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Final Payment for Chromebooks for Students Among a Potpourri of Subjects Discussed

By: Katherine Massopust SOUTH AMBOY – The consent agenda consisted of: (22-194) $10,000 grant for Emergency Management Performance; (22-195) road improvements on Main Street and Bordentown Avenue through a NJDOT grant and (22-196) a transfer of funds in accordance with New Jersey State Law. There was a brief discussion regarding a Resolution for the County […]

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Remembering Rose Weikel (1922-2018)

Ro-Ro, we miss you. It’s been four years since you left us. Your calling in life was to serve God through the Salvation Army for 67 years. You are sadly missed by not only your family, but all who you served in the community. Love, from the Family  

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Payments for City Employees Among Topics Discussed

11/9/22 Caucus & Council Meeting

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South Amboy “Project Chromebook” Reaches Final Goal

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Archdiocese of Newark Honors Active Police, Fallen Heroes at 29th Annual Blue Mass

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Election Results (UNOFFICIAL)

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Arguments Ensue Part I – 10/24/22 Perth Amboy Caucus Meeting

By Carolyn Maxwell PERTH AMBOY – The meeting started with the reading of the ordinances first. Law Director William Opel told the council in reference to Ordinance No. 1 (No Public Hearing) which dealt with the Focus 2020 Redevelopment Plan for Area No. 2. The Amendment had to make sure that the bulkhead met the […]

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Tow Truck Donated by Estate of Donald Rzepka – 10/19/22 South Amboy Council Meeting

By: Katherine Massopust SOUTH AMBOY – Councilman Tom Reilly stated that the city should not be charging the Vets for certain fees. “If we don’t have that, it should be there (a city ordinance).” Business Administrator Glenn Skarzynski explained Resolution 22-191 – Resolution accepting the donation of a tow truck to the City of South […]

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Governor Murphy Announces Community Investments in Perth Amboy

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Students Honored for Perfect Score on NJSLA and Many Discussions Make for 6 Hour 21 Minute Marathon BOE Meeting

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Arguments Ensue Part II – 10/26/22 Perth Amboy Council Meeting

By: Carolyn Maxwell PERTH AMBOY – Resident Sharon Hubberman was first up to speak about the misconceptions that people had regarding the Rent Leveling Board which she is the chair. She also had paperwork that she handed out to the council so they could follow along as she spoke about different issues. “We need to […]

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Remember to Change Your Clocks

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Rent Control Ordinance Takes Centerstage Along with Continued Discussions About American Rescue Act Funds

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Certification of Annual Audit Discussed – 10/5/22 City Council Meeting

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1st Annual Halloween Festival

PERTH AMBOY – Halloween Festival, Sunday, Oct. 30, at the Kearny Cottage, 63 Catalpa Ave., Perth Amboy. Live music by Mikell’s Plot, Pandora Spocks, and Anthony Costello. Guest Speaker BFRO Investigator, Eric Spinner. Eric has his own podcast and has appeared on Animal Planet’s Finding Bigfoot. Starts 11 a.m. ends at 5 p.m. Monster movies, […]

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Middlesex County Announces Partnership with New Brunswick Tomorrow to Expand Telehealth Program to New Brunswick

Press Release 10/11/22 NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Middlesex County’s Latino Telehealth Program, a community-based initiative geared towards education and increasing access to bilingual telemedicine options, has expanded to serve New Brunswick after successfully launching in Perth Amboy a year ago. In partnership with New Brunswick Tomorrow — a nonprofit that has driven social revitalization for […]

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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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