct, Lack of Code Enforcement, Limited Speaking Change & Unsafe Conditions

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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