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LOOKING BACK

07 February 2020

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Perth Amboy Author Armand Cannamela

07 February 2020

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Hanukkah Celebration in Perth Amboy | SLIDE SHOW

07 February 2020

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Administration Pay Increases Bothersome

17 January 2020

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A Game of Chess: The Budget Report and Library Renovations

17 January 2020

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EDITORIAL: Scams are Getting More Bold Each Year

17 January 2020

Scams are nothing new. How many times have you gotten e-mails from a person you know that states they are in a foreign country, their wallet was stolen, and they need emergency funds? Or someone claiming to be from the IRS calls stating if you don’t pay a fee right away, someone will come arrest […]

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THE COMMUNITY VOICE: Letters to the Editor

17 January 2020

Curing Corruption A recent letter mentioned corruption in New Jersey and made the unproven claim that consolidation will eliminate corruption but failed to explain how this would happen. Do big cities like Chicago or New York city lack corruption? Or do they have higher taxes than smaller cities? Look before you leap! Ronald A. Sobieraj […]

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Vasquez Elected Perth Amboy Board of Ed President | SLIDE SHOW

17 January 2020

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Election Challenged; Lawsuit Filed

17 January 2020

SAYREVILLE – Arthur J. Rittenhouse Jr. the Republican Candidate for Mayor of Sayreville in the Nov. 5, 2019 General Election has contested the election in papers filed in Superior Court on Dec. 13, 2019. Rittenhouse feels there were too many irregularities in the election process that his lose by 6 votes should be challenged.  Some […]

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Presentation on BID Budget & Temporary Budget for Municipal Debt Services

17 January 2020

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Lopez Statement on Earthquakes in Puerto Rico

17 January 2020

Press Release 1/7/20 TRENTON – In response to two earthquakes and multiple aftershocks that hit Puerto Rico on Monday and Tuesday, which caused severe damage to homes and businesses and cut power to a majority of the island, Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez (D-Middlesex) released the following statement: “With Hurricane Maria so close in our memory, it’s […]

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Pallone Applauds House Passage of PFAS Action Act

17 January 2020

Press Release 1/10/20  WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) has applauded House passage of the PFAS Action Act of 2019, which passed the full House of Representatives by a vote of 247-159. Pallone spearheaded passage of the bill that regulates PFAS chemicals, cleans up contamination, and protects public health. According to a report, […]

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Edison AARP Chapter #3446 will meet Jan. 20

17 January 2020

The next meeting of the Edison AARP Chapter #3446 will be held on Monday, January 20 at 1:00 p.m, at The Elks #2487, 375 Old Post Road, Edison, NJ. Subsequent meetings will be held the third Monday of each month. January’s meeting will include Dr. Eric Van Dien  from Meridian Health who will discuss  “Living With Arthritis.” At […]

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Museum Pass Program

17 January 2020

PERTH AMBOY – The Friends of the Perth Amboy Free Public Library have generously provided FREE passes to some of the area’s most popular museums! Museum passes offer a great way for family and friends to experience educational and cultural fun. Picking Up and Returning Passes: Passes can be picked up at the Circulation Desk. […]

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Coffee with CASA

17 January 2020

Information Sessions in January EDISON/JAMESBURG – Please join us to learn more about CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children of Middlesex County) and the role of the volunteer advocate! This no-commitment event is a casual opportunity to meet CASA staff and get your questions answered. And your beverage is on us! • The Coffee […]

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Pet of the Week

17 January 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.
FOR ALL EMERGENCIES, DIAL: 9-1-1
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