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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

Baseball Field Rehabilitation Raises Questions

23 February 2012

SOUTH AMBOY – R-54-2012, a resolution that will rehabilitate four local baseball fields in South Amboy, was the topic of discussion at the last council meeting on February 15th. The resolution, which will be enabled by the state’s Green Acres Program, will completely recover the three baseball fields near South Amboy High School plus Veteran’s […]

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Board of Ed President Samuel Lebreault read this Public Statement at the Perth Amboy Board of Education

23 February 2012

The last several months have been extremely challenging for the Board of Education, the administration, the staff and the community. Due to the immediate needs of our students, the Board through the guidance of the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Caffrey, has implemented many new educational initiatives. These initiatives were presented by the administration during last […]

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Perth Amboy to Hold Energy Port Signing Welcoming Viridian Partners

23 February 2012

PERTH AMBOY— Mayor Wilda Diaz and Perth Amboy Redevelopment Agency (PARA) approved Viridian Partners, a Brownfield Development Company, as the developer for the ePort (“e” for energy) site. A redeveloper agreement signing will be held on Wednesday, February 22 at 2 p.m. in the Office of the Mayor at City Hall followed by a press […]

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Remembering My Guys

23 February 2012

February 14, 2011 seemed like such a long time ago. I remember exactly what I was doing that evening. Bill George and I had stopped at a store in downtown Perth Amboy to purchase a big Valentine’s Day balloon. We were on our way to see Richard Piatkowski who was a patient at Alameda Care […]

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Work Ethics

23 February 2012

Since the advent of our social welfare programs, lazy Americans have been enabled to a tragic level. For example, my friend Ed has filed for disability which he is more than entitled to. He not only suffers from painful arthritis but has also had a stroke and experiences chronic, random seizures. He is in the […]

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Obama Care: UNITS?

23 February 2012

Make enough noise and Birth Control is covered. I have no great concern about this issue as we have passed in the years when that was an issue in our family. My concern is about being called a UNIT. In case those reading this letter are unfamiliar with the term UNIT, it represents all Americans […]

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To The Taxpayers of Sayreville

23 February 2012

Having read the recent articles in the Suburban News and watched the broadcasts of the also-recent Sayreville Borough council meetings, I have a warning for all Sayreville residents who care about their town. We have a woman on the council that has all the earmarks of being a self-centered dictator. Starting with not being reasonable, […]

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Pedestrian Safety Program

23 February 2012

PERTH AMBOY – On Thursday, 09 February 2012 the Perth Amboy Police Department started the final stage of its Pedestrian Safety Program initiative which was started last year. The first stage took place in the spring of 2011 which included a press conference introducing the program to the public. This stage continued till the fall […]

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Committee For Educational Justice Organized In Perth Amboy

23 February 2012

PERTH AMBOY- Perth Amboy parents, leaders, educators and community advocates interested in advancing the momentum of education reform in the City have joined together to form the Committee for Educational Justice. The Steering Committee elected Reyes Ortega and Cecil Graham as Co-Chairmen. Last summer the Perth Amboy Board of Education, a newly constituted body of […]

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Saturday Board of Education Retreat Meetings Come Under Fire

23 February 2012

Staff Morale Also Discussed — PERTH AMBOY – According to Richardson School Counselor, Ms. Nagy, she gets e-mails from school staff saying that there will be repercussions for them speaking out. “The Staff wants to be involved but we feel that no one is listening.” We need to form a committee to counterattack adult harassment […]

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HIV Support

20 February 2012

PERTH AMBOY — Raritan Bay Medical Center is sponsoring an HIV support group meeting on Monday, Aug 6 at 6 p.m. Anyone diagnosed with or caring for someone infected with HIV is welcome to attend.    Meetings  are  held  at  the hospital’s  Perth  Amboy Division, New Brunswick Avenue. To register or for more information, call (732) […]

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Volunteer Firefighters Needed

20 February 2012

PERTH AMBOY — The Perth Amboy Fire Department: Volunteer Division needs members.

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City Hall Walls Project: Revisiting the Past

17 February 2012

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Students Perform at Board of Ed Meeting

17 February 2012

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Perth Amboy Council Meeting 2/8/2012

17 February 2012

PERTH AMBOY – “Mr. Snipes saved more lives than the whole State has done. Even the Assemblyman should be embarrassed to be here. They wasted more time on drawing up the proclamation than on the safety of the bridge.”

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Board of Ed Votes to Move Elections to November

17 February 2012

Pro’s and Con’s: Audience Members & Two City Council Members Voice Their Opinions — PERTH AMBOY – At the February 8, 2012 City Council Meeting Fernando Gonzalez on the advice of Council abstained from voting when it came to changing the Board of Education Election Date to November. Councilmen Bill Petrick and Kenneth Gonzalez voted […]

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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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