Perth Amboy, NJ – A suspicious cylinder uncovered Wednesday during construction at Borinqueneer Park prompted a swift emergency response before officials determined it posed no risk to the community.
The Perth Amboy Police Department said the object was found Sept. 3 at the former Harry Goldberg & Sons Scrap Metal site on Second Street. Officers implemented emergency protocols and notified partner agencies to assess the situation.
Investigators determined the cylinder was a leftover container from the property’s past as a scrap yard. After confirming there was no public danger, all units cleared the scene within two and a half hours.
Cleanup at the site is ongoing under supervision of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Crews are laying a protective layer of screened soil, with work expected to be finished by Sept. 8. A retaining wall and asphalt cover will follow as part of the remediation project.
City officials urged residents to rely on official updates and avoid misinformation circulating on social media.
Key Points
- Cylinder discovered Sept. 3 at Borinqueneer Park site in Perth Amboy.
- Object traced to old scrap yard operations and found not dangerous.
- EPA continues environmental cleanup, with soil cover to be completed by Sept. 8.
A scrap yard relic briefly stirred alarm but proved harmless in Perth Amboy.