Archive | Community Events

Little League Closing Ceremony, Sept. 13

The 2014 Perth Amboy Little League Closing Ceremony takes place on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 11 a.m.

Read the full story

Posted in Carousel, Community Events0 Comments

Letter to the Editor: Response to Bringing Back Foot Patrols

This is in response to the article on Bring Back Neighborhood Foot Patrols Amboy Guardian 8-27-14 page 1. Well, sounds like a good idea. In fact, at one time the Perth Amboy Police Dept. had foot patrols so-called walking the beat and there were 4 areas that they walked: #1 Smith Street; # 2 Brighton […]

Read the full story

Posted in Community Events, Letters to the Editor0 Comments

Letter to the Editor: Crackdown on Illegal Students in Bound Brook

I read in the Home News editor’s view on the crack-down of illegal students by the Borough of Bound Brook, dated August 27, 2014. It seems that Bound Brook is returning to the days of the wild, wild west, bounty hunters and all, only this time the targets are not outlaws, but children whose only […]

Read the full story

Posted in Community Events, Letters to the Editor0 Comments

PAMA Picnic, 8/17/14

The Perth Amboy Merchant’s Association (PAMA) held their annual picnic in Warren Park, Woodbridge on August 17 . *Photos by Joe Bayona

Read the full story

Posted in Carousel, Community Events0 Comments

Bus Trip to Atlantic City, Sept. 6

WOODBRIDGE – S.A.L.’s second Annual Atlantic City Bus Trip to Trump Taj Mahal will be on Sat. Sept. 6 at Post 87, 314 Berry St., Woodbridge. Bus departs from Legion at 9 a.m. sharp. Bus leaves from Casino 5 p.m. sharp. $40 per ticket – receive $25 voucher from casino. Refreshments served on Bus (included). […]

Read the full story

Posted in Community Events0 Comments

Passport Day in Middlesex County

NEW BRUNSWICK – Saturday, September 6 at the Middlesex County Administration Bldg., 75 Bayard Street, New Brunswick from 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Photo Service Available On Premises! For Additional Information Call: (732) 745-3405

Read the full story

Posted in Community Events0 Comments

‘The Star Factor’ An Exciting Children’s Musical, Sept. 5-6

A Free Full Musical Production Showcasing Outstanding Talent And Lessons on the Importance of Valuing Everyone PERTH AMBOY – “Is looking out for yourself the way to become a star?” Everyone is invited to attend The Star Factor children’s musical that answers this question in a summer arts camp setting, featuring a talent showcase where […]

Read the full story

Posted in Community Events0 Comments

Sayreville 9-11 Memorial Service – Sept. 7

The Borough of Sayreville will be hosting a 13th Annual Memorial Service to remember the victims of September 11, 2001.  The Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, September 7, 2014, rain or shine, at the Sayreville Borough 9/11 Memorial at Burke’s Park, Washington Road.  Those wishing to attend are asked to arrive […]

Read the full story

Posted in Community Events0 Comments

29th Annual Kids’ Fishing Derby & Casting Contest

The City of Perth Amboy and the Raritan Bay Anglers Club will co-host the 29th Annual Kids’ Fishing Derby and Casting Contest, on Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Harborside Marina on Front Street.

Read the full story

Posted in Community Events0 Comments

Royal Garden Club Luncheon

PERTH AMBOY – The Royal Garden Club by the Bay in celebration of 20 years of service to the community of Perth Amboy, NJ presents a luncheon and presentation by Floral Designer Nilza Hashinaga of Vollman’s Florist on Saturday, September 13. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. at the Raritan Yacht Club, 160 Water St., Perth […]

Read the full story

Posted in Community Events0 Comments

Sayreville’s ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Held at Rita’s Ice Cream, Sayreville 8/23/14

Rita’s donated 25 percent of the day’s proceeds to the Leonard Florence Center for Living in Chelsea MA.

Read the full story

Posted in Carousel, Community Events0 Comments

Golf Outing, Sept 29

SOUTH AMBOY – Cardinal McCarrick/St. Mary’s High School 5th Annual Golf Outing will be on Monday, September 29 at Glenwood County Club, Old Bridge. 8:00 a.m. Registration – 9:30 a.m. Tee Time. Cost is $125.00 per person. Includes Green Fees, Golf Cart, Continental Breakfast, Box lunch, Dinner & Prizes! Dinner sponsor is Blue Rock Cafe […]

Read the full story

Posted in Community Events0 Comments

Rolling Thunder Ride For Freedom XIX, Sept 21

ROSELLE – Rolling Thunder Ride For Freedom XIX will be on Sunday, September 21. Registration: 8:00 a.m. Departure: 11:30 a.m. Assembly Area: Warinanco Park, Roselle, N.J. Destination: New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial, Holmdel, N.J. Cash Only – No ATM on site. (No Alcohol Permitted) Registration Fee – $5.00 to cover expenses and donation to NJ […]

Read the full story

Posted in Community Events0 Comments

Tricky Tray

HOPELAWN – Good Shepherd Parish at Most Holy Rosary Church, 625 Florida Grove Rd. in the Hopelawn section of Woodbridge will be hosting our Tricky Tray Auction in Msgr. Gambino Hall on Sunday, September 21. Admission is $15 which includes 25 Tray Tickets, coffee and dessert.  Adults only.  Hall is Handicapped Accessible.  Doors open at […]

Read the full story

Posted in Community Events0 Comments

Atlantic City Bus Trip

PERTH AMBOY – There will be an Atlantic City Bus Trip to Resorts Casino on Sunday, September 21. Sponsored by the Fellowship Circle of the Hungarian Reformed Church, 331 Kirkland Place of Perth Amboy. Bus leaves the church at 12:00 noon – 6 hour stay at Casino from when we arrive in A.C. Cost: $25 […]

Read the full story

Posted in Community Events0 Comments

Civil War Roundtable, Sept. 8

WOODBRIDGE – The next meeting of The Robert E. Lee Civil War Round Table of Central New Jersey will be Monday, September 8 at 7:00 p.m. in The Woodbridge Public Library. This month’s speaker is Jeff Stocker and his topic will be “The 153rd Pennsylvania.” Come join us as we celebrate 25 years as an […]

Read the full story

Posted in Community Events, Historical0 Comments

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