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DONATIONS NEEDED: Tool Time— April 28

WOODBRIDGE – Tooling Around the Township will be on Saturday, April 28. To nominate a house for repair or to be a volunteer or business sponsor call 732-634-2750 ext 105.

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Balut Defends Fehrenbach and Blunda at 3/28 Perth Amboy Council Meeting

PERTH AMBOY – “You should see the piles of unopened mail and shredded paper and we are still paying bills from the year 2000. If I could have 1% of what was shredded when we came into office in 2008 we could probably find more evidence of wrong-doings to recover money owed to the City.” […]

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South Amboy: Representative From Jersey Central Power and Lighting Speak at Meeting

By Joseph L. Kuchie— SOUTH AMBOY – After a high volume of questions about the lighting situation in South Amboy, the city council had a representative from Jersey Central Power and Lighting speak at last week’s meeting. Gerald Ricciardi spoke during a special presentation at South Amboy City Hall that updated residents on the progress […]

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Anti-Nepotism Policy Explained

PERTH AMBOY – Councilman Kenneth Gonzalez questioned B.A. Greg Fehrenbach to be more specific in explaining the new anti-nepotism policy. The B.A. explained that it would basically affect non competitive summer, seasonal, per diem, clerks or laborers. “There are three tiers: 1.) If you have candidates that are equally qualified but not related to a […]

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Resident David Caba Addresses Perth Amboy Council

PERTH AMBOY – Local businessman and Perth Amboy Resident David Caba also spoke about changing the form of government in the City. He specifically addressed Councilman Petrick about this matter. He looked at Petrick directly and said to him, “Where were you when I and local resident Alan Silber and the late Richard Piatkowski were […]

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William Schwarick Voted New Council Vice President

By Joseph L. Kuchie— SOUTH AMBOY – Before last week’s South Amboy council meeting, William Schwarick was voted new Vice President by his fellow councilmen. The vote was motioned by councilmen-at-large Mickey Gross and seconded by first ward councilmen Donald Applegate. Schwarick will replace former council Vice President Mark Noble, who resigned after March 21st […]

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AMBOY SPOTLIGHT: FAST-TEKS

Computer Whisperer Opens Fast-teks Computer Service Company in Metuchen

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Hall Institute Explores “The State Of Hispanic New Jersey” —April 13

NEW BRUNSWICK – An upcoming Rutgers-New Brunswick public forum will offer insights into the vital, ever-changing role Hispanics play in Garden State politics, education, culture and economics …

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Citizens Challenge Perth Amboy City Council and B.A.

PERTH AMBOY – Local resident and frequent Council attendee Stanley Sierakowski continued to disagree with Business Administrator Greg Fehrenbach about when Perth Amboy could have applied for transitional aid and the amount of money they should have requested. Sierakowski waved a printout that he retrieved from the NJ Department of Community Affairs website where several […]

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Perth Amboy Board of Education 2012/2013 Budget

Presented by Board Secretary Derek Jess at 3/29/12 Board of Education Meeting

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EDITORIAL: Beautiful Minds

Look at the photo. You may be looking at future business leaders, lawyers, politicians

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Frank Salado announces his candidacy

PERTH AMBOY – Local Businessman Frank Salado pictured with his wife,

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Board Vacancies: Volunteer Opportunities

PERTH AMBOY — Applications are due: Monday, April 16, 2012 — The following boards are seeking members: Business Improvement District (BID), Library Board of Trustees, Planning Board, Rent Levelling Board, Urban Enterprise Zone, Historic Preservation Commission

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1 Sagliocco Appointed Housing Authority Commissioner

SOUTH AMBOY – Saverio Sagliocco has been appointed by Governor Chris Christie to serve as Commissioner on the South Amboy Housing Authority. Sagliocco will serve out the term of a Commissioner who resigned. Senator Sam Thompson who is the Middlesex County Republican Chairman had approached Sagliocco about applying for this position. The Commissioner is a […]

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Celebrating Our One Year Anniversary

Looking Back at the Year through Photos

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Councilmen Mark Noble Resigns Effective Immediately

by Joseph L. Kuchie — SOUTH AMBOY – When South Amboy residents were done speaking at last Wednesday’s council meeting, much of the audience began to pack up and head toward the door. However, council president Joseph Connors paused before asking for an adjournment to the meeting. He turned to councilmen Mark Noble and said […]

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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