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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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Advisory: Code Blue Shelter Open in Perth Amboy on Monday, Feb. 12

12 February 2018

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Deadly Fire at 109 Commerce St.

09 February 2018

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South Amboy Celebrates Successful Co-Op with Local Students

09 February 2018

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Harbortown Discussions Continued

09 February 2018

1/24/18 Council Meeting PERTH AMBOY – Resident Stanley Sierakowski said that he was in favor of the Senior Units that Jack Halpern, Developer of Harbortown, talked about at the 1/22/18 Caucus Meeting. “There are 8 acres of undeveloped property. There’s no firehouse or schools. There are possibly 2,200 children with no schools. Modify what exists. […]

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A Disagreement

09 February 2018

1/24/18 Council Meeting PERTH AMBOY – Former Councilwoman Lisa Nanton questioned how appointments are made to the Redevelopment Agency. She referenced N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. Local Redevelopment and Housing Law. Law Director Peter King responded, “The legislation is different. The State Law allows municipalities if they to follow the State Law if they want. You […]

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Editorial: Good Points Brought Up

09 February 2018

There were many interesting comments made by those in attendance at the 1/29/18 Special Meeting on Proposed Rezoning Law changes in Perth Amboy. Some of the issues to be addressed were valid points. Here are some of the comments that stood out: One Resident asked how additional housing would affect the already overcrowded school system. […]

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Meet the Author: Scott M. Deitche

09 February 2018

Press Release 1/22/18 FORDS – Author Scott M. Deitche is originally from Fords!  His newest book is Garden State Gangland; The Rise of the Mob in New Jersey.  Meet him @ our Fords Branch on Saturday, February 10 @ 11:00 am. New Jersey’s organized crime history has been one of the most colorful in the […]

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THE COMMUNITY VOICE: Letters to the Editor

09 February 2018

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Book Discussion Group: Classic Movie Night: The Group

09 February 2018

Press Release 1/22/18 WOODBRIDGE – The Woodbridge Public Library Book Discussion Group will present a classic movie night at the Main Library on Monday, February 12 @ 7:00 PM.  Come enjoy a free presentation of the social satire “The Group.” “The Group” was directed by Sidney Lumet and was adapted from Mary McCarthy’s novel of […]

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Recurring Concerns

09 February 2018

1/24/18 Council Meeting PERTH AMBOY – Resident Kenneth Balut continued where he left off at the 1/22/18 Caucus about sexual harassment complaints from female employees. “What are you going to do to protect female employees? Another sexual harassment case was settled for $100,000. I heard that someone OD’d at Olive Street and were children there? […]

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Obituary: Mary Frances Malone Jackson

09 February 2018

Mary Frances (Malone) Jackson, 93, was born November 28,1924 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She graduated from William Penn High School in Philadelphia as a valedictorian of her class and received a full scholarship to Philadelphia Art Museum. She was unable to commence her studies due to the outbreak of WWII and, instead, worked as a mechanical […]

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Large Turnout for Special Meeting Regarding Rezoning

09 February 2018

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Tom’s Tax Tips

09 February 2018

Your New Life As A Pass-Through Entity Owner Courtesy of Tom Ploskanka C.P.A. If you are a small business owner, your planning probably got a lot trickier after the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). That’s because most smallbusinesses have legal structures that are treated as pass-through entities for tax purposes, meaning […]

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Ashes to Go

09 February 2018

Christ Episcopal Church, South Amboy and St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Perth Amboy take Ash Wednesday to their local train stations as well as the park and ride bus stop on Rte. 9! Press Release On Ash Wednesday, February 14, 2018, Christ Episcopal Church, South Amboy and St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Perth Amboy, will once again […]

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Movie Review: Paddington 2

09 February 2018

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Groundhog Day 2/2/18

09 February 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.
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