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State Street Pumping Station — Deadline Looming

PERTH AMBOY — There was a late starter added to the agenda of the January 23rd Council Meeting.

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PAHS Girls Basketball Team To Compete For Top of Red Division

By Katherine Massopust — PERTH AMBOY — The PAHS Girls Varsity Basketball Team defeated JP Stevens this past Saturday, February 2nd. Both teams got off to an aggressive start with no score in the first 2 minutes of the game. After a time out, the Panthers overpowered the Hawks and dominated the entire game. The […]

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Birthday Party at the Barge

*Photos by Bobby O. PERTH AMBOY  — Valerie’s Birthday party at the Barge Restaurant was the first party the Barge hosted after Superstorm Sandy. Over 50 attended. “ First on the shore, First to restore”  

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LOOKING BACK: American Legion circa 1940’s

PERTH AMBOY — American Legion circa 1940’s. American Legion Building with members in front of it

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Superintendent’s Report

PERTH AMBOY — “The District is right on tract for teachers’ evaluations,” stated Dr. Janine Waker Caffrey.

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Looking to Clean Up

PERTH AMBOY — Local resident and frequent attendee of Council Meetings

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Dissolution of Port Authority?

February 14, 2013 — Will it be a Sweetheart Deal; Utility in the Making? Harborside Marina Utility Discussed

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No Nonsense Approach

Staying Focused; Carvajal Keeps Board Meeting on Track

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Accolades to Teacher in Girl’s Varsity Basketball Team

PERTH AMBOY — Juan Mendoza who is a music teacher at the William C. McGinnis School

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EDITORIAL: Changing of the Guard

Both newly elected Council President Joel Pabon and newly elected Board of Education President Mark Carvajal

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FEMA Extends Deadline To Register For Hurricane Sandy Assistance—March 1

TRENTON — Survivors of Hurricane Sandy now have until March 1, 2013,

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Help Is Available For Building To A Higher Standard

TRENTON — For many New Jersey homeowners, rebuilding after Hurricane Sandy will mean meeting a higher standard – literally.

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2013 Grand Marshal’s Night

SOUTH AMBOY — The smell of corned beef and soda bread will soon be in the air and that can only mean one thing.

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Public Service Announcement: Burglaries

PERTH AMBOY  — The City has recently experienced a rash of burglaries,

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Mayor’s Book Club: Monmouth University & Flynn School Partner for Literacy Achievement

PERTH AMBOY — Mayor Wilda Diaz is pleased to announce that the School of Education at Monmouth University

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Resident Tom Kross Questions Property in South Amboy

By Joseph L. Kuchie— SOUTH AMBOY — A vacated and un-kept property in South Amboy was questioned by resident Tom Kross at last week’s South Amboy council meeting.

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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