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Perth Amboy Bill of Rights Essay Contest South Amboy This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago
 

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

South Amboy Dowdell Library Issuing Temporary Library Cards

05 June 2020

SOUTH AMBOY – Sign up for a temporary card (good for 60 days) that will give you access to great online resources cardholders already have. Free access to eBooks, eMagazines, eMusic/eMovies, Rosetta Stone and JerseyClicks – Reliable Information 24/7. For more info, email comments@dowdell.org or visit us at www.dowdell.org.

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Historical Reflections of Anguillian Offspring in Perth Amboy, NJ

05 June 2020

By Eric Hughes I am the proud offspring of Anguillian immigrants who migrated to Perth Amboy, NJ, and I am sharing our story for posterity. Eric Hughes can be reached at richughes3741@gmail.com And now I proudly present the outstanding and historical stories, careers and talent of these pioneering young men, spear-headed by their dedicated Anguillian […]

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Pet of the Week

05 June 2020

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Public Notice

03 June 2020

JUNE 3, 2020 6PM SOUTH AMBOY BUSINESS MEETING THIS MEETING IS BEING HELD ELECTRONICALLY. TO JOIN FROM YOUR COMPUTER, TABLET OR SMARTPHONE https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/ 932557005 To participate by computer, tablet or smartphone, it is necessary to download the following application:  https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/ 932557005 OR CALL 1 786-535-3211 AND ENTER ACCESS CODE 932557005 FOLLOWED BY THE # KEY

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Legal Bills & Lawsuits of Topics for Discussion

22 May 2020

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Lopez Partners with FeedNJ to Deliver Meals to Perth Amboy Residents

22 May 2020

Press Release PERTH AMBOY – Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez has partnered with FeedNJ to provide hundreds of meals to Perth Amboy residents during COVID-19 outbreak.  FeedNJ, a campaign being run by local non-profit Soup Kitchen 411, kicked-off in mid-April in response to the increased demand at local soup kitchens around the state. The goal of the […]

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Grievance Involving Police Department One of Many Topics Discussed

22 May 2020

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EDITORIAL: A Lasting Remembrance For All To See

22 May 2020

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THE COMMUNITY VOICE: Letters to the Editor

22 May 2020

New ID Card! Ok folks already the W.H.O. (World Health Organization) and this COVID-19 Health Commission by the UN wants to push an international policy. Everyone gets vaccinated from the virus. COVID stands for (Certificate of Vaccine ID) YES! You might need a COVID-19 ID card to get around. The UK and other countries will […]

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Perth Amboy OKs Reallocation of $200,000 in Home Funds to Eligible Residents

22 May 2020

PRAHD will Administer Funds and Begin Accepting Rental Assistance Applications Press Release 5/18/20 PERTH AMBOY – On Thursday, May 14, 2020, the City of Perth Amboy approved the reallocation of U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development HOME Funds, totaling more than $200,000 to assist eligible residents with rental support. The Puerto Rican Association for […]

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Executive Order 130 on Property Taxes

22 May 2020

Property Taxes Grace Period Extension – June 1, 2020 NEW JERSEY – On April 28, 2020, Governor Phil Murphy issued Executive Order 130 authorizing local units to extend the second property tax payment installment grace period through June 1, 2020. For some taxpayers, the ongoing COVID-19 related economic disruption is making it difficult to meet […]

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Public Meeting on Special Resolution

22 May 2020

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Students Recognized in PDFNJ Statewide Fourth Grade Folder Contest

22 May 2020

Press Release 5/13/20 MILLBURN, NJ — More than 3,400 fourth grade students from across New Jersey showed off their artistic skill as part of the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey’s Design a Fourth Grade Folder contest this year, but only 28 earned recognition at the program award ceremony held virtually on Tuesday, May 12th.  […]

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Raising $100,000 to Purchase Food for Perth Amboy’s Families in Need

22 May 2020

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World War II — 75 Years Ago

22 May 2020

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N.J.S.A. Science Test Scores, Next School Budget Passed; Roman Appointed

22 May 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.
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