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  PERTH AMBOY— After several weeks, King Street was finally paved.

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Hotline Available For New Jersey Flood Map Information

TRENTON — As the Federal Emergency Management Agency continues to release Preliminary Work Maps of flood zones in New Jersey, residents with questions about National Flood Insurance Program policies have a helpline to call to get the most up-to-date information.

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FEMA Inspectors Continue To Help Recovery In New Jersey

TRENTON — As New Jersey continues recovery from Sandy inspectors from many different program areas of the Federal Emergency Management Agency are working in the Garden State. FEMA inspectors may be: • verifying damage to homes • working with the National Flood Insurance Program to estimate substantially damaged structures in hard-hit areas. Many but not […]

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LOOKING BACK: Smith Street 1940s

PERTH AMBOY— Smith Street circa 1940’s at the 5 Corners *Photo Courtesy of Perth Amboy Free Pubic Library This photo was restored under a grant for the Kearny Cottage Archiving project by the Middlesex Cultural and Heritage Commission  

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Outerbridge Crossing Detour and Schedule Information

Outerbridge Crossing Pavement Replacement PERTH AMBOY – All traffic will be diverted to the Goethals Bridge during closure hours. Weekday Closures – July 9, 2013 through October 2013 – Monday through Thursday evenings 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning. After Labor Day, weekday closures will begin at 9 p.m. Weekend Closures – Fridays […]

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The Problem of Illegal Dumping

PERTH AMBOY — Councilwoman Lisa Nanton and local resident and businessman Tommy Hudanish were in agreement at the 7/10/13 Council Meeting.

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Sayreville Day & Fireworks 7/3/13

*Photos by Aaron Beers  

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Andes Festival – Perth Amboy – 6/22/13

* Photos by Paul W. Wang & Marcus Achamizo  

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Perth Amboy Launches Phase I Development of ePort Logistics Center

PERTH AMBOY – Mayor Wilda Diaz and the Perth Amboy Redevelopment Agency (PARA) launched Phase 1 of the ePort Logistics Center, a 1.2 million square foot distribution campus, at a groundbreaking ceremony held on 6/26/13 at 2:00 p.m.

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Graduation Change Highlights Final Board Meeting

Perth Amboy High School holds graduation at 9 a.m. despite complaints – PERTH AMBOY – Graduation has come and gone, but the parents of this year’s graduates made their feelings about the 9 a.m. time change heard days before the ceremony. The debate dates back to May when it was announced that Perth Amboy High School’s graduation […]

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Mayor Henry Addresses Memorial Center Redevelopment

News Release SOUTH AMBOY – Mayor Fred Henry was reached via email to discuss the recent Memorial Center redevelopment plans in South Amboy. South Amboy’s council voted on June 19th to approve a new redevelopment plan that would potentially bring a new drug and alcohol rehab facility to town. The board’s hands were tied due […]

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Business Owners Voice Concerns About Scams & Foreclosures

PERTH AMBOY – Licensed Real Estate Agent David Caba and Real Estate Appraiser Susan Batista spoke before the Council on 6/26/13. They voiced their concerns about the amount of foreclosures and unethical business practices by predators who prey on those losing their homes and people who want to buy the properties of those in foreclosures. […]

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COMMUNITY VOICE: It Never Stops – Double Dipping . . .

And never will stop until the frustrated voters realize that it is in their power to stop this abusive power. In Perth Amboy it starts with the Mayor and the City Council. The rule should be very simple – if you are collecting a pension paid for by residents of NJ you are retired and […]

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Raritan Yacht Club Dedicates 67th Red Grant Regatta as Fundraiser

First day of the regatta will highlight fundraising for “Restore the Perth Amboy Waterfront after Super Storm Sandy”

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PAHS Student Signs Letter of Intent

PERTH AMBOY – Fernando Rosa signed a Letter of Intent to attend Rutgers University.

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Author Visit

PERTH AMBOY – The Friends of the Perth Amboy Free Public Library are proud to announce their hosting of their first author visit to the Perth Amboy Free Public Library. To “encourage the love of reading and independent learning” is just one of what “Friends of Libraries” do. Artie Bennett, a children’s author of The […]

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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