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Hazardous Conditions Discussed at Meeting

PERTH AMBOY – 9/21/15 Caucus Meeting – Code Enforcement Officer Jamie Rios sat with the Council to answer questions pertaining to conditions in the outside area of the Armory Restaurant. “The fire pit is under violation due to underground gas lines. The Armory removed al aluminum tables and chairs from the outside. The owners are […]

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Fire at 775 Chamberlain Ave.

PERTH AMBOY – Statement from Perth Amboy Fire Department Chief Abraham Pitre: The Fire Department was dispatched to 775 Chamberlain Ave Apt 4 around 12:17 p.m. for a reported smoke condition called in by a home health aide who was checking on a client. Fire Chief Abraham Pitre arrived on location and  the health aide […]

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Arguments Continue Over Mayor Diaz’s Choice of Law Director

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High Health Insurance Costs Raise Concerns in South Amboy

City Reportedly Spends $2.3 Million in Employee Health Benefits By: Joseph L. Kuchie SOUTH AMBOY – South Amboy residents came out in arms at last week’s council meeting after a recent article revealed the city spends $2.3 million on employee health benefits. According to the article by Sergio Bichao, South Amboy spends significantly more on […]

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Complaints About the Dominican Festival Heard

9/9/15 Caucus & Council Meeting By: Katherine Massopust PERTH AMBOY – There were several complaints about the Dominican Festival held at the Waterfront. Resident Maria Vera spoke first, “The Dominican Festival should be at Rudyk Park due to the loud noise. We wrote and sent a letter to Chief Cattano. Other neighbors have complained. The […]

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Dual Language Academy Set at Our Lady of Peace School, Fords Location

By: Katherine Massopust PERTH AMBOY – At the 9/10/15 Board of Education Meeting it was noted that there is a Lease Agreement with Our Lady of Peace Parish for the Lease of Our Lady of Peace School from October 2015 through June 2018. Our Lady of Peace School in Fords was closed this past spring […]

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Poultry Place Complaints Heard

By: Katherine Massopust PERTH AMBOY – There were many complaints about the Poultry Place located on Amboy Avenue heard at the 9/9/15 Caucus and Council Meetings. Residents in the local vicinity complained about the smell from garbage, chicken parts, etc.  One resident stated, “Three or Four weeks ago we met the owner. He said he […]

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SLIDE SHOW: Remembering 9-11-01

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Backlash over New Acting City Attorney; Diaz Defends Her Choice

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SLIDE SHOW: Bail Set at $1.7 Million for Suspect in Perth Amboy Stabbings

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South Amboy Looks to Revitalize Vacated Delilah’s Den Property

By: Joseph L. Kuchie SOUTH AMBOY – The city of South Amboy received a request from the Redevelopment Agency to begin a study of the current redevelopment plan for the vacated Delilah’s Den property. The all-nude nightclub located on Route 35 closed in 2010 after a 10-year legal battle between the city and the club’s […]

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SLIDE SHOW: Fire at 900 Amboy Avenue, Perth Amboy 8/31/15

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Pallone Joins 9/11 First Responders at Ground Zero to Call for Zadroga Reauthorization

News Release 9/3/15 LONG BRANCH – As the 14th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks approaches, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and a bipartisan group of his New Jersey and New York colleagues called on Congress to prevent the expiration of the James Zadroga 9/11 […]

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Three Area Churches to Suspend Worship and All Activities

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NJ Sharing Network Flag Flying at Raritan Bay Medical Center

Press Release 9/4/15 PERTH AMBOY – Raritan Bay Medical Center’s Perth Amboy hospital is flying the NJ Sharing Network flag through September 8 in remembrance of Ruden Hernandez, a Perth Amboy woman who passed away at the hospital September 1.  Ms. Hernandez’s decision to register as an organ donor is supported by her family; her […]

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Tooker Announces Land Swap on Augusta Street

New Parking Lot Will Be Added on David Street By: Joseph L. Kuchie SOUTH AMBOY – After receiving a number of calls from residents regarding the closed parking lot on Augusta St., South Amboy Business Administrator Camille Tooker announced a land swap that will lead to a new lot being opened on David St. 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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