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Rebirth of Front Street, Perth Amboy Barge Restaurant Bounces Back

PERTH AMBOY – Barge owner Alex Vosinas holds a $5000 check presented to him by the BID. Alex is flanked by his wife, Callie and father-in-law and co-owner, George Nickolas, Mayor Diaz, representatives from the City, BID and close friends who helped him get the Barge up and running. *Photo by Paul W. Wang By […]

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Madison Avenue named Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

1/18/13    *Photos by Paul W. Wang

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Fate of Historic Elm Tree in Question

By Katherine Massopust— PERTH AMBOY — When Superstorm Sandy hit Perth Amboy, a portion of City Hall’s roof fell on the historic elm causing one limb of the tree to fall off.

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2013 Martin Luther King Day Celebration at the Cathedral

PERTH AMBOY — On Saturday, January 19, 2013 the Cathedral International,

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A MESSAGE FROM HON. WILDA DIAZ, MAYOR

CITY OF PERTH AMBOY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 16, 2013

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Free Day of Dental Care—Feb. 1

WOODBRIDGE — On Friday, February 1, 2013, Eastern Dental® offices will offer FREE DENTAL CARE for children between the ages of 4 and 12 years.

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Dog Missing

PERTH AMBOY — On Sat. January 18, approximately 20 Alaskan Klee Kai owners and friends, along with their dogs, drove from across the region (VA, DC, MD, PA…) to help in the search for Aya, a 1.5 year old female Alaskan Klee Kai. These owners, for the most part, are only connected by the common […]

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Carvajal Named Board President, Puccio, Vice-President

By Katherine Massopust— PERTH AMBOY — At the 1/7/2013 Board of Education Meeting

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Future Direction for Board of Education Laid Out

By Katherine Massopust — PERTH AMBOY — During the open portion of the 1/7/13 BOE meeting local resident Leslie Dominguez-Rodriguez stated her disapproval of the meeting time change.

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December 27, 2012 Special Council Meeting

Giving Outgoing Council President Kenneth Balut and Councilman Fernando Gonzalez Their Due

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Reflections on Arthur Brown

By Lt. Anton J. Massopust PAFD— PERTH AMBOY — Yesterday morning I received the sad news that Art Brown had passed away (Age 100 years. & 2 months).

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Added Police Security Discussed New Council Piggybacks off Old Topics

Caucus 1/7/13 & Council 1/9/13 Meeting— PERTH AMBOY  —  At the 1/7/13 Caucus Meeting

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A Friend to the Kearny Cottage

PERTH AMBOY — Resident Dot Daniel thanked B.A. Greg Fehrenbach for appointing her to the Kearny Cottage Historical Commission.

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SBA Business Recovery Center Has Moved To Bergen County Plaza

News Release 1/9/13— TRENTON  — The Small Business Administration’s business recovery center in Bergen County has relocated.

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Towns, Counties, Nonprofits Get More Time To Request FEMA Public Assistance

Advisory 1/9/13— NEW JERSEY — The FEMA Public Assistance cost-share program helps county and municipal governments and eligible nonprofits in New Jersey recover from Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is reimbursing 75 percent of eligible costs of emergency response, debris removal and repair or replacement of public facilities damaged by Hurricane Sandy. Deadlines to submit Requests for […]

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Christie Administration Announces FEMA Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program Extended

for Residents Affected by Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Approved for 14-Day Extension of Program

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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