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Perth Amboy Holds Business Recovery Forum

PERTH AMBOY — Those in the business community affected by Hurricane Sandy took advantage of a Business Forum held on December 6, at the Fire Department Training Center.

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Reduced Cost To City

PERTH AMBOY  — The City had been in contract negotiations for the last two years with certain units of public employees. Some of the negotiations included out-of-network reduced benefits which included eliminating three holidays and longevity eliminated for new hirees. Salaries for supervisors will increase 5.5% over 4.5 years. Effective December 1, 2012, there will […]

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Resident Voices Concern about Health Hazard

South Amboy Rosewell & John Streets

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Shore-Aid Telethon A Success 12/9/12

Raises Funds for Sandy Victims

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Special Perth Amboy Board of Education Meeting

PERTH AMBOY — On Dec. 3, 2012 there was a special meeting called at McGinnis School.

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Perth Amboy School District has Vacancy on Board

Resolution Accepting The Resignation Of Kurk Rebovich As A Member Of The Board Of Education For The Perth Amboy School District And Authorizing The Advertisement Of A Vacancy On The Perth Amboy School District

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Disaster Recovery Center open in Woodbridge

MIDDLESEX COUNTY — a new disaster recovery center is open in Middlesex county.

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Some Areas Will Not Be Reduced

PERTH AMBOY — At the November 26 Caucus Meeting, B.A. Greg Fehrenbach discussed issues pertaining to property tax assessments.

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Hurricane Relief

SAYREVILLE — Advisory: Hurricane Relief Assistance – Sayre Woods Bible Church, 2290 Rt. 9 South Old Bridge Hotline – 732-679-7736

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Vacancy for the Perth Amboy Board of Education

PERTH AMBOY – A vacancy for the Perth Amboy Board of Education exists due to the resignation of one of the current Board Members. The legal requirements to become a member of the Board of Education are as follows: • He/she is a registered voter in the district. • He/she is a citizen of the […]

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Advisory: Kidnapping Scam

PERTH AMBOY — The Police Department is currently investigating suspicious caller who report a kidnapping of a family members and request ransom for their safe return. The caller is demanding that ransom money be sent through Western Union or MoneyGram. Suspects are requesting that the victims of the scam stay on the phone while they […]

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TAX FACTS: Create A Road Map To Retirement

Courtesy of Tom Ploskanka— Preparing for your retirement is a journey.

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Need Help After The Storm? Visit A Disaster Recovery Center

NEW JERSEY – When Hurricane Sandy survivors need face-to-face help, the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is the place to go. From Cumberland to Sussex, customer service representatives are ready to help in many ways and in multiple languages. Thirty DRCs are now open seven days a week. Hours today until Thanksgiving are 8 a.m. to […]

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Progress Continues in South Amboy Cleanup

Rosewell & John Streets Photos Taken 11/27/12 & 12/2/12

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Hurricane Sandy Information Session — December 11

SAYREVILLE — Information Session on Hurricane Sandy Storm – Related Issues – Tuesday, December 11 at Sayreville War Memorial High School, 820 Washington Road Parlin, at 6 p.m. Invited Participants – Federal Emergency Management Agency, NJ Office of Emergency Management, NJ Department of Banking and Insurance, NJ Department of Environmental Protection, Middlesex County Office of […]

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In the Dark

PERTH AMBOY — Resident Alice Kidney who lives in an apartment complex on Sheridan Street spoke before the City Council at the 11/28/12 meeting.

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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