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Perth Amboy: Carvajal Seeks Change in Lunch Forms

By Joseph L. Kuchie — PERTH AMBOY – The confusion brought by the district’s reduced lunch forms has caused Perth Amboy board member Mark Carvajal to seek immediate change.

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Requiem for VFW Sgt. John B. Egan Post 663

They say our ranks are thinning, I’m not denying it’s so, We fought the battles of life, And now it’s almost time to go. The proudest time in all our lives, In defense of our beloved country! Self was forgotten in great and noble cause, To serve the land of the Brave and Free! Many […]

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Mission Matters: A Lifetime Of Making A Difference

Former YMCA General Director John G. Malinowski Celebrates His 90th Birthday

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Celebrating Perth Amboy’s Diversity And History

PERTH AMBOY— Mayor Wilda Diaz joined the Juan Pablo Duarte Committee in holding a ceremony at the future International Park at Caledonia/Roessler Park on Sadowski Parkway, this past Saturday afternoon [July 28, 2012]. The event which began with a mass and ended with a photo-op of committee members, Mayor Diaz, and members of the Dominican […]

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Accepting Registrations

PERTH AMBOY – Assumption Catholic School is accepting registrations. Consider a Catholic Education for your child at Assumption Catholic School that next year will celebrate a milestone – 50 years of excellence in education! Our school has an Open Enrollment Policy accepting applicants at any time. ACS summer office hours are from 8 a.m. to […]

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Recovery Walks! 2012 – Transportation from Rutgers University, New Brunswick

PHILADELPHIA PA– Recovery Walks! 2012 will be on September 22. At the Great Plaza of Penn’s Landing on the Delaware River waterfront in Philadelphia. Last year over 15,000 individuals, kids, grandparents, veterans, families, strollers, and professionals walking side by side, laughing and smiling, created the largest Walk ever assembled in support of addiction recovery. We […]

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The Fisherman’s Corner

By Eddy Gonzalez— PERTH AMBOY – This week we saw some crazy weather to say the least but we definitely have seen a pick up in the action once the water temps hit the mid 70’s. Deeper cooler waters is the way to go for the bigger fish. The Outerbridge along the channel has produced […]

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Battle Royale

Council President Balut and Former Councilman David Szilagyi Lock Horns—

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Perth Amboy High School Track to be Resurfaced

By Joseph L. Kuchie — PERTH AMBOY – The Perth Amboy Board of Education voted to have the track surrounding the Perth Amboy High School football field resurfaced in August. The project will cost $187,000 and will be funded from an insurance claim that the board received from last year’s hurricane. The city approved the […]

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Perth Amboy Teachers Argue Discipline Data

By Joseph L. Kuchie— PERTH AMBOY – Many teachers from the Perth Amboy school district came out to last Wednesday’s special board meeting

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Assemblyman Coughlin, The Raritan Bay Medical Center Foundation And Middlesex Water Company Complete Third Annual “Bowl For Hunger”

19th DISTRICT—Assemblyman Craig J. Coughlin in partnership with the Raritan Bay Medical Center Foundation and Middlesex Water Company held the Second “Bowl for Hunger” on Tuesday, July 17, 2012.

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United for Perth Amboy Fundraising Cruise

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Tempers Flare at Perth Amboy Special Budget Hearing

$84 Annual Increase Effective in the 4th Quarter Based on Home Valued at $265,300 Credits from Tax Board Will Make Final Determination

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South Amboy Council Meeting, July 18, 2012

NJ Tidelands Program Questioned. Lighthouse Bay Residents Concerned

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Bob McCoy Announces his Candidacy for Mayor

PERTH AMBOY – Bob McCoy officially kicked off his candidacy for mayor on July 11.

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The Fisherman’s Corner

By Eddy Gonzalez — PERTH AMBOY – Great fishing all over this week. We saw a shift in the fluke fishing. They’re on the move as water temps rise. Bigger fish need more oxygen which warmer water lacks. Deeper waters 40 to 65 feet are ideal during the hot season for those larger fish. For […]

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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