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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

Advisory: Message from Perth Amboy Office of Emergency Management about the Current Storm

02 March 2018

Current Forecast Coastal flooding, heavy rain, and high winds are forecast. Some snow may fall in northern locations. Advisories posted for Friday and Saturday include a Coastal Flood Watch for Atlantic and Delaware Bay counties, a Coastal Flood Advisory for Hudson River counties, a High Wind Warning for most counties and a Winter Storm Watch […]

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Questions on How Board Members Appointments, CDBG Monies & Quality of Life

23 February 2018

2/12/18 Caucus PERTH AMBOY – Resident Stanley Sierakowski referenced the last Council Meeting when former Council President Lisa Nanton quoted the stature of an Ordinance specifically regarding appointments of members to the Redevelopment Agency. Sierakowski said he looked on the City’s website that part of the stature is missing (No. 18-313-8-17), or at least he […]

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Incident on Gordon Street

23 February 2018

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Information Regarding Police Incident

23 February 2018

Press Release PERTH AMBOY – At 22:52 hours, four Perth Amboy Police officers were in the 300 block of Watson Ave. As officers approached a person of interest related to a prior fire-arms incident, he opened fire at our officers. Officers returned fire in response to the threat. There are no injuries as a result […]

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Public Comments: 2/14/18 Council Meeting

23 February 2018

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EDITORIAL

23 February 2018

See Something; Say Something They Did; Unfortunately, Action Wasn’t Taken Prayers and condolences can only do so much. How many times have these words been spoken to the families of those that lost loved ones to violence. This has been going on for many years and it’s been done under both political parties. There’s always […]

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LOCAL PERSPECTIVE: Letters to the Editor

23 February 2018

School Shootings School shootings are in the news again. They demonstrate the vulnerability of “Gun Free Zones”. One report said they began around 1990 and became more common. They were unknown before the 1968 Gun Control Act. What is a possible cause? Since the Supreme Court banned displays of the Ten Commandments they have become common. […]

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Discussion on Ordinances

23 February 2018

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Representatives Explain Where the Money is Going

23 February 2018

2/14/18 Perth Amboy Council Meeting PERTH AMBOY – Resolutions R-66-2/18 – R-69-2/18 – dealt with the proper City Officials to execute contracts with different organizations to receive CDBG grant from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development under Title 1 of the Housing & Community Development Act of 1974 as Amended. Organizations requesting those […]

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Ashes to Go: Clergypeople Help Busy Commuters on Ash Wednesday

23 February 2018

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Action in Trenton

23 February 2018

Coughlin & Benson Pro-Consumer Bill  Helping Cable Subscribers Get Credits,  Rebates for Service Outages Clears Assembly Press Release 2/15/18 TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin and Assemblyman Daniel Benson that would exempt cable television subscribers from notifying cable television service outages to receive credit or a rebate was approved, 69-1, by the […]

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Save Money. Get Your Taxes Done for Free!

23 February 2018

PERTH AMBOY – You can get your taxes done for free by IRS-certified volunteers at locations throughout the community. Income up to $65,000 in 2017. Save up to $300. The free tax sites also help eligible taxpayers claim important tax credits and refunds. Over $2,3000,000 in 2017! Some of the credits include: • The Earned […]

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SLIDE SHOW: Valentine’s Day Party

23 February 2018

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Amboy Bank Winter Clothing Drive

23 February 2018

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Free Programs for People with Diabetes

23 February 2018

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This Week in World War II: 75 Years Ago

23 February 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