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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

Community Passover Seder at Congregation Beth Mordecai

23 March 2018

PERTH AMBOY – Join Us for Passover! Our Second Night Community Passover Seder and Dinner is March 31, 2018 at 6:30 pm. at Congregation Beth Mordecai, 224 High Street, Perth Amboy. We invite you and your family to come enjoy our full Seder Service and dinner with Rabbi Metz leading services. Then have a delicious […]

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LOCAL PERSPECTIVE: Editorial

23 March 2018

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THE COMMUNITY VOICE: Letter to the Editor

23 March 2018

Abortifacients In my letter published in the Wednesday, March 14, edition of “The Amboy Guardian,” I mentioned the potential health risks to women of the birth control pill and other methods such as the IUD. I did not discuss the belief, among some gynecologists, that such hormonal contraceptives may have an abortifacient effect.  It is […]

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‘Tooling Around [Woodbridge] Township’ Seeks Volunteers

23 March 2018

Mayor John E. McCormac WOODBRIDGE – Tooling Around the Township is a program that organizes teams of local community volunteers to make repairs to the homes of senior citizens, disabled, and low-income residents unable to do so themselves or residents presently facing a financial hardship. You and/or organization or business can play an important role […]

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SkillUp, Middlesex

23 March 2018

MIDDLESEX COUNTY – County offering over 4,500 Courses Through Free Online Learning Platform. Enhance skills and obtain industry recognized credentials by taking online courses developed by Skillsoft, a training provider used by Fortune-500 companies. Transportation/Logistics, Business Etiquette, QuickBooks, Project Management/Microsoft Office, Adobe, Accounting, Human Resources, Six Sigma, Informational Technology, Sales/Marketing, Custom Service, + 100’s More! […]

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Student Walkout Against Gun Violence

23 March 2018

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Tom’s Tax Tips

23 March 2018

New Tax Legislation  Requires Planning Courtesy of Tom Ploskanka C.P.A. Though many taxpayers appreciate the income tax cuts in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) passed late last year, others are skeptical that it will simplify their tax planning. With every simplification, there are many more tax issues that still require planning to realize […]

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At Alameda Center: Introducing Cardiac Rehabilitation That Speaks The Language of Your Heart

23 March 2018

Press Release 3/13/18 PERTH AMBOY – Alameda Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare, a foremost provider of subacute rehabilitation and skilled nursing care in Perth Amboy, is proud to introduce a novel Specialized Cardiac Rehabilitation program that utilizes the most advanced technology and strong rehabilitation techniques, and is focused on helping patients recover quickly, return home […]

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Blood donors urged to help restock Red Cross shelves amid severe winter storms

23 March 2018

PRESS RELEASE: March 21, 2018 PRINCETON — Though spring has officially arrived, the American Red Cross blood supply is still recovering from severe winter storms in March. Donors of all blood types are urged to roll up a sleeve and help save lives. Winter weather in parts of the country forced more than 270 blood […]

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St. Peter’s Episcopal Church HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

23 March 2018

Sunday, March 25—Palm Sunday/Passion Sunday 8:00 am: Holy Eucharist, Rite I 10:00 am: Holy Eucharist, Rite II Wednesday, March 28—Tenebrae 7:00 pm: Service, Trinity, Woodbridge Thursday, March 29—Maundy Thursday 6:00 pm: Agape Meal 7:30 pm: Service Watch until Midnight after service Friday, March 30 – Good Friday 7:30 pm: Service Saturday, March 31 – The […]

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Amboy Bank Hosts NJ Senior Property-Tax-Freeze Workshops

23 March 2018

Press Release OLD BRIDGE – As part of an ongoing commitment to assisting their communities, Amboy Bank has implemented a series of workshops to assist seniors applying for a New Jersey Senior Property Tax Freeze reimbursement. The Senior Tax Freeze program reimburses senior citizens for property tax increases. Amboy Bank has taken the initiative to […]

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Army Recruiting and Skills USA Host MRE Challenge

23 March 2018

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This Week in World War II: 75 Years Ago

23 March 2018

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Pet of the Week

23 March 2018

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LOOKING BACK

23 March 2018

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South Amboy Council Meetings Rescheduled

21 March 2018

SOUTH AMBOY – Council meetings for Wednesday, March 21, have been cancelled. Both meetings have been rescheduled for Monday March 26, 2018. (Business meeting at 6 p.m., followed by the 7 p.m. Council meeting).

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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