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Women’s 98th Suffrage Anniversary Breakfast Hosted by Mayor Wilda Diaz

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School Lunches, Teacher & Staff Turnover, School Counselors Discussed

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Lopez Applauds Signing Law on Seat-Belt School-Bus Safety

Press Release 8/25/18 TRENTON – Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez (D-Middlesex) issued the below statement Saturday following the signing of legislation promoting seat belt and school bus safety into law: “Today, New Jersey leads by example in requiring by law the use of 3-point seat belt systems in school buses. The bush crash that took place on […]

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Movies @ Main: True Stories

WOODBRIDGE – On September 7 the Woodbridge Main Library will begin a new film series scheduled Friday afternoons at 2 p.m. that will feature films based on true stories. The first movie is Patriots Day, a depiction of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing starring Boston native Mark Wahlberg.  On September 14, we will screen Florence […]

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‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’

A Musical Performance by Cathedral International and the Greater Perth Amboy Community – September 7, 2018 Press Release PERTH AMBOY – A buzz is in town about rehearsals taking place for a popular musical coming to Perth Amboy. It’s the spectacular staging of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” This international smash hit plays one […]

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Truck Accident

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Annie Hindenlang Updates the City on Focus 2000 Redevelopment Plan Areas 1, 2, 3

8/8/18 Council Meeting PERTH AMBOY – Exec. Dir. Office of Economic and Community Development PARA Annie Hindenlang presented a short slideshow at the 8/8/18 Council Meeting. During the presentation, Councilman Fernando Gonzalez asked, “Can the King High Garage Area (outer State Street) be a possible truck stop?” Hindenlang responded, “Yes.” During the public comments, Resident […]

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Are Rats Becoming A Problem in South Amboy?

8/15/18 Council Meeting By: Joseph L. Kuchie SOUTH AMBOY – Several South Amboy residents attended last Wednesday’s city council meeting to express their concerns about the recent increase of rats in and around the city. Residents alleged that rats have been discovered all over town, including in the roads and yards of many residential areas. […]

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“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”

A Musical Performance by Cathedral International and the Greater Perth Amboy Community – September 7, 2018 Press Release PERTH AMBOY – A buzz is in town about rehearsals taking place for a popular musical coming to Perth Amboy. It’s the spectacular staging of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” This international smash hit plays one […]

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Resident Alan Silber Speaks on Transparency and Good Government

PERTH AMBOY – Alan Silber began his presentation with a quote from Abraham Lincoln. “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.”  He then went through a timeline of events that took place in the City starting with 2009. “Mayor Diaz had said that she […]

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Late Starter to Block Future Payments, Heated Discussions & Corrections

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Mark Rasimowicz Updates Council On ‘Hole In The Wall’

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Residents Question Unfinished Projects

8/6/18 Caucus PERTH AMBOY – During the public portion of the 8/6/18 Caucus, Resident Vince Mackiel came up to speak regarding Resolution R-366-8/18 – Extending the completion time of the contract with Helios Construction, Inc. for professional construction management services for the Waterfront Improvement Project for an additional six months to February 28, 2019. Earlier […]

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Clearing the Air

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Kick-off Rally for City Council Candidates

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Rep. Pallone Speaks Out About 3D Guns, Immigration, Facebook

By: Ron Miskoff KEYPORT – Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr., is worried. He is distressed because he believes the Trump administration and the Republican majority in Congress do not see the danger in the proliferation of plastic guns —weapons that can easily be brought through airline security to make their way onto commercial airliners. Referring to […]

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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
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