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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

Friends of the Perth Amboy Free Public Library Meeting, Jan. 28

23 January 2015

PERTH AMBOY – The Friends of the Perth Amboy Free Public Library will be meeting on Wednesday, January 28 at 7 p.m. at the Kearny Cottage, 63 Catalpa Ave., Perth Amboy. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more info call 732-797-8074.

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LOOKING BACK: 5 Corners

23 January 2015

PERTH AMBOY – 5 Corner Cafe circa 1980’s, State and Smith Streets.

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Statement from Board of Education President Sam Lebreault read at the 1/7/15 Reorganization Meeting

19 January 2015

Good evening parents, faculty, staff, friends, and students. I will first address myself to you in English. Afterward, I will do so in Spanish. And, I ask for your indulgence due to my lengthy remarks. Welcome back from our winter recess and may you all have a healthy and prosperous year. I thank you for […]

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Edison AARP Chapter 3446 meeting, Jan. 19

18 January 2015

EDISON – Edison AARP Chapter 3446 will meet on Monday, January 19, 2015. The meeting will be held at the American Legion Hall located at 167 Brower Avenue, Edison, NJ. Walter Stochel Jr. of the Metuchen/Edison Historical Society will present a program titled “Edison Then and Now”. The following is a schedule of events for […]

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Newly Elected BOE Members Sworn In; Lebreault Elected President, Varela VP

17 January 2015

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Mayor Henry Highlights Past Achievements and Projects to Look Forward to in 2015

17 January 2015

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Reorganization Meeting 1/5/15

17 January 2015

SOUTH AMBOY – A Resolution authorizing a temporary budget appropriations for the 2015 Calendar Year was one of the items on the 1/5/15 Council Meeting. Several appointments were also listed. John R. Lanza was reappointed as the City Attorney. Mark Rasimowicz was reappointed as City Engineer. Camille Tooker was reappointed as the B.A. and also […]

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Topics For Discussion at South Amboy Business Meeting 1/7/15

17 January 2015

SOUTH AMBOY –  Threre was an Amendment for a Bulk Waste Ordinance. Business Administrator Camille Tooker said, “The Prosecutor’s Office requested that the City establish a Fee Schedule for fines. We’re looking at the First Offense $75, Second Offense $150, Third Offense $300 and the Fourth Offense $1000.” City Clerk Laura Kemble-Kalantsis said, “The maximum […]

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Editorial: What Does Love Mean?

17 January 2015

This week for the editorial I decided to publish wise words from those who you would least suspect. Enjoy and a big thank you to Jeff B. from Arizona for forwarding me this email: What Love means to a 4-8 year old…Slow down for 3 minutes to read this. It is so worth it. Touching […]

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Letter to the Editor

17 January 2015

The White Kid I want all of my friends to know my name is Tom and the color of skin is white. I mention the above because everything I read in the newspaper or see on TV says: “Are you Black or White?” I was talking to a couple of Editors of newspaper last week. […]

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Gifted & Talented Presentation at 1/7/15 BOE Meeting

17 January 2015

Placing Emphasis on Exceeding Standards PERTH AMBOY – At the 1/7/15 BOE Meeting, Dr. Elissa Brown, Principal Investigator in collaboration with Rutgers University gave a detailed report on the Gifted and Talented Program in the Perth Amboy School District. Brown is a Professor at Rutgers University and Hunter College (New York). Emphasis on the higher […]

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Bilingual/ESL Parent Institute Program Approved

17 January 2015

PERTH AMBOY – At the 1/7/15 BOE Meeting Interim Superintendent Dr. Vivian Rodriguez was excited that a Bilingual/ESL Parent Institute Program is being initiated. The program will begin on March 2, 2015 and continue on to May 27, 2015 on Monday’s and Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Shull School. The Title III […]

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FOCUS Explained

17 January 2015

PERTH AMBOY – At the 1/7/15 BOE Meeting, Interim Superintendent Dr. Vivian Rodriguez felt the need to explain FOCUS. “There are rumors that the State is taking over McGinnis School.  It’s sad that I heard these rumors from teachers. “Race to the Top Funding” which replaced “No Child Left Behind” classifies three groups of schools: […]

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Negotiations to Begin on Purchase of Delaney Homes Property

17 January 2015

PERTH AMBOY – At the 1/7/15 BOE Meeting a motion was put on the table to open negotiations with the Housing Authority to purchase a portion of the Delaney Homes land. Board Member Obi Gonzalez spoke, “We had a visit from the SDA and have approval for a school. The B.A. of Public Schools (for […]

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Discussion on Physical Restraint System Training

17 January 2015

PERTH AMBOY – There was a discussion pertaining to the approval of Warning Order LLC to provide a 1-day Physical Restraint System Training  at the 1/7/15 BOE Meeting.  This course is for all new administrators and security personnel. There is also a 2 hour refresher course for previously trained individuals. The training officer, Mr. Wolff […]

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Know Your Flood Risk: New FEMA Flood Maps for Middlesex Ready for Review.

17 January 2015

Open House Scheduled.  Public Open House scheduled for January 29, 2015. Press Release SAYREVILLE –The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region II office released updates to the flood hazard maps, known as Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), for Middlesex County. These updates were preliminarily issued to Middlesex County and incorporated areas on January 1st, 2014. […]

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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