Attn: Perth Amboy Residents Important Notice: NJ TRANSIT Bus 815 PERTH AMBOY – “There is no truth whatsoever to this rumor and we have no idea where it came from. To reassure our loyal, local customers, they can be assured that there are no plans to reroute the 815 line away from Hall Avenue in […]
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February PARA Meeting
Posted on 17 February 2012.
PERTH AMBOY – At the February PARA meeting, PARA staff and several commissioners were present, including Mayor Wilda Diaz, Chairperson. The meeting began will all aforementioned parties expressing their sincere and “bittersweet” thanks to Helga Van Eckert, who held several positions in the City’s government, and who recently tendered her resignation. Ms. Van Eckert has […]
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Perth Amboy Caucus Meeting February 6, 2012
Posted on 17 February 2012.
PERTH AMBOY – At the caucus meeting of Feb. 6, several directors spoke on their departmental budget needs: Police: Replacement of vehicles, 3 SUV’s in 2012 and 3 in 2013. These are consumables and cannot be paid for through bond issues. Police Chaplain Gregory Pabon Jefferson Street Parking Garage: A 3.2M proposal is being re-examined […]
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Letter from Mayor Wilda Diaz regarding Victory Bridge
Posted on 17 February 2012.
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Perth Amboy Senior Prom Issue
Posted on 17 February 2012.
PERTH AMBOY – Several Students including Ms. Brandie Jimenez (see photo (left)) spoke before the Board, They found out that the Principal of the High School was imposing an age restriction on anyone bringing a date age 21 or older.
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City Halls Project
Posted on 16 February 2012.
Photos by Noelia Colon Revisiting the Past PERTH AMBOY— Mayor Wilda Diaz announces the completion of Phase 1 of the Perth Amboy City Hall Wall Project initiated by the Museums of Perth Amboy committee (MoPA).
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South Amboy St. Patrick’s Day Parade—February 19
Posted on 10 February 2012.
SOUTH AMBOY – Mark your calendars for two upcoming South Amboy St. Patrick’s Day parade fundraisers. Tip-A-Pint afternoon at the Landmark (note new date) will be held on Sunday February 19th from 3-7PM, and Tip-A-Pint Night is happening on Thursday, March 8th at the Munck-ee Bar in South Amboy. Cost for each event is $20 […]
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First Meeting of February Brings Tough Questions from Residents
Posted on 10 February 2012.
SOUTH AMBOY – The unusually warm winter weather brought a number of residents to South Amboy’s council meeting on February 1st to address issues that are currently affecting the town. The Bachonski family, who are now the operating owners of The Station Eatery located at the South Amboy Train Station, raised concerns about the 15-minute […]
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Perth Amboy Native Austin Keelen on Top of Technology
Posted on 10 February 2012.
PERTH AMBOY – Information Systems Technician 2nd Class (SW) Austin Keelen is assigned to Carrier Strike Group (CSG) and has earned the reputation as being a “go-to” guy for challenging technology issues. Austin Keelen is a Perth Amboy born native. His duties in the Carrier Strike Group include user account management and network administration for […]
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PRAHD Becomes HUD Certified
Posted on 10 February 2012.
Offering Additional Housing Services to Residents PERTH AMBOY — The City of Perth Amboy announces that the Puerto Rican Association for Human Development, Inc. (PRAHD) has received its certification as a Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) agency. The HUD certification allows for a multitude of additional housing related services to be made available […]
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Jewish Renaissance Medical Center: Smile Day – February 3, 2012
Posted on 10 February 2012.
Photos by Paul W. Wang
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AMBOY SPOTLIGHT: Vince Mackiel
Posted on 09 February 2012.
SOUTH AMBOY – After years of living in South Amboy, resident Vincent Mackiel is looking to make big changes to the environmental status of the area. Mackiel, who has lived in South Amboy for over 30 years, has consistently voiced his concern over the Amboy Aggregate area of South Amboy. He believes that the area […]
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Problems with Street Signs and Lights Discussed at South Amboy Council Meeting
Posted on 30 January 2012.
SOUTH AMBOY – South Amboy’s council held their first public meeting on January 18th, and a good number of residents came down to discuss the problems with the town’s street signs and lights. Tom Kross brought up the visual streetlights around town, including two roads on Main Street up Washington Road and Raritan Street.
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Property Tax Reduction Still Being Questioned
Posted on 30 January 2012.
PERTH AMBOY– With questions about the Spa Springs area having their property taxes reduced, Tax Assessor JoAnn Jimenez came before the Council to answer any concerns they have of assessment options. In regards to reevaluations, she calmly explained, “A map divides the city’s neighborhoods into 30 sections. This would include make-up of neighborhoods, what kind […]
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Spay & Neuter Program Needed More Than Animal Control Officers—Council Meeting 1/11/12
Posted on 30 January 2012.
PERTH AMBOY — “Our town is failing, especially when it comes to animal control.” These words were spoken by resident Virginia Morales who is a active volunteer with the Happy Homes Shelter. She stated that she recently went to the Animal Shelter and was surprised by the employee who appeared disheveled. “We need bilingual Animal […]
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