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Perth Amboy Bill of Rights Essay Contest

South Amboy’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade

This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

December 1865

Ending with a Zoom

09 October 2020

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World War II — 75 Years Ago

09 October 2020

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Amboy Bank Hosts NJ Virtual Senior Property Tax Freeze Workshop

09 October 2020

Press Release OLD BRIDGE – As part of an ongoing commitment to assisting their community, Amboy Bank has implemented a series of workshops to assist seniors applying for a New Jersey Senior Property Tax Freeze reimbursement. The Senior Tax Freeze program reimburses senior citizens for property tax increases. This year, Amboy Bank has taken the […]

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Restricting the Home Addresses & Phone Numbers of Judges and Prosecutors Online Passes Assembly

09 October 2020

Press Release TRENTON – To protect the privacy and safety of judicial officers and prosecutors, the full Assembly on Thursday voted 79-0 to approve legislation to prohibit their home addresses and telephone numbers from being posted online. Under the bill (A-1649), sponsored by Assembly Democrats Annette Quijano (D-Union), Yvonne Lopez, Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin (both […]

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Pet of the Week

09 October 2020

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LOOKING BACK

09 October 2020

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Health Magnet/Pathway to Excellence Nursing Award Winners, Perth Amboy

09 October 2020

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Movie Review: Antebellum

09 October 2020

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“Citizen Power” NJ Edition Published by Rutgers Press

09 October 2020

This Citizen Leadership Manual provides the knowledge for all New Jersey residents to realize the full measure of their  political power and take on significant, unelected  Press Release 9/30/20 PERTH AMBOY – The Citizens Campaign today announced the publication by Rutgers Press of its NJ edition of Citizen Power; A Citizen Leadership Manual. The book […]

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Temporary Employment Opportunity with Board of Elections

08 October 2020

MIDDLESEX COUNTY – The Middlesex County Board of Elections is looking for persons to assist in the counting of mail in ballots. The temporary workers will be needed from the end of September until the end of November and will have to be able to travel to Middlesex County College. Hours are flexible, there will […]

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Fish & Chips Takeout Dinner

07 October 2020

WOODBRIDGE – Fish & Chips Takeout Dinner fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 18 from 4 to 6 p.m. outside the Parish House at Trinity Episcopal Church, 650 Rahway Ave. at Trinity Lane, Woodbridge, NJ 07095. Catering by Thistle. Tickets are required to attend this event: $16 for adults, $8 for children under 8. Tickets available online […]

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Opinion: Diaz Misleads Perth Amboy Voters

05 October 2020

(Press Release) PERTH AMBOY – With four weeks remaining in this year’s general election, Attorney Joseph B. Vas released an eye-opening critique of his principle opponent in the Perth Amboy Mayoral contest. Vas has charged Wilda Diaz with lying to voters while seeking a fourth four-year term. “When you lie in political propaganda and public […]

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New Jersey Coronavirus Updates – Oct. 3

03 October 2020

Download COVID Alert NJ COVID Alert NJ is New Jersey’s free and secure mobile app that anonymously alerts users if they have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. Learn more about how the exposure notification app helps protect yourself and your family while ensuring your privacy. Download in the App […]

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Caba Urges Middlesex County to Name Perth Amboy Park in Honor of Puerto Rican US Army War Heroes

01 October 2020

(Press Release) PERTH AMBOY – Councilman Helmin J. Caba is urging Middlesex County Freeholders to name a new waterfront park here in honor of “The Borinqueneers,” Puerto Rican soldiers who served in the US Army’s Hispanic-segregated 65th Infantry Regiment during three wars. “Naming this beautiful, new county facility ‘Borinqueneer Park’ would be a tremendous tribute […]

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Diaz and City Council Pull The Plug On Perth Amboy Residents

01 October 2020

(Press Release) PERTH AMBOY –  Instead of issuing a general alert to invite community members to share information, Perth Amboy authorities pulled the plug on residents who monitor police radio communications by reverting to an encrypted radio frequency channel which does not allow for residents to listen in. With citizens losing the ability to monitor […]

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Caba Unveils “2020 Vision” to Strengthen Public Safety in Perth Amboy

01 October 2020

(Press Release) PERTH AMBOY – Councilman Helmin J. Caba unveiled sweeping strategies last week to better protect people’s safety, their homes and businesses, and improve the Police Department’s crime-fighting capability. “Public safety will be my Administration’s top priority,” said Caba, a leading candidate for mayor. “Proactive police work – along with positive outreach by officers […]

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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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