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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

December 1865

Communications Take Center Stage

18 January 2019

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The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same

18 January 2019

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Discussion of Agenda Items

18 January 2019

1/7/19 Caucus PERTH AMBOY – Ordinance No.1 (First Reading) An Ordinance to Amend an ordinance entitled “Fire Prevention” adopted November 6, 1985 re: putting the Fire Prevention Bureau under the jurisdiction of the Fire Department. Fehrenbach explained that this department was currently under Code Enforcement. “By moving it under the Fire Department, there is a […]

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EDITORIAL: Remembering John Siberry

18 January 2019

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Perth Amboy Council Special Public Meeting

18 January 2019

1/8/19 PERTH AMBOY – Before the Council went into closed session, Resident Ken Balut spoke up and asked what topics they would be discussing.  Council President Bill Petrick spoke up and said, “It would be regarding the Zoning Board, Business Administrator, and personnel.” It was then decided by the Council and Business Administrator Greg Fehrenbach […]

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Martin Luther King’s Life, Legacy and Hope Celebrated

18 January 2019

Cathedral International, NAACP and Community  Commemorates Dr. King and what would have been his 90th Birthday Press Release PERTH AMBOY – Cathedral International, NAACP Perth Amboy Area Chapter and the area community is coming together to celebrate the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Sunday, January 20, 2019, at the 9:30am […]

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Museum Pass Program

18 January 2019

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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PAVFD Parade Committee Spaghetti Dinner | SLIDE SHOW

18 January 2019

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Meet & Greet

18 January 2019

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Grand Opening YC Gift Shop

18 January 2019

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Celebration of the Epiphany | SLIDE SHOW

18 January 2019

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Tom’s Tax Tips: Tips for a Faster Refund

18 January 2019

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Pet of the Week

18 January 2019

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LOOKING BACK

18 January 2019

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This Week in World War II — 75 Years Ago

18 January 2019

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Obituary: George Ernest Scharpf, 78, Amboy Bank Chairman, President and CEO

16 January 2019

George Ernest Scharpf passed peacefully on Friday, January 4, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.   He will be remembered for his generosity, leadership and interest in people. He led by example – at the bank, in the community and at home.  His accomplishments as CEO of Amboy Bank were only surpassed by his success as […]

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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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