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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

Sign up for Middlesex County Emergency Notification System

13 February 2014

Sign up today to receive alerts by telephone (mobile and landline), e-mail and/or mobile text message**  from the MIDDLESEX COUNTY EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM for notifications on emergencies such as severe weather, boil water alerts, health emergencies and other urgent information impacting the public. Middlesex County is enhancing its notification system that will be used to […]

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Business Networking/Seminar rescheduled

13 February 2014

City of Perth Amboy BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BUSINESS NETWORKING/SEMINAR Scheduled for Thursday, February 13th at the Barge Restaurant HAS BEEN RE-SCHEDULED DUE TO THE SNOWSTORM  NEW DATE: Thursday, February 20th – 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Snow date:  Thursday, February 27th

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Winter Storm Warning and Snow Advisory

13 February 2014

ATTENTION: RESIDENTS, PROPERTY AND BUSINESS OWNERS WINTER STORM WARNING Wednesday, February 12, 2014 – Friday, February 14, 2014 Winter Storm Warning is in effect for heavy snow until 6:00 a.m. Friday with a sleet and ice, according to the National Weather Service. Property and business owners, please follow the NO PARKING/Snow Emergency Street listing and […]

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Accelerated Tax Sales R-67-1/14

07 February 2014

PERTH AMBOY – This resolution appeared on the 1/22/14 Caucus/Council Meeting. The resolution authorizes the tax collector to conduct 2014 Accelerated Tax Sales. Business owner Virginia Lugo was not happy to see this item. She spoke before the Council to let the residents know how this would affect their property taxes. This resolution would cause […]

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Finally More Repairs

07 February 2014

PERTH AMBOY – It’s been 7 years, but Harbortown resident and Planning Board Member Steve Nascimento can finally say that work is at last being done at Harbortown. Meetings dealing with this issue have been ongoing through different administrations. There has been correspondence with the developer, Code Enforcement and the Council. The developer was given […]

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First Woman Elected to Lead NJ Urban Mayors Association

07 February 2014

News Release NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Urban Mayors’ Association (NJUMA) has recently transitioned to new leadership with the installation of Perth Amboy Mayor Wilda Diaz as the new president and chair of the association. “I am sincerely honored to join the executive team of an organization that has not only impacted urban cities […]

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Catholic Schools Week – Perth Amboy Catholic School

07 February 2014

PERTH AMBOY – On January 29, during Catholic Schools Week, Perth Amboy Catholic School hosted International Art Day. The students, along with their Art teacher, Rose Lavin Pennyfeather, prepared art exhibits representing 40 countries along with original artifacts.

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Our Lady of Peace Service Project

07 February 2014

FORDS – Today Mrs. Kristin MsGowan’s 1st grade class at Our Lady of Peace School in Fords is working on a service project for the community. Mrs. McGowan has teamed up with a teacher friend who works in New Hampshire. She is working with the United War Veterans Council to deliver Valentine’s Day Cards to […]

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EDITORIAL: Sometimes the Best Response is No Response

07 February 2014

At a recent Perth Amboy City Council Meeting, some of the speakers asked that there be more respect given to each other. I couldn’t agree more. There was a well known late Mayor in Middlesex County who had a tiger in his tank. He was very passionate, demonstrative. He would sometimes get into physical confrontations […]

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COMMUNITY VOICE: Towed in Perth Amboy

07 February 2014

Had to tell someone my horrible experience dealing with being towed. I live in Harbor Terrace..Sat night I squeezed my jeep (which is very small comparatively speaking-my friend calls it a Tonka toy truck) into a spot but overlapped the line I guess..(I’m sorry-ok?) The snow hid it’s cutoff point. It wasn’t a dangerous spot… […]

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Have a Heart Food Drive

07 February 2014

WOODBRIDGE – Mayor John McCormac kicked-off the 2014 Valentine’s Day “Have a Heart” food drive. He challenged township businesses, corporate offices, food service industry and residents to donate 214 pounds of non- perishable food or to contribute $214 to township food pantries. The food drive benefits We Feed Woodbridge Food Bank. Donations will be accepted […]

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Why Your Heart Needs A Good Night’s Sleep

07 February 2014

By Dr. David Goldstein Sleep disorders and heart disease are not uncommon bedfellows. Untreated sleep disorders can interfere with the heart, and heart disease can disturb sleep. Sleep disorders have been linked to cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure. Cardiovascular disease is a general term for diseases of the heart or blood vessels, such as […]

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A Legacy of Resilience 2

07 February 2014

PERTH AMBOY – Sunday Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. Perth Amboy YMCA Theater, 357 New Brunswick Ave., Program by Kearny Cottage Historical Association. A Legacy of Resilience 2: A Program celebrating ethnic diversity and heritage Light refreshments will be served.

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McGinnis School “Teach To One” Open House

07 February 2014

Open House PERTH AMBOY – Thursday, February 13 at the newly designed “Teach To One “ classrooms at the William C. McGinnis School. from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Come see the newly equipped classrooms and learn about the philosophy of the “Teach to One” program. All are welcome. For further information, please see the […]

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Fish & Chips Fundraiser

07 February 2014

WOODBRIDGE – Argyle Fish and Chips Dinner to benefit Woodbridge History Museum, Friday, Feb. 21 at the Elks Lodge on Rahway Avenue, Woodbridge from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets: Adults $15; Children 6-12 yrs and Seniors $13.50. Make check payable to HAWT Museum Committee. Mail to Audrey LaPenta, 6 Baker St., Iselin, NJ 08830. […]

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Our Lady of Peace Valentine’s Day

07 February 2014

FORDS – Mrs. Andrea Horniacek’s PreK 3 class and Mrs. Lisa Kelly’s PreK 4 pose with “VALENTINE’S DAY” goodie bags prepared for donation to the Veteran’s Home in Edison and St. Joseph’s Senior Home in Woodbridge. Both Prek classes are from Our Lady of Peace School in Fords. *Photo Submitted 

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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
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