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Residents press council for more patrols on New Brunswick Avenue over nightly racing and loud mufflers

Perth Amboy City Council · January 14, 2026
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Summary

Residents presented petitions, video and testimony describing nightly racing, loud mufflers and blocked sightlines near New Brunswick Avenue; the police chief said officers had been assigned to the area and reported limited electronic speed data matching some public reports.

Residents urged the Perth Amboy City Council on Jan. 14 to increase police presence on New Brunswick Avenue after repeated complaints about street racing, loud mufflers and traffic that they say threatens seniors’ quality of life.

One resident who identified herself as living across from McDonald’s said she had provided petitions and video evidence and described nightly racing that sometimes continues into the early morning hours. "We need more…

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