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Perth Amboy Bill of Rights Essay Contest

South Amboy’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade

This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

December 1865

Notice of Public Meeting – Perth Amboy Business Improvement District on March 23

21 March 2018

PERTH AMBOY – BID Meeting, Friday March 23, 2018, 9 a.m. City Council Chamber, Perth Amboy City Hall, 260 High Street, Perth Amboy, NJ The proposed Agenda for said meeting is as follows: Board Approval of BID 2018 Budget In accordance with the provisions of the “Open Public Meetings Act”, N.J.S.A. 10:4-8, the Perth Amboy […]

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Winter Storm Warning. Code Blue shelter open Wednesday, March 21

20 March 2018

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Code Enforcement Off of the Hot Seat

16 March 2018

2/26/18 Caucus PERTH AMBOY – There were two communications: 2 & 3 concerning zoning violations that a City Resident has complained about several times what is happening in her neighborhood. Council President William Petrick had asked Business Administrator Adam Cruz to have the prosecutor provide an explanation as to why the case had been postponed […]

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Nor’Easter Hits Perth Amboy

16 March 2018

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Coughlin Bill Clears Panel; Would Combat Surprise Out-of-Network Medical Bills

16 March 2018

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Resident Has a Lot on His Plate

16 March 2018

2/26/18 Caucus & 2 PERTH AMBOY – Resident Anthony Granger wanted to know if curb to curb cleaning has been implemented yet. Director of Public Works Frank Hoffman said, “It’s being done mostly downtown, but we’re looking to go to Budapest and other sections of town.” Council President Bill Petrick then told the Resident, “Rules […]

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It would be too Expensive

16 March 2018

2/28/18 Caucus PERTH AMBOY – There was a discussion about the continuation of digging up streets in the City. City Engineer Jeff Rauch came forward. “Milling, paving, and handicapped ramp upgrades will be taking place. There will also be drain improvements for High Street which can only be done in phases because of its width. […]

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CITY OF PERTH AMBOY, NJ: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

16 March 2018

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM and HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM  2018/2019 PROGRAM YEAR They City of Perth Amboy is planning for the FY 2018/2019 Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) and the HOME Investment Partnership programs which are funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist persons who have low-to-moderate incomes, […]

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Fire Safety Initiative, Perth Amboy

16 March 2018

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New!!! Extended Hours at the Department of Code Enforcement, starting April 5

16 March 2018

Press Release 3/11/18 PERTH AMBOY, NJ— Mayor Wilda Diaz is pleased to announce new evening hours being offered at the Department of Code Enforcement. Effective Thursday, April 5, 2018 through October 25, 2018, the Department of Code Enforcement will be extending its usual (9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) Thursday operating hours to better serve the public. The […]

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THE COMMUNITY VOICE: Letters to the Editor

16 March 2018

Why School Shootings Today? Friday’s Opinion page had a letter that claimed the Constitution did not define the word “arms”. The authors of the Second Amendment used the widest possible definition for this right. It was the attempt to confiscate guns that caused the battle of Concord and Lexington, then the Revolutionary War. Did someone sleep […]

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LOCAL PERSPECTIVE: Editorial

16 March 2018

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Author Debbie Doctofsky-Solomon Visits Perth Amboy Free Public Library

16 March 2018

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Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner

16 March 2018

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Gift Auction

16 March 2018

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PBS Films at the Proprietary House

16 March 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