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Not a Field of Dreams

PERTH AMBOY – Salazar who represents the Continental Soccer League spoke before the Council at the May 14, 2012 Caucus Meeting.

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PATV Programming & New City Planner Discussed at 5-16-12 Council Meeting

PERTH AMBOY  — “We can’t pick and choose what we videotape for news on the public television station,” stated resident Alan Silber at the 5/16/12 Council Meeting. He made reference to an event earlier that day to announce the joint fireworks between the Amboy’s which he thought was also being used for political purposes. “You […]

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Give Me The Facts!

PERTH AMBOY —  “My family has paid over $4000 in parking fines.” (Referring to before resident sticker permits) stated Anton Massopust II. He spoke before the Council at the May 14, 2012 Caucus Meeting. Massopust brought up the fact that there were many unjustified markings of parking spaces which he considers should be free spaces. […]

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AMBOY SPOTLIGHT: Nathan Fishman

Who is Nathan Fishman? By Tracy Jordan — At the Perth Amboy train station, a young man walked into Raritan Bay Coffee one day and asked if he could put out some Occupy Central Jersey flyers. I got talking with him and thought he was a unique resident of Perth Amboy. (He lives in Harbortown). […]

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TAX FACTS: Tax Credits Can Help Pay For College And Job Training

Courtesy of Tom Ploskonka —  If you, your spouse, or your dependents are paying for college or job training, two federal tax credits may help offset the costs.

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Memorial Day 2012

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May 31—YMCA Proceeds Day: Send a Kid to Camp

Proceeds Day will be held at Sciortino’s on Thursday, May 31st from 11:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. SOUTH AMBOY – Sciortino’s Harbor Lights and the South Amboy YMCA are proud to announce ‘Proceeds Day’ on Thursday, May 31st benefitting the Y’s “Send a Kid to Camp” Program. Sciortino’s has generously offered to donate 15% of […]

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Joint Independence Day Celebration Announced

  the Mayor’s of Perth Amboy and South Amboy on Cornucopia Cruise Line— It’s Official

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Perth Amboy Mayor Wilda Diaz and South Amboy Mayor Fred Henry announce joint Independence Day fireworks celebration

Announcement made on the Cornucopia Cruise Line  

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Tuesday, May 29, 6 p.m. Perth Amboy H.S. Auditorium, Eagle Ave.

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SOUTH AMBOY: Veterans march in the South Amboy Memorial Day Parade on Sunday, May 20, 2012.

*Photo by Aaron Beers

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AMBOY SPOTLIGHT: The Perth Amboy YMCA

A Commodity to the People: The Perth Amboy YMCA —  PERTH AMBOY — President and CEO of the Perth Amboy YMCA Steve Jobin states, “A City has its strength with four important things: 1. a good downtown district, 2. a good library, 3. a strong YMCA and 4. strong schools.

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Scholarships Awarded

HOPELAWN – The Ladies Guild of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church, Florida Grove Road in Hopelawn has awarded 3 Msg. Anthony Gambino scholarships

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Summer Begins in South Amboy

By Beverly Samuelson — SOUTH AMBOY – South Amboy started summer with a fun filled day for all. The festivities began at the plaza on Broadway. Camille Tooker, the City Business Administrator started the day off with the Pledge of Allegiance, then the recording of the Star Spangled Banner sung perfectly by the late Whitney […]

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Middlesex County Public Health Department Re-inspection Fees Upsets Business Owners Council Meeting 5/16/12

PERTH AMBOY – Small business owner Reyes Ortega was one of many speakers who were opposed to the $75 re-inspection fee

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Office Moving

PERTH AMBOY – Dr Gil and Dr. Maldonado moved their office from 220 Market St., Perth Amboy to 86 New Brunswick Ave, Hopelawn, NJ 08861 – 732-826-1609  

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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
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