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This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

May 1865

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

EDITORIAL: A Nice Surprise!

08 December 2022

Several times we will get e-mails from the mayor’s office with a calendar of upcoming events. Sometimes the message will say “Click here for more details.” The last one I clicked onto went to a YouTube video featuring several city employees with Thanksgiving messages. Be thankful for family and friends which if you are blessed […]

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Letters to the Editor

08 December 2022

Merry Christmas! I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving and now here comes Christmas a time to be with family and friends enjoying the holiday. What’s funny people go crazy before Christmas they “Shop until they drop,” and overload their credit cards for a one-day event. It comes every year so why some people panic […]

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St. Vincent dePaul Coat Giveaway

08 December 2022

Press Release/*Photo Submitted PERTH AMBOY – The Perth Amboy St. Vincent dePaul volunteers gave out over 300 coats and 125 blankets to the needy families in Perth Amboy on Sunday. Donations were made by, St. Helena’s Church Edison, St. John Vianney Church Colonia, Our Lady of Victories Church Sayreville, St. Bartholomew’s Church East Brunswick, St. […]

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South Amboy Elks Lodge #784 Presentation

08 December 2022

Press Release/ *Photo Submitted SOUTH AMBOY – South Amboy Elks Lodge # 784’s National foundation Grant Committee has chosen to present “PRAHD” Puerto Rican Association for Human Development, a $ 4,000.00 Grant and Certificate to the Camp By The Bay program. The Kid’s program is a summer adventure at “Camp By The Bay.” At Camp […]

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Food Drive Pickup

08 December 2022

Press Release/ *Photo Submitted OLD BRIDGE – Gregory Scharpf, Amboy Bank President and CEO, helps Anahita Feltz, Old Bridge Food Bank Manager, second from left, gather the food collections from the Amboy Bank Administration and Operations Buildings and neighboring branches. Scharpf said, “Through the generosity of our staff and clients, we were able to help […]

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Coughlin Announces $3 Million Investment in Proprietary House

08 December 2022

Funding Will Go Towards Revitalization in Anticipation of Nation’s Semiquincentennial Anniversary

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LGBTQ Curriculum Main Topic for Discussion

08 December 2022

11/17/22 Board of Education Meeting By: Katherine Massopust PERTH AMBOY – The meeting began with the Student Representative report. During the public portion, District Representative Lynn Audet for the Perth Amboy Federation gave a statement. It was suggested by Board Member Junior Iglesia for the sake of convenience, that speakers be allowed to speak for […]

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That’s What Friends Are For

08 December 2022

The Friends of Perth Amboy Free Public Library Promotes Literacy and More!

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PRAHD Puerto Rico Discovery Day

08 December 2022

City Hall Circle & Wilentz School, Perth Amboy, 11/19/22

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Army National Guard Grand Opening

08 December 2022

Madison Avenue, Perth Amboy, 11/19/22 *Photos by Carolyn Maxwell

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MOVIE REVIEW: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

08 December 2022

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Build Your Business Through Strategic Networking

08 December 2022

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Perth Amboy Free Public Library Events

08 December 2022

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South Amboy – The Holidays @ Dowdell Library

08 December 2022

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Woodbridge Public Library Events for December

08 December 2022

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“A Token on the Freedman’s Coat”

08 December 2022

The Story Behind Thomas Mundy Peterson’s 1884 Voting Medal 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, […]

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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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