Archive | News

Mayor Thanks Police Force For Recent Busts in South Amboy

By: Joseph L. Kuchie SOUTH AMBOY – South Amboy Mayor Fred Henry praised the South Amboy Police Department for two recent busts in the city. Mayor Henry commended Chief Darren Lavigne and his team for a prostitution bust that took place at My Favorite Massage on North Broadway and a traffic stop that led to […]

Read the full story

Posted in News0 Comments

Intertwined

1/13/16 Council Meeting PERTH AMBOY – During the public portion of the 1/13/16 Council Meeting, Resident Stanley Sierakowski complained about PA-TV Channel (Comcast 34/Fios 47). “There are too many repeats of the same programs. Maybe they should start broadcasting the County Meetings.” He told the Council, “You should have mentioned at the Monday, 1/11/16 Caucus […]

Read the full story

Posted in News0 Comments

SLIDE SHOW: Blizzard “Jonas” Strikes Northeast

Read the full story

Posted in Carousel, News0 Comments

Clean Up of City and Dark Streets a Top Priority

Read the full story

Posted in Carousel, News0 Comments

Moving On

1/11/16 Caucus PERTH AMBOY – Interim B.A. Peter Pelissier who has been scrutinized since before his arrival told those in attendance at the 1/11/16 Caucus Meeting that he will be leaving before the end of February. “By the end of January to early February, you (the City) should have a permanent Business Administrator in place. […]

Read the full story

Posted in News0 Comments

Indecisive and Uneasy

1/11/16 Caucus PERTH AMBOY – First Reading – An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance designating restricted parking spaces 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: Removal of Waiver […]

Read the full story

Posted in News0 Comments

Looking for Answers

1/11/16 Caucus Meeting Pubic Comments PERTH AMBOY – Former Policeman/Councilman and Current Resident Ken Balut wanted to know if the City paid for the B.A.’s vacation. “We picked the highest bid for lawyer – $195 an hour. We gave the Interim B.A. $30,000 more than what the previous Business Administrator received. Our regular employees received […]

Read the full story

Posted in News0 Comments

Layout 1

Answering the Critics

1/13/16 Council Meeting PERTH AMBOY – Interim Business Administrator Peter Pelissier told those in attendance that the Mayor is working hard to keep taxes flat and the City clean. “We will be using the street sweepers on the weekends. The promotion of the Sergeant was done correctly. It took a 17 year old (see editorial […]

Read the full story

Posted in News0 Comments

THE COMMUNITY VOICE: Letters to the Editor

A Rocky Year President Obama gave his last State of The Union Address. It was only for the Democratic Voters and why? Because of Mr. Trump waking up the American voters. Also it would not surprise me if lots of Democrats vote for Trump. Yes, many or just some of the people that were watching […]

Read the full story

Posted in News0 Comments

The Public Speaks Out: Questions on BID Budget

1/13/16 Council Meeting PERTH AMBOY – BID Chair Barry Rosengarten answered some of the concerns that Council President Lisa Nanton had on the BID 2016 Budget. The first question was regarding the Facade Program. Rosengarten gave 2 examples of businesses that took advantage of this program: He mentioned the Vas Building on the corner of […]

Read the full story

Posted in News0 Comments

Swearing in of 13 police officers

Read the full story

Posted in Carousel, News0 Comments

Update On Ferry Project

1/6/16 Business Meeting SOUTH AMBOY – Business Item: Resolution approving contract between the County of Middlesex and the City of South Amboy. Business Administrator Camille Tooker said, “This will be a draft of agreement for the road from Broadway to Radford Ferry Road. This agreement is under review. The City Engineer, City Attorney and I […]

Read the full story

Posted in News0 Comments

Cops given promotions

Read the full story

Posted in Carousel, News0 Comments

Agreement Reached with Housing Authority to Purchase Delaney Homes Property

First Step Made in Construction of New High School  1/7/16 Board of Education Meeting By Katherine Massopust PERTH AMBOY – 10.B.11 – (Addendum) Approval to enter an agreement with the Perth Amboy Housing Authority for the purchase of the Delaney Homes Property, located at 901-959 Convery Boulevard, Block 339.04, Lot 1.02, at a price of […]

Read the full story

Posted in News0 Comments

Resident Aware of Future Repercussions

SOUTH AMBOY – 1/6/16 Business Meeting: Request for easement at 217 John Street. There was cause for concern with granting this request for this resident. B.A. Camille Tooker said, “I checked with the Planning Board Secretary and there is no issue with this easement.” Councilman Donald Applegate said, “This resident has done work without permits […]

Read the full story

Posted in News0 Comments

Problems at Harbor Terrace and Tickets Issued at Curb Cuts

PERTH AMBOY – 12/9/15 Meeting – Councilman Fernando Gonzalez said, “There are complaints about the placement of garbage cans in Harbor Terrace. People who are not living there are dumping their garbage at that property. Maybe the dumpsters should be moved to the back. Code Enforcement should look at the situation.” Gonzalez also said, “People […]

Read the full story

Posted in News0 Comments

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