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This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

December 1865

REVIEW: 30 FOR 30: THE LAST DANCE

22 May 2020

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Pallone Statement on Passage of the Bipartisan Heroes Act

22 May 2020

Press Release 5/15/20 WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today released the following statement after House passage of The Heroes Act: “The House today passed The Heroes Act that delivers vital funding to our state and local governments, provides another round of direct stimulus checks, and ensures that coronavirus treatment is free for […]

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LOOKING BACK

22 May 2020

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Historical Reflections of Anguillian Perth Amboy, NJ

22 May 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

22 May 2020

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Public Notice on Zoom Meeting

21 May 2020

PUBLIC NOTICE 5/21 – HUD Annual Action Plan Public Hearing Below please find the Zoom Information and documents for the HUD Annual Action Plan Public Hearing on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 5:30PM. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86819184193 Meeting ID: 868 1918 4193 One tap mobile +16465588656,,86819184193# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 646 […]

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Budget, Contracts, and CDBG Discussed at Perth Amboy Council

08 May 2020

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Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center Receives ‘A’ for Patient Safety

08 May 2020

Press Release 5/1/20 PERTH AMBOY – Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center is pleased to announce it was awarded an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Guide. This designation recognizes hospitals for efforts to protect patients from harm and provide safer health care.   “We are pleased to once again achieve […]

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2020 Budget Passed

08 May 2020

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Remembering Those Who Passed Away and Their Contributions to Perth Amboy

08 May 2020

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THE COMMUNITY VOICE: Letters to the Editor

08 May 2020

Happy Birthday Shout Out Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic with stay home orders and social distancing. I want to say Happy Birthday to friends also born on May 19th, my birthday and to remember Malcom X born May 19th, 1925. Gone but not forgotten. Jerome Billlings Health Passport? Ok, we all know about this COVID-19 virus […]

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PUBLIC NOTICE Perth Amboy City Council Caucus & Council Meeting

08 May 2020

PERTH AMBOY – Pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, this is to advise you that due to the limits on public gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the May 10, 2020 Caucus Meeting will be held on May 13, 2020 at 4:30 pm. The Council Meeting scheduled for that day will immediately follow the […]

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Cancellations & Postponements

08 May 2020

The Following Events have been cancelled or postponed: •Perth Amboy Friends of the Library Meetings are cancelled until further notice •All Casino Trips are cancelled until further notice •The Friends of the Library Book Sales at Brighten Avenue are cancelled until further notice •The Women of Distinction Award Dinner has been rescheduled for September •The […]

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JRMC Expands Testing with Drive-Up

08 May 2020

Plan is for First Responders and Essential Personnel City of Perth Amboy ProvidesSite for JRMC COVID-19 Testing Press Release  PERTH AMBOY, New Jersey (April 25, 2020) – Furthering its commitment to provide greater access to COVID-19 testing and medical resources to all residents, the Jewish Renaissance Medical Center, JRMC, a federally qualified health center, is […]

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Amboy Bank Launches New Website

08 May 2020

Press Release  OLD BRIDGE – Amboy Bank is pleased to announce the launch of their new website, after months of hard work and dedication from both their team and the team at Wakefly, their website developer. The primary goal during the redesign process was to create a more solution-focused, responsive and uniform experience for users. […]

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Coronavirus Powerful Community-Wide Response Plan

08 May 2020

Press Release NEW JERSEY – Protecting our residents for the extended length of time coronavirus (Covid-19) is predicted to be a threat to our health and giving us the opportunity to safely open up our cities for business requires a sustained and enhanced community response. This plan strengthens and adapts the existing emergency management structure […]

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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