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This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

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Letters to the Editor

20 March 2020

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Crime, Finances, and Renovations Topics of Discussion in Perth Amboy

20 March 2020

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Obituary | Anton J. Massopust

20 March 2020

November 23, 1940 – March 7, 2020 PERTH AMBOY – Anton Massopust was a lifelong resident of Perth Amboy whose ancestors from Perth Amboy fought in the Civil War. His father’s family were businessowners. Anton’s father died when he was 3 years old. Anton was raised by his mother, Anne. Anton Massopust graduated from Perth […]

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My Dad

20 March 2020

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Perth Amboy Supermarkets Reserve Special Hours for Seniors and High-Risk Customers

20 March 2020

    Grocery Stores in Perth Amboy are providing special designated shopping hours for customers who are seniors or high-risk. Customers who are 60 and over or high risk are recommended to shop during the following hours at these stores: SHOPRITE: between 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Monday through Friday, when our stores have the least customer […]

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Event Cancellations & Postponements

20 March 2020

For any event you are interested in attending, please confirm with the organizer if the event will still take place. The following events have been cancelled or postponed:

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World War II — 75 Years Ago

20 March 2020

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Pets of the Week

20 March 2020

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LOOKING BACK

20 March 2020

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Perth Amboy Swearing in & Promotional Ceremony PAPD | SLIDE SHOW

20 March 2020

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Woodbridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade | SLIDE SHOW

20 March 2020

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You NEED These Documents to File Your Taxes!

20 March 2020

Courtesy of Tom Ploskanka C.P.A. 1-800-801-1099 It’s easy to get inundated with documents during tax season. You can receive documents from many different organizations, including employers, financial institutions and others. Many documents are now also being sent via e-mail, which increases the likelihood it could get lost in your inbox. As tax season is quickly […]

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HUD Provides Immediate Relief for Homeowners Amid Nationwide Coronavirus Response

19 March 2020

Suspends all foreclosure and evictions for the next 60 days            WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson, in consultation with the Trump Administration and the Coronavirus Task Force, today authorized the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to implement an immediate foreclosure and eviction moratorium for single family homeowners with FHA-insured […]

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Press Release From Mayor Wilda Diaz Regarding the Coronavirus

19 March 2020

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Hackensack Meridian Health Announces Visitation Restrictions at its Hospitals

18 March 2020

Press Release NEW JERSEY – As you know, the situation surrounding COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) continues to evolve and changes occur rapidly. As a result, Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is restricting visitation across all of its hospitals. This network-wide restriction takes effect on Friday, March 13, 2020. Please know, the health and safety of our patients, […]

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Canceled Blood Drives, Coronavirus Fears Severely Impact Blood Supply

18 March 2020

Healthy Donors Needed Now ‘To Turn Out In Force’ To Avoid Critical Shortage Montvale, NJ, 3/19/20 – The fear of coronavirus is severely impacting the U.S. blood supply as Vitalant and other blood centers across the country are struggling to maintain stable inventories and avoid a critical blood shortage. With school closures and business shutdowns, […]

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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
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