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LOOKING BACK – Liberty Hook & Ladder Company #2

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PHOTO GALLERY: Memorial Day Celebrated in Perth Amboy, South Amboy, Holmdel

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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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PHOTO GALLERY: PA Fire Dept. Memorial Service, 5/21/14

PERTH AMBOY – Every Wednesday before Memorial Day, the Fire Department recognizes firefighters who have died in the past year. A wreath is laid on the Fireman’s Memorial in Alpine Cemetery. *Photos by  Bill Schultz  

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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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Congratulations to The Citizen Campaign’s 2014 Citizen Leaders!

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LOOKING BACK: 1940

PERTH AMBOY –  First Anniversary Dance sponsored by Frank Massopust Sporting Club at the Ukrainian Hall, April 30, 1940.  Tickets were 40 cents.  

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Perth Amboy & South Amboy Announce Fireworks

It’s on! After a one year absence, Celebrate the Amboy’s Fireworks Spectacular returns with a bang.

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EDITORIAL: In Vietnam, They Fought and Should be Treated with the Same Respect

Whatever one’s views are on The Vietnam War, there is one thing that should never have happened. That was the treatment that the returning troops endured when they came home from this conflict.

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PHOTO GALLERY: Mother’s Day at Olive Street, 5/9/14

* Photos by Bob Ned

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Perth Amboy Catholic School Hosts Mother’s Day Party and Breakfast

Mother’s Day Party – 5/9/2014

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LOOKING BACK: Perth Amboy in 1912

PERTH AMBOY –  State and Smith Streets, April 3, 1912 – a typical street scene.

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Lessons NOT Learned: Board Attorney’s Instructions Still Ignored

PERTH AMBOY – School Board Attorney Derlys Gutierrez was the first one to make remarks at the 5/7/14 Board of Education Meeting. This time she had guidelines for those from the public who wish to make remarks.

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PHOTO GALLERY: Perth Amboy Education Center 2nd Annual Red Carpet Gala – ZPA Hall – 5/2/14

*Photos by Joe Bavona

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Cinco De Mayo – Perth Amboy 5/4/14

*Photos by Paul W. Wang & Bob Ned

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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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