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RBMC Perth Amboy Auxiliary – Proprietary House

PERTH AMBOY – The Raritan Bay Medical Center Perth Amboy Auxiliary celebrated their 125th Anniversary. A High Tea celebration was held at the Proprietary House on November 23. About 50 Auxiliary members were in attendance.

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Winter Festival In Sayreville

SAYREVILLE – Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow! The snow was falling and Sayreville had the PERFECT Winter Festival!

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LOOKING BACK: Blizzard of 1888

PERTH AMBOY- This Photo was restored under a grant for the Kearny Cottage Archiving project by the Middlesex Cultural and Heritage Commission            *Photo Courtesy of Dale Morris 

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Senator Elect Cory Booker Visits Olive Street, Perth Amboy – 11/27/13

PERTH AMBOY – Senator Elect Cory Booker came to Perth Amboy on Wednesday, November 27, the day before Thanksgiving to serve meals to Seniors at the Olive Street Community Center. Cory Booker’s mother, Carolyn also helped serve meals. *Photos by Paul W. Wang 

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Train Show in Barron Art’s Center – Woodbridge

*Photos by Karli Huber 

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South Amboy Celebrates

By: Beverly Samuelson SOUTH AMBOY – With Christmas upon us, South Amboy has the spirit. Broadway was dressed in full Christmas splendor. The streetlights are decorated, the wreaths are hung, and the glow of glistening lights are all ablaze. The plaza was a hub of excitement with people and children gathering to hear Christmas Carols, […]

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2013 Annual Tree Lighting and Check Presentation at RBMC – Perth Amboy 12/5/13

*Photos by Katherine Massopust 

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Scholarship Honoring the Late Freeholder Pete Dalina Planned

WOODBRIDGE – Bob and Zusette Dato announced their intentions to start a scholarship to honor the late Freeholder Pete Dalina at Castellos Restaurant.

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Magic Village

Gifted and Talented Art Students from Perth Amboy High School painted the windows for the MAGIC VILLAGE located at Jaimar Academy. Santa Claus will be appearing there from Dec. 9 – Dec. 22.

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LOOKING BACK: Woolworths,1960

PERTH AMBOY – 1960’s -Woolworths, Smith Street

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SHOOTING: Police release 911 call from Dixon Ridriguez’ mother

Click on the picture to access the audio of the 911 call. Clicking here will take you to NJ.com which has a brief video report and the audio of the 911 call.

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‘We Want JUSTICE’

Demonstrators marched from Hall Avenue in Perth Amboy to City Hall to ask for justice in fatal shooting of Dixon Rodriguez.

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Million Misfit Sock March

PERTH AMBOY – The Perth Amboy Girl Scouts took part in the national “Girl Scout Million Misfit Sock March” an anti-bullying rally at the Flynn School on Friday October 25.

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EDITORIAL: Thanks/Giving

During the holiday season, many organizations come together to help feed and clothe the homeless and those less fortunate. But not all of those who come to partake in the feasting may be homeless.

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Trujillo Foundation Thanksgiving Friendship Feast – Perth Amboy

Last Saturday, Nov. 23 at the St. Vincent dePaul a pre-Thanksgiving dinner sponsored by the Trujillo Foundation and White Rose Foods was held. There were over 700 men, women and children in attendance.

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Perth Amboy Catholic School Service Project

PERTH AMBOY – As part of a continuing series of Community Service Projects by Perth Amboy Catholic School, students made Merry Christmas Cards to be given out by New York Citymeals on Wheels. The cards will be given out at Christmas to all homebound elderly clients.

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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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