04/27/2026 Council Meeting 2026

The City of Perth Amboy Council held a meeting on April 27, 2026, which included recognition of local youth wrestling achievements and various public safety and community concerns. Key procurement-related discussions focused on the Saddowski Parkway resurfacing and road improvement project, with bids received from multiple contractors including Eurob Construction, Black Rock, and Brothers Paving LLC, with bid amounts ranging from approximately $671,000 to over $1.2 million for base and alternate bids. The council tabled an ordinance amending restricted parking spaces for handicapped persons for further investigation. Several resolutions were adopted, including a contract with Princeton Hydro LLC for water quality treatment services and a contract with Toro Golf, Inc. for improvements to the Veteran Memorial Youth League Congress, valued at $14,823.82. Public comments raised concerns about cybersecurity related to new security camera systems and delays in firearms application processing, which were addressed by the police chief noting staff shortages and upcoming improvements. The council also discussed ongoing efforts to improve parking enforcement and road safety, including pilot programs funded by NJTPA. No votes were taken on the resurfacing bids during this meeting. The council emphasized community engagement and support for immigrant protections and municipal clerk recognition.