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Codey-Vitale Bill Clears Senate

24 March 2017

Legislation Mandates Procedures for Treatment of Psychiatric/Substance Use Disorder Dual Diagnoses Clears Senate The New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA) released its  latest assessment report on March 08, 2017 “Better ratings, more permanent staff and shorter length of stay in N.J.1” Press Release 3/13/17 TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee Chairman […]

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This Week in World War II: 75 Years Ago

24 March 2017

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Pet of the Week

24 March 2017

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LOOKING BACK

24 March 2017

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Advisory: Prosecutor’s Office Seeks Help to Identify Man

22 March 2017

Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey said today that authorities are seeking the public’s assistance with identifying the man in the composite sketch. On August 12, 2016, the Perth Amboy Police Department reported that an unidentified individual had been discovered in a wooded area near the intersection of Herbert Street and Riverview Drive. Forensic examination […]

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“It’s Official”- New PAHS is Coming!

17 March 2017

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Arguments Continue for Buckeye Partners Pipeline Project

17 March 2017

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Fireboat Repairs Questioned

17 March 2017

3/6/17 Caucus PERTH AMBOY – A $43,497.54 bid for repairs to a 39 ft. Metalcraft Marine Firestorm Fireboat was scrutinized by the Council. Fire Chief Abraham Pitre came forward to answer questions. He said, “There was a jumper accident and the money for this amount was allocated from the 2016 operating funds.” Councilman Joel Pabon […]

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Thomas Mundy Peterson Plaque Update

17 March 2017

3/6/17 Caucus PERTH AMBOY – PAHPC Chair Reinaldo Aviles came forward to give an update on the Thomas Mundy Peterson Plaque. He presented the Council with a flyer showing an artist’s rendering of the plaque. This included measurements, specifications and sample wording and a picture of Thomas Mundy Peterson. All this information on the flyer […]

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EDITORIAL: It Affects You!

17 March 2017

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THE COMMUNITY VOICE: Letters to the Editor

17 March 2017

Wages or Taxes? Raising the minimum wage is a good idea but it would only apply to a percentage of wage earners. There is another solution that would apply to most people: raise the standard income tax deduction to $40,000 or more. This would benefit more people than an increased minimum wage alone. While the Federal […]

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Moment of Silence for the Late Austin Gumbs

17 March 2017

Also, Lung Cancer Awareness & Heavy Backpack 3/9/17 BOE Meeting By: Katherine Massopust PERTH AMBOY – During the President’s Report, President Ken Puccio wanted to recognize Coach G (PAHS Wrestling Coach Mike Giordano) who recently announced his retirement. “He is an outstanding individual.” The Board also honored the late Austin Gumbs with a moment of […]

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Street Sweep Initiative Final Report

17 March 2017

Press Release PERTH AMBOY – The purpose of this initiative was to aggressively and vigorously enforce any and all street level activity for the purposes of curtailing such activity by applying pressure with either arrests, summonses, and the offering of assistance for treatment. The initiative started on Tuesday, February 7th, and was concluded on Saturday, […]

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City Hall Circle Tree Planting Ceremony

17 March 2017

Press Release PERTH AMBOY – The 1683 Society Inc. and the City Of Perth Amboy cordially invite the public to a tree planting ceremony at City Hall Circle on March 31, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. “Over the years we’ve lost many trees at City Hall Circle. We will be planting two trees to help restore […]

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Perth Amboy Company Gets Façade Grant

17 March 2017

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Perth Amboy Artworks Hosts Paint and Sip Event

17 March 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.
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