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Notice: Perth Amboy’s Public Safety Advisory Council Meeting on Friday, March 29

PERTH AMBOY – Pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, take notice that Perth Amboy’s Public Safety Advisory Council will hold a meeting on Friday, March 29, 2024, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 260 High Street. The sole purpose of this meeting is to continue the discussion regarding the public safety […]

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Perth Amboy Police Department – Shelter in Place Advisory Update

PERTH AMBOY (3/22/2024) – The Perth Amboy Police Department is updating information on the shelter-in-place request for some schools in the Northern section of the City earlier today. We confirm there is no immediate threat to the community, as the individual reported to be involved has already been taken into custody. No injuries or incidents have […]

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Notice: Public Safety Advisory Council Will Hold a Meeting on Friday, March 22

PERTH AMBOY – Pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, take notice that Perth Amboy’s Public Safety Advisory Council will hold a meeting on Friday, March 22, 2024, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 260 High Street. The sole purpose of this meeting is to continue the discussion regarding the public safety […]

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Perth Amboy Police Respond to Unauthorized Racing Event

PERTH AMBOY, 3/19/2024 – At 5:53 pm on March 17, 2024, the Perth Amboy Police Department (PAPD) received multiple 911 calls reporting unauthorized vehicle racing and drifting at the base of the Victory Bridge, specifically at the intersection of State Highway 35/Convery Boulevard and Smith Street. Officers were immediately dispatched to the scene, where an […]

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Free Concert at Saint Mary’s in South Amboy

SOUTH AMBOY – On Sunday, March 17, Music at Saint Mary’s will present “Shamrock and Thistle” at 6 p.m.  Fiona Tyndall has created a lovely concert focused on traditional Irish language, culture, and song and will be joined by Nathan Bishop on fiddle and Anthon Guryev on guitar.  This concert is free and open to […]

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Atlantic City Bus Trip

PERTH AMBOY – Atlantic City Bus Trip to Resorts Casino on Sunday April 14, 2024. Sponsored by the Fellowship Circle of the Hungarian Reformed Church, 331 Kirkland Place, Perth Amboy, NJ. Bus leaves the church at 10 a.m. Cost: $40 per person. Bagged lunch provided. Proceeds will go to the JEMMS Foundation. To reserve a […]

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George Aston selected to lead Woodbridge St. Patrick’s Parade on March 10

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South Amboy Celebrates its 47th St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 17

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Social Security Publishes Proposed Rule for Payroll Information Exchange to Reduce Improper Payments

News Release, 2/15/2024, BALTIMORE, MD – Today, the Social Security Administration published a proposed rule, “Use of Electronic Payroll Data to Improve Program Administration,” describing the agency’s plans for accessing and using information from payroll data providers to reduce improper payments, including overpayments, which improves service to customers. Unreported, late reported, and incorrectly reported earnings […]

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El Seguro Social publica la propuesta de una regla para el intercambio de información de nómina para reducir los pagos incorrectos

Seguro Social la Oficina de Prensa, 2/15/2024 – Hoy, la Administración del Seguro Social publicó la propuesta de la regla, «Uso de datos de nómina electrónicos para mejorar la administración del programa», que describe los planes del Seguro Social para acceder y utilizar información de los proveedores de datos de nómina para reducir los pagos […]

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Polce Chief Darren LaVigne Retires

SOUTH AMBOY – Chief Darren LaVigne has retired as of Feb. 1, 2024. He served the citizens of South Amboy for many years and dedicated much of his life to serving and protecting. He wrote the following letter, thanking the residents for his time in service.

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Fat Tuesday & A Royal Bake-off at Proprietary House on Tuesday, Feb 13

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RWJBarnabas Health & Rutgers Athletics Honor 17-Year-Old Perth Amboy Resident

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Judith Otlowski Obituary

PERTH AMBOY – Judith A. Otlowski 76, of Perth Amboy, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 11, 2023. She was born in Newark, NJ, and grew up in Springfield, NJ. Judith worked as a business secretary for several years. Upon marriage to George J. Otlowski Jr., she moved to Perth Amboy. Thereafter, she […]

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Pallone Announces South Amboy Ferry Will Receive Over $6 Million

11/29/2023, WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced that South Amboy will receive $6,018,000 to construct a floating dock system for the city’s intermodal passenger ferry terminal. The funding comes from the Passenger Ferry Grant Program through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA). “It’s great to see South Amboy […]

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San Salvador Seniors November Atlantic City Trip is Canceled

PERTH AMBOY – The November Atlantic City trip is canceled for the San Salvador Seniors. There is no December trip. The next trip is in January. Details to follow.

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We are taking safety precautions in the City of Perth Amboy, and emphasize that it is important: IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING!!
Report Suspicious Activity – Be Vigilant – STAY ALERT! Do not think that any call or report is too small. Don’t allow the actions of a few dictate your quality of life.
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