Posted on 14 April 2017.
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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Posted on 31 March 2017.
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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Posted on 31 March 2017.
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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Posted on 31 March 2017.
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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Posted on 31 March 2017.
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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Posted on 31 March 2017.
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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Posted on 31 March 2017.
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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Posted on 27 March 2017.
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Posted on 24 March 2017.
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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Posted on 24 March 2017.
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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