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This Week in World War II: 75 Years Ago

03 August 2018

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Pet of the Week

03 August 2018

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SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING, AUG. 2

02 August 2018

PERTH AMBOY – Pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, this is to advise you that the Council of the City of Perth Amboy will hold the following Meeting in the Council Chambers, City Hall. 260 High St., Perth Amboy to consider the following: PURPOSE – Appointment of a Municipal Clerk SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING August […]

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LOOKING BACK

02 August 2018

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Heavy rains cause flooding in Perth Amboy

28 July 2018

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Improvements Discussed & More to Come

27 July 2018

7/18/18 South Amboy Business & Council Meetings SOUTH AMBOY – Some of the items discussed at the Business Meetings included for the disposal of surplus property. B.A. Glenn Skarzynski stated, “Vehicles have been advertised on the GOVDeals to satisfy the cost.” City Clerk Laura Kemble-Kalantsis answered the question regarding Item No. B. Resolution to provide […]

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Mayoral Roundtable on Expanding Access to More Residents

27 July 2018

PERTH AMBOY – Johanna Calle (Director of the New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice) was Master of Ceremonies at a Roundtable Discussion hosted by Perth Amboy Mayor Wilda Diaz at the Brighton Avenue Community Center on Thursday, July 19, 2018. Besides Mayor Diaz, the panel included: Hopewell Borough Mayor Paul Anzano; Morristown Township Mayor Timothy […]

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Middlesex Water Company Subsidiary Awarded Perth Amboy Operation and Management Services Contract

27 July 2018

Press Release 7/18/18 ISELIN – Utility Service Affiliates (Perth Amboy), Inc. (USA-PA), a subsidiary of Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX), has been awarded a contract to operate the City of Perth Amboy’s water and sewer utilities commencing January 1, 2019 and extending through December 31, 2028. The effective date of the agreement coincides with the expiration […]

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Bus Company Woes and Abandoned Property Renewal | Perth Amboy

27 July 2018

7/12/18 Zoning Board Meeting PERTH AMBOY – There were two topics of discussion at the 7/12/18 Zoning Board Meeting. The first topic dealt with the vacant parking lot on Sayre Avenue where a bus company was parking their small school buses. That bus company had been brought to court several times, but their attorney was […]

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EDITORIAL: Well Deserved

27 July 2018

Thirty-eight-and-a-half years, 3 Mayors (George Otlowski Sr., Joe Vas, Wilda Diaz), I’m sure Perth Amboy City Clerk Elaine Jasko could write a book on all of her experiences under 3 administrations. Oh, how the City has changed! I don’t know when they started to film City Council Meetings, but someone told me that at the Board […]

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THE COMMUNITY VOICE: Elaine Jasko

27 July 2018

Retirement Statement After 38.5 years of dealing with City business and nights filled with meetings, I have decided to retire from my position of City Clerk. I started my career in public service after I graduated from Rutgers in 1979.  I was hired by Mayor George Otlowski, with the support of Richard Pucci, BA, and […]

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Safety Announcement

27 July 2018

Safety Announcement From Mayor Wilda Diaz  Regarding the Recent Incidents in NYC and NJ We are taking safety precautions in the City of Perth Amboy, 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 […]

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9th Annual ‘Bowl for Hunger’

27 July 2018

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This Week in World War II: 75 Years Ago

27 July 2018

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Pet of the Week

27 July 2018

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LOOKING BACK

27 July 2018

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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