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Kindle eBook Program for Children

Press Release 8/1/14 SOUTH AMBOY – The Dowdell Library of South Amboy is pleased to announce a free KINDLE eBook program for children and young adults!  Parents can borrow Kindles for a two-week loan that are pre-loaded with age-appropriate eBooks.  Stop in to check one out! The Adult Summer Club challenged library patrons with weekly […]

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Ukrainian Flag Raising – City Hall Circle, Perth Amboy 8/23/14

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The Cost That Freedom Demands

Click here for photos from flag-raising ceremony. By: Melanie Fedynyshyn PERTH AMBOY – Americans of Ukrainian ancestry join with residents of Perth Amboy and the surrounding communities to acknowledge, commemorate, and celebrate the independence of Ukraine—the land of our heritage. Ukraine has long known the cost that freedom demands. As a nation whose very name […]

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Labor Day Closings

PERTH AMBOY – All city offices in Perth Amboy will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2014, in observance of Labor Day.

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Mayor’s Response to Quality of Life Issues and Plans for Ratables

PERTH AMBOY – In the last few Council Meetings, residents have complained that ordinances, especially when it comes to loud noises have not been enforced. Mayor Diaz spoke at the 8/11/14 Caucus Meeting to remind the residents how she and the Police Department worked to have some social clubs close up earlier a few years […]

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Off the Table

 Look Elsewhere For High School PERTH AMBOY – 8/11/14 – Caucus Meeting Communication #21. Middlesex County Planning Board supporting the City’s application to Green Acres Program for funds to develop a park on City owned property along the Raritan River adjacent to the Victory Bridge. Resident Stanley Sierakowski wanted to know if the 5 acres […]

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Clearing It Up: Shooting Incident

PERTH AMBOY – A few weeks ago there was a shooting that took place in the early morning of 7/25/14. According to some reports, the incident took place at the Z Bar located on New Brunswick Avenue. At the 8/11/14 Caucus Meeting Police Chief Benjamin Ruiz appeared before the Council to clear up some facts […]

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Half Paved Streets?

PERTH AMBOY – One of the topics of discussion at the 8/11/13 Caucus Meeting dealt with half paved streets. Council President Joel Pabon said, “Residents complained about these streets.” Department of Public Works Director Frank Dann came up to answer this question, but said, “It is a Code Enforcement issue.” Dann explained, “It;s the gas […]

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Parking Headaches Resurface on Mary Street & Amboy Avenue

PERTH AMBOY – Along with Amboy Avenue 3 hour parking, Councilman Kenneth Gonzalez took up the  concerns of some of the residents who were blindsided on Mary Street when was converted to one-way. Gonzalez says, “To have parking on only one side of the street is not helping the residents who complained of lack of […]

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Pallone Attends Disaster Recovery Workshop

News Release 8/18/14 SEA BRIGHT – On Monday, August 18th, 2014, at 12:30 p.m., Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) attended a workshop, hosted by Farmers Insurance and the St. Bernard Project, a national disaster recovery nonprofit organization, to explore how public and private entities are working together in New Jersey to improve disaster recovery efforts, […]

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Edison Jaquez – Dominican Festival

Edison Jaquez Receives Recognition at Dominican Festival

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David’s Touch Foundation Charity Motorcycle Run, 8/9/14

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Building and Zoning Fees Could Increase in South Amboy

Rental Fees May Jump From $50 to $100 Per Unit By Joseph L. Kuchie – SOUTH AMBOY – South Amboy Construction Official Tom Kelly was on hand at last week’s business meeting to discuss the city’s building and zoning fees. Kelly explained to the council that he has proposed an increase in most fees in […]

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Garcia, Oritz Reprimand Not Rescinded

By Katherine Massopust PERTH AMBOY – At the 7/24/14 Board of Education Meeting, Board Member Maria Garcia who along with Board Member William Ortiz had received a reprimand by the Board at the previous Special Board Meeting. Garcia wanted to know if their reprimand could be rescinded. Garcia argued her point, “The President of the […]

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PHOTO GALLERY: Demonstration Against Obama Administration – Perth Amboy 8/9/14

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‘Cuffs & Shield’ Scenes Filmed at Luigi’s Pizzeria, 93 Smith St., Perth Amboy

  *Photos by Katherine Massopust & Carolyn Maxwell

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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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