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Sayreville Independence Day Celebration, June 28

SAYREVILLE – Fireworks Celebration on Sat., June 28th at 4 p.m. Kennedy Park. Live Entertainment, by “Tramps Like Us” the #1 Bruce Springsteen Tribute Band 7 – 9:30 p.m.;Jo Bonanno and the Godsons 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. FREE Activities from 4 – 8 p.m.: Children’s Rides, Games, Food Court, Pony Rides, Hot Dog eating contest […]

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Lot Sold: City Gets Their Price

PERTH AMBOY – The City held an auction on June 5, 2014 to sell property located at 457-459 New Brunswick Ave. This property had been in the books for a couple of years. The minimum bid was $180,000 and the property sold for $210,000. Despite the property being sold for over the minimum price, some […]

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A Plea For Help: Salvation Army Asks for Council’s Support in Keeping Their Pastor

PERTH AMBOY – Salvation Army Workers attended the several council meetings to ask the Council to help them to retain their Pastor, Jose Santiago, and and held a street protest to show their support.

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COMMUNITY VOICE: A Plea For Santiago

PERTH AMBOY – On behalf of the congregation of The Salvation Army-Perth Amboy Corps located at 433 State Street, Perth Amboy, NJ we are pleading your involvement as our Pastor is being retaliated against by The Salvation Army since he reported that he was sexually harassed. Instead of The Salvation Army protecting him they have […]

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Municipal Clerks Week

Jasko Acknowledges Congratulations on Behalf of Herself and Staff NEW JERSEY – May 4th thru May 20th was recognized as Municipal Clerks Weeks. At the May 14, 2014 Perth Amboy City Council Meeting, the Council thanked Elaine Jasko for  the great job that she and her staff are doing. Resident Alan Silber said that the […]

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PHOTO GALLERY: Puerto Rican Festival, June 6-8

PERTH AMBOY – For the first time, the Puerto Rican Festival was held at Rudyk Park, in anticipation of the large crowd expected for the performance of Latin Grammy Award Winning artist Jerry Rivera. As you can see in the photos, the Rudyk Park location was a wise choice.

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Volunteers Needed for DVRT

PERTH AMBOY – The Perth Amboy Police Department Domestic Response (DVRT) members are trained volunteers who meet with victims of domestic violence at Police Headquarters to provide information and support at the time of the reported incident or upon request. WHY SHOULD I BECOME A VOLUNTEER? • Make a difference in the lives of others […]

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Jewish Renaissance Foundation Closes Community Action Month with Hunger Banquet

Press Release-June 6, 2014 – PERTH AMBOY – On May 28th, the Jewish Renaissance Foundation (JRF) hosted a Hunger Banquet as the concluding event in honor of Community Action Month at the Moose Lodge No. 1360, in Perth Amboy. The premise of the poverty simulation was to create a dramatic interaction that enabled guests to […]

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Fred Henry Wins June 4 Primary by Three Votes

                          O’Connell to Challenge? – SOUTH AMBOY – Middlesex County Clerk Elaine Flynn officially declared incumbent  Mayor Fred Henry as the officially winner of the Democratic Mayoral Primary held June 4, 2014. This was declared after the provisional, mail-in  and machine totals were […]

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Dangerous Conditions Plague Perth Amboy Streets

PERTH AMBOY – The Council heard complaints from a resident about the intersection of Groom & Neville Streets, which is heavily traveled and has been the site of several accidents in the past few years.

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City Repairs, Trash Storage Discussed in South Amboy

By Joseph L. Kuchie – SOUTH AMBOY – Sidewalk repairs as well as trash and garbage storage were two big discussion points at last week’s South Amboy business meeting. Councilwoman Zusette Dato began the discussion when she asked about an area at the end of John Street. She explained that workers put asphalt where bricks […]

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Councilman Gonzalez Answers Critics

Responds to Residents Siberry and Sierakowski Statements PERTH AMBOY – At a previous Council Meeting resident Stanley Sierakowski posed a question to the city attorney. That question was: “Is it illegal for a Council Member to accept a position or another form of compensation not to run for re-election?” The city attorney said, “I will […]

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PHOTO GALLERY: Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremonies & Parades – South Amboy & Perth Amboy

* Photos by Joe Bayona, Paul Wang, Katherine Massopust, Bob Ned

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Environmental Essay Contest Winners

PERTH AMBOY – Four students from Perth Amboy Catholic Upper School wrote winning essays for the annual Environmental Essay Contest, sponsored by the Middlesex County Divisions of Solid Waste Management and Environmental Health.

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National Days of Remembrance Holocaust Commemoration Ceremony

By Joe Bayona – PERTH AMBOY – On Monday May 19 a Holocaust Commemoration Ceremony was held in Perth Amboy. It started with the raising of the Israeli flag at city hall circle. Afterward there was a lecture given in the council chambers by Holocaust survivor Fred Heyman. Mr. Heyman is a NJ resident and […]

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Swearing-In of New Police Officers & Firefighters

PERTH AMBOY – *Photos by Paul Wang

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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