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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

Historical Houses Identified

31 July 2014

PERTH AMBOY – Historic signs were placed on houses in the Waterfront Area. The Perth Amboy Historic Preservation Commission sponsored this project. The owner of The Print Shop, Jose Searevalo, and employee Dezmar Barrero worked with the Commission to hang the signs. For more information on this project, contact the Perth Amboy Historic Preservation Commission. […]

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Flowers ‘N Things Grand Re-opening

31 July 2014

PERTH AMBOY – Flowers ‘N Things, located at 93 Smith Street had their grand re-opening in early July. The shop is now under new management. Pictured above (L to R) Elianni Valerio, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Max Valerio, Lucy Rodriguez, Jordani de la Rosa & DJ Choko. The photo below shows some of the arrangements displayed in […]

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St. Peters Garage Sale, Aug. 9

31 July 2014

PERTH AMBOY – St. Peter’s Garage Sale will take place on Saturday, August 9  from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. in the Parish House Parking Lot, 183 Rector St., Perth Amboy.

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Ladies Auxiliary of Sayreville Flea Market – reminder

31 July 2014

SAYREVILLE – It is not too late to reserved your spot in our Flea Market on Jernee Mill Road in Sayreville, NJ on August 16 2024 at 8 a.m.to 3 p.m. If it rains come on Sunday Aug.17 at the same place to help our veterans where needed. For more information call Lorraine Rock at […]

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Civil War Round Table

31 July 2014

WOODBRIDGE –  The next meeting of The Robert E. Lee Civil War Round Table of Central New Jersey will be on Thursday, August 7th at 7:00 p.m. at the Woodbridge Public Library, 1 Frederick Plaza, Woodbridge. The meeting is open to the public

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PHOTO GALLERY: Francis Street Park Opening BBQ – 7/10/14

31 July 2014

PERTH AMBOY – The Francis Street Park held their grand re-opening of the park with a barbecue that was enjoyed by neighborhood residents.

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Taxes And Your New Business

31 July 2014

Courtesy of Tom Ploskanka – Starting a new business can be many things, including fun, stressful, exciting, and hopefully profitable. But each new business startup presents unique challenges that could trip up the new business owner, especially when it comes to taxes. Business Entity. There are several tax entities that can be selected including sole […]

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Avoiding Summer Skin Problems

31 July 2014

News Release 7/21/14 – By Dr. Alexandra Caracitas – Summer is in full swing and hopefully your fun hasn’t been jeopardized by anything that causes itchiness, redness or swelling. There are a few summer-specific skin conditions or, as they are known to physicians, “summer dermatoses,” that we should all keep on our radar. Of course, […]

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LOOKING BACK: Liberace visits Perth Amboy

31 July 2014

PERTH AMBOY –  Liberace visits Perth Amboy – 1950’s Perth Amboy High School.

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Time to Register for Free/Reduced Lunch Program

31 July 2014

Dear Parents/Guardians: It is mandatory that you come and fill out a Lunch Application for Free/Reduced meals for your child/children for ALL public schools in Perth Amboy, from AUGUST 4 to AUGUST 29, at the SAMUEL E. SHULL SCHOOL, 380 HALL AVE., PERTH AMBOY, NJ.      

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Council Urged to be More Proactive

25 July 2014

PERTH AMBOY – At the 6/25/14 Council Meeting some residents complained to the City Council that they should be more vocal when appointed officials behave inappropriately. Resident David Caba cited a case in Jersey City where the Council will be voting on removing the Police Chief. “In the past, this chief in Jersey City was […]

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Are 90 Chaplains Necessary?

25 July 2014

Mayor Defends Amount of Police Chaplains- Deems They are all Needed PERTH AMBOY – Resident Alan Silber couldn’t understand why so many Police Chaplains are necessary. He stated that 34 of the 90 Chaplains don’t live in Perth Amboy. “Some live in Pennsylvania and one lives in Staten Island. They are from many different religious […]

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Pupek Road to Receive Improvements in South Amboy

25 July 2014

By Joseph L. Kuchie – SOUTH AMBOY – A resolution awarding a contract for Pupek Road improvements was part of the consent agenda at last week’s South Amboy council meeting. The city will begin improvements on Pupek, thanks to a Department of Transportation (DOT) grant as well as city contributions.

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COMMUNITY VOICE: Remembering Nate Witkin

25 July 2014

With the passing of longtime resident and businessman, Nate Witkin, many lost a true and loyal friend. Besides being a loving and devoted husband and father, Nate was the epitome of the informed, dedicated and committed citizen. There is little Nate did not do, or attempt to do, for the residents of Perth Amboy and […]

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Mayor Henry Relocates Seniors Back to South Stevens Avenue

25 July 2014

By Beverly Samuelson & Carolyn Maxwell – SOUTH AMBOY – A recent false alarm at the Y prompted Mayor Fred Henry to move the Seniors back to their old location on Stevens Avenue.

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EDITORIAL: Where’s the Outcry?

25 July 2014

This week one of our staff gets to write about a subject he feels very passionate about. On Sunday, July 13th Officer Melvin Santiago of the Jersey City Police Dept. was murdered. Some may say he died in the line of duty, which is true, but the fact is he was murdered. Some scum-bag, whose […]

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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