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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

Operation Huey Restoration

06 June 2014

In 1991, the New Jersey legislature designated May 7 as Vietnam Veterans Remembrance Day.

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PHOTO GALLERY: Operation Huey Restoration

06 June 2014

*Photos by Joe Bayona and Carolyn Maxwell

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Summer Car Shows

06 June 2014

WOODBRIDGE – Raritan Bay Cruisers Car Shows starting Tuesdays from May 13 to Sept. 30 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Weather permitting at Pizza Hut, Rte. 9, Woodbridge (Wal-Mart Parking Lot) 50/50s & Trophy’s Awarded. For more info call 732-585-7365.

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PHOTO GALLERY: Summer Fun Car Show

06 June 2014

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LOOKING BACK – Liberty Hook & Ladder Company #2

06 June 2014

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Edison AARP Chapter 3446 Meeting

06 June 2014

EDISON – Edison AARP Chapter 3446 will meet on Monday June 16, at 12 noon at The Rosewood, 2863 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison, for a luncheon and installation of officers for the coming year.  “The Elderly Brothers’’ will provide entertainment.  We will be collecting food for the  Middlesex Food Bank and eye glasses at the luncheon. […]

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Weekly Farmers Market at the Y starting in June

04 June 2014

PERTH AMBOY – The Y is hosting a weekly Farmers Market! Be sure to stop by every Tuesday and load up on fresh fruits and veggies for your family. Vendors will set up on the parking lot in front of the Y, 357 New Brunswick Avenue, Perth Amboy on Tuesdays from 12:00 noon – 7:00 […]

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Barron Arts Center Outdoor Flea Market, July 12

04 June 2014

WOODBRIDGE – The Barron Arts Center Annual Outdoor Flea Market will be on Saturday, July 12, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  Rain or Shine! Benefits the Woodbridge Township Cultural Arts Commission & future programming at the Barron Arts Center. For Vendor info call 732-634-0413.

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K of C Atlantic City Bus Trip, June 14

04 June 2014

PERTH AMBOY – The Knights of Columbus Council #299 will be holding a Bus Trip to Atlantic City Trump Taj Mahal on Saturday, June 14, 2014. Bus will depart at 1pm from the Knights of Columbus Hall on 228 High Street, Perth Amboy, NJ.  Tickets are $30 get back $20 casino voucher.  Food and refreshments […]

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Flowers an Issue at Special BID Meeting, 5/21/14

30 May 2014

By Katherine Massopust PERTH AMBOY – Landscaper Carlixto Rosario’s work in the planters on Smith Street and Convery Boulevard was an issue at the 5/21/14 BID Meeting. Rosario completed the work planting the flowers and wished to be paid $1,950 as stated in his contract with the BID. BID Member Virginia Lugo was not satisfied […]

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PHOTO GALLERY: Memorial Day Celebrated in Perth Amboy, South Amboy, Holmdel

30 May 2014

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Budget, Politics Big Stories in South Amboy

30 May 2014

Tempers Flare as Election Day Approaches By Joseph L. Kuchie SOUTH AMBOY – The looming tax increase in the proposed budget and the upcoming primary election caused tension at last week’s South Amboy council meeting. The council’s proposed 2014 budget would bring a tax increase of $88 on the average home if adopted later this […]

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COMMUNITY VOICE: South Amboy Needs Mayor Fred Henry

30 May 2014

Middlesex County property values have increased by 22.5 percent since January 1, 2011 and not one city essential service was cut, in fact most were increased. And over 15 new businesses have recently come to town and that is spiking an excitement for South Amboy. Mayor Henry came in and changed the fiscal direction of […]

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EDITORIAL: Sometimes You Just Have to Go With Your Gut

30 May 2014

The City of South Amboy is embarking on either electing a new mayor or reelecting the existing one. June 3, 2014 is the primary. The two opponents have been placing ads, sometimes attacking each other or the previous administration.

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COMMUNITY VOICE: Endorsement for John O’Connell

30 May 2014

I, Peter  J. Kenny, non-affiliated voter  do  hereby  endorse John Fitzgerald O’Connell for Mayor  of South Amboy. John will do the right things, because he  has  the  right stuff. He  is a Top  Gun Soldier, a very  good Attorney and  an excellent human being. He  will not be controlled by political leaders, he  will work […]

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COMMUNITY VOICE: Endorsement for Fred Henry

30 May 2014

Primary day of June 3rd is almost here!  Mayor Fred Henry is running for re-election in South Amboy.  Mayor Henry has a great record to run on. Present Democratic Party Chairman O’Leary should have been proud to support Mayor Henry with his re-election. Over the last 3 years the accomplishments of Mayor Henry are as […]

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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