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Kurv Industrial groundbreaking in Perth Amboy will create modern warehouse space plus new public park and new development site
 

Kurv Industrial groundbreaking in Perth Amboy will create modern warehouse space plus new public park and new development site

Perth Amboy Launches Zika Prevention Awareness Campaign

10 June 2016

News Release 6/1/16 PERTH AMBOY, NJ— Mayor Wilda Diaz and the Middlesex County Mosquito Commission have partnered to bring awareness about Zika virus prevention to the residents of Perth Amboy during the summer months of travel, outdoor activities and for expecting mothers. “It’s extremely important to get this information to our families. We are being […]

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Perth Amboy’s BID Hosting “Network to Success” Event & Card Exchange

10 June 2016

Featured Speaker Explains Financing Options Available to Companies through UCEDC News Release 6/3/16 PERTH AMBOY − The City of Perth Amboy is hosting the “Network to Success” reception and business card exchange that includes a presentation by the UCEDC organization. The nonprofit UCEDC is an economic development corporation that assists companies with a range of […]

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Slide Show – Trip to Medieval Times & Tournament 4/28/16, Lyndhurst

10 June 2016

  PERTH AMBOY/LYNDHURST – Some of the Seniors from the Olive Street Community Center went on a day trip to Medieval Times: Dinner and Tournament on April 28, 2016. They were entertained by Knights jousting and sword fighting and a show horse.

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Weinberg, Quijano & Advocates Announce Effort to Prevent Wage Theft by Employers

10 June 2016

News Release 6/6/16 TRENTON – Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg, Assemblywoman Annette Quijano and advocates for working families today announced an effort to prevent wage theft by employers in New Jersey, a practice which often affects some of the lowest paid and most vulnerable workers. “Workers who are most at risk of wage theft are […]

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This Week in World War II: 75 Years Ago

10 June 2016

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LOOKING BACK

10 June 2016

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Pet of the Week

10 June 2016

From the Senior Building on High St. to Mr. Lees on Smith St., Chase “My Happy Havanese” travels to the Marina. Always stopping to greet his “Friends”along the way. – Diane

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Book Fair Fundraiser

07 June 2016

PERTH AMBOY/EDISON – The Friends of the Perth Amboy Free Public Library are joining with Barnes & Noble of Edison for a day of fundraising on Saturday, June 18.  Story times for this event are scheduled between 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.  Stop by and have a Friend gift wrap your Father’s Day purchases.  In […]

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Propane Tank Recycling ends Wednesday, June 8, 2016

03 June 2016

PERTH AMBOY – ATTENTION RESIDENTS: PROPANE TANK RECYCLING For residents who need to dispose of their propane tanks, please bring your 20-pound (barbeque size) propane tanks to any of the following locations on or before Wednesday, June 8, 2016 during normal business hours: East Brunswick Reclamation Center, 357 Dunhams Corner Road Monroe Township Public Works, 76 Gravel […]

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Perth Amboy Selected to Accelerate Water Infrastructure Innovation

03 June 2016

Perth Amboy is one of three New Jersey cities selected to receive technical assistance and engineering support services to design innovative, financeable projects that reduce combined sewer outflows (CSOs) while also making neighborhoods and downtowns better places to live, work, and invest. News Release 5/25/16 TRENTON –  New Jersey Future today announced that Perth Amboy […]

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EDITORIAL: Perth Amboy’s Neil Lucey Honored Posthumously

03 June 2016

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THE COMMUNITY VOICE: Letters to the Editor

03 June 2016

Memorial Day, May 30th , 2016 As Memorial Day passes I want to thank the Veterans that have served our country bravely. These Americans have made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of Democracy. I want to thank their families who must miss their loved ones dearly every day. These families are the ones who […]

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Memorial Day Services Perth Amboy/South Amboy 2016

03 June 2016

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Waterfront Improvements Beach Showers Questioned

03 June 2016

Clean Communities Act; Litter Education 5/23/16 Caucus By: Katherine Massopust PERTH AMBOY – Councilman Fernando Irizarry questioned the proposed installation of showers on Waterfront beaches. “All this is going to do is to encourage people to swim. There are people who don’t follow signs. I don’t see why we are putting this in the design. […]

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Willow Pond Park Project Presentation

03 June 2016

5/23/16 Caucus Meeting By: Katherine Massopust PERTH AMBOY – There was a presentation at the 5/23/16 Caucus on the Willow Pond Synthetic Turf Field Construction. The presentation was  made by Joseph D. Perello, LLA, ASLA, PP Principal Vice President of Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc. “The City of Perth Amboy wanted us to design a synthetic […]

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Pay to Play: Campaign Contributions from Developers Addressed

03 June 2016

5/23/16 Caucus Meeting By: Katherine Massopust PERTH AMBOY – Ordinance #2 on the 5/23/16 Agenda: An ordinance to adopting an amendment of Article II of Chapter 98 of the Code of the City of Perth Amboy. Re: Public Contracting. Council President Lisa Nanton’s main concerns were how the ordinance was explained to the Council. “Any […]

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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