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Public Comments – 4/11/16 Caucus

PERTH AMBOY – R-184-4/16 Authorizing change to order no. 1 to the contract with Black Rock Enterprises, LLC for the replacement of 4 inch diameter water mains with 8 inch diameter water mains in an amount not to exceed $105,106.65 for work at the Charter School, 613 Amboy Ave. Resident Stanley Sierakowski said, “The City […]

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South Amboy High School Senior Jayson Olivares Named News 12 NJ Scholar Athlete

SOUTH AMBOY – Jayson Olivares, a senior at South Amboy High School, was recently named a News 12 New Jersey Scholar Athlete.  An academic and athletic all-star, Jayson is ranked fourth in his class and plays both soccer and baseball.  This two-sport athlete’s passion is baseball and has been since he was four years old.  […]

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Greek Independence Celebrated with Flag-Raising Ceremony and Proclamation

*Photos by Bob Ned

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A Difference of Opinion: A Clash Over the Dominican Festival Site

Discussions of the upcoming 2016 Dominican Festival took up a good part of the 4/13/16 Council Meeting PERTH AMBOY – Residents from Madison Avenue, Lewis Street, First Street and Sadowski Parkway were in full force to let the Council know that they wanted this Festival moved from that area of the Waterfront. On the Agenda […]

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Perth Amboy AFT Members Demonstrate for New Contract

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Hazardous Materials Cost Recovery

4/6/16 Business Meeting SOUTH AMBOY –  One of the items under the business under discussion was a Resolution approving an agreement for Hazardous Materials Cost Recovery. B.A. Camille Tooker said, “This is an agreement with the County every year for emergency cleanups.” Council President Mickey Gross gave an example: “If someone spills oil in the […]

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A Push for Shop South Amboy

4/6/16 Business Meeting SOUTH AMBOY – Shop South Amboy was one of the topics for discussion  at the Business Meeting. Business Administrator Camille Tooker said that it will be on the 4/20/16 Regular Council Meeting Agenda. “Cards will be printed up and property owners and renters will be eligible to use them. Organizations may use […]

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Arts District to be Considered

 Partnership with City Said to be Vital 4/6/16 Business Meeting SOUTH AMBOY – There was a discussion on the newly proposed Art District. The two women who are the driving force behind bringing arts to South Amboy are Susan Pellegrini and Diana St. John. (St. John is a South Amboy Resident). “They are presently renting […]

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Hy Tavern Update

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Violent Winds Bring Down Tree

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Gaging Station Receives a Positive Response

3/21/16 Caucus Meeting PERTH AMBOY – R-163-3/16 Authorizing an agreement for the installation and maintenance of a gaging station between the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) NJ Water,Science Center and the City of Perth Amboy. DPW Director Frank Hoffman and Harbor Master Wild handed out information available to the Council explaining exactly what the station will […]

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Hoffman Explains Needs for Replacement Equipment & Road Repairs

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Community Announcements Week of April 6, 2016

Pirohi Sale PERTH AMBOY – St. John The Baptist Orthodox Perth Amboy N.J. is having a Pirohi Sale on April 4-7. Pick up your order at 404 Division Street, Perth Amboy. Call 732-826-7067 to place your order between 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. All gourmet items handmade therefore call early before maximum sales quota is […]

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The Volley: The Ball is Back in Your Court Again

3/21/16 Caucus Meeting PERTH AMBOY – Topic for Discussion: Handicapped Ordinance. Councilman Bill Petrick started the discussion regarding the revision of the handicapped ordinance. This has been bounced around for months. A committee had been formed in order to discuss how handicapped permits should be issued. That committee consisted of the City Clerk, the Police […]

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Bone of Contention

PERTH AMBOY – 3/21/16 Caucus. Resolutions R-167 and R-168 Approving Seasonal Fixed Location, Lease Licenses at the Perth Amboy Marina for Slavko Petric and Edgardo Lugo and Noemi Cardona D/B/A Bomba D’Food Truck, Respectively. Councilman Bill Petrick and Fernando Gonzalez had differences of opinions about allowing these food vendors in the Marina area. Fernando Gonzalez […]

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Law Director’s Behavior Questioned

3/23/16 Council Meeting PERTH AMBOY – Comments. during the public portion: Stanley Sierakowski questioned Law Director Quinones’ behavior at the March 9, 2016 Council Meeting, “At one point during the Meeting, the Law Director got up from where she sits with the Council, sat down in the audience and came up to speak as if […]

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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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