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South Amboy’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade

This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

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LOOKING BACK

24 August 2018

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Music Live at the Ferry Slip Saturday, Aug. 25

21 August 2018

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Resident Alan Silber Speaks on Transparency and Good Government

17 August 2018

PERTH AMBOY – Alan Silber began his presentation with a quote from Abraham Lincoln. “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.”  He then went through a timeline of events that took place in the City starting with 2009. “Mayor Diaz had said that she […]

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Late Starter to Block Future Payments, Heated Discussions & Corrections

17 August 2018

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Mark Rasimowicz Updates Council On ‘Hole In The Wall’

17 August 2018

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Residents Question Unfinished Projects

17 August 2018

8/6/18 Caucus PERTH AMBOY – During the public portion of the 8/6/18 Caucus, Resident Vince Mackiel came up to speak regarding Resolution R-366-8/18 – Extending the completion time of the contract with Helios Construction, Inc. for professional construction management services for the Waterfront Improvement Project for an additional six months to February 28, 2019. Earlier […]

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Clearing the Air

17 August 2018

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EDITORIAL: “May” and “Shall”

17 August 2018

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THE COMMUNITY VOICE: Letters to the Editor

17 August 2018

More Plastic Guns? A recent letter, critical of allowing plans for a “plastic gun” on the Internet, is wrong on many levels. Access to plans is not the same as making a plastic gun. Banning these is prior censorship and violates the First Amendment. It is wrong to say you can’t libel or slander anyone […]

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Ice Cream Social

17 August 2018

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300th Anniversary of Perth Amboy’s Incorporation | SLIDE SHOW

17 August 2018

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Kick-off Rally for City Council Candidates

17 August 2018

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Notice of Availability and Public Hearing Consolidated Plan

17 August 2018

For Annual Performance and Evaluation Report Program Year 2017 City of Perth Amboy, New Jersey Notice is hereby provided that the City of Perth Amboy, NJ has completed its draft of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the 2017 Program Year for the Community Development Block Grant CDBG and HOME Investment Partnership […]

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Helping Veterans Find a Place to Call Home

17 August 2018

PERTH AMBOY – Are you or do you know a veteran with DD 214? Are you or they interested in being a first-time home owner? The Perth Amboy Housing Authority is looking for a Veteran to help realize the dream of home ownership. The first step is to attend the First Time Homebuyer Class to […]

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Breast-Feeding is Best for Baby and Mom

17 August 2018

By: Neeti Misra, M.D., FACOG Breast milk is the perfect food for your baby; for the first six months of your baby’s life breast milk will be the only food that contains the perfect amount of nutrients while being gentle on your baby’s developing digestive system.  Babies under six months should feed exclusively on breast […]

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Leg Pain? It Might Be Sciatica

17 August 2018

By: Sripad Dhawlikar, M.D. Sciatica, also called lumbar radiculopathy, is a pain that originates along your sciatic nerve.  This main nerve in your leg extends from the back of your pelvis down the back of your thigh, and is the largest nerve in your entire body. Sciatica is typically caused by a herniated (or bulging) […]

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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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