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Perth Amboy Democrats Open HQ on State Street For Council

 

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Poetry: Tolerance

To be able to forgive Open to other people’s beliefs Letting people be who they are Eager to “lend a hand” to help a person in need Realizing that you are not always right Accepting another person’s point of view Never degrading a Human Being Caring for each other Evolving into a messenger of love […]

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We Remember 9-11-01

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Controversy Over Proposed Elementary School

To be Built on Seaman Avenue Site 8/28/14 — Board of Education Meeting By: Katherine Massopust PERTH AMBOY – During the 8/28/14 BOE Meeting, there was controversy over the proposed Elementary School to be built on Seaman Avenue, the former site of a meat packing plant which is presently owned by the Board of Education.  […]

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Perth Amboy City Council Candidates Pabon, Petrick & Diaz File Petitions

  PERTH AMBOY – Perth Amboy Council members Joel Pabon, Sr., William Petrick and Sergio Diaz submitted over 1,650 petitions to the municipal clerk on Aug. 26 in order to run in this November’s council elections.

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‘New Direction for Perth Amboy’ – Gonzalez, Mascenik & Caba

PERTH AMBOY – Fernando Gonzalez, Ana Maria Mascenik and Jelmin Caba filed petitions to have their names listed on the November ballots as candidates in the non-partisan contest for City Council.

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New High School a Priority

By: Katherine Massopust PERTH AMBOY – During the public portion of the 8/28/14 Board of Education Meeting the need for a new high school was stressed by the public. Perth Amboy Democratic Chair Leslie Dominguez-Rodriguez stated, “In 2006-07 there were plans for a new high school. We saw designs studied. We were happy. Now it’s […]

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Editorial: The Little High School that Wasn’t

A little history behind PAHS: The first high school built in Perth Amboy was School #1 with a graduating class of 6 students on Dec. 21, 1893. By 1896 there was 60 students enrolled and the high school was moved to School #4 with 11 rooms. By 1899 the City built the high school on […]

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Bring Back Neighborhood Foot Patrols

  PERTH AMBOY- Convery Boulevard Resident Arthur Brewton was looking out for Senior Citizens when addressing the Council at the 8/13/14 meeting. Brewton stated, “I worked with a lot of Seniors,” suggesting to the Council that there should be more of a Police presence. He said, “This could minimize the amount of loud music and […]

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4 Police Officers Sworn In, 2 Promoted in South Amboy

By Joseph L. Kuchie SOUTH AMBOY – South Amboy swore in four police officers and promoted two others to sergeant before last week’s city council meeting. Officers Jacob Murray and Daniel Holovacko were promoted to Sergeant after a combined 16 years of service with the South Amboy Police Department. They will fill the void left […]

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A Push for Partisan Elections

PERTH AMBOY – It was 2 against 1 at the 8/13/14 Council Meeting. Perth Amboy Democratic Chair Leslie Dominguez-Rodriguez told the Council that she asked them in February of this year that they consider moving the election to be partisan with a primary. Dominguez said, “This would be in the best interest of Perth Amboy […]

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Rebuttal of BID Statements

PERTH AMBOY – BID Board Member Virginia Lugo said, “There are only seven Members left on the Board and they vote as the Administration wants them to.” She stated that the BID Budget should be held up. “We were appointed and not elected by the taxpayers who are paying for this. I am asking that […]

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Not Doing the Job

PERTH AMBOY –  Some residents of Market Street had previously complained of flooded basements and still were not happy with the lack of response from the City and the Water Company. Market Street Resident Miriam Quiles said that Rick Risoldi from Middlesex Water Company was not doing his job. She said, “If the backup of […]

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Scott Powers Appointed Director of EMS at Raritan Bay Medical Center

Press Release 8/19/14 PERTH AMBOY- Raritan Bay Medical Center Executive Vice President and COO Thomas Shanahan, CPA, recently announced the promotion of Scott Powers, MBA, NREMT-P, to Director of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Emergency Preparedness for the medical center. In this role Powers has responsibility for the daily operations for Basic- and Advanced Life […]

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Trip to Mt. Airy Casino

SOUTH AMBOY – The South Amboy Senior Citizens are sponsoring a trip to Mt. Airy Casino on Wed. Sept. 3rd at 9:30 from the senior center on Stevens Ave. Price $30, with $25 return and $10 for food. If interested, call Mary Ann at 732-721-3894.  

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9-11 Memorial Dedication

SOUTH AMBOY – South Amboy Fire Department and the City Of South Amboy will be dedicating their 9-11 Memorial  on Saturday, September 6th 2014 at 12 Noon. The South Amboy Fire Department has secured a portion of the antenna from The World Trade Center.  This Antenna has been installed at The South Amboy Train Plaza […]

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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