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Alameda Center for Rehabilitation Leads Puerto Rico Relief Efforts for Nursing Home Residents

By: Dr. Jorge Gonzalez Gomez. The devastation in Puerto Rico (PR) is astronomical. The Perth Amboy (PA) community is coming together to assist in any way possible. Alameda Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is spearheading a relief effort to assist insured nursing home residents in Puerto Rico who have an imminent need to be relocated […]

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Council Members & Residents Discuss Improvement For the City

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Not in Agreement/ Not Representing PARA

9/11/17 Caucus & 9/13/17 Council Meeting PERTH AMBOY – At the 9/11/17 Caucus Meeting, Councilman Fernando Irizarry had a comment regarding R-364-9/17 – Requesting permission for the Dedication by Rider for the Bridge Perth Amboy I Urban Renewal Trust permitted under the Tax Exemption Law, N.J.S.A. 40A: 20-1 et seq. Irizarry said, “I am not […]

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Handicapped Accessibility a Problem

9/13/17 Council Meeting PERTH AMBOY – Resident Stephanie Márquez-Villafañe wanted to thank the Mayor and Council, “I talked to her in regards to making November Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Because of Mayor Diaz’s efforts, a resolution was drawn up and passed by the Council to make this happen.” Stephanie then spoke about the challenges she’s […]

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Housing Authority Update: Best Practices

9/13/17 Council Meeting PERTH AMBOY – Douglas G. Dzema, PHM Executive Director of Housing Authority gave a brief overview what the Housing Authority has achieved over the past year. “Right now, we have over 1000 units in Perth Amboy that are monitored by HUD. We are tested annually and are a high performer. The poverty […]

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SLIDE SHOW: DEP Grant Announced

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Will They Get Overtime?

9/13/17 Council Meeting PERTH AMBOY – R-359-9/17 – Authorizing 7 Police Officer Recruits to attend the basic course for Police Officers at the Cape May Police Academy in amount not to exceed $17,500. Resident Ken Balut wanted to know, “Will these Officers get paid vacation and overtime for sleeping in Cape May? Police Officers get […]

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St. Demetrios Property Discussion Draws Standing Room Crowd

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YMCA Celebrates New Americans

RARITAN BAY AREA YMCA Joins Welcoming America &  Hundreds of Communities to  Celebrate New Americans During Welcoming Week Press Release – 9/15/17 PERTH AMBOY—This Welcoming Week, taking place Sept. 15–24, 2017, RARITAN BAY AREA YMCA will join Welcoming America and hundreds of YMCAs and other organizations nationwide in hosting events to celebrate immigrants’ contributions to […]

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Board Member Jose Rodriguez Resigns

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9-11-01 Remembered

 

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Donations for Harvey Victims

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South Amboy Looks to Aid Hurricane Victims in Texas and Florida

9/6/17 Business Meeting By: Joseph L. Kuchie SOUTH AMBOY – Mayor Fred Henry announced that the city of South Amboy will look to conduct a city-wide collection to help support the victims of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Hurricane Harvey took the lives of at least 70 people in August, dumping nearly 50 inches of rain […]

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Final Demolition Stage Begun at Former ASARCO Site in Perth Amboy, NJ

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Pallone Opposes Federal Immigration Policies

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Anti-Bullying, Doctrine of Necessity Evoked Again, and Homework & Grading Policy – 8/24/17 Board of Education Meeting

PERTH AMBOY – A slideshow presentation on self-assessment for determining grades under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act was given by Mrs. Mary J. McAdam Director of School Counseling & Related Services. On the report, the total number of incidents for the high school was 32; 18 in the middle schools; and 13 in the […]

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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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