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Kolbas Sandwich Sale, Sept. 6

PERTH AMBOY – The Holy Name Society of Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Holy Trinity Worship Site, 315 Lawrie St., will hold a kolbas sandwich sale, Sat., Sept. 6 in the site’s hall, Tickets, $8 each, include sandwich, cake and beverage. Tickets will be sold only at the door, starting at 5:30 p.m.

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PAHS Class of 1944 Reunion

PERTH AMBOY – The Perth Amboy High School, Class of 1944, will hold its 70th reunion at Raritan Yacht Club on Sunday, September 28, 2014, from noon to 4 p.m. There will be no charge for classmates and a $25 fee for each guest. Contact Bill Sewitch at 732-826-0723 or wsewitch1944@gmail.com.

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1st Baptist Brothers Keepers Health Fair, Aug 30

SEWAREN – Saturday, August 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1st Baptist Church of Woodbridge, 130 Sewaren, Woodbridge. Services offered that are covered by Medicare with no co-pay and no deductible. Please bring your Medicare Card, ID & List of Medications. No caffeine one hour prior to testing. To sign up call Deacon […]

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PAHS All Alumni Picnic, Warren Park, Aug. 9

Photos by Bob Ned

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Jewish Renaissance Foundation Health Fair — Perth Amboy Aug. 15

Photos by Paul W. Wang.

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Praise in the Park

Photos by Eric Salvary  

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Oldies Concert Aug. 16

  *Photos by Joe Bayona

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National Night Out – Keeping Our Community Safe

News Release – PERTH AMBOY – Mayor Wilda Diaz and the Perth Amboy Police Department gathered with the community for National Night Out 2014 last week at the Perth Amboy Train Station.

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Family Day – Perth Amboy Aug. 9

Photos by Katherine Massopust

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Mayor O’Brien and Other Parlin Officials Take On Ice Bucket Challenge for A.L.S. Research

PARLIN  – Mayor Kennedy J. O’Brien, along with representatives of the police and fire department, have accepted Rita’s Italian Ice “ALS ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE.”  Please come out to Rita’s at 3310 Washington Rd., Parlin, on Saturday, Aug. 23 at 1:30 p.m. , and cheer on your local officials as they accept the challenge. Rita’s will […]

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COMMUNITY VOICE: Calling All Perth Amboy History Lovers! Free Seminars

Do you wish to learn more about the amazing history of our city? Hi, my name is Natalia Dunyak, age 14, and as a Girl Scout silver award project I will be presenting three seminars to the public at no charge! These seminars will be focusing around the world famous Perth Amboy and Atlantic terra-cotta […]

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Dominican Festival – Perth Amboy August 14-16

*Photos by Paul W. Wang and Bob Ned

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YMCA Swim Team Tryouts, Aug 27-28

PERTH AMBOY – The YMCA will hold Swim Team tryouts on August 27 and 28 at 6:30 p.m. YOU MUST REGISTER! Please sign in between 6-6:30 p.m.   Prerequisites: 9 and under: 50 yards of freestyle with rhythmic, rotary breathing 50 yards of backstroke 2 5 yards of breaststroke or butterfly   10 through 12: […]

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Special Israeli-Palestinian Presentation: ‘One Land, Two Worlds, One Painful Hope’ – Sept 7

WHAT – A dialogue between a Palestinian activist and an Orthodox rabbi settler. WHEN – Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014 TIME – 2:30 PM WHERE – Congregation Beth Mordecai, 224 High Street, Perth Amboy NJ 08861 FREE to all. This is a thought provoking event. This is their ONLY appearance in New Jersey. Join Ali Abu […]

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David’s Touch Foundation Charity Motorcycle Run, 8/9/14

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Upcoming Programs at the Dowdell Library

Press Release  August 1, 2014 SOUTH AMBOY – The Dowdell Library of South Amboy is pleased to announce a free KINDLE eBook program for children and young adults!  Parents can borrow Kindles for a two-week loan that are pre-loaded with age-appropriate eBooks.  Stop in to check one out! The Adult Summer Club challenged library patrons […]

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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