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Mayor Caba Announces Hometown Hero Banner Program

City of Perth Amboy Honors Past and Present Members of the Armed Forces Through Its Hometown Hero Banner Program News Release 1-30-2023 / PERTH AMBOY – Mayor Helmin J. Caba announces the first tribute banner program in the City of Perth Amboy for residents who have served in any military branch as active service members, […]

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February Is National Heart Month!

Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center has self risk assessment, so you can evaluate yourself to know if you are at risk for heart disease.

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $25 Million for New Jersey Roads

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $25 Million for New Jersey to Improve Roads at the Local Level and Tackle National Traffic Fatalities  Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding targets high-crash sites in cities and counties; also supports the U.S. Department of Transportation’s comprehensive strategy to reduce roadway deaths, a crisis claiming more than 40,000 lives each year  WASHINGTON – […]

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The Monthly Column of Middlesex County Commissioner Director Ronald G. Rios

February is American Heart Month February is the perfect time to focus on the heart, and not just because of Valentine’s Day. Since 1964, the month of February has been designated as American Heart Month. Established by a request from Congress and signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson, American Heart Month is designed […]

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Maternal-Fetal Medicine Expert Honored by the King of Bahrain

HACKENSACK, N.J.(January 31,2023) — Abdulla Al-Khan, MD, vice chairman and director of the Maternal-Fetal Medicine & Surgery Division at Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center, received The First Degree of The National Golden Medal as an achiever by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Dr. Al-Khan’s native country, […]

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Board of County Commissioners Shares Vision for 2023 During Annual Reorganization Meeting

News release Jan 6, 2023 / MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – The Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners hosted its annual Reorganization Meeting, with nearly 500 people in attendance, on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at the Performing Arts Center on the Middlesex College campus. County Commissioner Director Ronald G. Rios, who was selected by his peers […]

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Winners of Optimum Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest Announced

South Amboy Middle High School Student Among the Winners

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Coughlin, Lopez Applaud $25 Million Investment in Preservation of Historic Revolutionary War Sites

Proprietary House Among Sites Receiving Funding Press Release 12/6/22 TRENTON – As our nation approaches its 250th Anniversary and the celebration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, historic sites throughout New Jersey are preparing to welcome thousands of visitors eager to learn the role our State played in the founding of the United […]

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New Year, New Fun at Dowdell Library

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Perth Amboy: Museum Pass Program

PERTH AMBOY – The Friends of the Perth Amboy Free Public Library have generously provided FREE passes to two of the area’s most popular museums! Museum passes offer a great way for family and friends to experience educational and cultural fun. Picking Up and Returning Passes: Passes can be picked up at the Circulation Desk. […]

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Local South Amboy Businesses Support Parade Efforts with ‘Hoist-A-Pint’ Events

Press Release 12/6/22 SOUTH AMBOY – Once again, the South Amboy Parade Committee is hard at work planning for the city’s 46th annual Saint Patrick’s Day parade to be held on Sunday, March 19, 2023. The committee has announced its fundraising efforts will include “Hoist-A-Pint” events at local establishments throughout South Amboy. The first will […]

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South Amboy St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee Announces Grand Marshal for 2023 Parade

Press Release 12/5/22 SOUTH AMBOY – The South Amboy Saint Patrick’s Day Committee is pleased to announce that Mary Porcello will serve as the Grand Marshall of the 46th annual South Amboy Saint Patrick’s Day Parade to be held Sunday, March 19, 2023. Mary, a resident of South Amboy, has spent several years as the […]

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Officers Elected at Retired Police and Fire Holiday Party

Press Release MIDDLESEX/MONMOUTH COUNTY – Local 9 of New Jersey Retired Police and Fire of Middlesex and Monmouth Counties elected their officers for 2023 at their annual Holiday Party. The following officers were reelected: John Fedorka, President, Joe Britton, vice-President, Ken Kresowski, State Delegate, Dave Jakubaszak, Financial Secretary, Tom Noble, Sgt. At Arms. As were […]

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December at Trinity United Methodist Church

SOUTH AMBOY – December is a busy, blessed month for Trinity Methodist Church. We have an active Outreach plan for the month, our Annual Christmas Bazaar & Vendor Sale, engaging Advent services Sunday at 9:30 am, exciting children’s programs and a busy, thriving Thrift Shop. The holidays bring out the best in people. It’s the […]

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Notice: Library Board of Trustees Meeting

PERTH AMBOY – The Library Board of Trustees is holding their last Board of Trustee meeting of the year on Wednesday, December 14 at 5:30 p.m. in the library.

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PDFNJ is Seeking Middle School Influencers for PSA Challenge

Press Release 11/14/22 MILLBURN, NJ, (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) is calling on New Jersey fifth through eighth-grade students to enter the PDFNJ Middle School PSA Scriptwriting and Video Challenge to have a chance to win $1000 and have their video shared across PDFNJ social media as part of […]

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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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