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Urban Sanctuary — Poem by Dioris Arlequin

A majestical monarch hovers over a daisy, Dragon Flies zigzagging by

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Puerto Rico Talent Trip Criticized in Perth Amboy

By Joseph L. Kuchie — PERTH AMBOY — The Superintendent’s plan to send administrators to Puerto Rico for teaching talent was criticized by numerous residents during last week’s Perth Amboy Board of Education Meeting,

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Major Fires Mar Holy Week in Perth Amboy

By Joe Bayona— PERTH AMBOY — Holy Week, the week before Easter, was a bad week for fires in Perth Amboy. On Tuesday, March 26th at approximately 3:11 a.m. a fire was reported at 365 Grove St. Responding units found a smoky fire burning in the two story brick structure. “The fire is believed to […]

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Payment to Engineering Group Questioned

By Katherine Massopust— PERTH AMBOY — Former Councilman Fernando Gonzalez spoke at the March 27, 2013 Council Meeting regarding the Birdsall Services Group.

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Resident Alan Silber Questions if Jobs Will Be Lost

PERTH AMBOY — At the March 25, 2013 Caucus Meeting Alan Silber went before the Council to ask if people will be eliminated from the Department of Public Works because the newly automated garbage pickups.

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Sayreville Sandy Victims Still Waiting

By Beverly Samuleson— SAYREVILLE — March 25, snow is falling, the air is cold and very damp.

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Congressman Frank Pallone Visits Perth Amboy DaVita Dialysis Center

Press Release – 3/26/2013— PERTH AMBOY — DaVita®, a division of DaVita HealthCare Partners, Inc. (NYSE: DVA) and a leading provider of kidney care services today announced that U.S. Representative Frank Pallone (NJ-06) visited the Perth Amboy Dialysis Center last week to meet patients and care givers and learn about dialysis; in particular, the kidney […]

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Diaz Statement on Fires on Grove St., West Side Ave., State Street

Press Release 4/1/2013— PERTH AMBOY — “My staff has done a great work collaborated and assisting the families through this trying time. I am extremely proud of our human services staff, public safety units and our firefighters.

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Renaissance on the Raritan

By Tracy Jordan— PERTH AMBOY — Fifty people attended a free viewing of the new documentary, Re-Imaging Our Watershed; Renaissance on the Raritan.

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Young Actress to Tour with Traveling Company of Billy Elliot

FORDS — Jhailyn Farcon, a 2nd grader at Our Lady of Peace School in Fords, is enjoying her send off before she leaves to tour with the “Traveling Company of Billy Elliot”

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Education Non-Profit Recognizes Chiera

News Release 3/25/2013— PERTH AMBOY — In addition to running Saturday school programs, Project Redirect deals with difficult issues such as gang violence, AIDS, youth employment, school violence, child abuse and juvenile delinquency.

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USA for 6 Days Delivering for America 3-24-13

PERTH AMBOY — An estimated crowd of 1100 postal union workers,

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South Amboy Pays Seven Property Tax Appeal Refunds

By Joseph L. Kuchie — The City of South Amboy passed seven resolutions last Wednesday rewarding a number of local residents their property tax appeals.

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Mayor Diaz Delivers State of the City

Asm. Craig Coughlin Does Intro Rocky Start turns into Admiration

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The State of the City Address 3/19/13 in Photos

*Photos by Paul W. Wang & Carolyn Maxwell

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Art Reception — March 20 to April 12

PERTH AMBOY — The Personalized Learning Academy is pleased to present  the Students Art Club Showcase taking place from March 20 to April 12,

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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