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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

A Helping Hand

20 February 2015

PERTH AMBOY – Praises were heaped onto the Department of Recreation Director Kenny Ortiz from City Resident David Caba. Caba had prefaced it by saying that he wanted to make sure that something positive was said at Council Meetings. At the 2/9/15 Caucus Meeting Caba explained that there was a kid who had no hope […]

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Not a True Representation

20 February 2015

PERTH AMBOY – Councilman Fernando Gonzalez has made no bones about the lack of minorities on the City Municipal Boards. At the 2/11/15 Council Meeting he said these Boards do not make a fair representation of the composition of the residents of the City of Perth Amboy. Proper procedure is not followed when making appointments, […]

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Municipal Officials Take Aim at Problem Properties Plaguing NJ

20 February 2015

Forum Explores Restoring Towns of Vacant & Abandoned Properties  News Release 2/10/15 WESTAMPTON – Municipal officials from across the state convened at a forum in South Jersey to explore best practices for managing vacant and abandoned problem properties. Local decision makers including mayors, council members, and department heads participated in the day long forum will […]

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Vitale & Codey Take Action To Provide Hepatitis C Screening to All Baby Boomers

20 February 2015

Senate Health Committee Advances Legislation to Require Hospitals and Health Care Providers to Offer Testing to Certain High-Risk Patients News Release 2/5/15 TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senators Joseph F. Vitale and Richard J. Codey that would put New Jersey in line with CDC recommendations to test baby boomers for Hepatitis C was approved […]

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First Round of Heroin & Prescription Drug Abuse Measures Now Law

20 February 2015

News Release 2/5/15 TRENTON – The first round of bills championed by the State Senate to combat the prescription drug and heroin abuse epidemic in New Jersey was signed into law today by the Governor.  The three bills are part of a comprehensive bipartisan bill package led by Senate Health Human Services and Senior Citizens […]

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Pallone Announces Release of Study to Improve Coastal Resiliency in New Jersey

20 February 2015

Lessons Learned from Superstorm Sandy Can Help Reduce Impact of Future Storms, Climate Change

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Swearing-in Ceremony for New Police Officers 2/13/15

20 February 2015

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Bid Chair Responds to Critics 2/11/15 Council Meeting

18 February 2015

PERTH AMBOY – At the 2/11/15 Council Meeting a handout was available which gave a breakdown of the 2015 BID budget. Barry Rosengarten was reappointed Chair at the BID Reorganization Meeting that took place Tuesday, February 10th at the YMCA. At that BID Meeting, 15 more Board Members were appointed. Rosengarten said that applications had […]

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Mayor Diaz’s Statement on Police Chief Indictment

13 February 2015

News Release 2/6/15 PERTH AMBOY – Mayor Wilda Diaz responds to the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s indictment of Chief Benjamin Ruiz, below: “The City of Perth Amboy has been informed by the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office that the Chief of Police, Benjamin Ruiz has been indicted with allegations previously announced on December 16, 2014. At this […]

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Fire on Broad Street

13 February 2015

PERTH AMBOY – Early morning on 2/5/15 there was a two-alarm fire on Broad Street.

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In Need of a Snorkel & Raising of Fees Discussed at S.A. Business Meeting

13 February 2015

SOUTH AMBOY – At the 2/4/15 Business Meeting, Item G was a request submitted by the South Amboy Fire Department. Business Administrator Camille Tooker told those in attendance that Fire Chief Mike Geraltowswki said that there are issues with the fire snorkel. “It has been out of commission several times and we’ve had to borrow […]

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Health Benefit Resolutions for South Amboy

13 February 2015

SOUTH AMBOY- R-47-2015 A Resolution to Authorize Participation in the State Health Benefits Program in the State of New Jersey; R-48-2015 A Resolution to Adopt the Provisions of Chapter 48 (N.J.S.A. 52:14.17.38) under which a public employer may agree to pay for the State Helath Benefits Program (SHBP) and/or School Employees’ Health Benefit Program (SEHBP) […]

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One Voice to Speak for Many

13 February 2015

At the “National Prayer Breakfast” at the White House President started out his speech by giving praise and honor to God and welcoming those in attendance. He pointed out special guests including the Dalai Lama and other well known clergy in attendance. He mentioned others in the audience who were political prisoners and NASCAR Driver […]

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St. Peter’s Episcopal Church takes Ash Wednesday to the train station

13 February 2015

PERTH AMBOY – On Ash Wednesday, February 18 St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, will be offering “Ashes to Go,” a new approach to a centuries-old Christian tradition, from 6:45 am to 9 am at the Perth Amboy Train Station. St. Peter’s, a community that has been worshiping in Perth Amboy since 1685, is joining the nationwide […]

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The Citizens Campaign Seeks Civic Trustees for Perth Amboy

13 February 2015

PERTH AMBOY – The Citizens Campaign is seeking applications from Perth Amboy residents interested in becoming Civic Trustees – Trustees who work together to identify and gain adoption of proven solutions for problems facing their City. Civic Trustees will be members of the Perth Amboy Civic Trust, formerly Impact Perth Amboy. Civic Trustees and the […]

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Pirohi Sale, Feb. 23-26

13 February 2015

PERTH AMBOY – St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church is having a Pirohi Sale. Order date is Feb. 23rd to Feb 26th. Call 732-826-7067 between 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to place your order. All gourmet items are handmade. Potato Pirohi – $8/dozen. Pickup date is March 3rd & March 4th at 404 Division St., […]

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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