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Perth Amboy: Communications 101: Too Much Red Tape in High School Slows Down Process

PERTH AMBOY — The Perth Amboy Board of Ed was concerned about the procedures regarding student information at the High School.

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COMMUNITY VOICE: Chez Slavko on the Boardwalk

After enjoying a delightful afternoon taking in the Concerts by the Bay,

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Perth Amboy Receives $1.7 NJDEP Coastal Protection Grant

PERTH AMBOY— Mayor Wilda Diaz is pleased to announce $1.7 million in funds for waterfront improvements to the areas affected by the March 2010 storm.

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Cooling Centers In Perth Amboy

PERTH AMBOY — The Office of Emergency Management has designated Cooling Centers for the public in three Perth Amboy facilities due to high temperatures.

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Candidates for Mayor & Council Hand In Petitions

PERTH AMBOY — 4 p.m. Tuesday, 9/4/12 was the deadline for candidates for Mayor and Council to hand in their petitions.

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Zusette Dato — 3rd Ward Candidate Talks with Shoregate Seniors

By Beverly Samuelson— SOUTH AMBOY — On Thursday, August 30, 2012 2nd and 3rd Ward Candidates: Christine Noble (2nd Ward) and Zusette Dato (3rd Ward) who are running for Council appeared at a luncheon at Shoregate Senior Center. Noble who finished out the term of her cousin, Mark Noble who resigned earlier in the year […]

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Police Blotter

Police Arrest Three In An Attempt To Obtain $60,000 From Bank PERTH AMBOY – On Friday, 10 August 2012 at 12:14 pm police were dispatched to 313 State Street, Capita One Bank on a report of forgery. A female later identified as Tiffany Michelle Quinland, age 19 of Springfield Gardens, NY attempted to withdrawal $60,000 […]

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The Fisherman’s Corner

By Eddy Gonzalez PERTH AMBOY — I am back! Due to PC technical difficulties, I was not able to do my weekly reports. Sorry for that. Now down to business. Let’s start with something I have not seen in Perth Amboy’s local waters in about six years weakfish. Yes, they are back making being caught […]

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Garden Club by the Bay Photo Contest— Deadline Sept. 15

PERTH AMBOY — We will be having a photo contest with three categories: Public Gardens of Perth Amboy, Private Gardens of Perth Amboy, Out of the box (Get creative with a garden image!).

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United for Perth Amboy

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New Voice for South Amboy

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South Pier Work: We Are Cost Effective

PERTH AMBOY — Mr. Mainberger of Hatch Mott McDonald Engineers came before the Council at the 8/8/12 meeting to address some of the concerns of Michael George of the Perth Amboy Port Authority.

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Perth Amboy: Time is Not on Your Side

PERTH AMBOY — Resident Peter Roman came before the Council at the 8/8/12 Meeting. He stated that he was unfairly ticketed by a parking utility employee.

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Surprise! No Surprise! Fernando Gonzalez Backs Billy Delgado

PERTH AMBOY —  Councilman Fernando Gonzalez had contacted some residents by robocalls and emails inviting them to a special  meeting to be held at the Raritan Bay Coffee Company on 8/27/12. 

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South Amboy: Mackiel Argues Amboy Aggregates Resolution

By Joseph L. Kuchie — SOUTH AMBOY — The property owned by Amboy Aggregates was debated by the South Amboy Council and resident Vince Mackiel at last week’s council meeting.

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Pro’s and Con’s Between Dual and Single Streams

Frank Dann and Geri Barcheski Appear Before City Council to Field Questions About Dual and Single Stream Recyclables —

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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