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LANXESS’ Perth Amboy site Receives Governor’s Occupational Safety & Health Award

02 March 2018

Perth Amboy: Governor’s Award for Continued Excellence for No Lost Time for Eighth Year PITTSBURGH/CENTRAL NEW JERSEY – LANXESS’ Perth Amboy site was recently awarded its eighth New Jersey Governor’s Occupational Safety & Health Award for its outstanding safety record. The program is sponsored by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and […]

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RBMC Awarded Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers

02 March 2018

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SkillUp Middlesex

02 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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Meet the Author: Debbie Doctofsky-Solomon

02 March 2018

Press Release PERTH AMBOY – The Friends of the Perth Amboy Free Public Library are happy to host Debbie Doctofsky-Solomon on Saturday, March 3rd at 11 a.m. in the Children’s Room of the Perth Amboy Library located at 196 Jefferson St. Debbie’s books include Hidden in the Himalayas, Journey to the River of Perfumes and […]

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LOCAL PERSPECTIVE: Letters to the Editor

02 March 2018

I feel compelled to comment on the proposal by the City of Perth Amboy to re-zone Front Street, in order to “allow property owners to open small businesses such as shops, coffee houses, art galleries, and acoustic venues.” I owned the Maid of Perth Antique Shop on Front Street during the 1990’s. Initially, it was a popular destination, and we sold local memorabilia, nautical antiques, vintage postage cards, and gifts. I also served as President of the Perth Amboy Chamber of Commerce and was on the Board of the Perth Amboy UEZ for several years.

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EDITORIAL: Her Story

02 March 2018

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SLIDE SHOW: Sheriff Mildred Scott Honored

02 March 2018

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Pallone Announces Rutgers Research Grants Totaling $800,000

02 March 2018

Press Release 2/21/18 WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced three research grants for Rutgers University totaling nearly $800,000. The grants will fund research into breast cancer, sleep and metabolism diseases, and liver fibrosis. “As technologies and science improve and progress, our commitment to cancer prevention and other disease and health research […]

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Military Timeline

02 March 2018

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SIDE SHOW: New Jersey Garden Show

02 March 2018

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SLIDE SHOW: Mikell’s Plot Rocks U.S. Amateur Team East Chess Tournament

02 March 2018

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Wild, Ancient, Hidden, Gorgeous IRELAND

02 March 2018

A Photographic Journey with Joel Simpson Press Release 2/23/18 WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP – On Monday, March 12 at 6:30 PM join professional photographer Joel Simpson of Joel Simpson Photography for a virtual tour of Ireland, both the Republic and Northern Ireland at the Woodbridge Main Library. Ireland, exudes authenticity: its landscape, alternately lush and stark; its […]

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Taxes and Virtual Currencies: What You Need to Know

02 March 2018

Courtesy of Tom Ploskanka C.P.A. Virtual currencies are all the rage lately. Here are some tax consequences you must know if you decide to dip your toe in that world. The IRS is paying close attention The first thing to know is that the IRS is scrutinizing virtual currency transactions, so if you live in […]

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This Week in World War II: 75 Years Ago

02 March 2018

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Pet of the Week

02 March 2018

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LOOKING BACK

02 March 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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