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2014 STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS – Mayor Wilda Diaz, March 19, 2014

Good Evening: Welcome to the 2014 State of the City address – Council President, Council Members, Congressman Frank Pallone, Barbara George Johnson, Clergy, Directors, employees and most notably, residents of the City of Perth Amboy. Thank you all for joining me as we reflect on our accomplishments. Tonight, I want to give you a clear […]

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Beth Mordecai’s Homecoming Weekend

Rabbi Ari Saks (center) of Congregation Beth Mordecai, Perth Amboy, poses with past rabbis Melinda Zalma (L) (2006-2012) and Barry Dov Schwartz (R) (1967-1973) during a Purim holiday brunch at the synagogue March 16. The nearly 120-year-old organization held a homecoming weekend March 14-16 that attracted past and present members from several states.

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Hibernians Irish Flag Raising 3/17/14 – City Hall Circle – Perth Amboy

*Photos by Carolyn Maxwell

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JRF Celebration of Service in Partnership with Johnson & Johnson at The Barge 3/20/14

*Photos by Eric Salvary

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Summer Camp Fair

News Release – BRANCHBURG – Community Child Care Solutions is sponsoring a Summer Camp Fair at the Conference Center at Raritan Valley Community College, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, New Jersey, on April 12, 2014, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Families are invited to learn about summer programs near you, including Day Camps, Specialty Camps, […]

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Free Blood Pressure Screenings

PERTH AMBOY – Raritan Bay Medical Center is providing free blood pressure screenings Tuesday, April 1, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Raritan Bay Area YMCA, 357 New Brunswick Ave., Lower Level, Perth Amboy. High blood pressure is associated with stroke, heart failure, heart attack and other life threatening conditions. Take advantage of this free […]

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Easter Bake Sale

PERTH AMBOY – St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, 404 Division St., Perth Amboy is having an Easter Bake Sale. Order Monday, March 31st to Friday, April 4th between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. All gourmet items are handmade: cake – nut, poppy seed, apricot, raspberry and prune – $11. Call 732-826-7067. Pickup dates are […]

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Civil War Round Table

WOODBRIDGE – The Robert E Lee Civil War Round Table of Central New Jersey will hold its next meeting on Monday, April 7th at The Woodbridge Public Library at 7:00 p.m. This month’s speaker is Malcolm Gross and his topic will be “The Trial & Execution of John Brown.” The meeting is open to the […]

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Fish & Chicken Fry

SAYREVILLE – The First Presbyterian Church of Sayreville will be having a Fish and Chicken Fry on April 4, 2014. Tickets are $13 in advance and there are limited tickets available at the door for $15 Chicken is available by advance order only. Take-outs will begin at 5 p.m. and dining room seating will be […]

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‘Her’ Art Show

PERTH AMBOY – In honor of International Women’s Day there will be a group art exhibition: “Through Her Eyes, By Her Hand Art Show” running from March 20th thru April 10th at the Perth Amboy Gallery Center for the Arts, 339 Reade St., Perth Amboy. Gallery Hours are Mon. – Wed. 5 p.m. to 8 […]

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Poet’s Wednesday

WOODBRIDGE – April 9 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Workshop 7 p.m. Marcia Ivans, Bob Rosenbloom & Linda Johnston Muhlhausen at the Barron Arts Center, 582 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge. For more info call 732-634-0413.  

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‘We Keep You Moving’

OLD BRIDGE – The Human Motion Institute at Raritan Bay Medical Center is sponsoring a free “We Keep You Moving” Total Joint Replacement Education session Wednesday, April 2, 8 to 11 a.m., at the medical center’s Old Bridge location, 3 Hospital Plaza. Sessions will be presented by clinical specialists. Registration required, call 732.535.4746.

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Diabetes Discussion Group

PERTH AMBOY – The Institute for Weight Loss at Raritan Bay Medical Center is sponsoring a free Diabetes Discussion Group meeting Wednesday, April 2, 7 to 8 p.m. at the Raritan Bay Area YMCA, 357 New Brunswick Ave., Perth Amboy. Clinical specialists will lead an open discussion about diabetes and a question and answer session […]

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Morgan Lions Club 60th Anniversary

MORGAN – The Morgan Lions Club has planned a gala celebration for their 60th Anniversary in Lionism. A Dinner-Dance will be held on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at the VFW, Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. $45 per person.  

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Art Show Closing Celebration – Raritan Bay Coffee Company, March 29

PERTH AMBOY – People United for Self Help and More (PUSHM) held an opening night art show on March 21. Famous and celebrated artists are donating their time and efforts for this association. On Sat. March 29 there will be a closing celebration from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. when the artists will meet, greet and if expressed, receive offers for their work.

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Free Conference Empowering Perth Amboy Parents & Students – March 29

News Release 3/18/14 PERTH AMBOY – Are you the parent or family member of a student in Perth Amboy’s public schools? Do you care about the standards of behavior set by the school district for your child and the other students? Do you know your legal rights to review and contribute to the Perth Amboy […]

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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