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Recovery Centers Of America At Raritan Bay Names Leodante Ognibene New Chief Executive Officer

SOUTH AMBOY, N.J. – Recovery Centers of America (RCA) at Raritan Bay, a drug and alcohol inpatient addiction treatment facility serving communities in northern New Jersey and southern New York state, today announced the promotion of LeoDante Ognibene, as chief executive officer. Ognibene assumes the role after serving as the corporate vice president of nursing operations […]

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Middlesex Water Company President and CEO Announces Retirement

Efforts to Identify New Chief Executive Underway ISELIN, N.J., May 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX) President and Chief Executive Officer, Dennis W. Doll has announced a plan to retire upon turning age 65. Mr. Doll’s retirement is planned for the later of December 31, 2023 or, the date when a successor […]

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Historical Association of Woodbridge Township Monthly Meeting

We Grew It Here: 100 years of New Jersey’s Horticultural Society – Presented by Lesley Parness While New Jersey is aptly named the Garden State, our state is much more than its famous Jersey tomatoes, corn, or blueberries! Join us for this enlightening presentation on garden plants of New Jersey’s past – connecting people and plants […]

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Woodbridge Library Presents “Black Americans in Woodbridge History: From Unseen to Seen

 WOODBRIDGE – The Woodbridge Public Library, with support from the Woodbridge Township Historic Preservation Commission, is proud to present “Black Americans in Woodbridge History: From Unseen to Seen,” a multimedia exhibit combining mixed-medium art installations by local Woodbridge artist S. Scott with historic documents and accompanying interpretation. The exhibit will be on display on the […]

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Upcoming Events at the Woodbridge Public Library – June 2023

WOODBRIDGE – Join our annual summer reading club starting June 19! We have clubs for kids, teens, and adults. Sign up in-person or online to win prizes for reading the books you love! Listed below are the free events we have planned for June 2023. June 1 | 1PM | Main Library Stroke: Are You at Risk? Join […]

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HUD Allocates $12 Million to Help New Jersey Produce Affordable Housing

NEW JERSEY – On May 4, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocated $382 million through the nation’s Housing Trust Fund (HTF). New Jersey was allocated $12,237,784  million from the Housing Trust Fund, an affordable housing production program that complements existing Federal, state, and local efforts to increase and preserve the supply […]

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Have you received your 2019 ANCHOR benefit? Here’s how to follow up.

TRENTON – The Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters (ANCHOR) program provides property tax relief to New Jersey residents who owned or rented their principal residence on October 1, 2019, and met the 2019 gross income limits (Homeowners $250,000 and Renters/Tenants $150,000). Filing deadline was February 28, 2023. The State of New Jersey […]

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Friends of the Perth Amboy Free Public Library – May Events

Book Sales (on-going) Stop by the Brighton Avenue Teen Center located at 56 Brighton Avenue & Sadowski Pkwy. in Perth Amboy from 1-3 p.m. and shop our selection of used books. Soft cover books are 50¢, hardcover books are $1, a bag of books are $5, oversize bags/boxes are $10 (no lawn or trash bags), […]

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Former Sayreville Democratic Party Leader and Family Members Indicted

 News Release 3/30/2023 NEW BRUNSWICK – Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Daniel Plumacker of the Sayreville Police Department announced today that Thomas V. Pollando, the former Sayreville Borough Democratic Chairman, has been indicted along with his son and daughter-in-law. Over the course of an investigation spanning weeks in July and August of 2022, […]

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Repairs to Storm Sewer System Letter to Residents and Businesses

PERTH AMBOY – The following streets will be closed due to storm sewer system repairs starting Monday, March 13, 2023 for approximately five (5) days, weather permitting. The streets affected are: Closing of the westbound lane of Smith Street from Elm Street slightly past Oak Street Oak Street from Fayette Street to Smith Street Oak […]

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State of New Jersey COVID-19 Update

Keep Yourself and Your Family Healthy For Spring TRENTON – New Jerseyans are encouraged to continue taking necessary precautions to keep themselves and their loved ones healthy as we near the end of winter. Respiratory viruses, including COVID-19 are still among us. Residents are particularly encouraged to stay up-to-date on COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, including […]

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South Amboy Filmmaker Selected for Garden State Film Festival

Asbury Park, N.J. March 4, 2023 – New Jersey’s Premier Independent Film Festival is celebrating its 21st Anniversary March 23 – 26.  The internationally recognized Garden State Film Festival (GSFF) celebrates the independent film genre by bringing a carefully curated and enriching selection of original works from locally produced filmmakers as well as from around the world. Among the selection of over […]

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National Slam the Scam Day – March 9, 2023

Stop Social Security-related scams WASHINGTON, D.C. – On National Slam the Scam Day and throughout the year, Social Security gives you the tools to recognize Social Security-related scams and stop scammers from stealing your money and personal information. Recognize the four basic signs of a scam (the four Ps): Scammers pretend to be from a […]

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Juvenile Taken Into Custody for Perth Amboy Stabbing

News Release/2/24/2023 MIDDLESEX COUNTY – Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Lawrence Cattano of the Perth Amboy Police Department announced today that a juvenile male has been taken into custody and charged with an act of juvenile delinquency for offenses which if committed by an adult would constitute Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault, Unlawful Possession […]

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Middlesex County and Rutgers University Host Mental Health Event

Middlesex County and Rutgers University’s Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology host ‘Partnering to Prioritize Our Students’ Mental Health’ event. Designed for school mental health professionals, the event was centered around awareness and support. MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex County partnered with Rutgers University’s Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP) to host […]

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Governor Murphy Proposes $10M Investment to Expand Police-Mental Health Collaboration Statewide

PERTH AMBOY – Governor Phil Murphy today announced that his upcoming budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2024 will include $10 million in funding to expand the ARRIVE Together program to the entire state, creating the first statewide law enforcement and mental health co-responder collaboration in the country. Governor Murphy, joined by Attorney General Matthew J. […]

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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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