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Tea Room Open

PERTH AMBOY — The Tea Room at the historic Proprietary House, Kearny Avenue, is open on Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m.

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Recollections: Good-bye to a Great Friend

An Interview with John’s Auto Owner John Singh— South Amboy By Beverly Samuelson—

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LOOKING BACK: Smith Street circa 1900’s.

PERTH AMBOY – Smith Street circa 1900’s. 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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Memorial Day Parade — May 28, 2012

PERTH AMBOY — Mayor Wilda Diaz invites the residents of Perth Amboy to honor and remember military personnel who gave their lives while serving our country during this year’s Memorial Day parade and ceremony to be held on Monday, May 28. “We would like to welcome and look forward to the participation of local churches […]

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Civil War Round Table—May 7

WOODBRIDGE – The next meeting of the Robert E. Lee Civil War Round Table of Central New Jersey will be held on at 7 p.m. in the Woodbridge Public Library, George Frederick Plaza, Woodbridge. All are welcome!

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LOOKING BACK: Perth Amboy Dry Dock Company

PERTH AMBOY – This unique advertising print shows the Perth Amboy Dry Dock. 

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Bicycle Maintenance and the Green Way – Raritan Bay Coffee Company Perth Amboy – April 18, 2012

photos by Paul W. Wang

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Perth Amboy Holocaust Commemoration Film Series:

Raritan Bay YMCA Auditorium located on 357 New Brunswick Ave. April 24     6:00 p.m.      Defiance (137 min) May 1       6:00 p.m.   Hotel Rwanda (121 min) May 6        2:00 p.m.       Schindler’ List (195 min)

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LOOKING BACK: The U.S.S. Holland

PERTH  AMBOY –  Circa the early 1900’s A rare photo of the Submarine The U.S.S. Holland docked at Schantz & Eckert also known as the Perth Amboy Dry Docks.  The submarine underwent one of its many trials in Perth Amboy. photo courtesy of Dale Morris This photo was restored under a grant for the Kearny […]

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LOOKING BACK: ‘Break O Day Boys’

PERTH AMBOY – Circa 1890’s. The Perth Amboy Fire Department “Break O Day Boys”

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Antiques Appraisal Fair — April 28

PERTH AMBOY – The Proprietary House Museum will be hosting an Antiques Appraisal Fair on Saturday, April 28, 20112 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 149 Kearny Avenue, Perth Amboy.

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Italian Tripoli 100th Anniversary— April 29

TINTON FALLS – The Italian Tripoli Club will be celebrating its 100th anniversary on April 29.

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Woodbridge VFW Post 4410 & American Legion Post 87 – 4/5/12

WOODBRIDGE – Veterans poured out to honor Corporal Kevin Reinhard, USMC who was killed in Afghanistan. The American Bombshells performed for a delightful evening.  Donations were accepted at the event and 100% of the money collected went toward the Cpl. Kevin Reinhard Scholarship Fund.

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Holocaust Days of Remembrance—April 19

PERTH AMBOY – Holocaust Commemoration will be on Thursday, April 19 with a flag raising at 4 p.m. and a Remembrance Ceremony at 4:30 p.m. at City Hall Circle and Council Chambers. There will also be a series of films at the Perth Amboy YMCA Auditorium, 357 New Brunswick Ave. For a complete list of […]

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A Night of Storytelling With Vic Henley, Mark Riccadonna & Car LaBove—May 11

WOODBRIDGE – Over 60 years or entertainment history on stage at one time.

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Looking Back: Post Office on Jefferson Street

PERTH AMBOY – Circa 1960’s.  The Perth Amboy Post Office on Jefferson Street.

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