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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

Catholic School Week at Assumption Catholic School

31 January 2014

Press Release PERTH AMBOY – Founded in 1963, Assumption Catholic School brings the tradition of high-quality Catholic Education to the city of Perth Amboy, NJ. AdvancEd accredited, our school provides a safe, Christ-centered, Catholic environment to a diverse population of pre-Kindergarten ( age 4) through 8th-grade students. Before Care and After Care are available. ACS […]

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We Keep You Moving

31 January 2014

PERTH AMBOY… The Human Motion Institute at Raritan Bay Medical Center is sponsoring a free “We Keep You Moving” Total Joint Replacement Education session Friday, February 7, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, at the medical center’s Perth Amboy location, 530 New Brunswick Ave. Session will be presented by clinical specialists. Registration required, call 732.535.4746.

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Diabetes Discussion Group

31 January 2014

PERTH AMBOY – The Institute for Weight Loss at Raritan Bay Medical Center is sponsoring a free Diabetes Discussion Group meeting Wednesday, February 5, 7 to 8 p.m. at the Raritan Bay Area YMCA, 357 New Brunswick Ave., Perth Amboy, NJ. Clinical specialists will lead an open discussion about diabetes and a question and answer […]

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Healthy Heart

31 January 2014

PERTH AMBOY – Raritan Bay Medical Center is offering a Go Red for Women Healthy Heart Event Tuesday, February 4, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Raritan Bay Area YMCA, 357 New Brunswick Ave., Lower Level, Perth Amboy, NJ. High blood pressure is associated with stroke, heart failure, heart attack and other life threatening conditions. […]

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LOOKING BACK: Pen Central Restaurant

31 January 2014

PERTH AMBOY – Penn Central Restaurant circa 1938. Located on upper Smith Street. A popular spot for traingoers and local residents.

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Advisory: No Public Access To Maurer Road – No Longer a Thru-Street Between Amboy Ave & State St

30 January 2014

Press Release PERTH AMBOY — The public is advised that on December 30, 2013, the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders adopted Resolution #13-2307-R, officially vacating Maurer Road in the City of Perth Amboy as a public right-of-way. Maurer Road has been vacated from a point on Maurer Road approximately one hundred (100) feet east […]

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Release of FEMA’s Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps and Webinar – Jan 31

30 January 2014

Press Release MIDDLESEX COUNTY – A webinar will be held to provide information regarding the next step in FEMA’s flood mapping process for Middlesex County: the release of Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps. Constituents may be interested in this information, this webinar to updates you on the next steps in the process. Please know that […]

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Sustainable Jersey Forum

28 January 2014

Are you interested in seeing a Greener and more Sustainable Perth Amboy? Learn how, Monday, February 3, from 6 – 7 p.m.  in Perth Amboy City Hall, 260 High Street.  Join the City of Perth Amboy, Impact Perth Amboy and Sustainable Jersey for a Community wide kick-off presentation about the Sustainable Jersey Certification Initiative. Sustainable […]

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Kushner Defiant

24 January 2014

Sends NJ Super Lawyer to File Suit Against Perth Amboy  PERTH AMBOY – Developer Charles Kushner has decided to play hardball with the City of Perth Amboy. Attorney Richard A. Crooker filed suit on behalf of Kushner against the City of Perth Amboy in the Middlesex County Courts. This was after the Council rejected a […]

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EDITORIAL: When Cars Fly! (Or At Least Drive Themselves)

24 January 2014

Do you remember the 1980’s action/adventure show, Knight Rider? The car’s onboard computer, KITT, drove itself. What about the flying cars in the futuristic cartoon, The Jetsons and in the movies: Star Wars II: Attack of the Clones and the cult sci-fi film, Blade Runner. The future is nearer than you think. Science Fiction is becoming Science Fact.

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COMMUNITY VOICE: Statement on Kushner

24 January 2014

It is disappointing that Kushner has refused to compromise on his proposal to complete construction of the Landings. As residents we have dealt with his unwillingness to correct the poor workmanship and many construction problems, which resulted in our law suit against the builders. Our position is still that the city should not approve further […]

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COMMUNITY VOICE: Design Flaws in State Government

24 January 2014

The deliberate traffic problems at the George Washington Bridge demonstrates the problems in the Port Authority of NY-NJ and the 1947 NJ State Constitution. Creating an independent Port Authority monopoly means its actions are not subject to review by the legislature. This lack of effective oversight can lead to an abuse of power. If it can’t […]

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COMMUNITY VOICE: Bridgegate Pales In Comparison To This

24 January 2014

First of all, what’s with this “Gate” thing? Seems like, ever since Watergate, every alleged scandal gets the “Gate” suffix. That is all except Benghazi, I haven’t heard anyone refer to that as Benghazigate, not yet anyway. That aside, the unconfirmed news, that I heard from anonymous sources, allege that when our Governor, The Honorable […]

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COMMUNITY VOICE: Martin Luther King And A Jersey Guy

24 January 2014

On Monday, January 20, we will observe the birthday of Martin Luther King. This day will always be a special day for me. I had a dream and that was to go to college and play baseball. I just didn’t have the grades for a Big Time School. I received a call one day from […]

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Pallone Announces $2 Million for Repairs to South Amboy’s Raritan Bay Waterfront Park

24 January 2014

Press Release 1/14/14 WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced that South Amboy, NJ will be receiving more than $2 million in federal funding to repair the city’s Waterfront Park, which was damaged as a result of Superstorm Sandy. The funding is being provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) via […]

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Pallone Announces $477,520 in Federal Funding for Perth Amboy Fire Department

24 January 2014

Press Release 1/15/14 WASHINGTON, DC —Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced that the Perth Amboy Fire Department in Perth Amboy, NJ has been awarded a $477,520 federal Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant. The SAFER program is a part of the Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Funds […]

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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