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Tennis Courts Under Construction

Photos by Paul W. Wang

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Visiting Softball Team from Puerto Rico tours Kearny Cottage

Photos by Paul W.

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“Jersey Strong” – a poem by Dioris Louis Arlequin

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Movie Review: The Lone Ranger

By Anton Massopust III— “There are times (good friend) when good men must wear a mask.” The legendary masked man rides again with his trusty friend Tonto in this new version of the old classic, THE LONE RANGER. Armie Hammer plays the legendary masked hero. If you don’t know the classic radio story or the […]

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Looking Back

PERTH AMBOY – Preparing for Parade on High Street in front of Governor Larson’s House.  Early 1940’s (probably July).  

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Council Faces Several Challenges

Residents Speak Up About Handicapped Parking, Official Misconduct, Lack of Code Enforcement, Limited Speaking Change & Unsafe Conditions

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67th Annual Red Grant Regatta — Perth Amboy Raritan Yacht Club 7/12,13,14/13

*Photos by Carolyn Maxwell and Joe Bayona PERTH AMBOY — In spite of the destruction caused by Superstorm Sandy, the Raritan Yacht Club was able to recover in time to hold the 67th Red Grant Regatta. This year was a fundraiser to restore the Perth Amboy Waterfront after Superstorm Sandy. The  Club sponsored a charity […]

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EDITORIAL: Well Deserved

July 13, 2013 —Resolution R-298 – Supporting the Honorary renaming of the Raritan Bay Mental Health Center as “George Otlowski, Sr. Mental Health Center.

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Mural at Novak Funeral Home, Perth Amboy

*Photos by Paul W. Wang PERTH AMBOY — Local Artist Tom Ward paints a mural on the wall in Novak Funeral Home. The mural depicts a view of Perth Amboy from Staten Island. Below: Tom Ward paints. Bottom Photo – Joey Diaz with Tom Ward.

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The Good & Bad News

  PERTH AMBOY— After several weeks, King Street was finally paved.

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PAMA 11th Annual Awards Dinner 6/25/13 — Seabra’s Armory, Perth Amboy

*Photos by Bob Ned

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Girl Scouts Trip to Massachusetts

MASSACHUSETTS — During their Annual End of Year trip, Perth Amboy Girl Scouts visit the House of Seven Gables, in Salem, Mass.

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Damage Due to City Re-Grading of Driveway — Perth Amboy

  Mutual Driveways on Madison in the Rear of homes on Madison Avenue, Brighton Avenue & Part of Lewis Street *Photos by Carolyn Maxwell

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LOOKING BACK: Smith Street 1940s

PERTH AMBOY— Smith Street circa 1940’s at the 5 Corners *Photo Courtesy of Perth Amboy Free Pubic Library This photo was restored under a grant for the Kearny Cottage Archiving project by the Middlesex Cultural and Heritage Commission  

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Magyar (Hungarian) Reformed Church Celebrates New Minister

By Vilma Novak — PERTH AMBOY — The congregation of the Magyar Reformed Church on Kirkland Place, Perth Amboy, installed their new minister, Rev. András Szász, at the church on Sunday, June 9.

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The Lizard Guys — South Amboy

*Photo by Janet Simeone SOUTH AMBOY — To celebrate the summer “Dig into Reading” theme, the “Lizard Guys” made their appearance last week amid a crowd of 105 attendees at the Dowdell Library of South Amboy.  Snakes, lizards and turtles were viewed and enjoyed by all!

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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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