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PHOTO GALLERY: Perth Amboy High School Graduation – June 27, 2014

  *Photos by Carolyn Maxwell

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PHOTO GALLERY: Perth Amboy Adult School Graduation, June 26

Congratulations to the Class of 2014 Perth Amboy Adult School! *Photos by Joe Bayona

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South Amboy High School Graduation – June 20, 2014

*Photos by Joe Bayona –

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PHOTO GALLERY: Mi Escuelita Preschool – End of School Year Luncheon, June 20, Perth Amboy

*Photos by Bob Ned

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‘Law Enforcement Torch Run Final Leg’ Special Olympics Team, June 12

Mayor Wilda Diaz and Chief of Police, Benjamin Ruiz welcomed the Law Enforcement Torch Run Final Leg team members to the City of Perth Amboy on June 12, at the City Hall Circle, for a Torch Run Ceremony.

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LOOKING BACK: Sexton’s Pharmacy

PERTH AMBOY – Sexton’s Pharmacy circa 1890s.

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Waterfront Walkway Construction on Schedule in South Amboy

By Joseph L. Kuchie – SOUTH AMBOY – South Amboy City Engineer Mark Rasimowicz confirmed at last Wednesday’s city council meeting that construction of the Waterfront Walkway is still on schedule and should be ready to go for the fireworks display on July 3.

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Local History DVD Presentation

PERTH AMBOY – Perth Amboy librarians Melanie Bolick, Vilma Novak & Ashley Miranda hold a documentary DVD. This brand new documentary is available at the Perth Amboy Library, currently located at Brighton Ave & Sadowski Parkway. The DVD is free to the general public, courtesy of the Dyke Family.

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Cornucopia Open House & Job Fair, Perth Amboy

  PERTH AMBOY – On June 8, the Cornucopia showcased three of their four ships: The Majesty, which can hold up to 1200 passengers; the Princess which holds up to 400 passengers; and the Riverboat St. Charles which is still under renovation and the only vessel that stays dockside.

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LOOKING BACK: High Street, 1930s

PERTH AMBOY – Panoramic view of High Street circa early 1930s. Note the Kearny Cottage at it’s original location. The Kearny Cottage was moved in the early 1930s, to where the Tennis Courts are now, and again to 63 Catalpa Ave., where it currently stands.

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2014 Summer Fun Guide

CLICK ON PHOTO TO DOWNLOAD 4-PAGE PDF WITH INFO ON ALL SUMMER ACTIVITIES SPONSORED BY THE CITY OF PERTH AMBOY.

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A Plea For Help: Salvation Army Asks for Council’s Support in Keeping Their Pastor

PERTH AMBOY – Salvation Army Workers attended the several council meetings to ask the Council to help them to retain their Pastor, Jose Santiago, and and held a street protest to show their support.

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PHOTO GALLERY: Puerto Rican Festival, June 6-8

PERTH AMBOY – For the first time, the Puerto Rican Festival was held at Rudyk Park, in anticipation of the large crowd expected for the performance of Latin Grammy Award Winning artist Jerry Rivera. As you can see in the photos, the Rudyk Park location was a wise choice.

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PHOTO GALLERY: Greek Festival

PERTH AMBOY – St. Demetrios Church, May 31, June 1 and June 2. *Photos by Paul W. Wang

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PHOTO GALLERY: Italian Festival, Hopelawn, 6/7/2014

Good Shepherd Parish at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church, Hopelawn, June 7, 2014. *Photos by Katherine Massopust.

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PHOTO GALLERY: St. Peter’s Fashion Show

Held at the Raritan Yacht Club, Perth Amboy, May 22, 2014  *Photos by  Eric Salvary.

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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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