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South Amboy Council Sees Tax Rates Stable

Tax Rates Stable; Art Gallery Increases Visitors;  Concerns About Broadway & Tunnel Condition 4/5/17 Business Meeting SOUTH AMBOY – Business Administrator Camille Tooker told the Council that the full reading of the 2017 Budget will take place at a public meeting on a date to be determined. “Backup documents will be provided. Our tax rate is […]

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CLICK-ON: 2017 Perth Amboy State of the City Address

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The Domino Effect: De-Funding of CDBG 3/27/17 Press Conference

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Battling it Out – 3/22/17 Council Meeting

PERTH AMBOY – During the first public comments, Resident Stanley Sierakowski had a question about the City’s budget, specifically questioning Seabra’s Armory. “There is a little over  $22,800 listed for delinquent taxes. That is under a $731,815 budget. The Armory Restaurant owes the City $496,000 over a two year period. Where in the budget is […]

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Where is the Information Requested? And Public Comments – 3/20/17 Caucus

PERTH AMBOY – R-137-3/17 – Approving a special permit for public entertainment for the Committee Patriotico Cultural Puertorriqueno of Perth Amboy. R-138-3/17 Approving a special permit for public entertainment for United Dominicans for Perth Amboy Councilman Fernando Irizarry was frustrated when he stated, “I have asked for the applications and police reports on numerous occasions […]

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Just Ask Me! 3/22/17 Council Meeting

PERTH AMBOY – Acting Police Chief Mckeon responded to public comments made about crime stats. “A lot of them are misleading. If you have questions, just ask me. We’ve had gun incidents, but for an urban town, we are low in crime. Our Police Department does an extraordinary job. Last year we had 5 reported […]

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Freedom of Speech Interpretation – 3/20/17 Caucus

PERTH AMBOY – Ordinance No. 1 – First Reading – No Public Discussion – Establishing a Street Performer Ordinance. The Street Performers will be in parks or similar open spaces. Department of Recreation Department Head Ken Ortiz came forward to answer any Council questions. Council President Bill Petrick was concerned about loud music becoming a […]

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Swearing-in Ceremony of Michelle Roman as Municipal Court Judge

Michelle Roman Bio Submitted PERTH AMBOY – Michelle Roman is a lifelong resident of the City of Perth Amboy, arriving at the age of seven from Puerto Rico. She attended Perth Amboy High School, graduating in 1991 and ranking ninth in her graduating class. Ms. Roman was a member of both the National and Hispanic […]

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Investors Foundation Awards $1000 Grant to Proprietary House

Press Release 3/17 PERTH AMBOY – Perth Amboy’s Proprietary House Association is the recipient of a $1000 grant from Investors Foundation, a non-profit arm of Investors Bank.  Hector Motta, Assistant Vice President and Manager of Investors Bank’s Perth Amboy Branch, recently delivered a check representing the grant funds to trustees of the Association.  The Investors […]

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Mayor Diaz to Deliver 2017 State of The City Address

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House Called an Eyesore and Poses a Major Health Hazard

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School Bus Parking at Train Station Resolved

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Councilmen and City Resident Voice Concerns About Manhattan Beach Project

SOUTH AMBOY – 3/15/17  Council Meeting – Councilmen Thomas Reilly was concerned about the Manhattan Beach Project. “Due Diligence should have been done to set a fair market value on the property.” Councilman Brian McLaughlin added, “I agree with Reilly on that the tax assessor could have done a better job on assessing fair market […]

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Mayor Henry Recognized

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Update on the Ferry; Remembering a Lifetime Resident; Art Gallery Exhibit

SOUTH AMBOY – Mayor Fred Henry was pleased to announce the Federal Highway Authority gave funds for recovering the artifacts by the Ferry Terminal. “We can now continue the work and we’re headed in the right direction.” Henry continued, “The Arts District has been a positive addition to the town.” Henry also sent condolences to […]

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Please Support These Bills

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