LOOKING BACK: Woodbridge Main Street road work Circa late 1800s
24 January 2014
*Photo Courtesy of Perth Amboy Free Public Library
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S.O.S. Save Our Supplies
17 January 2014
Caucus Meeting 1/6/14 PERTH AMBOY – During the 1/6/14 Caucus Meeting, Business Administrator Greg Fehrenbach gave an overview of some of the presentations that would be made from the Police, IT (Information Technology), Fire and Recreation Departments. This would include what is needed for the respective departments to function properly. These items had previously been […]
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Snow Issues Resolved, Advisory Notices & Amending One City Ordinance
17 January 2014
Reorganization Meeting 1/2/14 & Business Meeting 1/8/14 SOUTH AMBOY – At the Reorganization Meeting on 1/2/14, Joe Connors was re- elected as Council President. Christine Noble was reelected as Council Vice-President. Councilman Mickey Gross wished to thank all the City Employees for a great job they did during the snowstorm. Gross remarked that the Department […]
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New Members Sworn in At Board of Education Reorganization Meeting 1/7/14
17 January 2014
PERTH AMBOY – The Board of Education had their reorganization meeting on January 7, 2014. Board Secretary Derek Jess said the official number of voters for the November 5, 2013 was 10,168 votes cast. The official results for the top three vote getters for the Board of Education was 1741 for Israel Varela, 1666 for […]
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EDITORIAL: Butting Heads: The Debate Over Medical Marijuana
17 January 2014
There have been many debates over the topic of legalization of medical marijuana. These are only our individual opinions. C.M.: I am neither a smoker nor a drinker. To be truthful, alcohol, smoking or taking illegal drugs never appealed to me. When I was very young, one of my relatives died from a drug overdose […]
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COMMUNITY VOICE: A New Regime
17 January 2014
It looks like our Governor Christie is in the hot seat with this GWB scandal, or as some call it Bridgegate. Who let those e-mails out? Why do we ask? Some say his staff members opened the doors to this scandal. Or was it meant to be by those insiders that want to control […]
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Marine Sergeant to Serve in Seoul, South Korea
17 January 2014
Submitted by Hedberg Family PERTH AMBOY – Perth Amboy has many men and woman proudly serving our beloved country in the Armed Forces today and in the past. This week another one of our young residents departs again this time heading to Seoul, South Korea for the next two years. Marine Sergeant Joshua Hedberg of […]
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Kearny Cottage Brickwork Completed
17 January 2014
PERTH AMBOY – The brickwork at the Kearny Cottage Museum, 63 Catalpa Ave., Perth Amboy has been completed. This project has taken 2 years to come about.
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Investigation into Shooting Still Ongoing
17 January 2014
PERTH AMBOY – Resident Alan Silber spoke at the 1/8/14 City Council Meeting in reference to the 12/4/13 shooting of a mentally disturbed man. Silber said, “The day after the shooting occurred, the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office said the tape showed that the police action was correct. But a month later, we (the public) still […]
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Pallone Statement on Christie
17 January 2014
Press Release 1/9/14 19TH DISTRICT – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement in reaction to New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s comments regarding his administrations involvement in the closure of traffic lanes at the George Washington Bridge in Fort Lee, NJ last September: The actions by Governor Christie’s administration that resulted in the […]
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What’s All the Hype about Energy Drinks?
17 January 2014
By Kristin Carlino, RD Press Release PERTH AMBOY – It’s not surprising that energy drink companies entice us with promises of a “big bad buzz” or “wings when you need them.” Who wouldn’t want more energy? It’s hard to resist the allure of a pick-me-up to help you stay alert and energized. Since their introduction […]
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Services at Cathedral International
17 January 2014
Press Release PERTH AMBOY, N.J. – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and legacy will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Monday, January 20, 2014 at The Cathedral, 277 Madison Avenue. King Day service at The Cathedral is one of the annual community events many look forward to attending. Pastor Henry Rodgers, staff pastor at the […]
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Still Not Satisfied
17 January 2014
PERTH AMBOY – Former City Council President Ken Balut poses with one of the photos he showed the Council during the public portion of the 1/8/14 City Council Meeting. The picture he is holding was taken on Election Night, Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at the United for Perth Amboy Election Headquarters. The photo shows four […]
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What’s Going on With Vopak Industries?
17 January 2014
PERTH AMBOY – Former Councilman Fernando Gonzalez questioned the Council about Vopak Industries. Gonzalez said that he heard a rumor that Vopak is no longer in the picture as far as developing in Perth Amboy. City Attorney Mark Blunda said, “Vopak is not going away. The original plan for the site in Perth Amboy may […]
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