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EDITORIAL: A Tough Year for Many, But We’ve Always Managed to Come Through

22 December 2017

To say it’s been an extremely unusual year would be a huge understatement, and it’s not even over yet. Who would have thought in a million years that Donald Trump, who has constantly throughout the year stated he was going to run for President, but then backed off. Well, this time he didn’t back off […]

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THE COMMUNITY VOICE: Letters to the Editor

22 December 2017

“Let Go!  Let God! Give Patience and Peace a Try!” T’is the season to “Let Go! Let God! Give patience and peace a try. The years have brought about many conflicts in our lives which never seem to fade away. The old grudges, family feuds and misunderstandings stay with us because we don’t take the […]

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Mayor Diaz Congratulates Perth Amboy Fire Firefighters on Completion of EMT Training

22 December 2017

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Former B.A. Fehrenbach Returns to Discuss Water and Wastewater Contract

22 December 2017

12/11/17 Caucus  PERTH AMBOY – Former Business Administrator Greg Ferhenbach came to the 12/11/17 Caucus to shed some light on the Middlesex Water Company Contract. “The contract ends at the end of 2018. There are two borrowings through the MCIA (Middlesex County Improvement Authority) through the year 2034. The US-PA Service Agency expires the end […]

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Two Different Points of View in Discussing New Kushner Proposals on the Waterfront

22 December 2017

12/11/17 Caucus & Council Meetings PERTH AMBOY – During the 12/11/17 Caucus, Councilman Fernando Gonzalez discussed meeting with residents from the Landings. “They wanted something done as long as the environment improves. I empathize with them on behalf of this Council. We need more discussions on projects that would not only benefit the Landings residents, […]

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Fire Department Receives Funds for New Apparatus

22 December 2017

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Questions asked about the Y, Landings Issues, and City Upcoming Projects

22 December 2017

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Perth Amboy Parking Utility Notice

22 December 2017

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Tom’s Tax Tips

22 December 2017

BUSINESS YEAR-END TAX MOVES Give Your Business Some Holiday Cheer Courtesy of Tom Ploskanka C.P.A. Even though the end of 2017 is near, it is not too late to get your business into the best possible tax position for the new year. Here are some year-end tax moves to consider: • Consider vehicle purchases. There are […]

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A Mixed Bag

22 December 2017

Perth Amboy Caucus PERTH AMBOY – At the beginning of the Caucus portion of the 12//11/17 Meetings, Councilman Fernando Irizarry gave an update on the handicapped parking committee that he’s part of. “We were able to get a good portion of the applications looked at, but there is still a lot of work to do. […]

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Mayor Diaz Visits Puerto Rico with Governor-Elect Phil Murphy

22 December 2017

Press Release 12/24/17 PERTH AMBOY – Mayor Wilda Diaz was to be departing to the Island of Puerto Rico with Governor Phil Murphy and a group of delegates on Friday, December 15, 2017. “As our state’s only Puerto Rican female mayor, it has been our city’s goal to assist and provide essential goods to the […]

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English as a 2nd Language Classes Offered in Woodbridge

22 December 2017

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Wintry Scenes

22 December 2017

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Amboy Bank Seeking Clothing Donations

22 December 2017

News Release MONMOUTH/MIDDLESEX COUNTIES – Throughout January, all 23 offices of Amboy Bank will collect clothing donations on behalf of Catholic Charities. Residents of Monmouth and Middlesex Counties are encouraged to drop off gently used men’s, women’s and children’s clothing and accessories to their nearest Amboy branch. Needed accessories include shoes, handbags, belts and ties. […]

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St. Nick Celebration

22 December 2017

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Coughlin Bill to Fight Opioids Advances

22 December 2017

Coughlin, Benson & Vainieri Huttle Bill to Help Fight NJ’s Opioid Crisis Clears Assembly Panel Opioid Crisis Has Killed More Than 7,000 People In New Jersey Since 2012 Press Release 12/18/17 TRENTON – An Assembly panel on Monday approved a measure sponsored by Speaker-elect Craig Coughlin, Assemblyman Dan Benson and Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle to help […]

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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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