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Emotions Still Run High at Regular Board of Education Meeting, 4/26/12

PERTH AMBOY – Emotions ran high at the BOE Meeting of 4/26/12 but it was not all due to the previous night’s suspension of Dr. Janine Walker Caffrey. The PAHS Debate Team was honored for their excellence in achievements as was the PAHS Odyssey of the Mind Improvisational Group who will represent Perth Amboy at […]

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Perth Amboy Board Of Ed. Places Caffrey on Paid Leave. Replaced by Dr. Vivian Rodriguez.

By Joseph L. Kuchie — PERTH AMBOY – After a one and a half hour private session and a fifteen-minute statement by President Samuel Lebreault, the Perth Amboy Board of Education voted to place Superintendent Dr. Janine Walker Caffrey on administrative leave until a further decision can be reached. Despite five board members deciding not […]

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Scholarship Available for High School Seniors—May 1

SOUTH AMBOY – South Amboy ELKS: Elks Care, Elks Share Scholarship applications are now available. One $500 scholarship will be awarded to a deserving senior from each of the five area high schools: South Amboy, Sayreville, Perth Amboy, South River and Cardnial McCarrick. For more information visit www.elks.org and refer to Lodge #784 website or […]

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Brian Noble Promoted to Police Sergeant; Christine Noble Joins South Amboy Council

By Joseph L. Kuchie — SOUTH AMBOY – It was a big night for the Noble family last week, as two family members were sworn into different positions before the South Amboy council meeting. Police officer Brian Noble was the first to be honored, as he became the second member of the South Amboy Police […]

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INTERVIEW: Dr. Caffrey Gives Her Side

PERTH AMBOY – Dr. Caffrey commented to questions posed in an interview.

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Town Hall Meeting: “Underage Drinking in Latino Communities”

“Underage Drinking in Latino Communities” is Focus of Town Hall Meeting in Perth Amboy April 30th Event to Focus on Issues with Underage Drinking

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Healthy Kids Day®, April 28—Partners Support Families to Play and Learn

PERTH AMBOY– On April 28, the Raritan Bay Area YMCA is celebrating Healthy Kids Day® with a free community event for kids and families in Perth Amboy and surrounding communities.

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Holocaust Remembrance Day – Perth Amboy City Hall – April 19, 2012

photos by Paul W. Wang  & Carolyn Maxwell

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INTERVIEW: Kurt Rebovich Speaks

PERTH AMBOY – Kurt Rebovich spoke in an interview.

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South Amboy Announces Jersey Central’s Building Demolition

By Joseph L. Kuchie — SOUTH AMBOY – During his opening comments at the South Amboy council meeting last week, Mayor Fred Henry announced the city’s plans to tear down the Jersey Central Power and Lighting building in South Amboy.

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LOOKING BACK: The U.S.S. Holland

PERTH  AMBOY –  Circa the early 1900’s A rare photo of the Submarine The U.S.S. Holland docked at Schantz & Eckert also known as the Perth Amboy Dry Docks.  The submarine underwent one of its many trials in Perth Amboy. photo courtesy of Dale Morris This photo was restored under a grant for the Kearny […]

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Neighborhood Business Meetings —April 25

PERTH AMBOY – The Urban Enterprise Zone Program and the Business Improvement District, are once again coordinating a series of meetings with business owners in various parts of our city.

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Board of Education SPECIAL MEETING

Board of Education SPECIAL MEETING WED. Apr. 25 — 6 p.m. Meeting takes place at McGinnis School, 271 State St.

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School Board Debacle: Special Meeting Wednesday, April 25, 2012, 6 p.m. McGinnis School, 271 State St.

Board Member Israel Varela: Message to Superintendant Janine Caffrey – Prove Your Allegations or Resign Immediately!

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Street Relief – It’s a Start, Bertrand Avenue Completed

$191,600 Granted to City of Perth Amboy

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THE AMBOY’S: Guilty Plea

Maryland Insurance Broker Francis X. Gartland Bilks City of Perth Amboy out of more than $200,000 and the Perth Amboy Board of Education out of $2.6 million

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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