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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

Perth Amboy Family Day Sadowski Pkwy, 8/3/13

09 August 2013

  *Photos by Bob Ned & Submitted

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Perth Amboy Dept. of Recreation Trip to the Bronx Zoo, 7/31/13

09 August 2013

  *Photos by  Carolyn Maxwell

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LOOKING BACK – Duck and Cover

09 August 2013

PERTH AMBOY – Duck and Cover Drills in school. *Photo Courtesy of Perth Amboy Free Pubic Library

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Dr. Caracitas Volunteers To Provide Support to Raritan Bay Area YMCA day camp

09 August 2013

Family Medicine Physician Dr. Caracitas Volunteers To Provide On-Call Support To the staff of the Raritan Bay Area YMCA Summer Stars day camp News Release – July 29, 2013 PERTH AMBOY – Alexandra C. Caracitas, DO, board-certified family medicine physician, who is currently practicing at the Raritan Bay Physicians’ Group, PC, will be joining us […]

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Community Classes and Seminars in August

04 August 2013

•  “Is Weight Loss Surgery Right For Me?” OLD BRIDGE – Raritan Bay Medical Center is sponsoring a seminar “Is Weight Loss Surgery Right For Me?” Monday, August 12, 7p.m. to 8 p.m. at its Old Bridge location. The informative event will focus on weight loss surgery including discussion on Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass, Adjustable Gastric […]

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Undercover Cops Being Utilized for Pedestrian Safety

02 August 2013

PERTH AMBOY – July 22 Special Meeting, R-346: Authorizing the Proper City Officials to accept the Highway Traffic Safety/State Pedestrian Safety Enforcement and Education Fund Grant 2013 in the amount of $15,000. This resolution brought about a disagreement between Business Administrator Greg Fehrenbach and Councilman Fernando Irizarry. Irizarry questioned if this grant was used for […]

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Foreclosing on Anchor Marine Property

02 August 2013

PERTH AMBOY – Business Administrator Greg Fehrenbach said, “It would take about six months for the City to foreclose on this property which is located on Washington Street. The City would not be responsible for any contaminants on the site.” One of the Councilmen questioned Fehrenbach if this property could be used to build commercial […]

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Out-of-Towner Notes Danger

02 August 2013

By Carolyn Maxwell PERTH AMBOY – Recently I was talking to an acquaintance who lives out of town but works at a business in Perth Amboy. This person takes Market Street to get to his place of employment. He said he was “astonished” to see this utility pole hang this far out into the street. […]

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The Inconvenience of the Detours was Worthwhile

02 August 2013

PERTH AMBOY – Motorists and pedestrians riding and walking around Perth Amboy were met with unexpected detours. While there may have been complaints about the inconvenience, the smooth feeling of riding and walking on freshly paved roads put the inconvenience behind. A total of 15 sorely needed streets and roads was paved. More to come […]

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Perth Amboy School District Receives Certificate of Excellence Award

02 August 2013

— First Year the District Participates in Program News Release 7/26/13 ROBBINSVILLE, NJ –Derek J. Jess, Business Administrator/Board Secretary for the Perth Amboy School District and the District’s Board of Education, has received the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO International)’s Certificate of Excellence (COE) in Financial Reporting award. The award is particularly noteworthy […]

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EDITORIAL: They Are Not as Dumb as They Appear?

02 August 2013

Since the people who star in “The Jersey Shore” are making money for being off the wall. They will not be ashamed when photos or articles are written about them years from now because this is what they were known for. It’s a whole new ballgame in this era.

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COMMUNITY VOICE: State Street, Perth Amboy 1939

02 August 2013

In the picture is my grandmother, Rose Clark, standing in front of our house on State Street (summer of 1939). Beyond my Nanna is the Gulf Station. Notice the telephone booth sing next to the Gulf Sign; the next corner is State Street and Broad Street. Crest Tavern is on the corner. Next was Tavern […]

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A Tribute to Ann Larmonie

02 August 2013

An appreciation for a very special person.

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The 31st Annual QuickChek Balloon Festival, July 26-28, 2013

02 August 2013

READINGTON – This annual festival takes place in the last weekend in July. We decided to go on what we felt would be the best day which was Saturday, July 27th. The forecast called for sunny skies, warm temperatures and little to no precipitation. Apparently many others had the same thought to go on that […]

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COMMUNITY VOICE: Who Owns Perth Amboy?

02 August 2013

The photo that appeared in the Guardian of Chief Ruiz, in full uniform, at Mayor Diaz’ election night headquarters, counting votes with Greg Diaz and Kenneth Gonzalez was very telling. Taxpayers now know what people such as South Jersey political boss George Norcross [who gave $24,000 to Mayor Diaz] and even closer to home, what […]

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COMMUNITY VOICE: Preserving Perth Amboy’s Historic Elm Tree

02 August 2013

I was so glad to hear that our city officials have wisely decided to take action to preserve Perth Amboy’s Historic Elm Tree. Like so many, I cannot imagine City Hall outside the shadows of this majestic, towering Elm.

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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.
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