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Best of the Best

FORDS – The voting is in for NJ.com’s “Best of the Best” in Middlesex County. The winner is Our Lady of Peace School’s 2010 Alumnus Michael Kelly. Michael was voted the best high school outfielder in Middlesex County. Michael is the son of Our Lady of Peace fifth grade teacher & OLP alumni Mrs. Patricia […]

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Madison Lopez Nominated for National Youth Leadership Forum

PERTH AMBOY – Perth Amboy student, Madison Lopez, has been nominated by her fourth grade teacher, Ms. Jennifer Poandl of Dr. Herbert Richardson Elementary School in Perth Amboy.  This nomination gives Madison the opportunity to participate in The National Youth Leadership Forum(NYLF): Pathways to Discovery on Engineering, Medicine & CSI, an Envision program to be […]

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Sayreville Scout Achieves Eagle Scout Rank

Press Release 5/23/14 – Boy Scouts of America, Central NJ Council No. 352, Troop 1246, located in Sayreville, New Jersey, announces that Joshua-Daniel Tochi Bishop-Mbachu has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and will be recognized at a Court of Honor ceremony on May 31 , 2014, 4:00 p.m. at the  Eden Café, Faith Fellowship […]

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Congratulations to The Citizen Campaign’s 2014 Citizen Leaders!

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Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony, May 26

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Perth Amboy & South Amboy Announce Fireworks

It’s on! After a one year absence, Celebrate the Amboy’s Fireworks Spectacular returns with a bang.

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Fire/Police Boats: Is it Worth the Cost?

PERTH AMBOY – 5/12/14 Caucus Meeting Resolution: R-227 – Authorizing the City of Perth Amboy Fire Department to submit an application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the 2014 Port Security Grant Program. Fire Chief Abraham Pitre said that the Fire Department is applying for six grants for $25,000 each for $150,000 total. […]

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Residents to Council: Assert Yourselves

PERTH AMBOY – 5/14/14 City Council Meeting: Residents were still talking about the lack of meetings being broadcast on PA-TV. Resident  Stanley Sierakowski said, “It should be the Council who should decide what municipal meetings should be shown. You should assert your leadership in this matter.” Resident Alan Silber told the Council, “You have equal […]

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County Tax Assessment: Who Knows Best?

PERTH AMBOY – At the 5/14/14 Council Meeting: R-222 Opposing Senate Bill S-1801 and Assembly Bills A-2621 and A-2495, seeking to authorize County Government  to create County Tax Assessment while abolishing Tax Assessment at a local municipal level. Resident Stanley Sierakowski wanted to know if the County Tax Government supported these two bills. B.A. Fehrenbach […]

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PHOTO GALLERY: Mother’s Day at Olive Street, 5/9/14

* Photos by Bob Ned

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Diocese of Metuchen to Host Memorial Day Tribute to Military Heroes

Thousands of Catholic Cemeteries Across the Country Unite for National Program Press Release 5/13/14– NEW JERSEY – For the second year, the Diocese of Metuchen’s Holy Cross and Resurrection cemeteries will join thousands of Catholic cemeteries across the United States on May 26 in a national commemoration entitled, “Serving God and Country: A Memorial Day […]

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Perth Amboy Catholic School Hosts Mother’s Day Party and Breakfast

Mother’s Day Party – 5/9/2014

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Grand Prize Winner – Open Your Hearts to Life

PERTH AMBOY – Perth Amboy Catholic School 8th grade student, Katherine Zevallos, was a First Place and Grand Prize Winner in the “Open Your Hearts to Life” Respect Life Art Contest sponsored by the Diocese of Metuchen. The award ceremony was held on May 6, 2014 at the St. John Neumann Pastoral Center in Piscataway.  […]

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Mother’s Day Plant Sale, Our Lady of Peace School – 5/11/14

FORDS – The HSA at Our Lady of Peace School in Fords held their Mother’s Day Plant Sale this week. Parents and grandparents were invited to join their children/grandchildren for this annual event. As in the past it was a huge success having sold 250 plants by the end of the day! * Photos submitted.

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Former Vietnam Era Spy Boat To Visit Perth Amboy, May 23-26

Press Release – PERTH AMBOY – A 65’ aluminum boat which was formerly a Vietnam era patrol boat will be visiting the Perth Amboy Ferry Slip Museum on Memorial Day weekend,  May 23 through May 26. The United States began to funnel aid into South Vietnam as early as 1955 and ramped up considerably under […]

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Lessons NOT Learned: Board Attorney’s Instructions Still Ignored

PERTH AMBOY – School Board Attorney Derlys Gutierrez was the first one to make remarks at the 5/7/14 Board of Education Meeting. This time she had guidelines for those from the public who wish to make remarks.

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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