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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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Neighborhood Business Meeting at Sipos Bakery

30 March 2018

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Pallone Calls for Strengthening ACA

30 March 2018

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‘Mrs. Lincoln’ Visits the Kearny Cottage

30 March 2018

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SLIDE SHOW: Hibernians 70th Anniversary

30 March 2018

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VITA (United Way) Tax Assistance @ Dowdell Library

30 March 2018

Press Release 2/5/18 SOUTH AMBOY – Need help preparing your taxes? Sign up NOW to reserve one of the limited spaces provided by VITA (United Way). VITA free tax preparation assistance for individuals earning less than $64,000 per year is available on the following dates. To register: 732-721-6060 or comments@dowdell.org Wednesday, March 21 from 10 […]

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Meet the Author: Geoffrey Cook

30 March 2018

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EDITORIAL: Easter & Passover

30 March 2018

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School Section

30 March 2018

Press Release By: Manuela Jiménez PERTH AMBOY—On Sunday, March 25, 2018, Middlesex County STEM charter school (MCSC) held its first open house, in order to provide the Perth Amboy community more information about the new elementary charter school, set to open this upcoming September (2018). The community was highly supportive, as (MCSC) seems like a […]

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LOCAL PERSPECTIVE: Editorial

30 March 2018

THE COMMUNITY VOICE Meal Boxes I guess the free ride on food stamps will come to an end. Already the U.S. Government has started sending meal boxes. Yes, a meal box if you’re getting up to $ 90.00 in food stamps. So far, they are trying this so-called meal box, and you’ll get to eat […]

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Save Money. Get Your Taxes Done for Free!

30 March 2018

PERTH AMBOY – You can get your taxes done for free by IRS-certified volunteers at locations throughout the community. Income up to $65,000 in 2017. Save up to $300. The free tax sites also help eligible taxpayers claim important tax credits and refunds. Over $2,3000,000 in 2017! Some of the credits include: • The Earned […]

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Bill to Require Narcan in Schools Advances

30 March 2018

Mazzeo, Lagana, Andrzejczak, Zwicker, Land, Benson & Downey Bill to Require Schools to Maintain Narcan Supply Clears Assembly Panel Press Release 3/22/18 TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Vince Mazzeo, Joseph Lagana, Bob Andrzejczak, Andrew Zwicker, Bruce Land, Dan Benson & Joann Downey to require schools to maintain a supply of an opioid antidote […]

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Prepaid-Property-Tax Bill Advances

30 March 2018

Freiman & Downey Bill Ensuring Homeowners who Prepaid Property Taxes Get State Income Tax Credit Advanced by Panel Bill Will Require State to Recognize Prepaid Property Taxes for 2017 Returns Press Release 3/22/18 TRENTON – Legislation Assembly Democrats Roy Freiman and Joann Downey introduced to ensure homeowners who prepaid property taxes last year because of […]

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Dowdell Library’s 104th Anniversary!

30 March 2018

Press Release 3/20/18 SOUTH AMBOY – Celebrate the Dowdell Library’s 104th year of serving the community with services such as Internet and Wireless access, Digital Historical Newspapers, Free Downloadable Media (eBooks, Magazines, Music & Movies), Haven’t filed your taxes yet? Sign up NOW to reserve one of the limited spaces provided by VITA (United Way). […]

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Pallone’s SANDy Act Passes the House in Omnibus Spending Bill

30 March 2018

Press Release 3/22/18 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed Pallone’s Sandy Act, which was included in the omnibus spending package and reauthorization of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). As the top Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Pallone led bipartisan, bicameral negotiations that resulted in the FCC bill. Pallone authored […]

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Pallone’s Bipartisan Brownfields Measure Passes in Omnibus Bill

30 March 2018

Legislation Will Help Continue Redevelopment of Contaminated Sites Throughout New Jersey Press Release 3/22/18 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, as part of the omnibus spending package, the House of Representatives passed legislation to reauthorize the Brownfields program authored by Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06). Pallone led efforts to negotiate and pass the reauthorization legislation out of […]

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Holy Week & Easter at Cathedral International

30 March 2018

PERTH AMBOY – Easter is celebrated as the most significant day of worship in the Christian faith. “During Holy Week and Easter we are reminded of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, the foundation of our faith,” stated Bishop Donald Hilliard, Jr., Senior Pastor of Cathedral International. The following are service that everyone is invited […]

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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