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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

This Week in World War II: 75 Years Ago

12 May 2017

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Pets of the Week

12 May 2017

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LOOKING BACK

12 May 2017

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Community Events and Notices

10 May 2017

Spring Flower Fair 2017: The Ultimate Plant Sale NEW BRUNSWICK – Rutgers is having its annual Spring Flower Fair – The Ultimate Plant Sale!  on May 12, 13, 14. The sale is on rain or shine. Come out to support the Gardens and our Student Internship Program. Please know that while there is a large […]

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Anuncio Para Toda La Autoridad de Vivienda de Perth Amboy – Participantes de Vivienda Publica y Seccion 8

09 May 2017

Read in English Efectivo el Lunes, 17 de Abril del 2017, por favor esté al tanto que La Autoridad de Vivienda de la Ciudad de Perth Amboy implemento nuevos horarios de oficina para los participantes de nuestros programas de la siguiente manera. Lunes            8:30 am-4:30 pm Martes          8:30 am-4:30 pm Miercoles     Solo Citas – No […]

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Correction

09 May 2017

PERTH AMBOY – In the 3/1/17 print issue of the Amboy Guardian in the story titled “Civil Rights Hero: Sarah Keys Evans” the lawyer who defended Evans was Mrs. Dovey Johnson Roundtree, a graduate of Howard University Law School – not the NAACP. The Amboy Guardian regrets this error.

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Code Enforcement Takes it on the Chin

05 May 2017

Handicap Committee is not Needed 4/24/17 Caucus 4/26/17 Council Meeting PERTH AMBOY – Resident Ken Balut stated, “If Code Enforcement would take care of illegal housing, it would take care of the parking problems. I had an OPRA request dealing with Code Enforcement, but I haven’t heard anything back from that  request yet.” Resident Michael […]

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Water/Sewer Rates

05 May 2017

4/26/17 Council Meeting PERTH AMBOY – There was a discussion on Ordinance No. 4 Regarding the Water/Sewer Rates. During the 4/26/17 Council Meeting, Resident Ken Balut wanted to know, “How much are the rates going up?” Business Administrator Adam Cruz responded, “$1.15 per month.” Balut wasn’t satisfied with the answer, “What is the percentage rate […]

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Irizarry Privacy Complaints

05 May 2017

3/24/17 Caucus PERTH AMBOY – Councilman Fernando Irizarry said, “I have been getting complaints from people who were denied handicapped parking based on the Handicapped Parking Committee’s decisions. They have been calling my private cell phone number. When I asked how did they get my number, they said it was given to them by a […]

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Who Decides?

05 May 2017

4/24/17 Caucus & 4/26/17 Council Meeting PERTH AMBOY – R-173-4/17–Appointing Jelmin Caba to the Perth Amboy Redevelopment Agency for a term to expire December 31, 2018. At the 4/24/17 Caucus, Councilman Fernando Irizarry said, “I received a letter from PARA Attorney Maraziti stating that any PARA appointments made by the Council were cancelled.” This prompted […]

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Body Worn Cameras: Worth the Cost

05 May 2017

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EDITORIAL: Come Walk For a Good Cause

05 May 2017

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UMoP to Host Walk in Support of Lung Cancer Awareness

05 May 2017

Press Release PERTH AMBOY – Nonprofit organization and charity, United Messengers of Peace invites community members to sign up for their first Lung Cancer Awareness Walk on Saturday May 13, 2017 beginning at the Perth Amboy Train Station and ending at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church (183 Rector St).  Participants can register online at UMoPLCA.eventbrite.com. Volunteers […]

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THE COMMUNITY VOICE: Letters to the Editor

05 May 2017

Some Celebrities Are a Joke I was watching a special on TV the other day that was supposed to be about the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, and it was, to a point. Half of the special dealt with another water crisis in Detroit. They were showing people in Detroit who were living without water at […]

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Be Smart About Medicine Winner

05 May 2017

*Photos submitted by Perth Amboy Catholic School Press Release PERTH AMBOY – Katarina Koziotova, a 6th grade student at Perth Amboy Catholic School, won 2nd place in the 6th Grade Category for her poster in the ‘Be Smart About Medicine” Creative Expression Art and Essay contest sponsored by the Wellspring Center for Prevention of Middlesex […]

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State Environmental Commissioner Visits MCVTS

05 May 2017

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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