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Street Sweep Initiative Final Report

Press Release PERTH AMBOY – The purpose of this initiative was to aggressively and vigorously enforce any and all street level activity for the purposes of curtailing such activity by applying pressure with either arrests, summonses, and the offering of assistance for treatment. The initiative started on Tuesday, February 7th, and was concluded on Saturday, […]

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City Hall Circle Tree Planting Ceremony

Press Release PERTH AMBOY – The 1683 Society Inc. and the City Of Perth Amboy cordially invite the public to a tree planting ceremony at City Hall Circle on March 31, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. “Over the years we’ve lost many trees at City Hall Circle. We will be planting two trees to help restore […]

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Perth Amboy Company Gets Façade Grant

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Perth Amboy Artworks Hosts Paint and Sip Event

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Historian Presenting Talk About Historic Vote

Press Release PERTH AMBOY – March 31st will be the 147th anniversary of Thomas Mundy Peterson’s becoming the first African-American to cast a vote under the 1870 Fifteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by […]

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Library to Host “Cooking Around the World”

Press Release 2/17/17 WOODBRIDGE – Top Chef has nothing on Woodbridge Township, or its libraries.  Four local chefs sponsored by Middlesex County Office of Cultural and Heritage will offer a world tour of their international specialties, complete with a sample of their cuisines in a series of programs, Cooking Around the World, at Woodbridge Public […]

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Wills, Estate Planning & Probate Seminar

Press Release Colonia Seniors COLONIA – Wills & Estate Administration-Protect Your Family and Make Planning Easy. March 21, 2017 at 1 p.m., Colonia Firehouse 250 Inman Ave., Colonia. SPEAKER: Kenneth Vercammen, Esq. Edison, NJ (Author- Wills and Estate Administration by the ABA) Main Topics: 1. 2017 changes to NJ Estate Tax & changes to taxes […]

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Advisory: Governor Christie Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Winter Storm Stella

TRENTON – In preparation for Winter Storm Stella expected to arrive in New Jersey tonight, Governor Chris Christie declared a State of Emergency, authorizing the State Director of Emergency Management to activate and coordinate the preparation, response and recovery efforts for the storm with all county and municipal emergency operations and governmental agencies. Commuters are […]

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Library will host “Cooking Around the World” in March

Press Release 2/17/17 WOODBRIDGE – Top Chef has nothing on Woodbridge Township, or its libraries.  Four local chefs sponsored by Middlesex County Office of Cultural and Heritage will offer a world tour of their international specialties, complete with a sample of their cuisines in a series of programs, Cooking Around the World, at Woodbridge Public […]

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‘Bowl for Hunger’ Raises More than $34,000

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Program for Young Girls Scheduled

Girls on the Run  Raritan Bay Waterfront Park in South Amboy “We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.” Press Release 2/27/17 SOUTH AMBOY – Girls on the Run is a transformational learning program for girls in grades 3-5. We teach life skills through dynamic, […]

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Perth Amboy Mayor Wilda Diaz Endorses Phil Murphy for Governor

Press Release 2/20/17 PERTH AMBOY – Mayor Wilda Diaz today gave her endorsement to Phil Murphy for governor. “I am proud to give my support to Phil Murphy and will do all I can to see that he is the governor to lead our state forward after the disastrous years of Chris Christie,” said Diaz. […]

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Perth Amboy Resident to Receive ‘Best 50 Women in Business’ Award

Program Recognizes State’s Most Dynamic Women in Business Press Release 2/22/17 PERTH AMBOY – Mary Makfinsky, Senior Vice-President, Regional Treasury Management at Wells Fargo & Co., has been named one of New Jersey’s 2017 “Best 50 Women in Business” by NJBIZ. A thirty-year veteran of New Jersey’s banking industry, Makfinsky joined Wells Fargo’s Business Banking […]

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Red Cross Issues an Emergency Call

Need for Blood and Platelet Donations During Severe Winter Blood Shortage Blood Donations Needed Now to Prevent Delays in Care for Patients Like Freshman Payton Kannarr News Release 1/4/17 PHILADELPHIA PA – The American Red Cross has a severe winter blood shortage and is issuing an emergency call for blood and platelet donors to make a […]

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New Doc at RBMC

Jessica Miller, M.D., FABPMR, Joins Medical Staff at  Raritan Bay Medical Center Dr. Miller opens office in 3 Hospital Plaza, Suite 203, Raritan Bay – Old Bridge Press Release 2/16/17 OLD BRIDGE – Raritan Bay Medical Center, a member of the Hackensack Meridian Health family, recently welcomed Jessica S. Miller, M.D., FABPMR, to its medical […]

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1683 Society Inc. Meets With Mayor

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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.
FOR ALL EMERGENCIES, DIAL: 9-1-1
FOR ALL NON-EMERGENCIES, DIAL: 732-442-4400