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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

Recovery Ongoing In Middlesex County

13 March 2014

News Release – 2/26/14 SAYREVILLE – There are still countless efforts happening with Hurricane Sandy recovery, however significantly more work is still to be done. The Middlesex County Long Term Recovery Group (MCLTRG) was established in response to the effects of the Hurricane Sandy disaster to coordinate assistance to those experiencing loss or damage. The […]

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Public Housing Waiting List Update – Deadline Mar. 28

13 March 2014

PERTH AMBOY – The Perth Amboy Housing Authority is updating its public housing and section 8 waiting lists. A second notice has been mailed to active applicants and all updates must be received by postal mail by Friday, March 28, 2014. There will be no further extensions. If you have an active application and have […]

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Edison AARP Chapter #3446 Meeting – March 17

13 March 2014

EDISON – Edison AARP Chapter 3446 will meet on Monday, March 17 at 1:00 pm. The meeting will take place at the American Legion Hall, 167 Brower Ave, Edison, NJ. A presentation entitled “The Importance Of Dialing 911” will be given by Diane Gruskowski. Canned food for MCFOOD and misc items for veterans, hospitals and […]

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Stormy Whether or Not: The BID War – Which Side is in the Right?

07 March 2014

PERTH AMBOY – First it was the Housing Authority problems that became the focal point at previous Council Meetings. Now, it is problems within the BID that is overtaking the Council Meetings. There is one thing that the BID and the Housing Authority have in common. One member in each group questions the operations taking […]

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Complete Statement From BID Chair Barry Rosengarten

07 March 2014

I am standing before you tonight to respond to the Council’s request to address the public statements made to this Council by Virginia Lugo, who as you know is a member of the BID Board of Directors. [Read Virginia Lugo’s statement from Feb. 19, 2014 Amboy Guardian.] Ms. Lugo correctly states that there have been […]

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Lugo Response to Statements Made by Rosengarten at 2/26/14 Council Meeting

07 March 2014

I’ve been a business owner in Perth Amboy since 2004. This is my community and I care deeply about its health and prosperity. I have been a BID Board member for over four years. At the outset, I was one of the true believers in the Administration and the BID Chairman. I truly believed that […]

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BID: Statement From Greg Fehrenbach

07 March 2014

This statement, written by City of Perth Amboy Business Administrator Greg Fehrenbach, was read by Assistant B.A. Jillian Barrick at the 2/26/14 Council Meeting. First I apologize for not being able to be present for the meeting this evening. I would have preferred to read these comments myself and not burden another with this task. […]

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BID: Statement From City Attorney Mark Blunda

07 March 2014

This shall acknowledge and respond to your June 10,2013 letter request for a legal opinion on the interplay of City Ordinances 776-95 and 1451-2008 as they relate to the Special Improvement District and Downtown Perth Amboy Business Improvement District, Inc. My answers to your three (3) questions are: 1. Ordinance 1451-2008 does not eliminate Ordinance […]

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EDITORIAL: Jousting

07 March 2014

Sometimes when I attend the Perth Amboy Caucus/Council Meetings I feel as if I’m at a Medieval Times show minus the horses, lances and shields.

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COMMUNITY VOICE: Hawg Laigs

07 March 2014

When I rode a bus from the Newark Train Station to the Veterans Administration Center in East Orange I felt uneasy and fearful. Fellow passengers stared coldly at me as if I was an intruder. The sections we were passing through were some of the most hostile. Shootings and violence were reported almost daily. My […]

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COMMUNITY VOICE: Letter of Commendation – Mr. Frank Dann and the Dept. of Public Works

07 March 2014

Last Spring the utilities company came through and trimmed the two trees in front of our home at 104 Madison Ave. When they left the trees were badly misshapen with the bulk of the trees leaning toward our homes at 104 and 106. Three large branches were leaning over the utility wires that serviced these […]

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COMMUNITY VOICE: Prodigal Son Syndrome

07 March 2014

It seems to me we have in this country what I call the “Prodigal Son Syndrome.” If you screw up, you seem to get rewarded! Turn on the television and you’ll see ads for people who didn’t pay their income taxes and the I.R.S. will “settle” with them for a nominal amount. Don’t pay your […]

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Black History Month Celebrated, Olive St. Perth Amboy, 2/26/2014

07 March 2014

PERTH AMBOY – Black History Month was celebrated on Wednesday, February 26, at the Senior Center, Olive Street. The theme was: Two Generations – One Story.

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Atlantic City Bus Trip to Resorts Casino, March 30

07 March 2014

PERTH AMBOY – Bus Trip to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City on Sunday, March 30. Bus leaves the church at 12 noon. Sponsored by the Fellowship Circle of the Hungarian Reformed Church, 331 Kirkland Pl., Perth Amboy. Six hour stay at casino from when we arrive in AC. Cost $25 pp. Receive $25 slot play […]

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City Employees Recognized for Affordable Health Care Act Counseling

07 March 2014

PERTH AMBOY, 2/26/14

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Atlantic City Bus Trip to Bally’s Postponed

07 March 2014

PERTH AMBOY – The Knights of Columbus Bus Trip to Bally’s Casino in Atlantic City originally scheduled for Saturday, March 22 HAS BEEN POSTPONED. For more information please call Ed at (732) 535-2562.

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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