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Resident asks council to scrutinize water use as city upgrades system; Middlesex Water review requested

Perth Amboy City Council · April 13, 2026
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Summary

A resident questioned the water demand of a proposed Smith Street car-wash and asked how municipal and utility planning accounts for commercial water use as the city upgrades infrastructure; city staff said the water-system upgrade presentation was postponed to the next meeting and that utility coordination is underway.

Resident Vince Makio used the April 13 public-comment period to press the council and staff to evaluate commercial water demand for a proposed Smith Street car-wash and to ensure that Middlesex Water (utility) factors the project into its planning.

"As each and every resident ... get consistent notices of saving water, I think it's very important that that…

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