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16 February 2018

An Afro Puerto Rican Contribution to African American History Month Puerto Rican Association for Human Development, Inc. (PRAHD)  Sheriff Mildred A. Scott to be Honored 2/23/18 Press Release 2/1/18 PERTH AMBOY – This month the country celebrates the history and achievements of African Americans.  We celebrate the contributions, large and small, made by the descendants […]

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Perth Amboy’s BID Hosts Sales Coach

16 February 2018

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Praising Former Law Director Mark Blunda

16 February 2018

1/24/18 Council Meeting PERTH AMBOY – Re: Communication No. 4 – Mark J. Blunda of Appruzzese, McDermott, Mastor & Murphy submitted a copy of an Order of the Supreme Court of NJ dismissing the Petitions for Certification filed by Safeco Insurance Company, TAK Construction and Interstate Industrial following the Appellate Division’s affirmance of the trial […]

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Vitale Bill to Permit Gestational Carrier Agreements Advances

16 February 2018

‘New Jersey Gestational Carrier Agreement Act’ Would Provide Guidelines for Contracts Between Carriers and Intended Parents Press Release 2/6/18 TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senate Health Chairman Joseph F. Vitale that would permit gestational carrier agreements – where a woman agrees to carry and give birth to a child using another woman’s egg so that […]

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Coughlin: Time to Increase Heat-and-Eat Assistance to Families

16 February 2018

Bill Would Provide Utility & Nutrition Help to Families & Boost N.J. Economy Mosquera & Sumter Comment Speaker Coughlin Says Energy/Nutrition Assistance Bill Must be Part of Discussion of Clean Energy/Nuclear Future Press Release 2/8/18 TRENTON – Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin on Thursday announced the Assembly will be advancing legislation to increase heat-and-eat assistance payments […]

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SLIDE SHOW: Happy 101st Birthday Helen Stachowski!

16 February 2018

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Tom’s Tax Tips

16 February 2018

Reduce Your Property Taxes Courtesy of Tom Ploskanka C.P.A. With the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, deductions of state, local andproperty taxes are not worth as much as they used to be. Beginning in 2018, taxpayers are limited to a total of $10,000 in combined state income, sales and property taxes as […]

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SLIDE SHOW: Grand Opening of Care Center for Homeless

16 February 2018

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Codey-Vitale Introduce Resolution Urging Reopening of Hagedorn Psychiatric Hospital

16 February 2018

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This Week in World War II: 75 Years Ago

16 February 2018

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Pet of the Week

16 February 2018

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LOOKING BACK

16 February 2018

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Ashes to Go

13 February 2018

On Ash Wednesday, February 14, 2018, Christ Episcopal Church, South Amboy and St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Perth Amboy, will once again be offering “Ashes to Go,” which brings a centuries-old Christian tradition outside the church walls at both the Perth Amboy (6:15 am to 8:30 am) and South Amboy (6:00 am to 8:00 am) Train […]

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Community Events and Announcements

13 February 2018

Family Lego Maze Stop by the Dowdell Library in February on Thursday evenings from 6:30-7:30 p.m. for Family Lego Maze. Build the craziest and wackiest maze out of Legos and guide your marble through to the end. We’ll supply the Legos, you supply the maze outline! Take part in Dowdell’s Winter Olympics Palooza! Join us […]

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Valentine Events – Flowers and a Tea

12 February 2018

A Delightful Valentine’s Tea PERTH AMBOY – The Proprietary House, (the Royal Governor’s Mansion), invites you to “A Delightful Valentine’s Tea,” from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, February 14th. Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Royal Governor’s Mansion. Assorted teas, sparkling beverages, scrumptious desserts, chocolates and other treats […]

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Why Didn’t I Learn This Before?

12 February 2018

Unlearning Myths of Race and Racism Press Release 1/22/18 WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP – In this presentation, being held at the Woodbridge Main Library on Thursday, February 15 at 7:00 PM, Dr. Karen Gaffney will share a few key concepts from her new book, Dismantling the Racism Machine: A Manual and Toolbox. Her goal is to raise […]

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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