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Perth Amboy Anti-Rabies Vaccine Clinics for 2017

20 January 2017

Clinics scheduled for May 13, 2017 and September 9, 2017 PERTH AMBOY – The City of Perth Amboy will be conducting animal anti-rabies vaccine clinics in 2017 on May 13, 2017 and September 9, 2017, at City Garage, foot of Fayette Street, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. visit these free clinics or see your veterinarian. […]

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Pilot Projects Presentation, Train Station Update, Homeless Discussed

20 January 2017

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Middlesex County to Provide Fire Prevention Services to South Amboy

20 January 2017

Sayreville Previously Provided Additional Services in Necessary Situations By: Joseph L. Kuchie SOUTH AMBOY – The city of South Amboy discussed its agreement to have Middlesex County provide fire prevention services to the city moving forward instead of Sayreville. Business Administrator Camille Tooker explained that she and the Mayor had reviewed both proposals from both Sayreville […]

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Entitled or Not?

20 January 2017

PERTH AMBOY –  Ordinance No. 5 – First Reading – An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance entitled Ordinance fixing and establishing a schedule of salaries and salary ranges and increments for officers and employees of the City of Perth Amboy. (Ordinance No. 218-79) as amended adopted July 3, 1979. Re: Management and Non-Union. Councilman Irizarry […]

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Public Scoping Hearing Notice

20 January 2017

PERTH AMBOY – TAKE NOTICE that the City of Perth Amboy has contacted the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Green Acres Program, proposing to divert a total of 3.5 acres of parkland, that being the City’s bicycle and pedestrian trail located between Pulaski Avenue and Hall Avenue on Block 228.05, Lot 3.01 and Block […]

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LOCAL PERSPECTIVE: Editorial

20 January 2017

The Saturation Point Don’t Put All the Blame on the Developers Was the Rutgers Study a Waste of Time? Perth Amboy is crowded. Not just crowded but congested. Even though we had projects and tall buildings that were demolished (e.g. The Stockton Building and The Huntington Building) others took their place (e.g. King Plaza which […]

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BID Budget Discussed

20 January 2017

1/11/17 Perth Amboy Council Meeting PERTH AMBOY – Resident Ken Balut still wanted to know about the Ad Book that the BID put out. “Where is this money going? I’m glad the Cornucopia which got a bad rap from this town got into the book. The people who got big ads are on the BID. […]

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JCP&L Home Safety Program: Keeping Safe Around Electricity

20 January 2017

Press Release 12/29/16 SOUTH AMBOY – Gerald Ricciardi from JCP&L will present a program on home safety at the Dowdell Library on Tuesday, January 24 from 6:30-8 pm.  Learn about electrical safety inside your home, using electric heaters safely, locating overhead and underground wires, and other safety tips. There will be a fun quiz to […]

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Food Stamps Assistance

20 January 2017

PERTH AMBOY – Every Wednesday there will be a Food Stamps Assistance Program 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.:  JRF’s Family Success Center families to come in and meet with a representative from the Community Food Bank of NJ to assist with food stamps application and eligibility guidelines. For additional information please call 732-638-5063 or visit our […]

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Tom’s Tax Tips: Stay on Top of New Due Dates This Year

20 January 2017

Courtesy of Tom Ploskanka Tax filing season officially begins this month. Did you know due dates for certain returns have been changed? Why are the dates changing? One reason is to bring due dates into a more logical order. For example, in prior years, if you were a partner in a partnership, you may have […]

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PA Board of Ed: Puccio Elected President, Tejeda Vice-President

20 January 2017

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SLIDE SHOW: Prosphora (Holy Supper) at Ukrainian Assumption Church

20 January 2017

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Epiphany Service at St. Demetrios Church

20 January 2017

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PAVFD Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

20 January 2017

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SLIDE SHOW: 3 Kings Gift Distribution

20 January 2017

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SLIDE SHOW: 3 Kings Day at PRAHD

20 January 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