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This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

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This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

April 1865

This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

March 1865

American Irish Assoc Announces Parade Honorees – St. Patrick’s Parade To Be Held March 9th

Local South Amboy Businesses Support Parade Efforts with ‘Hoist-A-Pint’ Events

22 December 2022

Press Release 12/6/22 SOUTH AMBOY – Once again, the South Amboy Parade Committee is hard at work planning for the city’s 46th annual Saint Patrick’s Day parade to be held on Sunday, March 19, 2023. The committee has announced its fundraising efforts will include “Hoist-A-Pint” events at local establishments throughout South Amboy. The first will […]

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South Amboy St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee Announces Grand Marshal for 2023 Parade

22 December 2022

Press Release 12/5/22 SOUTH AMBOY – The South Amboy Saint Patrick’s Day Committee is pleased to announce that Mary Porcello will serve as the Grand Marshall of the 46th annual South Amboy Saint Patrick’s Day Parade to be held Sunday, March 19, 2023. Mary, a resident of South Amboy, has spent several years as the […]

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Officers Elected at Retired Police and Fire Holiday Party

22 December 2022

Press Release MIDDLESEX/MONMOUTH COUNTY – Local 9 of New Jersey Retired Police and Fire of Middlesex and Monmouth Counties elected their officers for 2023 at their annual Holiday Party. The following officers were reelected: John Fedorka, President, Joe Britton, vice-President, Ken Kresowski, State Delegate, Dave Jakubaszak, Financial Secretary, Tom Noble, Sgt. At Arms. As were […]

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2023 Historic Calendars

22 December 2022

Back by popular demand! 2023 Historic Calendars. Available at the Barge Restaurant, 201 Front Street,Perth Amboy, NJ 08861. 732-442-3000. Also available from Friends of the Perth Amboy Free Public Library Members. For more information, call 732-261-2610. Donation $10 per Calendar. Proceeds go to the Friends of Perth Amboy Free Public Library and the Kearny Cottage […]

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‘A Token on the Freedman’s Coat’ The Story Behind Thomas Mundy Peterson’s 1884 Voting Medal

22 December 2022

WOODBRIDGE – The Historical Association of Woodbridge Township presents Gordon Bond on “A Token on the Freedman’s Coat” – The story behind Thomas Mundy Peterson’s 1884 Voting Medal on Monday, January 23, 2023, at 7 p.m. at Fellowship Hall, First Presbyterian Church, 600 Rahway Avenue, Woodbridge, New Jersey. On May 30, 1884, citizens of Perth […]

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December at Trinity United Methodist Church

22 December 2022

SOUTH AMBOY – December is a busy, blessed month for Trinity Methodist Church. We have an active Outreach plan for the month, our Annual Christmas Bazaar & Vendor Sale, engaging Advent services Sunday at 9:30 am, exciting children’s programs and a busy, thriving Thrift Shop. The holidays bring out the best in people. It’s the […]

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Community Events

22 December 2022

The Barron Arts Center’s Holiday Model Train Show 2022 WOODBRIDGE – The Barron Arts Center Holiday Model Train Show 2022 from Nov. 26-Dec. 30 (CLOSED Dec. 25 & 26). Featuring the set-up and design of Mike Gelesky. Now in its 32nd year at the Barron Arts Center. Free admission. Donations welcome. Barron Arts Center, 582 […]

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Friends of the Perth Amboy Free Public Library Book Sale

22 December 2022

PERTH AMBOY – The Friends of the Perth Amboy Free Public Library are once again having a book sale Saturday, December 10th from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. at the Brighton Avenue Community Center at the corner of Brighton Avenue and Sadowski Parkway in Perth Amboy. We are delighted to be back after being sidelined […]

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Notice: Library Board of Trustees Meeting

13 December 2022

PERTH AMBOY – The Library Board of Trustees is holding their last Board of Trustee meeting of the year on Wednesday, December 14 at 5:30 p.m. in the library.

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Runoff Election for Perth Amboy Council – Tuesday, Dec. 13

08 December 2022

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The Future of Sunshine Alley, Funding for City Employees Remain Prevalent

08 December 2022

11/21/22 Caucus & Council Meetings By: Carolyn Maxwell PERTH AMBOY – The caucus started off with a presentation by Renee Skelton who is the Chair of the Historic Preservation Commission. She stated that the grants available are few and far between. “There is a lot of competition for this money for items that are already […]

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Runoff Election for Perth Amboy Council – Tuesday, Dec. 13

08 December 2022

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Abandoned and Vacant Properties, Sewer Bill Increases Topics for Discussion

08 December 2022

11/21/22 Council Meeting

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PDFNJ is Seeking Middle School Influencers for PSA Challenge

08 December 2022

Press Release 11/14/22 MILLBURN, NJ, (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) is calling on New Jersey fifth through eighth-grade students to enter the PDFNJ Middle School PSA Scriptwriting and Video Challenge to have a chance to win $1000 and have their video shared across PDFNJ social media as part of […]

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Redevelopment Agency Works Toward More Vibrant, Cultural Community

08 December 2022

PARA Focuses on Three Key Projects into 2023

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Open Letter to Residents on the Disinformation of Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center Services

08 December 2022

Dear residents and community partners, I write to you to stop the spread of disinformation about losing hospital services with its ongoing expansion at Raritan Bay Medical Center behavioral health services. In October 2022, Raritan Bay Medical Center shared two publications that included the following: 1. The announcement of the opening of its first Long […]

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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.
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