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Suicide Awareness March Sunday

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Kemble-Kalantsis Appointed Acting Municipal Clerk in South Amboy

By Joseph L. Kuchie SOUTH AMBOY – Laura Kemble-Kalantsis was appointed acting Municipal Clerk during last Wednesday’s city council meeting. Kemble-Kalantsis fills the vacancy left by Registered Municipal Clerk Kathy Vigilante, who departed from her position earlier this year. Kemble-Kalantsis is now appointed for a period not to exceed a year that commences on the […]

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Two More Campaign Offices Open

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Positions Drawn: 2 Slates & 1 Independent

PERTH AMBOY – Petitions for those wishing to keep or pursue a Council Seat were turned in by the deadline. Those that qualified were notified. The only element missing was what would be their ballot positions for the November 4, 2014 election.

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Councilman says, ‘The Education Period Needs to End’

PERTH AMBOY – At the Sept. 8, 2014 Caucus Meeting one of the topics for discussion was the noise ordinance/enforcement. Councilman Fernando Irizarry is the one who requested that this be examined further. At a previous Council Meeting, there was a discussion that fees should be increased for any offenders of the noise ordinance. Council […]

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Perth Amboy Board of Education Statement on NBC News Story

Press Release 9/16/14 PERTH AMBOY – On September 11, 2014, NBC News aired a story regarding a former substitute teacher involved in an illegal relationship with a student in the 2012-13 school year. A parent and board member interviewed alleged that the Perth Amboy School District did nothing to protect this student and that two […]

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Miguel Nunez’ Policy Platform

PERTH AMBOY – 1. As a councilman I will promote the participation of all citizens as well as the project planning, strategies to impact the development of the City of Perth Amboy 2. My policy is based on the concept directed to the people and the community. I will try to establish a direct relation […]

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Waterfront Marina reopens

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Celebrations

PERTH AMBOY – (Top) Resident Rocky DeNardo has paid tribute to the victims of 9-11-01 for the past 13 years on the corner of Convery Boulevard and State Street. (Bottom) Perth Amboy Police with a 21 Gun Salute during the 9-11 Memorial Service at Perth Amboy near City Hall Circle.

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Local celebrations

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13th Anniversary of 9-11-01

PERTH AMBOY – Fire Chief Abraham Pitre made very poignant remarks during the 9-11-01 Memorial Ceremony held at Perth Amboy City Hall Circle on High Street. He recalled  members of older generations from his family who remembered historic events vividly  as they grew up. Some of these events included World War II, the Assassination of […]

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Rodgers Group Awarded Contract

PERTH AMBOY – At the 9/8/14 Caucus Meeting, Frank Rodgers appeared before the Council to give detailed information and answer questions about what his organization has done to help the Perth Amboy Police Department. The Rodgers Group LLC is a consulting service to assist police departments in securing  NJSA COP reaccreditation. During his presentation, Rodgers […]

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Statement from Mayor Fred Henry on Court Ruling Upholding South Amboy Primary Results

News Release 9/12/14 SOUTH AMBOY – South Amboy Mayor Fred A. Henry released the following statement in response to Judge Currier’s ruling upholding his Democratic primary election victory as a candidate for South Amboy mayor. “I am grateful for today’s decision by Judge Heidi Willis Currier that upheld the South Amboy Democratic primary results as […]

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We Remember 9-11-01 – Perth Amboy *Photos by Paul W. Wang

9-11 Memorial Ceremony Speech by Mayor Wilda Diaz Thursday, September 11, 2014

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Next Board of Education Meeting on Sept. 23

PERTH AMBOY – The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Perth Amboy Board of Education will be on  Tuesday. Sept. 23, at 6 p.m. in the auditorium of William C.  McGinnis School, 271 State St.

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South Amboy Dedicates 9-11 Memorial on 9-6-14

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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.
FOR ALL EMERGENCIES, DIAL: 9-1-1
FOR ALL NON-EMERGENCIES, DIAL: 732-442-4400