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PHOTO GALLERY: Rabies Vaccination and Pet Vendor Day – Perth Amboy – 4/26/14

*Photos by Joe Bayona

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LOOKING BACK: Mother’s Day

PERTH AMBOY –  Circa 1950’s  –  Happy Mother’s Day!  Making cookies with mom.

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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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Case Closed? Will Attorney Finally Settle Issues?

PERTH AMBOY – 4/23/14 Council Meeting – Although the BID finally hired an attorney,  which Board Member, Virginia Lugo has been  requesting for some time, there are issues that still have still not been settled.

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South Amboy Budget Meeting, April 30, 2014

SOUTH AMBOY- The proposed South Amboy city budget was announced as $15,697,436 in general expenses. This is a decrease of $87,929.63 from the 2013 budget that took effect for the previous fiscal year.

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JRF Receives Proclamation From City of Perth Amboy, 5/1/14

JRF is recognized by the City of Perth Amboy for its 50th Anniversary for notable Community Action. Rising poverty, hunger, and unemployment rates affect every state, city, suburb, and rural community in our nation. Telling the success stories and sharing their results will be especially vital for the city, county, and state.

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Festival in Honor of Our Lady of the Martyrs, 4/27/14

The weekend after Easter is special for the Portuguese community in Perth Amboy. For the last 26 years, It is the weekend of the festival honoring “Our Lady of the Martyrs.” It takes place at Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima Blessed John Paul II Parish on Wayne St.

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Town Hall Meeting: Do You Know Your Daddy? – 4/23/14

PERTH AMBOY – Dr. Randall Pinkett, author and winner of the reality show, “The Apprentice” was the host of a panel consisting of Bishop Donald Hilliard Jr., Tyrone Muhammad, Frederica Bey, Dr. Obery Hendricks, Kevin E. Taylor, Chris Broussard, and Pastor Estaban Santana.

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Historic Ahrens-Fox Engine Restored at Firemen’s Museum

By Katherine Massopust PERTH AMBOY – The Perth Amboy Volunteer Fire Department Parade Committee, Inc. has been actively restoring an Ahrens-Fox Fire Engine.  This antique fire engine was originally built in 1926 and delivered to the town of Ocean Grove, New Jersey.

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Global Youth Service Day April 11-13, 2014

FORDS – Our Lady of Peace School in Fords collect $165 plus many, many donations for the Woodbridge Animal Society Volunteers in honor of Global Youth Service Day. Mrs. Kelly Dubasak and her 8th grade students packed up the donations for delivery. Great job!!! Photo submitted.

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New Perth Amboy Historic Documentary

A new documentary, “George Inness: ‘Peace & Plenty’ In Perth Amboy,” takes an in depth look at the people, the times & the circumstances surrounding the creation of this art masterpiece, as well as extensive research on mid-19th century Perth Amboy. It will be aired on Comcast Channel 34

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LOOKING BACK: Texaco Station, 1950s

PERTH AMBOY –  Circa 1950’s  – One of many local gas stations. *Photo Courtesy of Perth Amboy Free Public Library

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Officers Cleared, But Still A Cloud of Doubt – 4/23/14 City Council Meeting

PERTH AMBOY – December 4, 2013 was the day that Dixon Rodriguez was fatally shot by Police Officers Rafael A. Puntiel and Gina Fontan. This was four and a half months ago and the memory of what happened that day is still on the minds of some residents who spoke at the meeting. One of them was resident David Caba.

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EDITORIAL: Sometimes You Have to Take it into Your Own Hands – And She Did!

Anyone who has attended Perth Amboy Board of Education meetings knows that Stephanie is a high school student who pulls no punches. Stephanie will give proper recognition if she feels you have done something constructive to help students reach their potential. But God help you if she feels that you are only doing something to promote your own agenda and using students as a stepping stone for that purpose.

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PHOTO GALLERY: A Legacy of Resilience 2 – 4/13/14

The event, sponsored by the Kearny Cottage Historical Society and chaired by Dorothy Carty Daniel, took place at the Perth Amboy YMCA. The program recognized those who paved the way and contributed to Perth Amboy’s history. It also showcased those in the community who helped those in need everyday and in emergency circumstances.

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PHOTO GALLERY: Zumba Fundraiser – 4/5/14

*Photos by Joe Bayona

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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