Get out and vote in the 2019 NJ Primary Election. Polls are open from 6am-8pm. Ward 2-1 and 2-2 votes at the McGinnis School.
Earth Day 2019
USA-PA Violates Drinking Water Standards
USA-PA who supplies Perth Amboy water says that the water that they supplied us was found to have contaminants and they have violated drinking water standards. In a letter dated 2/21/19 mailed to Perth Amboy “customers,” USA-PA notified us about the problem. They said that testing results from 1/7/19 showed that they exceed the maximum contaminant level for TTHM. They say this is not an emergency, but also say that drinking this level of contamination over time increases risk to problems with liver, kidneys, central nervous system and may increase risk of cancer. They also say that women who are pregnant, infants, the elderly or anyone with a compromised immune system may be at increased risk from drinking the water and should talk to a doctor about drinking the water. Continue reading USA-PA Violates Drinking Water Standards
Bayview Park Bandstand Lights
The Waterfront Neighborhood Association adopted Bayview Park through Perth Amboy’s adopt a park program. We donated lights to light up the bandstand in Bayview Park and with the help of the amazing Perth Amboy Department of Public Works, we were able to add some holiday spirit to this beautiful park. Thank you so much to Geri Barcheski and Dan Cleaver and the members of Public Works for making this happen!