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Public Scoping Hearing Notice, Jan. 26

Public Notice PERTH AMBOY – TAKE NOTICE that the City of Perth Amboy has contacted the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Green Acres Program, proposing to divert a total of 3.5 acres of parkland, that being the City’s bicycle and pedestrian trail located between Pulaski Avenue and Hall Avenue on Block 228.05, Lot 3.01 […]

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Looking Back: Victory Bridge

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Looking Back

PERTH AMBOY –  Parade on Smith Street circa 1940s

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Easter Egg Hunt, Waters Stadium, Perth Amboy 4/4/15 *Photos by Paul W. Wang

*Photos by Paul W. Wang

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Swearing-In of New Police Officers & Firefighters

PERTH AMBOY – *Photos by Paul Wang

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PHOTO GALLERY: Perth Amboy Hall of Fame Induction of Roland Jenkins, 5/14/14

PERTH AMBOY – The late Roland Jenkins was posthumously inducted into the Perth Amboy Hall of Fame on Wednesday, May 14. He was a beloved member of the community and Principal of the Wilentz School at the time of his untimely death.

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George Otlowski, Jr. Honored as Man of the Year by Untied Poles in America, 5/17/14

PERTH AMBOY – When George Otlowski, Jr. was feted as Man of the Year by the United Poles in America, those on the dais had one common thread in their speeches. While talking about Otlowski, Jr.’s  accomplishments, the speakers mentioned how much the strong bond and influence of his father, the late Mayor George Otlowksi, […]

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PHOTO GALLERY: United Poles in America Man of the Year, George Otlowski, Jr.

*Photos by Joe Bayona & Alejandro Roman

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PHOTO GALLERY: Ribbon Cutting at the Barge Restaurant Patio 5/17/14

The patio at The Barge, which was damaged during Superstorm Sandy, has been rebuilt with private funding and is now open to the public.

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Grand Prize Winner – Open Your Hearts to Life

PERTH AMBOY – Perth Amboy Catholic School 8th grade student, Katherine Zevallos, was a First Place and Grand Prize Winner in the “Open Your Hearts to Life” Respect Life Art Contest sponsored by the Diocese of Metuchen. The award ceremony was held on May 6, 2014 at the St. John Neumann Pastoral Center in Piscataway.  […]

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Greek Festival by the Bay, May 30-June 1

News Release – PERTH AMBOY – The community of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 41-47 Wisteria Street, Perth Amboy, invites the public to its annual Greek Festival by the Bay, May 30, May 31 and June 1 (rain or shine) Hours: Friday, May 30: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. (Lunch Special offers a free pastry […]

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Abraham Pitre is Sworn In As Perth Amboy’s New Fire Chief

PERTH AMBOY – With family, friends, fellow firefighters, representatives from the Police Department and City Officials, Mayor Diaz swore in Abraham Pitre as the first Hispanic Fire Chief in the City.

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‘An American Journey of Hope’ – Book details founding of Perth Amboy

Press Release An American Journey of Hope: Perth Amboy – The Capital and Port City on Raritan Bay 1683-1790 by Donald Johnstone Peck With illustrations by Francis J. McGinley An American Journey of Hope is a vivid chronicle of how the original Scottish colonists of Perth Amboy, New Jersey transformed the city into a center […]

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JRF Trunk or Treat – Oct 31

PERTH AMBOY – JRF’s Family Success Center (FSC) in conjunction with the Mobile Family Success Center of Middlesex County will be hosting a TRUNK OR TREAT, October 31, at 149 Kearny Ave. (parking lot), Perth Amboy, NJ, 08861, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. What is a Trunk or Treat? A safe alternative way for […]

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Art Lessons

PERTH AMBOY  — Have you always dreamed of becoming an artist?

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Zumba Class in Perth Amboy—Mondays

PERTH AMBOY  — Here is what you have been waiting for…

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Safety Announcement

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.
FOR ALL EMERGENCIES, DIAL: 9-1-1
FOR ALL NON-EMERGENCIES, DIAL: 732-442-4400