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Details of Refunding Bonds

23 April 2021

4/12/21 Caucus By: Carolyn Maxwell PERTH AMBOY – CFO Jill Goldy spoke first via Zoom. She stated, “We have 3 options: Option 1 is callable bonds which deals with our water and wastewater. It was first refunded in 2012. We have a chance to refund it again for a better interest rate. Another option is […]

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EDITORIAL: Love, Loyalty, Lasting Nonpolitical

23 April 2021

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THE COMMUNITY VOICE: Letters to the Editor

23 April 2021

Pay to Play Well folks, money talks. Looks like CVS pharmacy gave a nice political donation to some Democratic Governors like Governor Newsom (California), Northam (Virginia) and Cuomo (New York) to distribute COVID-19 vaccines. YES! You are not seeing things! CVS donated $170,000 to the New York Democratic Party and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer […]

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Fire Department News

23 April 2021

A Question of PILOTS and Designating Independence Fire Company Firehouse for Historic Preservation 4/7/21 Business Meeting By: Katherine Massopust SOUTH AMBOY – The Resolution up for discussion designating the Independence Fire Company Firehouse for historic preservation was pulled at the request of Mayor Fred Henry. Resolution 21-087 – Resolution to Waive Reading in Full of […]

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PBA Contract Signed Within 100 Days of New Administration

23 April 2021

Joint Press Statement by the Perth Amboy Police Benevolent Association and Mayor Caba Press Release 4/15/21 PERTH AMBOY, NJ – Mayor Helmin J. Caba and the Perth Amboy Police Benevolent Association (PBA) are proud to announce their signed agreement presented to the Perth Amboy City Council on April 15, 2021. Wednesday’s agenda included a resolution […]

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Middlesex County Residents Urged to Act Against Child Abuse

23 April 2021

Press Release MIDDLESEX COUNTY – April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and CASA of Middlesex County is raising awareness of the need for more dedicated members of the community to step up and become CASA volunteers, and support abused and neglected children and their families. CASA volunteers, or Court Appointed Special Advocates, are everyday […]

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AMENDING THE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DATED 3/30/21

23 April 2021

CITY OF PERTH AMBOY, NJ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM and HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (HOME) FY 2020 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT  The City of Perth Amboy is planning for FY 2020 Annual Action Plan Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the Home Investment Partnership (HOME) programs funded […]

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Perth Amboy Business Improvement District Annual Meeting

23 April 2021

Please be advised that the Perth Amboy Business Improvement District’s Annual Meeting has been rescheduled and will be held at Raritan Bay Area YMCA at 357 New Brunswick Avenue, Perth Amboy on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 5:00 pm for the following:  I. Election of Board of Directors (nominations below)  II. Swearing-in of Newly Elected […]

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Park Improvement Safeguard Children at Play, Washington Park, Perth Amboy

23 April 2021

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Lengthy Discussion on Many Topics

23 April 2021

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Letters: The Need for Plant Based Products

23 April 2021

March 18th is Global Recycling Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the role recycling plays in promoting a more circular economy that reduces our reliance on finite natural resources. As we celebrate the benefits of recycling, we should also consider other steps that can be taken to securing our planet’s future, including the use of […]

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Letters: The Future of Breast Cancer Care: A Need for Transparency for Out-of-Network Providers

23 April 2021

I am a mother of a daughter and an aunt of 4 nieces. I am also a healthcare attorney who represents plastic and reconstructive surgeons every day. Many of my clients are out-of-network surgeons who treat breast cancer patients and reconstruct their breasts after the horrible physical disfigurement of a mastectomy and who help them […]

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Latest from Middlesex County

23 April 2021

Middlesex County’s Parks and Recreation Department to Roll Out New Electronic Picnic Grove Reservation System New Online Reservation System to Go Live Tomorrow, Thursday, April 15, Offers Convenient Way for Those Wishing to Enjoy Our Parks to Reserve a Space Press Release 4/14/21 MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Beginning tomorrow, Thursday, April 15, Middlesex County’s Parks […]

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Concerns with Covid Protocols and Hybrid Learning

23 April 2021

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News from Hackensack Meridian

23 April 2021

Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center Perth Amboy, Center for Wound Healing Promotes Foot Health Education During April’s National Foot Health Awareness Month Press Release 4/14/21 PERTH AMBOY, N.J. – April is National Foot Health Awareness Month and the experts at Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center Perth Amboy, Center for Wound Healing are spreading […]

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Communities Make Recommendations for Multi-Billion Dollar Plans to Stop Sewage Overflows

23 April 2021

Community groups submit recommendations to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection on the combined sewer overflow Long Term Control Plans. TRENTON, 2021 – The Sewage-Free Streets and Rivers campaign, a coalition of community organizations from towns with combined sewer systems, is advocating for the Long Term Control Plans developed by municipal and utility permit […]

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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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