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LOOKING BACK: Happy Valentine’s Day circa 1940’s

PERTH AMBOY – Happy Valentine’s Day circa 1940’s.

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Catholic Schools Week – Perth Amboy Catholic School

PERTH AMBOY – On January 29, during Catholic Schools Week, Perth Amboy Catholic School hosted International Art Day. The students, along with their Art teacher, Rose Lavin Pennyfeather, prepared art exhibits representing 40 countries along with original artifacts.

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Super Bowl Media Day, Newark Prudential Center, 1-28-14

*Photos by Eric Salvary

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LOOKING BACK: Valentine’s Day

NEW BRUNSWICK – Religious Retreat shows women on Valentine’s Day, circa 1900.

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Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. – The Cathedral International- Perth Amboy

*Photos by Eric Salvary

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Congratulations Rosie!

Retirement Party Held at Mario’s Famous Pizza, Perth Amboy for 48 Years of Service to the Salvation Army  By Carolyn Maxwell PERTH AMBOY – I decided when I grow up, I want to be Rosie Weikel.

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LOOKING BACK: Pen Central Restaurant

PERTH AMBOY – Penn Central Restaurant circa 1938. Located on upper Smith Street. A popular spot for traingoers and local residents.

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Flag Presentation Perth Amboy – 1/15/14

*Photos by Paul W. Wang

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Diversity & Equality

FORDS – At Our Lady of Peace School in Fords, the first grade had a powerful lesson on diversity and equality in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his powerful message of equality, love, peace and acceptance.

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Our Lady of Peace Essay Contest Winners

Above are the winners of the essay contest with Social Studies teacher Mrs. Kelly Dubasak. The essay was titled, “What Patriotism Means to Me.”

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Famous Quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”

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LOOKING BACK: Woodbridge Main Street road work Circa late 1800s

*Photo Courtesy of Perth Amboy Free Public Library

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New Members Sworn in At Board of Education Reorganization Meeting 1/7/14

PERTH AMBOY – The Board of Education had their reorganization meeting on January 7, 2014. Board Secretary Derek Jess said the official number of voters for the November 5, 2013 was 10,168 votes cast. The official results for the top three vote getters for the Board of Education was 1741 for Israel Varela, 1666 for […]

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Kearny Cottage Brickwork Completed

PERTH AMBOY – The brickwork at the Kearny Cottage Museum, 63 Catalpa Ave., Perth Amboy has been completed. This project has taken 2 years to come about.

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Epiphany – St. Demetrios Church – Perth Amboy 1/12/14

*Photos by Paul W. Wang

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Perth Amboy Students Contest Winners

Press Release PERTH AMBOY – Four Students from Perth Amboy Catholic School were winners in the “ Be Smart About Medicine” Creative Expression Contest sponsored by the Coalition for Healthy Communities, NCADD of Middlesex County.

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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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