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South Amboy’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade

This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

December 1865

Legal Notice

03 April 2020

Take Notice, that in accordance with N.J.S.A. 39:10A-8 et seq., application has been made to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, to receive title papers authorizing the sale of 1996 Dodge Pickup 3B7HC13Z5TG103053 on 5/5/20 at 12:00 p.m. by means of a public/private sale. This described motor vehicle which came into possession of Cream Ridge […]

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Irish Flag Raising

03 April 2020

*Photo by Carolyn Maxwell PERTH AMBOY – The Hibernians Raised the Irish Flag on  St. Patrick’s Day 3/17/20 in City Hall Circle.

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EDITORIAL: Stepping Up to the Plate

03 April 2020

It is true that there are a lot of small businesses that employ people and huge corporations run by multimillionaires and multibillionaires often are frowned upon because many people feel they don’t pay their fair share agree of taxes. Now, we see a lot of them had the resources to help in emergency situations as […]

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Letter to the Editor | Puerto Rico: Poised to End America’s Foreign Drug Dependence

03 April 2020

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MOVIE REVIEW: Emma

03 April 2020

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Meet Joe Stafford – Life Guard and YMCA Swim Instructor

03 April 2020

Press Release PERTH AMBOY – Joe Stafford was born in 1947 in Perth Amboy and lived in the Carson Avenue area. Joe was a graduate of the class of 1965 of Perth Amboy High School. At the age of 8, Joe took swim lessons at the YMCA but was quickly discouraged. It wasn’t until he […]

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Historical Reflections of Anguillian Offspring in Perth Amboy, NJ

03 April 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 Part I – Introduction Reflections of Anguillian descendants in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, highlights and transcends with fondest memories several amazing leadership accomplishments […]

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Pet of the Week

03 April 2020

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Tom’s Tax Tips | The IRS Data Theft Problem

03 April 2020

Here’s how to minimize your risk What better place for online thieves to target than a database that contains 300 million+ Social Security numbers and a treasure trove of financial information? The IRS has 52 Internet applications to help U.S. citizens comply with their tax obligations. But these online portals, which collect, process and store […]

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LOOKING BACK

03 April 2020

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Caucus Meeting – Change in Date

02 April 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 April 6, 2020 Caucus Meeting will be held on April 8, 2020 at 4:30 pm. The Council Meeting scheduled for that day will immediately follow the […]

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Vitale Welcomes Executive Order Removing Joint Protocol

02 April 2020

(April 1, 2020, Trenton, NJ) – Chair of the Senate Health Committee Senator Joe Vitale welcomed Governor Murphy’s Executive Order 112 today which will increase the number of health care professionals with full practicing authority in New Jersey as the state continues to combat the coronavirus pandemic. In a move long-advocated for by Senator Vitale, […]

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Middlesex County opening COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing Site on April 1 in Edison

30 March 2020

EDISON, NJ – Middlesex County officials, in partnership with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, will open a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site on Wednesday, April 1 at New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Kilmer Vehicle Inspection Center, 33 Kilmer Road, Edison. The site will be open three days a week – Monday, Wednesday, and Friday – […]

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Mayor Diaz Gives Live Update on Monday, March 30

30 March 2020

PERTH AMBOY – In this video, Mayor Wilda Diaz updates residents about the services that are still being provided by the city during coronavirus safety restrictions. Mayor Diaz speaks to residents in both English (starts at 0:00) and Spanish (starts at 7:22). Also speaking are the Deputy Chief and Chief of Police, Director of Public […]

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JRMC Remains Open

30 March 2020

  Beginning March 12 2020, JRMC will be suspending all non-essential meetings and limiting visitors to the building only for patient care. With the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), it’s important to seek the right care at the right place. Jewish Renaissance Medical Center is here to help make it easy to seek care in the […]

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Attention PAPS Parents/Guardians: Chromebook Distribution on Monday, March 30

29 March 2020

Attention PAPS Parents/Guardians, Perth Amboy Public Schools will be distributing Chromebooks to ALL 5th and 6th grade students on Monday, March 30, 2020 at their respective schools. For more information, please visit www.paps.net and click the Resources for Parents link.

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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