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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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Friends of the Perth Amboy Free Public Library Book Sale

PERTH AMBOY – The Friends of the Perth Amboy Free Public Library are once again having a book sale every other Saturday from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. at the Brighton Avenue Community Center/Teen Center at the corner of Brighton Avenue and Sadowski Parkway in Perth Amboy. I know many people have been starving for […]

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Rent Leveling Board Ordinance, American Rescue Funds & Police Surveillance Equipment Take Center Stage – 9/26/22 Caucus

By: Carolyn Maxwell PERTH AMBOY – A can of worms was opened up regarding the 2022 UEZ Road Rehabilitation and Improvement of Hall Avenue, Jefferson Street, and Maple Street. Councilman Joel Pabon questioned, “What about the repairs for all the different Alleys (Sunshine, etc.)?” City Engineer Ernest Feist responded via Zoom, “Contracts are getting ready […]

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American Red Cross and South Amboy YMCA Recognized for Their Assistance to Fire Victims

     

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Food Pantry Volunteers Recognized – 9/21/22 South Amboy City Council Meeting

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19th District Residents Urged to Apply for ANCHOR Rebate by End of Year

Press Release 9/22/22 19th DISTRICT – In helping develop the fiscal ’23 state budget this spring, the 19th district state legislators focused on a new program that would provide significant tax rebates to both residential property owners and tenants in New Jersey. Working across party lines, Sen. Joe Vitale, Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin and Assemblywoman […]

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Continuance of Topics Discussed at Caucus – 9/28/22 Council Meeting

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