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Kurv Industrial groundbreaking in Perth Amboy will create modern warehouse space plus new public park and new development site
 

Kurv Industrial groundbreaking in Perth Amboy will create modern warehouse space plus new public park and new development site

Letter to the Editor

17 July 2020

Letter from Superintendent re: Condolence Friday, July 10, 2020 Dear Perth Amboy School District Community, It is with great sadness that I inform you about a loss to our school community. Yesterday, Thursday, July 9, 2020, one of our students passed away following a tragic accident. The student is the child of Mr. Rolando Vazquez, […]

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Congratulations, Class of 2020, South Amboy High School | SLIDE SHOW

17 July 2020

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World War II — 75 Years Ago

17 July 2020

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Raritan Bay Area YMCA Launches Educational Healthy Housing Campaign

17 July 2020

Press Release 6/30/20 PERTH AMBOY, NJ, – The RARITAN BAY AREA YMCA understands that where we live can help determine the state of our physical and mental health. Unfortunately, due to social and economic reasons, many Perth Amboy residents are living in unhealthy and substandard homes and apartments, making them more susceptible to fires, carbon […]

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City of Perth Amboy Awarded $945,000 in Port Security Grants

17 July 2020

Press Release 7/10/20 PERTH AMBOY – The Department of Homeland Security with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded the City of Perth Amboy with two Port Security Grants. The Perth Amboy Fire Department has been awarded $900,000 towards replacing its 15-year-old fireboat, Marine 5, with a new, greater capacity fireboat. View the link […]

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LOOKING BACK

17 July 2020

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Software Upgrades, Repairs, Virtual Graduation

17 July 2020

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YMCA of MEWSA Receives Youth & Government Grant

17 July 2020

Press Release METUCHEN/EDISON/WOODBRIDGE/SOUTH AMBOY – The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy received notification of a grant in the amount of $2,500 from the New Jersey State Bar Foundation to support the costs of launching their new teen initiative, the Youth and Government Program. The program will be offered at the Metuchen and […]

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Vas, Bermudez, Mota Ramirez announce candidacy for Mayor and Council

15 July 2020

“Together, Perth Amboy Can Do Better” Press Release 7/9/20 PERTH AMBOY, N.J. – Confirming longstanding speculation, Joseph B. Vas, lifelong son of Perth Amboy, announces that he will proudly seek the office of Mayor. He will be joined on his ticket for City Council by longtime residents Vanessa Bermudez and Angel Mota Ramirez in the […]

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Problems Persist: Contracts, Quality of Life & State of Emergency Measures

03 July 2020

6/24/20 Caucus & Council Meetings via Teleconference By: Carolyn Maxwell PERTH AMBOY – There was a brief discussion involving Ordinance No. 1 entitled “Administration of Government RE: Division of Engineering.” Council President Bill Petrick wanted to make sure that the applicant also must be a professional planner.  Business Administrator Frederick Carr assured Petrick that this […]

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EDITORIAL | Thank You Happy Independence Day!

03 July 2020

 

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VOTE BY-MAIL NOTICE | Perth Amboy Registered Democrats and Republicans

03 July 2020

To vote in the July 7, 2020 Primary Election you must vote on the Vote By Mail Ballot that you received from the Middlesex County Clerk. The prepaid postage ballot can be returned by mail, dropped off at the Middlesex County Board of Elections or to one of the secure drop box locations available throughout […]

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THE COMMUNITY VOICE | Letter to the Editor

03 July 2020

Freedom of Choice Happy 4th of July! The day we as Americans celebrate our independence by living with freedom and joy. I am very proud to live in this great land of ours. Is it perfect? No, but I make the best of it. Yes, many people come to America to have the opportunity what […]

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Council Debates Issue

03 July 2020

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City Launches Program to Help Businesses Reopen

03 July 2020

Perth Amboy’s Back to Business Program Helps Local Merchants Safely Reopen and Serve Customers City and BID Guide Small Businesses to Strike Balance between Reopening and Meeting Public Health Rules Press Release 6/29/20 PERTH AMBOY, N.J. – The City of Perth Amboy and its Business Improvement District (BID) have launched Back to Business, a multi-pronged […]

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Juneteenth Bill Unveiled

03 July 2020

Reynolds-Jackson, Holley & Wimberly Introduce Bill to Designate Juneteenth as a State & Public Holiday Press Release 6/24/20  TRENTON – As cities throughout the state move to recognize Juneteenth as a day of remembrance and reflection in their communities, Assembly Democrats Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, Jamel Holley, and Benjie Wimberly sponsor legislation to have the historical commemoration designated […]

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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