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Apology by Councilman Fernando Irizarry

May 11, 2016 Madam President, I want to begin my comments with an apology to you, and the rest of the Council, for my outbursts at the caucus meeting. I recognize that your job is hard enough and that there is no need for me to make it harder. In the future, I will endeavor […]

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“The Entire Report is a Joke!”

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Students Speak in Favor of VP

PERTH AMBOY – There was a demonstration of the Perth Amboy Federation before the 5/4/16 Board of Education Meeting. Teachers, staff and other employees all stated the need for a contract. Again they marched into PAHS Auditorium to make their feelings known. The PAHS Auditorium was packed. There were four presentations at the Meeting. Student […]

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Celebrate Stars and Stripes: Fireworks Press Conference

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Perth Amboy Earth Week Environmental Collaborative Initiative

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Perth Amboy Federation Protest

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Statement by PA-AFT President Pat Paradiso

5/4/16 Board Meeting PERTH AMBOY – First I would like to congratulate all of our teachers and educational professionals of the year. We have a great staff who always go above and beyond. It’s nice that this recognition ceremony was moved to Teacher Appreciation Week. I think we can all agree that recognition is nice. […]

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Statement by CFO and Comptroller Jill Goldy

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Pay to Play; Boys & Girls Club; Street Cleaning and the YMCA Take Center Stage

4/25/16 Perth Amboy Caucus PERTH AMBOY – Planning Board Attorney Joseph A. Marrazzo was a last minute addition to the 4/25/16 Agenda. He was there to talk about the Pay to Play Ordinance. He stated that it’s an impediment, and improvements can be made to strengthen it. He was especially concerned how this would impact […]

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Council Has Questions Pertaining to Volatile Resolutions

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South Amboy’s Mayor Fred Henry’s State of the City Address – Local Restaurants’ Cuisines Showcased 4/20/16

*Photos by Katherine Massopust, Carolyn Maxwell and Camille Tooker

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CFO Goldy Answers Concerns About Cap Bank – 4/18/16 Budget Review Session

PERTH AMBOY – Five Department Heads (Police, Fire, Code Enforcement, Recreation/Human Resources and Department of Public Works) were on hand to give their departmental reviews. Deputy Chief Cattano was scheduled to speak first, but before he did so, CFO Jill Goldy wanted to clarify what the Cap Bank entailed. The whole Council was in attendance […]

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Update on the Public Library

PERTH AMBOY – Near the end of the 4/18/16 Budget Hearing Reviews, one of the Council Members noticed the new Library Director Eleni Glykys sitting in the audience. She wasn’t on the agenda and they inquired why she was there. Glykys responded, “I received an email requesting that I be at the budget review.” Since […]

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Two Programs Introduced At South Amboy Council Meeting

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Presentation of Proposed Kushner Sea Gate Apartment Complex – 4/12/16 PARA Meeting

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Council Concerns Addressed – 4/11/16 Caucus

PERTH AMBOY – An Ordinance to amend an ordinance entitled “An ordinance designating restricted parking space for use by handicapped persons. (Ordinance No. 380-85 and Amendments) adopted July 2, 1985. Also known as Chapter 255A ET SEQ of the Code of the City of Perth Amboy. RE: Additions and Deletions. There have been discussions in […]

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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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