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This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago City of Perth Amboy Remembers Sept. 11th – 20th Anniversary Memorial Ceremony This Month in the Civil War – 160 Years Ago This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago
 

This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

October 1864

City of Perth Amboy Remembers Sept. 11th – 20th Anniversary Memorial Ceremony

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This Month in the Civil War – 160 Years Ago

September 1864

This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

August 1864

Upcoming Perth Amboy and South Amboy Council Meeting Dates Announced

26 September 2024

Perth Amboy Council meetings October 9 and October 23 (Caucus starts at 5:30 p.m. followed by the Council meeting on both dates.) November 13 and November 25 (Caucus starts at 5:30 p.m. on both dates followed by the Council meeting) December 11 (Caucus starts at 5:30 p.m. followed by the Council meeting.)   South Amboy […]

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Perth Amboy Man Charged with Vehicular Homicide

26 September 2024

09/23/2024, MIDDLESEX COUNTY – Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Lawrence Cattano of Perth Amboy Police Department announced today that on Friday, September 20, 2024, a Perth Amboy man was charged in connection with the fatal crash that occurred on August 23, 2024, in the City of Perth Amboy. On August 23, 2024, at […]

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NY Waterway Labor Day Weekend Service Advisory

29 August 2024

NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY – This Labor Day weekend, NY Waterway services will operate on a modified schedule. On Friday, August 30, all ferries will operate normally with the exception of an early getaway on the MTA routes. On Monday, September 2 Ferries will run on three routes only: Port Imperial to Midtown/W39 St; Lincoln Harbor/Hoboken-14th […]

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Council / Caucus meetings For August 14, 2024

13 August 2024

PERTH AMBOY/SOUTH AMBOY – On Wednesday, August 14, Perth Amboy will have a Caucus meeting at 5:30 p.m. with Council meeting to follow. Meeting location is the Raritan Bay YMCA Theater Room, 365 New Brunswick Ave. South Amboy will also have a Council meeting at 7 p.m. on the same date.

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Perth Amboy Civic Trust to Hold Climate Change Hearing

13 August 2024

The Perth Amboy Civic Trust today announced that it is holding a Climate Change hearing on adaption to heat waves, heavy rainfall, haze and other negative impacts of global warming.  This first in a series of 3 planned hearings will take place on Thursday, Aug. 15 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Middlesex College, […]

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2024 National Night Out Rescheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 13

06 August 2024

SOUTH AMBOY – Update 08.05.2024: Due to impending weather conditions the National Night Out will be rescheduled to August 13, 2024, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Join us for National Night Out at South Amboy High School, 200 Governor Harold G. Hoffman Plaza. Connect with your neighbors and join millions of others throughout the nation […]

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Upcoming Perth Amboy/South Amboy Caucus and Council Meetings

16 July 2024

JULY: South Amboy will have a 7 p.m. Council Meeting on Wednesday, July 17. AUGUST: On Wednesday, August 14, Perth Amboy will have a Caucus meeting at 5:30 p.m. with Council meeting to follow. Meeting location is the Raritan Bay YMCA Theater Room, 365 New Brunswick Ave. South Amboy will also have a Council meeting […]

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Public Statement: House Fire at 61-63 Water Street, July 3, 2024

07 July 2024

PERTH AMBOY – On July 3, 2024, at 5:23 p.m., the Perth Amboy Fire and Police Departments were dispatched to a reported house fire at 61-63 Water Street. Due to the adjacent fireworks festival, units arrived on the scene promptly. The fire, heavily involving the front side of the 8-unit apartment building, was rapidly fueled […]

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Perth Amboy Police Dept. Increases Patrols to Ensure Fireworks Safety This Independence Day

02 July 2024

PERTH AMBOY, NJ – Mayor Helmin J. Caba and Chief Larry Cattano of the Perth Amboy Police Department announced increased patrols before, during, and after Independence Day. This initiative aims to stop the use of illegal aerial fireworks and enforce city and state laws.   Legal Fireworks:  Under New Jersey law (N.J.S.A. 21:2-1 et seq., […]

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El Departamento de Policia de Perth Amboy Aumenta Las Patrullas para Asegurar la Seguridad de los Fuegos Artificiales este Dia de la Independencia

02 July 2024

PERTH AMBOY, NJ – El alcalde Helmin J. Caba y el jefe de policía Larry Cattano del Departamento de Policía de Perth Amboy anunciaron que habrá un aumento en las patrullas antes, durante y después del Día de la Independencia. Esta iniciativa tiene como objetivo disuadir el uso de fuegos artificiales ilegales y hacer cumplir […]

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This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

01 July 2024

July 1864

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Greek Festival pictures – 6/2/2024

09 June 2024

 

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Grand Opening – Uncle Louie G, Homemade Gourmet Italian Ices and Ice Cream

02 June 2024

Uncle Louie G Homemade Gourmet Italian Ices and Ice Cream, 479 New Brunswick Avenue, Perth Amboy Grand Opening on Friday, June 7 at 3:30 p.m.

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This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

02 June 2024

June 1864

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Meeting Date Changed

16 May 2024

PERTH AMBOY – Pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, take notice that the Regular Council Meeting scheduled for June 12, 2024 has been changed to June 10, 2024 at 5: 30 pm in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 260 High Street. Perth Amboy, New Jersey,

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Perth Amboy Mayoral Candidate Forum, May 9, 2024 – Part 1

11 May 2024

 Perth Amboy Mayoral Candidate Forum, held on May 9. Sponsored by the Amboy Bayside News/Amboy Guardian.

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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.
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