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Coronavirus Case Identified in Perth Amboy

18 March 2020

Update March 18, 2020. PERTH AMBOY – Mayor Wilda Diaz notified residents on Tuesday evening of a presumptive positive case of the novel Coronavirus involving a resident of the City of Perth Amboy. The resident is currently being treated at a nearby hospital in Middlesex County. As more information becomes available, details will be shared on […]

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New Jersey Expands COVID-19 Call Center Options

18 March 2020

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy, the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, the New Jersey Department of Health, and the United Ways of New Jersey announced today that NJ 211 has been activated to help handle COVID-19 related calls from New Jersey residents. All residents with questions or concerns about COVID-19 and resources available to […]

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The 2020 Census is happening now

18 March 2020

The time is now. Help shape your future, and your community’s future, by responding to the 2020 Census. You can complete your questionnaire online, by phone, or by mail. Homes will begin receiving their invitation to respond to the 2020 Census between March 12-20. These official Census Bureau mailings will include detailed information and a Census ID […]

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City of Perth Amboy Issues Emergency Action Regarding COVID-19

17 March 2020

PERTH AMBOY – The City of Perth Amboy and the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is monitoring and implementing emergency orders to attempt to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). My administration has been in discussions with various stakeholders including the Office of the Governor, New Jersey State Department of Health (NJDOH) and […]

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Closures and Cancellations Effective March 17 Until Further Notice

16 March 2020

  PERTH AMBOY – The City of Perth Amboy has announced the following closures and cancellations: Schools will be closed as of Monday, March 16th until further notice City Hall is closed to the public Perth Amboy Public Library will be closed All recreational programs, including senior services, have been suspended Perth Amboy court sessions […]

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COVID-19 Prevention Tips

16 March 2020

It is important to stay up-to-date by visiting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) website. Here are some everyday preventative measures you can follow (as instructed by the CDC): Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing […]

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Poll Workers Wanted

16 March 2020

Press Release MIDDLESEX COUNTY – John Anagnostis Regional Vice Chair of the Middlesex County Republican Organization has announced there are openings for Poll Workers for the 2020 Primary and General Elections to be held on June 2, 2020 and November 3, 2020. You can be a poll worker if you are 18 years old, a […]

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade Posponed

11 March 2020

SOUTH AMBOY – The South Amboy St. Patrick’s Day Parade, originally scheduled for Sunday, March 15, has been POSTPONED until Saturday, May 16, 2020.

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State of the City Postponed

10 March 2020

Mayor Diaz’s State of the City address, scheduled for Thursday, March 12, has been indefinitely postponed.

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BOE Meeting Canceled

10 March 2020

PERTH AMBOY – The Perth Amboy Board of Education meeting for this Thursday has been canceled.

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Date changed for Perth Amboy Free Public Library Board of Trustees meeting

06 March 2020

PERTH AMBOY – The Perth Amboy Free Public Library Board of Trustees regularly scheduled meeting, for Tuesday March 10, 2020 at 5 p.m. in the main reading room of the library, will be changed.  The new date and location will be Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 5 p.m. in the downstairs children’s room. Please use […]

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Community Needs Discussed, Contract Negotiations Stalled

06 March 2020

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Beach Hours and Firehouse Consolidation Discussed

06 March 2020

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Active Discussions Involving Ordinances Regarding PARA and Library Board of Trustees

06 March 2020

2/24/20 Caucus By: Carolyn Maxwell PERTH AMBOY – Ordinance No. 2 regarding dissolving the Perth Amboy Redevelopment Agency and designating the City Council as a redevelopment entity for the City of Perth Amboy and enjoining those previously approved redevelopment projects identified in this ordinance pending review and further action by the city council. Councilman Fernando […]

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Pallone, in Discussion With Media, Promises to ‘Look Into’ Perth Amboy Rail Station Project

06 March 2020

By Ron Miskoff EDISON – Transportation remains a key concern for Rep. Frank Pallone, especially since he was appointed chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee in 2018.  Pallone met with members of the local media — newspapers and websites — on Feb. 21 at the Menlo Park Diner in Edison to discuss recent […]

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EDITORIAL: The Caregivers Should Have First Priority

06 March 2020

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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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