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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

Concentrate on What You Can Do for Your City NOT What Your City Can Do For You!

28 September 2018

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THE COMMUNITY VOICE: Letter to the Editor

28 September 2018

Muddy Buddy I remember when I was a boy scout back in the 60’s; we would go to camp for one week in the summer time. One of the traditions we had was a thing called the “Muddy Buddy”. We would walk down to the Delaware River and have what was basically, a mud fight. […]

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Advertisement: Open Letter from Council President Petrick to Mayor Diaz

28 September 2018

Stop Playing Politics and Truly Put ‘Perth Amboy First’ To Mayor Wilda Diaz & Citizens of Perth Amboy:  Your recent political “Open Letter” to the media and our residents is outrageous and offensive. At least, Mayor, you finally stepped out from behind the curtain. The public now clearly sees that my independent “Perth Amboy First” […]

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St. James Zion Community Church Picnic | Slide Show

28 September 2018

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Ferry Slip Concert

28 September 2018

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Students, Staff & Board of Education Impressed with High School Renovations

28 September 2018

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Museum Pass Program

28 September 2018

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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Fall into Business, Cooking, Photography, Reading, Halloween

28 September 2018

Press Release SOUTH AMBOY — Autumn is a season of returns: students go back to school, leaves flutter to earth, and South Amboy citizens flock to the Sadie Pope Dowdell Public Library. From aspiring entrepreneurs and photographers to creatively costumed kids and, of course, avid readers, the Dowdell has something for everybody! Swing by on […]

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Documentary Review: Won’t You Be My Neighbor

28 September 2018

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Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School Selects Azan Waddell as Vice Principal

28 September 2018

Press Release 9/4/18 PERTH AMBOY – Completing its search for a new Vice Principal, the Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School District Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Azan Waddell has been selected as the district’s next Vice Principal effective on September 4, 2018.   The previous Vice Principal, Jeannie Paz, finished out […]

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Memorial Commemorating One Year Anniversary of Hurricane Maria | Slide Show

28 September 2018

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Fishing Derby | Slide Show

28 September 2018

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This Week in World War II: 75 Years Ago

28 September 2018

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Pets of the Week

28 September 2018

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LOOKING BACK

28 September 2018

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Community Events and Announcements

26 September 2018

Raritan Bay Cruisers Car Show Tuesdays, Oct. 2 and Oct. 9 from 6 – 9 p.m. Pizza Hut, Rte. 9, Woodbridge (Wal-Mart Parking Lot). Weather Permitting.  Rock & Roll Music, Trophies, Kids Games. Just Family Fun. For more info call 1-732-407-2396. Cruise Nights on Broadway SOUTH AMBOY – Come join DJ Richie, The Flash and […]

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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
FOR ALL NON-EMERGENCIES, DIAL: 732-442-4400