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Recovery Unplugged® Presents Summer Music Festival at Hightstown VFW Hall, July 22

Press Release, 7/5/2017 HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Recovery Unplugged®, an addiction treatment center that uses music as a catalyst towards the effective treatment of substance abuse has embraced the Face the Music Foundation, a non-profit which helps cultivate the resources to help those who are struggling with addiction and provides assistance towards substance abuse treatment from […]

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Fireworks and Independence Day Activities Around the Area

Sayreville Independence Day Celebration SAYREVILLE – July 1, Kennedy Park 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Live Musical Entertainment from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. by “Beginnings” The Worlds Premier Chicago Tribute Band Tribute” Activities all FREE from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. include: Children’s Rides & Games, Food Court, Hot Dog eating contest and culminating […]

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Summer at the Hook/Shore

www.nps.gov 732-872-5970 SANDY HOOK – Sandy Hook / Highlands History: Sandy Hook /Highlands History: Originally discovered by the famous Sea Captain Henry Hudson in the early 1600’s, Sandy Hook was a beautiful, 1,665 – acre barrier peninsula within view of the Manhattan skyline. Now, this picturesque 2,044 acre barrier beach peninsula located on the northern […]

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Bell Ringing Commemorating 241st Signing of the Declaration of Independence

PERTH AMBOY – A replica of the Liberty Bell for the State of New Jersey is located in the City of Perth Amboy as it once was the capital of East Jersey. On the 4th of July each year, the replica is rung 13 times, one ring for each of the original 13 colonies. In […]

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The Boys & Girls Club of Perth Amboy Announces Summer Camp beginning July 10

Press Release 6/20/2017 PERTH AMBOY – Today at the Wilentz School, The Boys & Girls Club of Perth Amboy announced immediate space availability to participate in the 2017 Boys & Girls Summer Camp. Brian Taylor, former Perth Amboy panther Basketball & Football All­American, and ABA & NBA star, now the Boys & Girls of Perth […]

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Three Local Festivals in Perth Amboy this Weekend

St. Stan’s Carnival 2017, Ukrainian Cultural Festival and Feast of Santos Populares St. Stan’s Carnival 2017 SAYREVILLE – St. Stan’s Annual Carnival will be held at the parish carnival grounds on Main St. & MacArthur Ave. in Sayreville. Dates are Wed, June 21 & Thu, June 22 from 6-10 pm and Fri, June 23 & […]

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“Celebrate Our Stars & Stripes” Along the Raritan Bay Waterfront on July 3

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Community Events and Notices

Cruise Nights on Broadway SOUTH AMBOY – Come join DJ Richie the flash and crew for great cruise nights the third Wednesday of every month from June to October from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Music from the ‘50’s to the ‘80’s. Trophies will be awarded – Bring the Family! For additional info please contact […]

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Book Fair Fundraiser

Press Release PERTH AMBOY/EDISON – The Friends of the Perth Amboy Free Public Library are teaming up once again with Barnes & Noble of Menlo Park for a day of fundraising on Saturday, June 17 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.  Story times for this event start at 11:30am and will continue throughout the day. […]

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Historic Exhibits on Display at Dowdell Library this Summer

Press Release 6/5/17 SOUTH AMBOY – Check out historic exhibits on display at the Dowdell Library this summer including Titanic memorabilia, Tea Cups, and Historic Purses on display from Stacy Hicks Murray. Stop by this June, and view some fine China cups, saucers and tea pots of various designs and origins. This exhibit will help […]

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YarnPlay Knit in Public Day at Woodbridge Public Library, June 10

WOODBRIDGE – YarnPlay presents KIP Day (Knit in Public) Date: June 10. Time: 9:30 – 4:30 at the Woodbridge Main Library, 1 George Frederick Plaza, Woodbridge, NJ. Share your time with other knitters!  Please bring your chair and work in progress.  Please note that if it rains this event will be moved inside the Main […]

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Book Release Party for ‘Man Failure: The Story of New Jersey’s Deadliest Train Wreck’

Press Release 5/25/17 WOODBRIDGE – The official release party for Gordon Bond’s new book about the 1951 Woodbridge train wreck has been set for Saturday, June 17, from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Woodbridge Main Library, 1 George Frederick Plaza, Woodbridge, NJ!  This event is free and open to all. “Man Failure: The Story […]

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Historian Gordon Bond to Present “Citizen Peterson: How Thomas Mundy Peterson Made the Most of His Historic Vote”

Press Release WOODBRIDGE – Monday, June 26, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., Woodbridge Main Public Library, 1 George Frederick Plaza, Woodbridge, NJ. Sponsored by The Historical Association of Woodbridge Township. March 31 was the 147th anniversary of Thomas Mundy Peterson becoming the first African-American to cast a vote under the 1870 Fifteenth Amendment to the U.S. […]

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Perth Amboy High School Hall of Fame Induction & Dinner – June 1

On Thursday, June 1st, 2017, the Hall of Fame inductees will meet at Perth Amboy High School for a gathering breakfast and then honored, during the plaque unveiling on the Hall of Fame wall in the school’s main foyer.  The inductees will then visit classes and speak with students, and/or will be videotaped on Channel […]

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Community Events and Notices

Carteret Memorial Day Parade CARTERET – Carteret to host 2017 Memorial Day ceremonies & parade. Mayor Reiman, the Carteret Borough Council, and the Veterans Alliance will host a series of Memorial Day observations on Sunday, May 28th: • 8:00 a.m.: Casting of the memorial wreaths & veterans’ flag raising ceremony at Carteret Waterfront Park. • […]

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Celebrate our Stars and Stripes Fireworks, Monday, July 3, 2017

Information from Celebratestarsandstripes.com PERTH AMBOY – Fireworks are not just a beautiful sight to behold for Independence Day. Fireworks are a symbol of our nation’s fight for freedom, of the resilience of the human spirit, and a reminder of how the very course of history can be changed when people unite for a common cause. […]

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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
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