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Edison YMCA to Host Special Screening of New Film, Followed by Discussion Moderated by NJ State Senator Joseph Vitale

Dream On, a New Film with Political Comedian John Fugelsang, About The Perilous State of the American Dream Will Be Shown – Press Release 1/21/16 – EDISON – From Bernie Sanders to Donald Trump, the 2016 presidential candidates share one thing in common: a conviction that they can revitalize the American Dream. Pinned between stagnant […]

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Perth Amboy Celebrates Earth Week

Press Release (4/15/16) PERTH AMBOY – Mayor Wilda Diaz invites the community to participate in a week-long celebration of Earth Week full of activities for families– for sustainable living, environmentally friendly practices and community beautification. Earth Week begins Monday, April 18th – Sunday, April 24th at various times and locations listed below. Monday, April 18th […]

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Letter from The Diocese of Metuchen Concerning the Closing of Sacred Heart Elementary School

DIOCESE OF METUCHEN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION MSGR. MICHAEL J. CORONA, PA, KCHS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TEL: 732.562.2441 FAX: 732.562.1016 April 15, 2016 Dear Parents, Today, we write to tell you of a difficult decision that has been made regarding Sacred Heart Elementary School, South Amboy. Since this time last year, enrollment has decreased by forty students […]

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Connections Program Seeks Volunteers

METUCHEN – The Connections Program of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen, a voluntary child to adult match program is seeking adult volunteers to provide a positive friend relationship to children and youth that has suffered a loss or has special needs.  These children reside in Middlesex County and Franklin Township and are in desperate need […]

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Expansion of “Sara’s Law,” Took Effect April 1

Registration Applications Will Now Be Available at All MVC Offices Across NJ Press Release 3/31/16 TRENTON – New Jersey residents with a valid permit, driver’s license, or identification card will soon be able to include their emergency contact information in the statewide “Next-of-Kin Registry” by mail using paper applications provided by the Motor Vehicle Commission’s […]

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Medical Center Foundation to Hold Annual Art Show

April 21 Event to Honor Jessica Smith and Dr. George Smith of Colts Neck, NJ Press Release 4/1/16 PERTH AMBOY – Art aficionados and individuals looking to enjoy a fun night in support of community health will want to attend Raritan Bay Medical Center Foundation’s 19th Annual Art Show “Inspirations for the Generations” Thursday, April […]

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“1000 Books” Completes Successful Cycle of Bilingual Reading

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BID Board Re-elects Directors, Adds New Members and Picks Team

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Celebrity Story Time with Councilman Thomas Reilly

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Women of the Moose New Academy of Friendship Recipients

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Casa Argentina de New Jersey “1,000 Books Program”

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Holy Week and Easter Sunday Services at Cathedral International

Press Release PERTH AMBOY – Holy Week and Easter Sunday are essential times of worship for Christians.  The days leading up to Easter Sunday beginning with Palm Sunday is known as Holy Week.  Lenten season ends and the focus is on the suffering of Jesus. “Cathedral International joins millions of Christians around the world commemorating […]

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Wills, Estate Planning & Probate Seminar Sayreville Senior Center

Press Release SAYRERVILLE – 423 Main Street, Sayreville.  On April 26 at 11a.m. Open to the public – Wills & Estate Administration- Protect Your Family and Make Planning Easy. Speaker: Kenneth Vercammen, Esq. Edison. (Author- Answers to Questions About Probate) The NJ Probate Law made a number of substantial changes in Probate and the administration […]

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Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School Now Open to 8th Graders

Press Release 3/9/16 By: Néstor Collazo, Ph.D. PERTH AMBOY – With approval from the Department of Education (DOE), the Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School (AUL) is now expanding to middle school grades, beginning with the incoming 8th grade class for the 2016-17 school year and the rising 7th grade class the following year. “The […]

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Dowdell Library Card Offers Access to Hi-Tech

Press Release SOUTH AMBOY – Dowdell Library will be celebrating its 102nd anniversary this year and is happy to announce that South Amboy residents have access to the latest and greatest in hi-tech!  Check out the following services and either drop in or access downloadable services via the website at www.dowdell.org Free Downloadable E-books & […]

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Lesniak & Vitale Want Students With Substance Abuse Problems To Qualify For Special Services Resolution

Urges Revision To Federal Disabilities Law Press Release 3/3/16 TRENTON – A Senate committee today approved a legislative resolution authored by Senator Raymond Lesniak and Senator Joe Vitale urging a revision to federal standards so that students with substance abuse problems can qualify for special education services. The bill, SJR-21, calls on Congress and the […]

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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