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Thomas Mundy Peterson Day – March 30

PERTH AMBOY – A tribute to the legacy of Thomas Mundy Peterson, the First Black Voter in the United States. Please join Senator Joseph Vitale and Mayor Wilda Diaz on Sunday, March 30 at 3 p.m. Dinner will be served after program. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 183 Rector St., Perth Amboy. For more info contact […]

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PHOTO GALLERY: St. Patrick’s Day Party – Olive St. Community Center – 3/17/14

* Photos by Bob Ned

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Principal Honored – 3/12/14 Council Meeting

PERTH AMBOY – Congratulations Sr. Rebecca Piatek, Perth Amboy Catholic School for earning the distinction of being the longest serving Catholic school principal in the Diocese of Metuchen – all 34 years in Perth Amboy.

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Grand Re-Opening – Genao Medical Supply, 3/13/14

PERTH AMBOY – Mayor Diaz, Mayor’s Aid Irving Lozada with Genao Medical Supply owner, Mayreli Genao. The supply store is now located at 471 New Brunswick Ave.

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Grand Opening – Fontanez Karate, 3/13/14

PERTH AMBOY – Mayor Diaz cuts the ribbon at the Fontanez Karate School with owner Grand Master Jerry “Fast Feet” Fontanez. Also in the photo are UEZ/BID Coordinator Roxana Troche and Mayor’s Irving Lozada.

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Perth Amboy Catholic Schools Reunion – May 17

Perth Amboy Catholic Schools will hold its first Alumni Reunion on May 17, 2014.

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PHOTO GALLERY: Scenes from the Woodbridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade – 3/9/14

*Photos by Joe Bayona

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International Women’s Month Celebrated with Author Visit to Patten School, 3/8/14

Author Minou Tavares Mirabal – daughter of Minerva Mirabal, a courageous freedom and women’s rights fighter – visited the Patten School on March 8.

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PUSHM Art Show

PERTH AMBOY – On Friday, March 21, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. there will be an opening reception for an art show for People United for Self Help & More (PUSHM). Aside from PUSHM artists there will be other both famous and celebrated artists donating their time and talents for this worthy cause. Diverse […]

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PHOTO GALLERY: Shield Award Recipients Attend KOC Dinner

  The dinner was held Friday, March 7 at the KOC, Perth Amboy. *Photos by Paul W. Wang

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Hibernians Host Event to Showcase Y Outreach Program

By Joe Bayona SOUTH AMBOY – On Saturday Feb 22 a fundraiser for the South Amboy YMCA, was held at the Ancient Order of Hibernians hall in South Amboy. The purpose of the event was to raise funds for financial assistance for kids in South Amboy and Sayreville who otherwise would not be able to […]

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Vendor Fair

SAYREVILLE – Golden Rule Christian Center, of Trinity United Methodist Church, 825 Bordentown Ave. will be holding a Vendor Fair on Saturday, March 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Beat the winter blues, come shop with us for Easter, Mother’s Day, birthdays, graduation, many gifts to choose from. The Fair will also feature a […]

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OLP Spring Auction

EDISON – Our Lady of Peace School’s Annual Spring Auction: “40 and Fabulous” will be held Saturday, March 29. Our Lady of Peace Parish Center, 656 Amboy Avenue, Edison. Doors open at 4:00 p.m. Calling starts at 6:00 p.m. Admission Tickets $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Admission includes 1 sheet (25) small […]

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Library Grand Centennial Celebration

SOUTH AMBOY – You are cordially invited to the Sadie Pope Dowdell Library Grand Centennial Celebration on Friday, April 11 at the YMCA of South Amboy, 200 John T. O’Leary Blvd. from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be a silent auction, music and catered fare. Tickets available now! Only $20 per person.  

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Thomas Mundy Peterson Day – March 30

PERTH AMBOY – A tribute to the Legacy of Thomas Mundy Peterson, the First Black Voter in the United States. Please join Senator Joseph Vitale and Mayor Wilda Diaz on Sunday, March 30 at 3 p.m. Light refreshments to follow.St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 183 Rector St., Perth Amboy. For more info contact Senator Vitale’s Office […]

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Flea Market – Vendors Wanted

SAYREVILLE – Looking for vendors for the annual Flea Market at the First Presbyterian Church of Sayreville. The Flea Market will be held on June 7th, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. We are located at 172 Main Street, Sayreville – directly across from the Borough Hall. Spaces are available for $15 for one space, […]

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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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