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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

LOOKING BACK: Harold G. Lincoln, late 1960s

28 February 2014

PERTH AMBOY – Big Moment – Harold G. Lincoln (center) of Perth Amboy is surrounded by Assemblyman Norman Tanzman, City Democratic Chairman Stanley Starego, Assemblyman Robert Wilentz and James Conover at dinner honoring Lincoln at the Bel-Air Manor. Circa late 1960s. 

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Get Your Taxes Done for Free

24 February 2014

January 27 – April 15: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Get your taxes done for FREE. At Jewish Renaissance Foundation, 149 Kearny Ave, Perth Amboy. Every Tuesday,  10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Every Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Every Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 732-638-5063 to make an appointment You can also […]

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Family & Friends Day

21 February 2014

PERTH AMBOY – Cathedral International is inviting the community to attend Family and Friends Day services on Sunday, February 23. Sunday worship service times are 6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. All services take place at The Cathedral, 277 Madison Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ. Iglesia Cathedral International takes place every Sunday at 11 am […]

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Explanation Behind No Bids

21 February 2014

Minority Contractors Left Out ?- Caucus 2/10/14 PERTH AMBOY – On the agenda for the 2/10/14 Caucus Meeting, there were questions about bids received for the cleaning and lining of various sewer mains. Seven Companies were listed. What was questionable is that of the seven listed only one (Allstate Power Vac, Inc.) had an actual dollar […]

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Snow Removal Still an Issue Shop Local Discussed

21 February 2014

South Amboy Business Meeting 2/11/14

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EDITORIAL: Why Now?

21 February 2014

I’m very puzzled. During the 2/12/14 Perth Amboy City Council Meeting, the 2012 election results were brought up again. After that meeting, someone handed me a printout of the November 6, 2012 ballot. I know what the ballot looked like because I voted that day and I had NO PROBLEM WHATSOEVER understanding who was running for […]

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The Denial – The Dredge Report

21 February 2014

The Bad Neighbors – Some Just Don’t Seem To Care PERTH AMBOY – Controversy was not limited to the Perth Amboy Board of Education Meeting held 2/6/14. The Caucus Meeting of 2/10/14 and the Council Meeting of 2/12/14 followed suit. One topic of discussion pertained to the marina. Councilman Kenneth Gonzalez was concerned about the […]

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Where Are They?

21 February 2014

Zoning, PARA, Redevelopment, UEZ/BID  PERTH AMBOY – The subject came up again. Residents and frequent Council Meeting attendees Alan Silber and Stanley Sierakowski begged the question: “Why aren’t all of the Municipal Board meetings shown on PA-TV (Channel 34 – Comcast, 47 – FIOS)? Both Silber and Sierakowski mentioned that when former MayorJoeVaswasinofficeall of the […]

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Housing Authority Critics Still in Attack Mode

21 February 2014

PERTH AMBOY – In the 1/29/14 Amboy Guardian on Page 6, the Amboy Guardian obtained a statement that former Housing Authority Commissioner, Pedro Perez read at the 1/22/14 Caucus Meeting. In this statement, he gave his reasons for withdrawing his application to be reappointed as a Commissioner. Housing Authority Chair, Dorothy Daniel responded to what […]

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Port Authority Police Hispanic Society Donates $5,200 To The Boys & Girls Clubs of Perth Amboy

21 February 2014

News Release 2/12/14 PERTH AMBOY – The youth at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Perth Amboy are fortunate to receive $5,200 in funds, donated by the Port Authority Police Hispanic Society. The award will permit 25 students to participate in Kaplan SAT Prep courses free of charge, a program that would otherwise cost parents over […]

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Dissolution of MOPA

21 February 2014

Cathy DePow who was one of the individuals instrumental in the creation of MOPA (Museums of Perth Amboy) commented on why it was disbanded. She said, “The Kearny Cottage was doing very well fiscally on its own as well as the Ferry Slip Museum. The Surveyor General’s Office is still uncertain. The Prop House is […]

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COMMUNITY VOICE: BID Under Fire

21 February 2014

My name is Virginia Lugo. I’ve been on the BID Board of Directors for the last years. I am also on the UEZ and the Salvation Army Advisory Boards, have founded the Women’s Open Center of Middlesex County, and have served with PRAHD and other organizations in Perth Amboy. I am here not as a […]

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Bishop Donald & Pastor Phyllis Hilliard Receive National Award

21 February 2014

Press Release PERTH AMBOY – Congratulations are in order for Bishop Donald and his wife, Pastor Phyllis Hilliard as they received the Dr. Gene & Barbara Blue Healthy Marriage Couples of Excellence Award at the 15th Annual National Fatherhood & Families Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, Friday, February 14, 2014. They took part also in the […]

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COMMUNITY VOICE: Smart Shoveling

21 February 2014

I first used this technique in the winter of 1960-1961 when the snow was wet and sticky, and from 4” to 6” deep. Dry fluffy snow doesn’t need this technique. Use the end of the shovel to cut through the snow on the sides and front of the area you will shovel. Then shovel in the usual manner. […]

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Pre-K through Grade 8 Book Reading Club

21 February 2014

PERTH AMBOY – The Friends of the Perth Amboy Free Public Library & Good Shepherd Parish Family Ministries invite all children Pre-K through Grade 8 for Reading Fundamentals/Book Reading Club on Sunday, March 9 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Holy Spirit Church Hall. This event encourages children to read and empowers parents by […]

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African American History Month Celebration

21 February 2014

PERTH AMBOY – PRAHD’s 1st Annual African American History Month Celebration honoring Perth Amboy Police Officer Henry Rodgers, Friday, Feb. 21 at 100 First St., Perth Amboy from 12 noon to 2 p.m. To RSVP please contact Lillian Martinez at 732-638-2811 or email lmartinez@prahd.org

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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