by Diane Norek Harrison PERTH AMBOY- Back in 1982, I was in Perth Amboy when the Danmark was docked at the Perth Amboy waterfront and had the tour of the ship. Many years later when speaking to former South Amboy…
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Jersey Fresh Farmers Market Comes To Edison
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EDISON—Mayor Jun Choi announced the establishment of the Edison Farmers Market on Amboy Avenue. The mayor lauded the new market as part of the positive changes he is committed to bringing to the community. This is the first Farmers Market…
Carteret Expands Summer Recreation Programs
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CARTERET—The borough recently kicked off its range of summer recreation programs with its summer concert series, including live performances in both Carteret and Waterfront Parks. The events marked the beginning of what Mayor Daniel J. Reiman has lauded as “a…
Get Ready… Get Set… Go… Woodbridge Township to Host 2008 New Jersey Senior Olympics
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by Mayor John McCormac I am extremely proud to announce that Woodbridge Township has been selected to host and sponsor the 2008 New Jersey Senior Olympics which will be held on Sept. 12, 13 & 14. The Woodbridge Community Center…
Remembering the Past: 1920s South Amboy Memories
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by Diane Norek Harrison SOUTH AMBOY—These memories were given to me by former South Amboy resident Adam Kierst and are from the 1920s: When Adam was in 3rd grade, he would walk to St. Mary’s School on Augusta Street from…
Woodbridge Continues Quality Of Life Violations Crackdown
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WOODBRIDGE – Woodbridge Township Mayor John E. McCormac announced last week that the ongoing township-wide Code Enforcement Task Force and Inspection Program targeting property maintenance, trash & debris and non-conforming and/or illegal housing has resulted in the issuance of more…
Vas Pay-To-Play Reform May Be Repealed
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PERTH AMBOY – City council members are considering taking steps to introduce three new pay-to-play ordinances to replace the pay-to-play and ethics reform package approved in the final days of Mayor Joseph Vas’ administration. According to Council President Peter Jimenez,…
Public Input Sought on Plans To Lessen Damage From Natural or Manmade Disasters
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MIDDLESEX COUNTY—The Middlesex County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) will bold a public meeting to discuss plans the office is developing to help reduce the impact of any future natural or manmade disasters, such as flooding, high winds, dam failure…
Perth Amboy Residents Face Tax Increase
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PERTH AMBOY – The city is looking at a potential $10 million increase in the municipal tax levy for the 2009 fiscal year budget, Business Administrator Gergory Fehrenbach announced at last week’s City Council meeting. The increase represents a 23…
Festival Fun
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Festival Fun – Residents of Perth Amboy and surrounding communities took part in the Puerto Rican Association for Human Development, Inc.’s 22nd Roberto Clemente Festival, which took place June 13 – 15.
