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Perth Amboy is My Home: Perth Amboy State of the City, 3/19/14

By Carolyn Maxwell & Katherine Massopust PERTH AMBOY – Mayor Wilda Diaz delivered the State of the City Address on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at the Perth Amboy Public Safety Complex Auditorium at the YMCA at 7 p.m. The Master of Ceremonies was Chief of Staff Lissette Martinez.

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Beth Mordecai’s Homecoming Weekend

Rabbi Ari Saks (center) of Congregation Beth Mordecai, Perth Amboy, poses with past rabbis Melinda Zalma (L) (2006-2012) and Barry Dov Schwartz (R) (1967-1973) during a Purim holiday brunch at the synagogue March 16. The nearly 120-year-old organization held a homecoming weekend March 14-16 that attracted past and present members from several states.

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Hibernians Irish Flag Raising 3/17/14 – City Hall Circle – Perth Amboy

*Photos by Carolyn Maxwell

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JRF Celebration of Service in Partnership with Johnson & Johnson at The Barge 3/20/14

*Photos by Eric Salvary

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LOOKING BACK: Car Barn

PERTH AMBOY – The Car Barn circa early 1900’s. Upper Smith Street.

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Art Show Closing Celebration – Raritan Bay Coffee Company, March 29

PERTH AMBOY – People United for Self Help and More (PUSHM) held an opening night art show on March 21. Famous and celebrated artists are donating their time and efforts for this association. On Sat. March 29 there will be a closing celebration from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. when the artists will meet, greet and if expressed, receive offers for their work.

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Our Lady of Peace School Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day

FORDS – The Pre-K4 students in Mrs. Lisa Kelly’s class at OLP School celebrated St. Patrick’s Day in search of the “pot of gold.”

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PHOTO GALLERY: St. Patrick’s Day Party – Olive St. Community Center – 3/17/14

* Photos by Bob Ned

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Principal Honored – 3/12/14 Council Meeting

PERTH AMBOY – Congratulations Sr. Rebecca Piatek, Perth Amboy Catholic School for earning the distinction of being the longest serving Catholic school principal in the Diocese of Metuchen – all 34 years in Perth Amboy.

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Perth Amboy Catholic Schools Reunion – May 17

Perth Amboy Catholic Schools will hold its first Alumni Reunion on May 17, 2014.

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PHOTO GALLERY: Scenes from the Woodbridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade – 3/9/14

*Photos by Joe Bayona

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International Women’s Month Celebrated with Author Visit to Patten School, 3/8/14

Author Minou Tavares Mirabal – daughter of Minerva Mirabal, a courageous freedom and women’s rights fighter – visited the Patten School on March 8.

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LOOKING BACK: Clover Rollers – 1941

PERTH AMBOY – One of the many skating clubs at America On Wheels Skating Rink – the Clover Rollers.

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SLIDESHOW: South Amboy St. Patrick’s Day Parade – 3/8/14

 *Photos by Joe Bayona

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PHOTO GALLERY: Shield Award Recipients Attend KOC Dinner

  The dinner was held Friday, March 7 at the KOC, Perth Amboy. *Photos by Paul W. Wang

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Documentary Film Class – JRF

PERTH AMBOY – In October, students of Perth Amboy were offered the opportunity to take part in a rigorous six month documentary class.

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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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