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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

OBITUARY: Ronald A. Jobin May 4, 1937 – June 27, 2020

03 July 2020

PERTH AMBOY/TOMS RIVER – Ronald A. Jobin, 83, passed away peacefully at his home on June 27, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of nearly 59 years, Barbara (Wallace). Ron was the most incredible dad to Laura (Keith) Cornish, Suzanne (Albert) Hines, Eileen Szewczyk and Stephen (Lori) Jobin. He […]

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Bill to Establish NJ Fuel Cell Task Force Signed into Law

03 July 2020

Press Release 6./19/20 TRENTON – Aiming to boost adoption of clean energy alternatives and grow the market for fuel cells in New Jersey, legislation (A-741) to establish a 15-member task force within the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) on the use of fuel cell technologies was signed into law by the Governor on Friday. Fuel […]

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Lopez Pushes Importance of 2020 Census

03 July 2020

  Once every ten years, New Jersey residents get the opportunity to shape the future of their state and its resources and representation in Washington D.C. This opportunity comes in the form of the decennial census. Mandated by the Constitution, the U.S. Census Bureau has been counting the U.S. population since 1790. While we have […]

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Middlesex County Legislators’ Bill Clears Panel

03 July 2020

Lopez, Pinkin & Freiman Bill to Extend Coverage of COVID-19 Testing and Care Delivered via Telehealth and Telemedicine Clears Committee Press Release 6/23/20 TRENTON – The Assembly Health Committee advanced a measure (A-4215) Tuesday to enable provisions of legislation (A-3843 and A-3860) – concerning coverage of COVID-19 testing and telehealth and telemedicine care – to […]

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Pallone Leads Introduction of $1.5 Trillion Infrastructure Bill

03 July 2020

The legislation includes Pallone’s Living Shore Shorelines Act that protects coastal communities from sea level rise and stronger storms caused by climate change Press Release 6/22/20  WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced the introduction of a historic $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill that would rebuild America’s infrastructure, stimulate our economy, create millions […]

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Assemblyman Returns to Franklin Food Bank to Donate Free Pizzas and Facemasks

03 July 2020

Press Release 6/22/20 SOMERSET – Last month, Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-Middlesex, Somerset) stood behind the flame and made 60 pizzas at the Franklin Food Bank to donate them and facemasks to residents in line for groceries. This past Thursday, he returned. This time, his team had the help of Franklin Township Councilmen Sivaraman “Ram” Anbarasan […]

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Singer, Verrelli Commend DOH Overdose Study Grants for Municipalities

03 July 2020

Press Release 6/24/20 TRENTON – On the recent announcement by the Department of Health to create overdose study grant opportunities for local health departments, Senator Robert Singer (R-Monmouth, Ocean) and Assemblyman Anthony Verrelli (D-Mercer, Middlesex, Hunterdon) issued the following statement: “We commend the New Jersey Department of Health for creating a grant program to expand […]

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Unsung Heroes: Catholic Charities’ PACT Teams

03 July 2020

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Hair and Nail Salon Reopening Meeting at Ciro’s | SLIDE SHOW

03 July 2020

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St. Vincent dePaul Food Pantry 6/6/20

03 July 2020

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How the Perth Amboy Salvation Army Corps Has Been Helping That Community and Beyond…

03 July 2020

Submitted by Terese Kelly Greer PERTH AMBOY – The Salvation Army, one of the Nation’s largest disaster relief organizations, is serving as the #1 charity in feeding the tens of thousands of New Jerseyans in need during COVID-19.  Many of the Salvation Army locations are helping double, if not triple the number of people they […]

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Barge Outdoor Dining, Perth Amboy

03 July 2020

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ShopRite Donation Helps Perth Amboy Families Facing Severe Food Shortages

03 July 2020

Press Release 6/23/20 PERTH AMBOY – Charitable companies and individuals have helped restore a sense of hope for thousands of Perth Amboy families facing severe food shortages. Many households are running out of food and basic necessities because wage earners are unemployed or working fewer hours due to COVID-19. ShopRite of Perth Amboy, located at […]

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Pallone Statement on House Passage of Justice in Policing Act

03 July 2020

Press Release 6/25/20  WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) issued the following statement on House passage of the Justice in Policing Act of 2020: “For too long, Black Americans have faced systemic racism and unjust force by the police. That is why I cast my vote today in support of the Justice […]

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Perth Amboy City Council Opposes Governor’s Cuts to Property Tax Relief Programs

03 July 2020

Press Release 6/26/20 PERTH AMBOY – The Perth Amboy City Council has voted unanimously to oppose Governor Phil Murphy’s freezing of funds for two popular programs that have extended needed tax relief to senior and low-to-moderate income property owners. Funding for both the Homestead Rebate program and the Senior Freeze program has been held up […]

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‘Getting Back to Business’ Program Encourages Businesses to Apply for Grant

03 July 2020

Perth Amboy’s Small Businesses Invited to Apply for a Local Grant to Help Reopen after COVID-19 $180,000 Grant Program for Local Companies Focused on Getting “Back to Business” Press Release 6/24/20 PERTH AMBOY – The City of Perth Amboy and the Business Improvement District are launching the Small Business Grant program to provide funding to local companies […]

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