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Day of Dedication – Jack Cerulo Gymnasium Perth Amboy YMCA

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Community Health Centers Celebrate Awards that Continue to Ensure Quality Healthcare

JRMC  Perth Amboy 11/3/14 Photos by Paul W. Wang Press Release 10/28/14 PERTH AMBOY- Earlier this fall, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced over $15.6 million in Affordable Care Act (ACA) funding to 20 health centers in New Jersey to expand primary care services. These awards enable health […]

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BID To Expand to 15 Board Members

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South Amboy Business Meeting 11/5/14

SOUTH AMBOY – One of the items discussed at the meeting  pertained to street opening permits vs. zoning applications. At previous meetings, residents had complained that they were paying fees for work that was not done on their property. Business Administrator Camille Tooker said, “The City Attorney was asked to clear up the ordinance pertaining […]

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Letter From SDA

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Editorial: A Whole Lot of History in and Around One Small Circle

Just looking down at City Circle, one can see a whole lot of history. Let’s start with the Historic Elm Tree in front of City Hall.  There was a battle to keep that Elm Tree alive. Planted around the 1840’s it has seen a lot of history. In 1863 it witnessed the first flight of […]

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Bill of Rights and Veterans Day – Front And Center Perth Amboy 11/11/14

Over 1200 viewed the actual Bill of Rights, which was on display at Perth Amboy City Hall.

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City Said Not to be Conducive to Small Businesses

PERTH AMBOY – Businessman Pedro Wilson was concerned about the parking payment machines and high water bills. “In Perth Amboy we have no way to win. If the parking machines are not working, it should be noted. Instead the Parking Utility are giving us parking tickets. Who is going to spend all day in court […]

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Election Over But Complaints Continue 11/12/14 Council Meeting

PERTH AMBOY – Some residents were still upset about the elections.

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Perth Amboy Caucus/City Council 11/10 & 11/12/14 Meeting

PERTH AMBOY – R-548-11/14 Authorizing a one (1) year contract with Colgate Paper Stock Co., Inc., New Brunswick, NJ for the marketing and processing of recyclables. Department of Public Works Director, Frank Dann gave a detailed explanation of this resolution at the 11/10/14 Caucus Meeting. “Colgate Paper Stock Co. was contracted for this one year […]

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7-Eleven Grand Opening, Perth Amboy 11/1/14

Members of the Mayor’s Office and Business District welcomed the latest addition to Perth Amboy’s business district.

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Harvest Fest Perth Amboy 11/8/14

*Photos by Bob Ned Click on photos to enlarge.

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Final Pieces of Trolley Tracks Removed *Photos by R.J. Kawka

PERTH AMBOY  – Rose Weikel and Ray Kawka Sr. stand on Davidson St. as the final pieces of the trolley tracks are removed. The photos were taken on Oct. 25, 2014. The final pieces were removed on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014.

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Raritan Bay Cruisers Help Raise Funds For the Boys & Girls Clubs of Perth Amboy

News Release – 10/12/14 PERTH AMBOY – With the theme “Cruising for Kids,” this weekend’s classic car show at the Perth Amboy Waterfront was a success. The Raritan Bay Cruisers, a local classic car club, selected the Boys & Girls Clubs of Perth Amboy as their charity of choice. The Cruisers and the Boy & […]

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Veterans Day and Bill of Rights Celebration – Perth Amboy 11/11/14, Woodbridge 11/9/14

More pictures at this link.*Photos by Joe Bayona, Bob Ned & Paul W. Wang

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Things That Go Bump in the Night — Provisional Votes Decide Outcome; Fernando Gonzalez Wins Third Seat on Council

Click on photos to enlarge. PERTH AMBOY – Election Night 11/4/14. Around 10 p.m. City Clerk Elaine Jasko opened the doors to City Hall. She handed printouts of the election results from the machine only to those outside who requested a copy. Jasko reiterated the fact that the count was Unofficial because they were from […]

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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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