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Perth Amboy Bill of Rights Essay Contest

South Amboy’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade

This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

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Arturo Alfonso Schomburg – The Afro Puerto Rican Contribution to African American History Month

19 February 2019

By Kim Ruiz, CEO – Puerto Rican Association for Human Development, Inc. (PRAHD) This month the country celebrates the history and achievements of African Americans.  We celebrate the contributions, large and small, made by the descendants of Africans; contributions that have made our country great.  It is important to note that the primary center for […]

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Swearing-In Ceremony of Fire Department | SLIDE SHOW

15 February 2019

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Transparency and Upcoming Services Discussed in South Amboy

15 February 2019

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IRS Announces 2019 Mileage Rates

15 February 2019

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Census Committee Meeting

15 February 2019

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Perth Amboy Board of Ed Negotiations Update

15 February 2019

February 7, 2019 This statement was read by Board of Education President Ken Puccio at the February 7, 2019 Board of Education Meeting. This evening the Board would like to provide the community with a detailed update regarding negotiations between the Perth Amboy Board of Education and the Perth Amboy American Federation of Teachers or […]

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Bio of Fire Chief Edward A. Mullen

15 February 2019

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LOCAL PERSPECTIVE: Letters to the Editor

15 February 2019

Background Checks in CT A recent letter quoted a publication as saying a “background check law” resulted in a 40% drop in homicides in Connecticut. Is this believable? Using the Internet to search statistics for Connecticut reveals that claim is false. The violent crime rate remained nearly flat from 2016 to 2017. There were 102 […]

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EDITORIAL: $15 Minimum Wage: It’s Not All It’s Cracked Up to Be

15 February 2019

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Statement by Perth Amboy AFT President Pat Paradiso

15 February 2019

Read at the 2/7/19 Board of Education Meeting First, we have been asking for attendance data for three years and haven’t gotten any. We need to have the data disaggregated by day. The district includes days that staff members are at work in the overall attendance data when they use subs. For instance, professional development […]

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Accomplishments in Perth Amboy School District Noted

15 February 2019

By: Katherine Massopust PERTH AMBOY – Superintendent Dr. David Roman gave a series of presentations at the 2/7/19 Board of Education Meeting. This was in response to recent articles in other media regarding student behavior, cold classrooms, and disgruntled staff.  The first to speak was Tibor Kacso, who spoke on the safety and security of […]

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BID Neighborhood Business Meeting at Sipos Bakery

15 February 2019

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1st Constitution Bank Welcomes New Bank Manager

15 February 2019

PERTH AMBOY – 1st Constitution Bank welcomes Gabriela Cuevas, Branch Manager of the Perth Amboy Office. Born and raised in Perth Amboy, NJ Gabriela joins us with over 9 years of banking experience. She looks forward to continuing her outreach to the Perth Amboy community.

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Long-Time Club Members Honored

15 February 2019

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Raritan Bay Area YMCA Reaching Its Potential

15 February 2019

Press Release PERTH AMBOY – The YMCA Annual Campaign goes where membership fees don’t. It powers critical programs and activities that keep kids safe, people healthy, and families strong. The Y needs your support to continue to make these services possible. Please donate today for a better us!  While YMCA membership fees allow the Y […]

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This Week in World War II: 75 Years Ago

15 February 2019

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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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