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Power Outages a Concern

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Rumblings in the Zoning Board

4/9/18 Caucus PERTH AMBOY – During the public portion of the 4/9/18 Caucus Meeting, Ronald Ray, who is the Chair of the Zoning Board came up to speak. He stated, “In 2010, the Governor changed the appointments that determines if someone is full time or part time. The City adopted an Ordinance (if our Attorney […]

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Lightly Butting Heads

4/9/11 Caucus PERTH AMBOY – Councilmen Fernando Gonzalez and Fernando Irizarry had a slight difference of opinion when it came to a discussion about the monies the City will be receiving from the Bridge PILOT. Gonzalez wanted to know, “Since the payments started coming in from the PILOT, what’s happening to that money? When will […]

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BID Questioned About Surplus Monies

 

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Former B.A. Fehrenbach Updates Council on Water and Wastewater Negotiations

3/9/18 Caucus PERTH AMBOY – Former Business Administrator Greg Fehrenbach returned to Perth Amboy to help the City with the Water/Wastewater contracts. He appeared before the Council and gave a status report on the what has occurred so far. Fehrenbach stated, “There are multiple interested parties that I cannot yet divulge. The deadline for the […]

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St. Demetrios Property Plans Still Questioned

3/9/18 Caucus & 3/11/18 Council Meeting PERTH AMBOY – City Engineer Ernest Feist came forward to answer questions about the proposed plans for St. Demetrios property on Wisteria Avenue. “The Council adopted the redevelopment plan for first reading in March of this year. The Planning Board sent suggestions to the Council. The Planning Board and […]

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SLIDE SHOW: Perth Amboy Fire Department Swearing-in Ceremony

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Funeral Parlor Parking & 2018 Budget Discussed

4/4/18 South Amboy Business Meeting By: Katherine Massopust SOUTH AMBOY – There was a discussion about parking in front of Gundrums Service (Home for Funerals) on Bordentown Avenue over parking spaces. City Clerk Laura Kemble-Kalantsis said that the funeral parlor requested “no parking” signs from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.  Councilwoman Zusette Dato explained the […]

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SLIDE SHOW: Grand Opening of Assemblywoman Lopez’ District Office

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A Lot on the Table

  3/26/18 Caucus PERTH AMBOY – City Clerk Elaine Jasko advised the Council that she needed to have two items added to the agenda. Teh first one involved someone who applied someone who applied for a handicapped spot who did not have the money for an application fee in February 2017. “The Handicapped Committee does […]

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New Business Administrator Hired; A Potpourri of Topics

3/26/18 Business & Council Meetings By: Katherine Massopust SOUTH AMBOY – At the beginning of the 3/26/18 Business Meeting, the Council unanimously voted to hire Glenn Skarzynski as the new Business Administrator. Council President Mickey Gross was pleased with the decision and welcomed him aboard. There were several topics for discussion. The first item discussed […]

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Council Meeting Had Late Start Time Waiting for Fire Dept.

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Community Events and Announcements

Feast of Our Lady of Martyrs Celebrated PERTH AMBOY – St. John Paul II Celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of Martyrs at Our Lady of The Rosary of Fatima Church, 188 Wayne Street, Perth Amboy, NJ. SATURDAY, April 7, 2018: •12 PM : Commencement of Feast with food, bev-erage, and musical presentations. •7 PM […]

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Mayor Wilda Diaz’ 2018 STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS

Tuesday, March 27, 2018 -Remarks as prepared for delivery- PERTH AMBOY – Good evening and welcome to the 2018 State of the City Address.  I want to personally thank Lydia Valencia for that beautiful introduction and all who were part of that anniversary video. Thank you for those touching words. I also want to thank […]

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Some Junior Class Students Want to Cancel Prom

3/14/18 BOE Meeting By: Katherine Massopust PERTH AMBOY – During the first public portion three students who were Juniors came up to speak. They requested that the Junior Prom be cancelled. The reasons were that many students didn’t go to the event in the past. They had an online survey supporting this request. Students were […]

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The Bumps in the Road

3/12/18 Caucus (Followed by Regular Meeting) PERTH AMBOY – There were questions regarding the change of plans requested by the Harbortown Developers (Harbortown Terrace, LLC). Ordinance No. 1 – An Ordinance to Amend an Ordinance Entitled “Zoning and Land Development” (Ordinance No. 68393 As Amended) Adopted December 2, 1975 Also Known as Chapter 430 Et […]

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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