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South Amboy’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade

This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

December 1865

This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

November 1865

Perth Amboy Transitions Away from the U.S. Penny on Cash Payments

22 December 2025

Actualización sobre los pagos en efectivo en Perth Amboy Transición del uso del penny estadounidense   The U.S. Department of the Treasury has confirmed that the Mint has stopped producing pennies nationwide. Banks will no longer distribute them, and the coins currently in circulation will gradually phase out as supplies run low. City offices still have a […]

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NY Waterway’s Weekend Holiday Market Offers Family Fun for the Holiday Season, Beginning Nov. 29

18 November 2025

Kid-friendly events, unique gifts, festive food and beverages and visits from Santa  inside NY Waterway’s Midtown Terminal NY, NY / Nov. 17 2025 – NY Waterway, which operates the largest ferry fleet between New Jersey and New York, has announced its Winter Waterway – Holiday Market – featuring music, festive food, shopping, crafts and other […]

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Obituary: Renee Olivia Skelton – 1955-2025

27 October 2025

Renee Olivia Skelton, a proud lifelong resident of Perth Amboy, New Jersey, passed away on October 21, 2025, at the age of 70 in Monmouth Junction NJ. Visitation Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025 11:00 AM-1:00 PM Flynn and Son / Mitruska Funeral Home 23 Ford Ave Fords, NJ 08863 Visitation Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025 3:00 PM-5:00 […]

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This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

24 October 2025

October 1865

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S.A.R.A. meeting on Thursday 10/2/2025 has been CANCELLED.

01 October 2025

South Amboy Redevelopment Agency(S.A.R.A.) meeting on Thursday 10/2/2025 has been CANCELLED.

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This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

09 September 2025

September 1865

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Obituary: Wayne L. Pennyfeather

13 August 2025

View details at https://www.flynnfuneral.com/obituary/wayne-pennyfeather Brought to you by Flynn & Son Funeral Home https://www.flynnfuneral.com

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This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

03 August 2025

August 1865

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Red Cross: Make an immediate difference by giving blood or platelets now

07 July 2025

Donation appointments critical to keeping blood supply ready NEW JERSEY, July 7, 2025 — The American Red Cross urges all donors to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply strong this summer. Type O blood products are most needed on hospital shelves – especially in the face of summer challenges that can […]

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Kids Ride Free on NY Waterway Ferries This Summer

05 July 2025

Free Fares for Children Under 12 on NY Waterway Ferries Beginning Saturday, July 5 through Monday, September 1  NY Waterway, which operates the largest ferry fleet between New Jersey and New York, has announced that this summer, kids will be able to ride free on all NY Waterway ferry routes between New Jersey and Manhattan […]

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This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

09 June 2025

June 1865

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Fleet Week Helicopter Landing at Dalton Park on May 21, 2025

09 May 2025

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Sayreville Weekly Memo – May 5 to May 9

06 May 2025

This Week: Monday, May 5, 2025 7:00pm Community Garden Committee, will be held at the Community Garden Site Tuesday, May 6, 2025 Wednesday, May 7, 2025 6:00pm Cultural Arts Council, Construction Office Conference Room 7:00pm Library Board of Trustees Meeting, Municipal Library, Washington Road 7:30pm Planning Board, 423 Main Street, Active Adult Center Thursday, May […]

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This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

01 May 2025

May 1865

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This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

03 April 2025

April 1865

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Community Resource Fair at the Woodbridge Public Library

20 March 2025

Hello everyone! You’re invited to our Community Resource Fair on Friday, March 28, from 12 PM to 3 PM at the Woodbridge Main Library! Stop by to explore a variety of resources, including housing and rent assistance, family counseling, healthcare, job searching, literacy programs, senior services, and transportation support. We look forward to seeing you […]

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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