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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

Nor’Easter Information • March 7-8, 2018

06 March 2018

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American Red Cross Blood Donation Opportunities in March

06 March 2018

Help patients rebound by giving blood In March, while basketball teams are fighting for the chance to be crowned champions, patients battling cancer and other illnesses are fighting for their lives. The American Red Cross is asking blood donors to help patients rebound by making a lifesaving donation this spring. Middle school basketball player Olivia […]

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St. Patrick’s Day Events

02 March 2018

Woodbridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade WOODBRIDGE – The Woodbridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Sunday, March 11 – sponsored by the American Irish Association of Woodbridge – steps-off at 1:30 p.m. from Woodbridge High School, moves to Freeman Street, onto Linden Avenue, to Amboy Ave. (Route 35) to Main Street, concluding in front of Town Hall. […]

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Community Events and Notices

02 March 2018

Friends of Perth Amboy Free Public Library Meeting PERTH AMBOY – The Friends of Perth Amboy Free Public Library are having a meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 27, at 6 p.m. at the Perth Amboy Free Public Library (at the Children’s Library in rear of the building), 196 Jefferson St. Everyone is welcome to attend. For […]

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Mayor Announces Perth Amboy Fire Department Class Upgrade

02 March 2018

Press Release 2/26/18 PERTH AMBOY – Mayor Wilda Diaz announced a class upgrade for the Perth Amboy Fire Department to Class 3 from their previous Class 4 Fire Department ranking issued by the Insurance Service Office, Inc. “I want to congratulate Chief Edward Mullen and the members of the Fire Department for their Class 3 […]

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Breakdown of CDBG Monies, Businesses Question Ordinance & Active Shooter Training

02 March 2018

SOUTH AMBOY – Council VP Christine Noble gave an update on  how she along with other committee members decided how the CDBG funds of $40,650 requested should be used. “We must reapply every year for these grants. We requested $20,000 to be used for the Business District (part of that total includes $1,500 for print […]

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LANXESS’ Perth Amboy site Receives Governor’s Occupational Safety & Health Award

02 March 2018

Perth Amboy: Governor’s Award for Continued Excellence for No Lost Time for Eighth Year PITTSBURGH/CENTRAL NEW JERSEY – LANXESS’ Perth Amboy site was recently awarded its eighth New Jersey Governor’s Occupational Safety & Health Award for its outstanding safety record. The program is sponsored by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and […]

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RBMC Awarded Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers

02 March 2018

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SkillUp Middlesex

02 March 2018

MIDDLESEX COUNTY – County offering over 4,500 Courses Through Free Online Learning Platform. Enhance skills and obtain industry recognized credentials by taking online courses developed by Skillsoft, a training provider used by Fortune-500 companies. Transportation/Logistics, Business Etiquette, QuickBooks, Project Management/Microsoft Office, Adobe, Accounting, Human Resources, Six Sigma, Informational Technology, Sales/Marketing, Custom Service, + 100’s More! […]

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Meet the Author: Debbie Doctofsky-Solomon

02 March 2018

Press Release PERTH AMBOY – The Friends of the Perth Amboy Free Public Library are happy to host Debbie Doctofsky-Solomon on Saturday, March 3rd at 11 a.m. in the Children’s Room of the Perth Amboy Library located at 196 Jefferson St. Debbie’s books include Hidden in the Himalayas, Journey to the River of Perfumes and […]

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LOCAL PERSPECTIVE: Letters to the Editor

02 March 2018

I feel compelled to comment on the proposal by the City of Perth Amboy to re-zone Front Street, in order to “allow property owners to open small businesses such as shops, coffee houses, art galleries, and acoustic venues.” I owned the Maid of Perth Antique Shop on Front Street during the 1990’s. Initially, it was a popular destination, and we sold local memorabilia, nautical antiques, vintage postage cards, and gifts. I also served as President of the Perth Amboy Chamber of Commerce and was on the Board of the Perth Amboy UEZ for several years.

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EDITORIAL: Her Story

02 March 2018

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SLIDE SHOW: Sheriff Mildred Scott Honored

02 March 2018

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Pallone Announces Rutgers Research Grants Totaling $800,000

02 March 2018

Press Release 2/21/18 WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced three research grants for Rutgers University totaling nearly $800,000. The grants will fund research into breast cancer, sleep and metabolism diseases, and liver fibrosis. “As technologies and science improve and progress, our commitment to cancer prevention and other disease and health research […]

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Military Timeline

02 March 2018

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SIDE SHOW: New Jersey Garden Show

02 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