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Board of Education Decision Made

Puccio President; Tejeda Vice President PERTH AMBOY – Interim Executive County Superintendent Ms. Yasmin Hernández-Manno of the Middlesex County Office of Education has indicated that she is appointing Mr. Ken Puccio to serve as Board President and Ms. Milady Tejeda to serve as Board Vice-President of the Perth Amboy Board of Education.

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Board of Education Election of President & Vice President Deadlocked

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Special Council Meeting Regarding Zoning Needed

1/8/18 Caucus & 1/10/18 Council Meetings PERTH AMBOY – Ordinance No. 2 First Reading: Approving Amendments to Chapter 430: ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT led to a long discussion at the 1/8/10 Caucus Meeting. Councilman Fernando Gonzalez was the first to comment. “There are major changes that needed to be done quite a while ago. I […]

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House Fire on Chauncy St., Perth Amboy

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218th Organization of the General Assembly of the State of New Jersey

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Big Difference: Snow Removal, Zoning, Free Inventory, & McKeon’s Disappointment

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South Amboy Reviews Garbage Ordinance

By: Joseph L. Kuchie SOUTH AMBOY – The South Amboy council began discussions to amend the city’s current garbage ordinance at last week’s business meeting. The current ordinance, which was passed in 2015, was developed to clean up the streets of South Amboy and prevent residents and businesses from leaving garbage on the curb for […]

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Special Meeting on Zoning Set Up for Jan. 29th & Answering Questions from 1/8/18 Meeting

PERTH AMBOY – During the public portion (for agenda items only), Resident Ken Balut came up to speak first. He wondered why, “Of the proclamations given out, why is there not a proclamation for National Police Week? Shouldn’t someone from the Mayor’s Office or the Police Department get recognized that week?” City Clerk Elaine Jasko […]

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South Amboy: Promotions and Emotions Dominate

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Carbon Monoxide Leak Overcomes 5 Family Members

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Statement by Mayor Wilda Diaz 1/5/18

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Incident at  185 Fayette St. “On behalf of the City of Perth Amboy, I want to extend my sincerest condolences to the victims and the family of the 13 year old who passed away from the carbon monoxide incident last night.  I want to personally thank all of our public safety officials […]

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Stacey Kennedy Resigns as South Amboy Business Administrator

1/3/18 Reorganization Meeting By: Joseph L. Kuchie SOUTH AMBOY – South Amboy Mayor Fred Henry announced the resignation of Business Administrator Stacey Kennedy at last Wednesday’s city reorganization meeting. Kennedy took over as Business Administrator last May after Camille Tooker announced her retirement. She had previously worked as Secretary to the Mayor and Business Administrator […]

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Former B.A. Fehrenbach Returns to Discuss Water and Wastewater Contract

12/11/17 Caucus  PERTH AMBOY – Former Business Administrator Greg Ferhenbach came to the 12/11/17 Caucus to shed some light on the Middlesex Water Company Contract. “The contract ends at the end of 2018. There are two borrowings through the MCIA (Middlesex County Improvement Authority) through the year 2034. The US-PA Service Agency expires the end […]

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Two Different Points of View in Discussing New Kushner Proposals on the Waterfront

12/11/17 Caucus & Council Meetings PERTH AMBOY – During the 12/11/17 Caucus, Councilman Fernando Gonzalez discussed meeting with residents from the Landings. “They wanted something done as long as the environment improves. I empathize with them on behalf of this Council. We need more discussions on projects that would not only benefit the Landings residents, […]

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Questions asked about the Y, Landings Issues, and City Upcoming Projects

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A Mixed Bag

Perth Amboy Caucus PERTH AMBOY – At the beginning of the Caucus portion of the 12//11/17 Meetings, Councilman Fernando Irizarry gave an update on the handicapped parking committee that he’s part of. “We were able to get a good portion of the applications looked at, but there is still a lot of work to do. […]

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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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