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Community Resource Fair at the Woodbridge Public Library

Hello everyone! You’re invited to our Community Resource Fair on Friday, March 28, from 12 PM to 3 PM at the Woodbridge Main Library! Stop by to explore a variety of resources, including housing and rent assistance, family counseling, healthcare, job searching, literacy programs, senior services, and transportation support. We look forward to seeing you […]

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Perth Amboy Caucus/Council meeting date change

PERTH AMBOY – Pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, take notice that the Caucus Meeting, Regular Council Meeting and Closed Session scheduled for March 12, 2025 has been changed to March 10, 2025 starting at 5:30 pm in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 260 High Street. Perth Amboy, New Jersey,

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REPLENISH Hosts Turkey Trot and 5K to Combat Food Insecurity in Middlesex County

WHAT:      Middlesex County’s food distribution organization, REPLENISH, will host its second annual Turkey Trot and 5K on Thursday, November 28, at the Raritan Bay Waterfront Park, located at 201 John T O’Leary Boulevard in South Amboy. This family-friendly event invites the community to support Middlesex County families in need. A minimum donation of $10 per […]

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Ukrainian Assumption Church Fall Folio Dinner Dance

Ukrainian Assumption Church (Perth Amboy) St.Ann’s Society members and Father Ivan Turyk at the Fall Foliage Dinner Dance held on November 2, 2024.

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Perth Amboy Civic Trust to Hold Climate Change Hearing

The Perth Amboy Civic Trust today announced that it is holding a Climate Change hearing on adaption to heat waves, heavy rainfall, haze and other negative impacts of global warming.  This first in a series of 3 planned hearings will take place on Thursday, Aug. 15 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Middlesex College, […]

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2024 National Night Out Rescheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 13

SOUTH AMBOY – Update 08.05.2024: Due to impending weather conditions the National Night Out will be rescheduled to August 13, 2024, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Join us for National Night Out at South Amboy High School, 200 Governor Harold G. Hoffman Plaza. Connect with your neighbors and join millions of others throughout the nation […]

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Greek Festival pictures – 6/2/2024

 

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PHOTO GALLERY: South Amboy St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Photos by Paul Wang and Carolyn Maxwell.

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Notice: Perth Amboy’s Public Safety Advisory Council Meeting on Friday, March 29

PERTH AMBOY – Pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, take notice that Perth Amboy’s Public Safety Advisory Council will hold a meeting on Friday, March 29, 2024, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 260 High Street. The sole purpose of this meeting is to continue the discussion regarding the public safety […]

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Notice: Public Safety Advisory Council Will Hold a Meeting on Friday, March 22

PERTH AMBOY – Pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, take notice that Perth Amboy’s Public Safety Advisory Council will hold a meeting on Friday, March 22, 2024, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 260 High Street. The sole purpose of this meeting is to continue the discussion regarding the public safety […]

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Free Concert at Saint Mary’s in South Amboy

SOUTH AMBOY – On Sunday, March 17, Music at Saint Mary’s will present “Shamrock and Thistle” at 6 p.m.  Fiona Tyndall has created a lovely concert focused on traditional Irish language, culture, and song and will be joined by Nathan Bishop on fiddle and Anthon Guryev on guitar.  This concert is free and open to […]

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Atlantic City Bus Trip

PERTH AMBOY – Atlantic City Bus Trip to Resorts Casino on Sunday April 14, 2024. Sponsored by the Fellowship Circle of the Hungarian Reformed Church, 331 Kirkland Place, Perth Amboy, NJ. Bus leaves the church at 10 a.m. Cost: $40 per person. Bagged lunch provided. Proceeds will go to the JEMMS Foundation. To reserve a […]

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Fat Tuesday & A Royal Bake-off at Proprietary House on Tuesday, Feb 13

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San Salvador Seniors November Atlantic City Trip is Canceled

PERTH AMBOY – The November Atlantic City trip is canceled for the San Salvador Seniors. There is no December trip. The next trip is in January. Details to follow.

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Free Jazz Festival in Perth Amboy on Sunday, October 8

PERTH AMBOY –The Middlesex County Jazz Festival is in Perth Amboy on Sunday October 8 from 3pm-5pm at the Historic Perth Amboy Ferry Slip featuring the beautiful sound, sweeping range, and heavy swing feel of Jazz vocalist Vanessa Perea and Afro-Peruvian Jazz by Forbidden Tropics. The show is free for all ages. Seating is limited, you can bring your […]

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Speaker Discusses Victorian Era Cemetery and Funeral Practices

  WOODBRIDGE – The Historical Association of Woodbridge Township presents Victorian Death and Funerals with Brian Armstrong on Monday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. In anticipation of Halloween, guest speaker Brian Armstrong discusses Victorian Era cemetery and funeral practices. The speaker will highlight weird funeral and death superstitions, mourning practices, […]

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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