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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

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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Pabon, Petrick, Tejeda Sworn in; Petrick Re-elected Council President

11 January 2019

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South Amboy Council Approves Manhattan Beach Project

11 January 2019

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EDITORIAL | Take It for What It’s Worth: Potpourri

11 January 2019

When I was growing up, there were two sexes. Slice it or dice it anyway you like: it was male and female. Slice and dice it anyway you want, chromosomes don’t change. I know there is a medical term for when people are born with both sets (hermaphrodite). No wonder there is so much confusion […]

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THE COMMUNITY VOICE: Letters to the Editor

11 January 2019

Border Wall or Foreign Aid? Happy New Year! For starters, as we all know by now the U.S. Government has a shutdown over this Border Wall and this may last for a while. One side of the political side wants to build the wall; the other side doesn’t want the wall. But here’s the real […]

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Assembly Approves Bill to Make Nutritious Food More Available

11 January 2019

Affordable in Desert Communities Access and Finances Often Barriers to Healthy Meals Press Release 12/17/18 TRENTON –With approximately 41 New Jersey municipalities meeting federal criteria to be classified as low-income and having little access to supermarkets, healthy, affordable food options, such as fresh produce, can be scarce. To help eliminate such barriers, a bill sponsored […]

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Groundbreaking for New Waterfront Park

11 January 2019

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3 Members Take the Oath for Board of Education

11 January 2019

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Middlesex County Breaks Ground on Perth Amboy Waterfront Park

11 January 2019

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Grand Opening: Burger King

11 January 2019

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Three Kings Day: PRAHD | SLIDE SHOW

11 January 2019

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The New Business Deduction

11 January 2019

Stop Worrying and Start Preparing Courtesy of Tom Ploskanka C.P.A. A new deduction is available to businesses with qualified business income (QBI). While that’s great news, new deductions (especially ones with lots of rules) can bring anxiety and confusion. Never fear! Ensuring you receive a maximum deduction will come down to providing the proper information. […]

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Three Kings Day: Olive Street | SLIDE SHOW

11 January 2019

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Movie Review: Aquaman

11 January 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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