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Amboy Bank to Hold Celebration for Renovation of Sayreville Branch

25 September 2018

Press Release SAYREVILLE – On Saturday, September 29, 2018, Amboy Bank will hold a renovation celebration for their Sayreville branch located at 412 Washington Road from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  The celebration will include free coffee and pastry from 9am to 11am; free hot dogs, soda, and popcorn from 11am to 1pm; and free […]

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Free Shredding and Drug Take-Back Day Sunday

22 September 2018

Join us this Sunday 9/23/2018 12pm – 3pm for a FREE SHREDDING EVENT & PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY Join us this Sunday 9/23/2018 12pm – 3pm for a FREE SHREDDING EVENT & PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY in the parking lot of the Good Shepherd Parish (Most Holy Rosary Church) 625 Florida Grove Rd. […]

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South Amboy Remembers 9-11-01

21 September 2018

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Perth Amboy Remembers 9-11-01 | SLIDE SHOW

21 September 2018

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Local Perspective: EDITORIAL

21 September 2018

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Pay Stations, Road Paving, Kushner Properties Discussed

21 September 2018

9/10/18 Caucus & 9/12/18 Council Meeting PERTH AMBOY – At the 9/10/18 Caucus Meeting, Interim B.A. Greg Fehrenbach gave a presentation regarding the Park by License Plate Program. He began by telling the Council, “Bids were received and reviewed. The person who was the low bidder for the pay stations agreed to extend the time […]

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Live at the Ferry Slip Music Season Finale | SLIDE SHOW

21 September 2018

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Mayor Diaz Questions Council President’s Ability to Serve Perth Amboy

21 September 2018

Letter Notifies Residents of Prejudices and Misogynistic Views Displayed on Social Media Press Release 9/13/18 PERTH AMBOY – Mayor Wilda Diaz releases a letter to the residents of Perth Amboy with regards to the improper conduct and views (demonstrated in the attachments) of Council President William Petrick. OPEN LETTER TO PERTH AMBOY RESIDENTS  My administration […]

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Statement by Perth Amboy City Council President William Petrick

21 September 2018

Statement made at the 9/12/18 City Council Meeting I would like the following remarks on the public record. I want to address a recent smear campaign engineered by my political rivals. I have recently been accused of positions and activities which I have never condoned or supported. I was using my Facebook page, which is […]

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Anti-‘Ghost Gun’ Bill Advances in Assembly

21 September 2018

Moriarty, Schaer & Quijano Bill Banning Ghost Guns, 3-D Plastic Firearms in NJ Moves Forward If Enacted, New Jersey Would Have the Strongest Law in the Nation Press Release 9/17/18 TRENTON – No Ghost Guns. No 3-D Firearms. And no purchasing any component used in making either of these weapons. Legislation banning the manufacturing of any […]

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High School Students Learn About Medicine at Raritan Bay Medical Center

21 September 2018

Twelve area high school students spent three days in August shadowing health care professionals and learning about hospital operations Press Release 9/17/18  PERTH AMBOY – Twelve area high school students spent three days in August shadowing health care professionals and learning about hospital operations at Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center-Perth Amboy and Raritan […]

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103 Fallen Firefighters to be honored at National Memorial on Sunday, Oct. 7

21 September 2018

EMMITSBURG, MARYLAND – During the 37th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service on Sunday, October 7, the U.S. Fire Service will pay tribute to the lives of 80 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2017 and 23 firefighters who died in previous years.

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Central Jersey Charity BeerFest

21 September 2018

WOODBRIDGE – Taste New Jersey’s finest local handcrafted beers at the 12th Annual Central Jersey Charity BeerFest on Sat., Sept. 22 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Parker Press Park in downtown Woodbridge. Sponsored by the J.J. Bitting Brewing Company of Woodbridge, the Central Jersey BeerFest is bigger and better than ever – with […]

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St. Vincent dePaul Backpack Program

21 September 2018

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Visit to the Kearny Cottage

21 September 2018

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Bookmobile National Tour Comes to Perth Amboy Public Library

21 September 2018

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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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