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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

Community Announcements Week of April 6, 2016

05 April 2016

Pirohi Sale PERTH AMBOY – St. John The Baptist Orthodox Perth Amboy N.J. is having a Pirohi Sale on April 4-7. Pick up your order at 404 Division Street, Perth Amboy. Call 732-826-7067 to place your order between 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. All gourmet items handmade therefore call early before maximum sales quota is […]

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Pubic Meeting Notice – April 6

04 April 2016

PERTH AMBOY – On Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 200 High St., Perth Amboy, the Planning Board of the City of Perth Amboy shall continue a public hearing for the purpose of hearing persons who are interested or would be affected by a recommendation to the […]

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Community Announcements Week of March 30, 2016

01 April 2016

Public Talk: Transform Your Life PERTH AMBOY – Transform Your Life: Striking the Right Work-Life Balance, Saturday, April 2 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meet with Business Leaders and learn how Meditation transforms our daily work-life balance and brings inner and outer peace. Featuring Workshop, Meditation, Vegetarian Lunch. Join us and learn a simple […]

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Good Friday Procession

01 April 2016

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The Volley: The Ball is Back in Your Court Again

01 April 2016

3/21/16 Caucus Meeting PERTH AMBOY – Topic for Discussion: Handicapped Ordinance. Councilman Bill Petrick started the discussion regarding the revision of the handicapped ordinance. This has been bounced around for months. A committee had been formed in order to discuss how handicapped permits should be issued. That committee consisted of the City Clerk, the Police […]

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Bone of Contention

01 April 2016

PERTH AMBOY – 3/21/16 Caucus. Resolutions R-167 and R-168 Approving Seasonal Fixed Location, Lease Licenses at the Perth Amboy Marina for Slavko Petric and Edgardo Lugo and Noemi Cardona D/B/A Bomba D’Food Truck, Respectively. Councilman Bill Petrick and Fernando Gonzalez had differences of opinions about allowing these food vendors in the Marina area. Fernando Gonzalez […]

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Law Director’s Behavior Questioned

01 April 2016

3/23/16 Council Meeting PERTH AMBOY – Comments. during the public portion: Stanley Sierakowski questioned Law Director Quinones’ behavior at the March 9, 2016 Council Meeting, “At one point during the Meeting, the Law Director got up from where she sits with the Council, sat down in the audience and came up to speak as if […]

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Agree to Disagree

01 April 2016

3/21/16 Caucus PERTH AMBOY – 3/21/16 Caucus – Resolution R-150-3/16 – Introduction of Calendar Year 2016 Budget. Business Administrator Adam Cruz was happy to report, “There is a zero percent tax increase. We are able to maintain the same level of services.” Despite this, Fernando Gonzalez had some concerns, “Employee salaries are not included. I […]

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EDITORIAL: Customer Service at Its Best

01 April 2016

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Sayreville Detective Takes His Own Life

01 April 2016

SAYREVILLE – It was confirmed by the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office and the Sayreville Police Department that Detective Kurtz took his own life. He was found dead in his personal vehicle in the parking lot of the old Amboy Cinemas in Sayreville on 3/21/16. Funeral Services were held for the decorated Officer on Thursday, March […]

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

01 April 2016

Correction I wish to correct the erroneous information reported by your newspaper regarding John Dyke’s presentation to the City Council on 3/9/16. When John referred to the restoration of the historic ferry slip in his remarks, he in no way gave credit to MOPA (Museums of Perth Amboy) or the three individuals you mention. The […]

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City Council Public Comments

01 April 2016

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The Breakdown: Law Director Gives Report

01 April 2016

PERTH AMBOY – 3/21/16 Caucus Meeting – Exasperated by constant questioning of her legal abilities and billing methods, Law Director Quinones-Perez decided to lay everything on the line.  She had given the Council Members that were present at the meeting a detailed record on how she bills the City for her services. Quinones said, “We […]

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Issue over citizen comments raised

01 April 2016

3/23/16 Meeting PERTH AMBOY – Acting Council President Joel Pabon responded to Residents’ questions on how he conducted the meeting. “In the past, when a Resident asked a question of the Council, they would respond to the Resident right after the question was asked. At this Meeting, all questions posed were answered after the closing […]

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Water Street Resident Still Not Pleased

01 April 2016

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SLIDE SHOW: Happy Easter & St. Pat’s Day

01 April 2016

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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