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Statement from Mayor Wilda Diaz | SLIDE SHOW

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2020 Municipal Budget Does Not Pass; Temporary Budget Adopted

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Tom’s Tax Tips | The IRS Data Theft Problem

Here’s how to minimize your risk What better place for online thieves to target than a database that contains 300 million+ Social Security numbers and a treasure trove of financial information? The IRS has 52 Internet applications to help U.S. citizens comply with their tax obligations. But these online portals, which collect, process and store […]

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Mayor Diaz Gives Live Update on Monday, March 23

PERTH AMBOY – In this video, Mayor Wilda Diaz updates residents about the services that are still being provided by the city during coronavirus safety restrictions. Mayor Diaz speaks to residents in both English (starts at 0:00) and Spanish (starts at 3:35). Please check the city’s website, for more information and updates on the Coronavirus: […]

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VIDEO: Governor Murphy Closes Non-Essential Businesses, Tells Residents to Stay Home

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Community Mourns Anton Massopust, Ex-Chief PAFD, Educator, Historian | SLIDE SHOW

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Coronavirus and PARA Top List of Subjects Discussed

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Crime, Finances, and Renovations Topics of Discussion in Perth Amboy

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Coronavirus Case Identified in Perth Amboy

Update March 18, 2020. PERTH AMBOY – Mayor Wilda Diaz notified residents on Tuesday evening of a presumptive positive case of the novel Coronavirus involving a resident of the City of Perth Amboy. The resident is currently being treated at a nearby hospital in Middlesex County. As more information becomes available, details will be shared on […]

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City of Perth Amboy Issues Emergency Action Regarding COVID-19

PERTH AMBOY – The City of Perth Amboy and the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is monitoring and implementing emergency orders to attempt to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). My administration has been in discussions with various stakeholders including the Office of the Governor, New Jersey State Department of Health (NJDOH) and […]

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Community Needs Discussed, Contract Negotiations Stalled

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Beach Hours and Firehouse Consolidation Discussed

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Active Discussions Involving Ordinances Regarding PARA and Library Board of Trustees

2/24/20 Caucus By: Carolyn Maxwell PERTH AMBOY – Ordinance No. 2 regarding dissolving the Perth Amboy Redevelopment Agency and designating the City Council as a redevelopment entity for the City of Perth Amboy and enjoining those previously approved redevelopment projects identified in this ordinance pending review and further action by the city council. Councilman Fernando […]

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Pallone, in Discussion With Media, Promises to ‘Look Into’ Perth Amboy Rail Station Project

By Ron Miskoff EDISON – Transportation remains a key concern for Rep. Frank Pallone, especially since he was appointed chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee in 2018.  Pallone met with members of the local media — newspapers and websites — on Feb. 21 at the Menlo Park Diner in Edison to discuss recent […]

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Accident on Outerbridge Crossing, 2/26/20

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Free Housing Expo 2020

PERTH AMBOY – Turn your homeownership dream into a reality! On Saturday, March 21, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This FREE event will have exhibits and workshops providing all the information needed to rent an apartment or purchase a home, including government rental assistance programs, mortgage lenders, insurance companies, title companies, credit counseling, […]

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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