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This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

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Lopez on Census Deadline: “Together We Can Protect Our State’s Future for the Better”

18 September 2020

Press Release 9/1/20 TRENTON – Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez (D-Middlesex), member of the New Jersey Complete Count Commission, released the following statement in anticipation of the upcoming Census deadline on September 30: “New Jersey has 29 days left to achieve a complete count in the 2020 Census and this Census is our most important one yet. […]

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Helmin Caba’s ‘2020 Vision‘ Team Pledges Clean Campaign & ‘Real Solutions’ for Perth Amboy

18 September 2020

HELMIN J. CABA for MAYOR of PERTH AMBOY Helmin J. Caba, 47, is a Perth Amboy Councilman and the city’s Democratic chairman. A paraprofessional at Perth Amboy High School, Caba has owned several small businesses. He serves on the city’s Arts Council, and its Catholic School Advisory Board. He is a member of American Federation of […]

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“2020 Vision for Perth Amboy” Fields 4 School Board Candidates

18 September 2020

Press Release 9/8/20 PERTH AMBOY, NJ – The “2020 Vision for Perth Amboy” campaign now has four qualified, knowledgeable candidates running for the city’s Board of Education on the Nov. 3rd ballot, mayoral hopeful Helmin J. Caba announced. Running for Perth Amboy school board under the “2020 Vision for Education” banner are: Willie DeJesus, Michael […]

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Pabon, Fonseca, Frederick – “In It For You”

18 September 2020

Joel Pabon Sr. for Perth Amboy Mayor A Dedicated Public Official and U.S. Army Veteran Councilman Joel Pabon is a lifelong resident of Perth Amboy currently serving his 9th year on the City Council. He is retired US Postal Service Supervisor after serving 34 years, and is also a retired First Sergeant of the Army […]

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#FTLO (For the Love of) Quality Education Team

18 September 2020

Maria E. Rodriguez for Perth Amboy BOE As a mother, a grandmother, and a retired businesswoman and entrepreneur, who has lived in Perth Amboy over 45 years, I know that a quality education is the only way our children will achieve success. My experience as a former Quality Control Administrator helps me identify areas of […]

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Vas, Bermudez, Ramirez – “Together, Perth Amboy Can Do Better”

18 September 2020

Joseph B. Vas for Mayor Together We Can Do Better •Expert in Public Finance •Financial Analyst (8 years) •Attorney in Perth Amboy •Governor’s Executive Fellow •Democratic Committeeman (3 terms) • Past Deputy Grand Knight, Knights of Columbus •Former Board Member of the Jewish Renaissance Medical Center Education: •Law Degree, Rutgers Univ. School of Law •MBA, […]

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ROSS, ROMAN AND FERNANDEZ FILE FOR SCHOOL BOARD

18 September 2020

IMPROVING EDUCATION TOGETHER ANNOUNCES BID TO UNSEAT INCUMBENTS IN BOARD OF EDUCATION ELECTION Press Release PERTH AMBOY – Today, Justin Ross, Romina Roman and Manuel Fernandez submitted their petitions to be on the general election ballot for the Perth Amboy Board of Education this November. The three are seeking three three-year terms. Justin Ross is […]

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World War II — 75 Years Ago

18 September 2020

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Pet of the Week

18 September 2020

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LOOKING BACK

18 September 2020

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THE COMMUNITY VOICE: EDITORIAL

18 September 2020

An Outright Lie I had the honor and privilege of serving our great city for a period of twelve years in the position of Council President and Councilman. I firmly believed in the Oath of Office I was sworn to uphold. To me, that Oath meant serving with dignity and honesty and as such, should […]

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Girls on the Run Expands Outreach with Virtual Fall Season

18 September 2020

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SkillUp Middlesex

18 September 2020

MIDDLESEX COUNTY – County offering over 4,500 Courses Through Free Online Learning Platform. Enhance skills and obtain industry recognized credentials by taking online courses developed by Skillsoft, a training provider used by Fortune-500 companies. Transportation/Logistics, Business Etiquette, QuickBooks, Project Management/Microsoft Office, Adobe, Accounting, Human Resources, Six Sigma, Informational Technology, Sales/Marketing, Custom Service, + 100’s More! […]

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Classic Car Parade & Food Drive to Benefit Community

18 September 2020

Press Release SOUTH AMBOY/SAYREVILLE – The City of South Amboy & South Amboy/Sayreville Rotary Club will be hosting a Classic Car Parade and Food Drive to benefit local food pantries at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church and First Presbyterian Church in South Amboy.  Both churches have been supporting the needs of food insecure during the […]

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Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence

18 September 2020

Exhibition at the Sadie Pope Dowdell Library SOUTH AMBOY – Celebrate the centennial of women’s suffrage with commemorative posters on exhibition at the Sadie Pope Dowdell Library. Organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the National Portrait Gallery. The project received support from the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative. sites.si.edu For […]

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Sayreville Wills & Power of Attorney Seminar

18 September 2020

SAYREVILLE – There will be a Wills & Power of Attorney Seminar at the Sayreville Public Library via zoom on Thursday October 20 @ 6:00 p.m. Open to the public. You do not need to be a resident.  Speaker: Kenneth Vercammen, Esq. Edison, (Author- ABA’s “Wills and Estate Administration book”) Main Topics: 1. NJ Estate […]

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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