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Public Scoping Hearing on Pipeline

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Trial Begins: Landings Owners vs. Kushner Companies

NEW BRUNSWICK/PERTH AMBOY – The lawsuit filed in 2014 by Landings Owners against Kushner Companies is beginning in New Brunswick this week (week of 1/30/17). Some of the owners have already settled but most are continuing with the case. Jury selection is still ongoing. Perth Amboy Mayor Wilda Diaz has been subpoenaed. It was reported […]

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Dissatisfaction Continues

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Meditation: Improving our Practice, Experiencing the Love Within

Press Release 1/19/17 WOODBRIDGE – Please join us on Thursday, February 9 @ 7:00 PM at the Woodbridge Main Library for Meditation: Improving our Practice, Experiencing the Love Within.  Facilitator Jim Rose will help you discover the best way to integrate meditation into your daily life and unlock the doorway to deep inner peace and […]

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In Defense of the Defense Vehicle – 1/9/17 Caucus & 1/11/17 Council Meeting

PERTH AMBOY – R-17-1/17 – Authorizing the Perth Amboy Police Department to acquire a Navastar MaxPro MRAP Vehicle from the Federal 1033 LESO Program. This $65,000 vehicle only cost the City $6,500 (shipping cost) because the Federal Government no longer had any use for it. It was offered to any municipality instead of it being […]

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Historical Society Looking to Take Next Steps in South Amboy – 1/11/17 Council Meeting

By Joseph L. Kuchie SOUTH AMBOY – Mary Szaro, the President of the South Amboy Historical Society, spoke to the city’s council members last Wednesday about the future of the organization. Szaro spoke of the city’s rich historical history and the steps the organization has taken since being founded in 2011. She now believes that […]

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19th Legislative District Democratic Leaders Endorse Joe Vitale for State Senate; Craig Coughlin and Yvonne Lopez for General Assembly

Press Release 1/20/17 PERTH AMBOY – Democratic leaders across the 19th Legislative District today endorsed State Senator Joe Vitale as their candidate for State Senate and Assemblyman Craig Coughlin and Perth Amboy community leader Yvonne Lopez as their candidates for the General Assembly. Vitale, a Woodbridge resident who has served in the State Senate since […]

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Arguments Still Continue – 1/11/17 Council Meeting

PERTH AMBOY – Former Councilwoman Lisa Nanton had a problem with Communication No. 13 where Law Director Louis N. Rainone told the Council that they were in violation of the Faulkner Act by continuing to use the services of Attorney Robert Tarver. Tarver was the attorney hired by the Council to conduct an investigation into […]

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Six Thousand New Jersey Women and Allies March on Trenton

Supporters Stand in Solidarity with Marchers at The Women’s March on Washington and More Than 600 Sister Marches Across the U.S. Press Release 1/21/17 TRENTON – On Saturday January 21, six thousand women, their families, and their allies arrived in our state’s capital city to participate in the Women’s March on Trenton. The day’s events […]

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Community Events and Notices

Overnight Trip to Foxwood and Mohegan Sun HOPELAWN – Holy Rosary Seniors overnight trip to Foxwood and Mohegan Sun, April 3-4, 2017 . Cost is $145 a person for double room; and $214 for single per person. Must have full payment by January 27, 2017. Call Ronnie for more information. 732-442-5252. Souper Sale at St. […]

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Pilot Projects Presentation, Train Station Update, Homeless Discussed

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Middlesex County to Provide Fire Prevention Services to South Amboy

Sayreville Previously Provided Additional Services in Necessary Situations By: Joseph L. Kuchie SOUTH AMBOY – The city of South Amboy discussed its agreement to have Middlesex County provide fire prevention services to the city moving forward instead of Sayreville. Business Administrator Camille Tooker explained that she and the Mayor had reviewed both proposals from both Sayreville […]

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Entitled or Not?

PERTH AMBOY –  Ordinance No. 5 – First Reading – An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance entitled Ordinance fixing and establishing a schedule of salaries and salary ranges and increments for officers and employees of the City of Perth Amboy. (Ordinance No. 218-79) as amended adopted July 3, 1979. Re: Management and Non-Union. Councilman Irizarry […]

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BID Budget Discussed

1/11/17 Perth Amboy Council Meeting PERTH AMBOY – Resident Ken Balut still wanted to know about the Ad Book that the BID put out. “Where is this money going? I’m glad the Cornucopia which got a bad rap from this town got into the book. The people who got big ads are on the BID. […]

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JCP&L Home Safety Program: Keeping Safe Around Electricity

Press Release 12/29/16 SOUTH AMBOY – Gerald Ricciardi from JCP&L will present a program on home safety at the Dowdell Library on Tuesday, January 24 from 6:30-8 pm.  Learn about electrical safety inside your home, using electric heaters safely, locating overhead and underground wires, and other safety tips. There will be a fun quiz to […]

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Food Stamps Assistance

PERTH AMBOY – Every Wednesday there will be a Food Stamps Assistance Program 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.:  JRF’s Family Success Center families to come in and meet with a representative from the Community Food Bank of NJ to assist with food stamps application and eligibility guidelines. For additional information please call 732-638-5063 or visit our […]

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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.
FOR ALL EMERGENCIES, DIAL: 9-1-1
FOR ALL NON-EMERGENCIES, DIAL: 732-442-4400