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CY 2019 Budget Still Not Passed

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What’s Your Consensus? – Downtown Gateway Redevelopment Project

5/20/19 Caucus By: Carolyn Maxwell PERTH AMBOY – President and Founding Principal Tate Goss of Veridian Partners gave an overview of the Downtown Gateway Redevelopment Project (located near the intersection of Convery Blvd. and Smith Street and encompasses part of Riverview Drive).  Goss stated, “Three and half years ago, Veridian was considered to be a […]

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Water Situation, The Budget & Redevelopment Talks Continue

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PILOTS and Budget Discussions on Front Burner

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EDITORIAL: The Y is Waiting — Are You?

The City has been in a dispute with the Y since its soft opening in 2008. You have to appreciate the efforts that Former Business Administrator Greg Fehrenbach and Former Law Director Mark Blunda put in when they first were hired in 2008. They both had a lot on their plate to help get the […]

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Discussion on Amphitheater and Loading Zones

5/6/19 Caucus By: Carolyn Maxwell PERTH AMBOY – An Amphitheater was discussed during the presentation regarding the PILOT for 225 Elm St. Councilman Fernando Irizarry questioned if this structure would be enclosed. Business Administrator Frederick Carr replied, “No. It would be an open area with tiered lawn seating.” Law Director Peter King then made additional […]

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Teacher Appreciation Week, School Shootings Topics of Discussion

5/8/19 Board of Education Meeting By: Katherine Massopust PERTH AMBOY – At the 5/8/19 Board of Education Meeting, Student Representative Kevin Chavez stated that the PAHS musical production of 9 to 5 was a success. He also stated that PAHS is a runner up in the Sandy Hook Promise which encourages students to speak up […]

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Perth Amboy School Budget for the 2019-2020 School Year

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Fireworks Kickoff Luncheon

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Caucus Meeting: Gentlemen’s Disagreement

5/6/19 Caucus Meeting By: Carolyn Maxwell PERTH AMBOY – There was a rather odd exchange between Council President William Petrick and Councilman Fernando Irizarry regarding the Council ‘s Amendment to the Budget. The problem arose when Irizarry questioned the Council President’s suggestion that the Council’s salary be increased.  Irizarry asked, “What is the rationale of […]

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2019 Municipal Budget Passes; First Responders Honored

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PILOTS (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) Come into Play Again

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12th Diva and Don Gala Honoree

PERTH AMBOY – Alana Cueto, MSN, RN, CNL-C – Planning Board Member. Alana serves as the President-Elect of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses, and she was honored at the 12th Diva and Don Gala held in April by the Institute for Nursing (IFN- The Foundation of the New Jersey State Nurses Association) as a […]

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Rising Star Award

PERTH AMBOY – Leigh Anne “Annie” Hindenlang- Perth Amboy Redevelopment Agency, Executive Director. Annie was awarded the Rising Star Award from the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy having demonstrated a remarkable level of commitment to a new brand of redevelopment planning that emphasizes value-creation and people-based outcomes. She has built a […]

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Doubling Down

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Governor’s Educator of the Year Awards One of the Highlights

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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.
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