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Suggestion for DPW Equipment

SOUTH AMBOY – Although the DPW and Emergency Services were praised by the Council and Mayor at the 3/15/17 Council Meeting, they also responded to some of the shortcomings that occurred the recent 3/14/17 snowstorm. Business Administrator Camille Tooker stated, “We still have issues with snow removal and the Department of Public Works are working […]

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Questions on New Law Firm

3/6/17 Caucus PERTH AMBOY – R-127-3/17 – Authorizing a professional services contract with Cruser Mitchell Novitz Sanchez Gaston & Zimet, LLP to provide legal services for labor and employment, real estate, ABC matters and additional litigation for the period commencing March 8, 2017 to December 31, 2017 in an amount not to exceed $75,000. Business […]

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“It’s Official”- New PAHS is Coming!

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Arguments Continue for Buckeye Partners Pipeline Project

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Fireboat Repairs Questioned

3/6/17 Caucus PERTH AMBOY – A $43,497.54 bid for repairs to a 39 ft. Metalcraft Marine Firestorm Fireboat was scrutinized by the Council. Fire Chief Abraham Pitre came forward to answer questions. He said, “There was a jumper accident and the money for this amount was allocated from the 2016 operating funds.” Councilman Joel Pabon […]

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Thomas Mundy Peterson Plaque Update

3/6/17 Caucus PERTH AMBOY – PAHPC Chair Reinaldo Aviles came forward to give an update on the Thomas Mundy Peterson Plaque. He presented the Council with a flyer showing an artist’s rendering of the plaque. This included measurements, specifications and sample wording and a picture of Thomas Mundy Peterson. All this information on the flyer […]

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Moment of Silence for the Late Austin Gumbs

Also, Lung Cancer Awareness & Heavy Backpack 3/9/17 BOE Meeting By: Katherine Massopust PERTH AMBOY – During the President’s Report, President Ken Puccio wanted to recognize Coach G (PAHS Wrestling Coach Mike Giordano) who recently announced his retirement. “He is an outstanding individual.” The Board also honored the late Austin Gumbs with a moment of […]

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Update on Winter Storm Stella from Perth Amboy Office of Emergency Management

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South Amboy Provides Update on Ferry Terminal Project

3/1/17 Business Meeting By: Joseph L. Kuchie SOUTH AMBOY – South Amboy City Engineer Mark Rasimowicz gave an update on the recent archeological findings at the South Amboy Ferry Terminal site at last Wednesday’s business meeting. Two resolutions were put on the business agenda for change orders to both Ambient Group and Potomac Hudson that […]

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Buckeye Pipeline Open House

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Unresolved Issues, But No Solutions Yet

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A Visit from John S. Wisniewski

*Photo by Carolyn Maxwell PERTH AMBOY – Gubernatorial Candidate John S. Wisniewski posed for photo at Petrick’s Flowers with owner Bill Petrick on Tuesday, 2/28/17. Wisniewski stopped at many local businesses throughout Perth Amboy to hand out flyers about the Buckeye Pipeline Meeting to be held in the City.

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“Maybe I Was Violating a Law?”

2/21/17 Caucus PERTH AMBOY – During the Public Portion of the 2/21/17 Caucus, Resident Ken Balut addressed a couple of Resolutions. Before doing so, he commented about a lawyer who spoke at a previous Council Meeting about the Buckeye Scope Hearing. He stated, “That was a DeCotiis lawyer.” He then went on to mention Resolution […]

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South Amboy Discusses New Master Plan

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Caught Between A Rock and A Hard Place

On The De(Fence)  2/21/17 Caucus PERTH AMBOY – R-93-2/17 Awarding professional services agreement calendar year 2017 to DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick, Cole & Giblin, LLP, to continue representation in various matters related to labor & employment, real estate, ABC matters and additional litigation, in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 (Law) The Council could not decide how […]

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Press Conference Stresses Importance of Contributions of Immigrants

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Safety Announcement

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