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“Stories From Perth Amboy” book signing — Sept. 23

PERTH AMBOY — There will be a book signing of local author Katherine Massopust

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LOOKING BACK: 1913 YMCA

PERTH AMBOY — Circa 1915. On December 11, 1913 – the YMCA lays its cornerstone at 182 Jefferson Street. The building was destroyed by fire in 1997. *Photo courtesy of Perth Amboy Free Public 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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Ben Franklin’s Life and Contributions—Sept. 23

PERTH AMBOY — The Proprietary House Museum, located at 149 Kearny Avenue, Perth Amboy invites you to enjoy tea and cake with Philadelphia’s most famous citizen.

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Perth Amboy Receives $1.7 NJDEP Coastal Protection Grant

PERTH AMBOY— Mayor Wilda Diaz is pleased to announce $1.7 million in funds for waterfront improvements to the areas affected by the March 2010 storm.

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LOOKING BACK: Mobile Field Unit

PERTH AMBOY — Circa late 1960’s Police display a Mobile Field Unit to a Pedestrian.

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Prayer Awareness March Victory Bridge

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Eighteen Pence —Sept. 16

PERTH AMBOY — What does Pontiac’s Rebellion, New Jersey’s first printer, a NJ delegate to the Continental Congress, a mistaken Loyalist, a sage leaf, and the guy paid to keep the NJ Assembly’s lights on all have in common?

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Sunday Luncheon & Lecture Featuring Artist Francis McGinley—September 16

NEW BRUNSWICK — On Sunday, September 16, the Raritan-Millstone Heritage Alliance will welcome Frank McGinley to their Sunday Luncheon and Lecture Series. A celebrated author and artist from central New Jersey, Mr. McGinley will show several of the one hundred original paintings from his new book, “Let Us Never Forget, an Illustrated History of World […]

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LOOKING BACK: Speed Boat races

PERTH AMBOY — Circa 1950’s Speed Boat races for young adults at the Waterfront near the Harbor Lights Tavern. *Photo courtesy of Stephen Michael Dudash This photo was restored under a grant for the Kearny Cottage Archiving project by the Middlesex Cultural and Heritage Commission

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Garden Club by the Bay Photo Contest— Deadline Sept. 15

PERTH AMBOY — We will be having a photo contest with three categories: Public Gardens of Perth Amboy, Private Gardens of Perth Amboy, Out of the box (Get creative with a garden image!).

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LOOKING BACK: Perth Amboy Hardware on State Street

PERTH AMBOY — Circa 1940’s Perth Amboy Hardware on State Street.

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Local Author Book Signing — Sept 26

PERTH AMBOY  — Local author Katherine Massopust will have a book signing of her new book, “Stories From Perth Amboy”

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LOOKING BACK: 1944 Red Cross Blood Drive

PERTH AMBOY  —  1944 Red Cross Blood Drive. *Photo courtesy of Perth Amboy Free Public 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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ENTERTAINMENT: Author Richard Matheson

By Paul W. Wang — Richard Matheson remains one of my favorite authors of all-time. When I and a friend attended the NJ horror-thon a many years back, it re-ignited my interest in what I believe is the author’s seminal novel, I Am Legend.

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Civil War Weekend Parker Press Park, August 4, 2012 — Woodbridge, NJ

*photos by Joe Bayona Civil War Sesquicentennial Ceremony for the year 1862 presented by Robert E. Lee Civil War Round Table of Central New Jersey  

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PAHS All Alumni Picnic — August 11

PERTH AMBOY — The 3rd annual PAHS Alumni Picnic, Sponsored by class of 75’ and 76’ on Saturday, August 11 @ Warren Park, Woodbridge from 12 noon until 6 p.m. Tickets are $20. Contact the following for tickets. Randi Fleischman – rfleischman@remn.com, Candy Pyzik – cppookie@yahoo.com, Donna Pryga,- Dpryga65@comcast.net  

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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!!
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