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Dollar General Now Open in Perth Amboy

20 November 2020

Press Release 11/9/2020 GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn./PERTH AMBOY, NJ – Dollar General announces its store at 337 Madison Ave. in Perth Amboy is now open. Normal hours of operation may be found online here or through the Dollar General app. Dollar General stores are proud to provide area residents with a convenient store to purchase household essentials […]

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Library News

20 November 2020

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LOOKING BACK

20 November 2020

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Pets of the Week

20 November 2020

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Community Events and Announcements

20 November 2020

Please submit community events 2 weeks in advance. Email AmboyGuardian@gmail.com Important! Always call ahead of time to make sure any event you intend to attend will take place. The Amboy Guardian will only put a cancellation notice in if we receive notice from the organizer of the event.   Click here for Woodbridge Public Library […]

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Perth Amboy Mayor and Council Vote Results

19 November 2020

Mayor Joseph B. Vas – 3,441 Votes – 24.53% Joel Pabon  – 916 Votes 6.53% Fernando Irizarry – 777 Votes 5.54% Write-In – 19 Votes 0.14% City Council Vanessa Bermudez – 3,712 Votes -14.54% Angel Mota Ramirez – 3,330 Votes – 13.05% Terotha L. Frederick – 1025 Votes – 4.02% Doris Fonseca – 975 Votes […]

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Attention Perth Amboy Residents – COVID-19 Update!

17 November 2020

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Ibotta Joins Walmart and More to Give Away Millions of Free Thanksgiving Meals

16 November 2020

Mobile Shopping App Feeds Households Across The Country This Thanksgiving; Also Donates to Feeding America for Those in Need DENVER, October 29, 2020 – Through an exclusive promotion with Walmart, Ibotta, the leading mobile rewards platform in the United States, today announced the launch of its “Free Thanksgiving Dinner” program in an effort to feed […]

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Caucus and Council Meeting on Nov. 23

16 November 2020

PERTH AMBOY – Pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, this is to advise you that the scheduled Caucus Meeting and Council Meeting of November 23, 2020 beginning at 4:30 pm will be held in the YMCA theater room in the public safety complex, 365 New Brunswick Avenue. The regular Council Meeting will immediately follow […]

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This Week’s NJ COVID-19 Updates – Nov. 7

16 November 2020

Do you have questions about getting tested for COVID-19, contact tracing, traveling to or from the State of New Jersey, or even finding a new job? The State of New Jersey offers up-to-date information, resources, and guidance at our COVID-19 Information Hub. New Protections for Workers Beginning this month, employers must follow new health and safety […]

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Two Free Online Sessions About Dam Removal Being Offered

11 November 2020

NEW BRUNSWICK – The New Jersey Statewide Dam Removal Partnership is offering two  free online information sessions on dam removal in New Jersey. For dam owners, consultants and contractors who work on removal projects, or those simply interested in the process, these sessions will provide information from presenters with extensive experience in dam removal. (We […]

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Middlesex County offering walk-up flu vaccine clinic in New Brunswick

09 November 2020

Vaccines will be free to County residents; next testing date is November 13 MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex County, recognizing the importance of seasonal influenza (flu) vaccines during the COVID-19 global health pandemic, is now offering a walk-up flu vaccine clinic at the Heldrich Hotel, 10 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick. The vaccine (Afluria Quadrivalent) will […]

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Hackensack Meridian RBMC Learning Garden Wraps Up Sixth Season

08 November 2020

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3 Dems Sponsor Bill to Help Residents

06 November 2020

Armato, Lopez & Johnson Bill Waives Shared Responsibility Tax for Certain Uninsured Residents During Pandemic Passes Committee  Press Release 10/21/20 TRENTON – The COVID-19 pandemic has led to unprecedented job loss throughout the state, resulting in more than 1.6 million New Jersey residents filing for unemployment benefits since March. In recognition of the financial hardship many residents are facing, […]

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BID Policies Questioned, Police Stats Presented, BA Not Approved

06 November 2020

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Covid Numbers, NPP Grant November 2020 Election

06 November 2020

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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