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This Week in World War II: 75 Years Ago

09 February 2018

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Pet of the Week

09 February 2018

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LOOKING BACK

09 February 2018

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Lenten Observances and Activities

08 February 2018

Ashes to Go Press Release PERTH AMBOY/SOUTH AMBOY – 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) […]

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Community Events and Announcements

08 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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Family Lego Maze at Dowdell Library

08 February 2018

SOUTH AMBOY – 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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Update on Elm Street Project

02 February 2018

Discussions About Water Stadium Lease with the Board of Ed; Youth Center Update 1/22/18 Caucus  PERTH AMBOY – Three individuals involved in the Gerdau Ameristeel Project: Glen Stock of Stock Development Group, Steve Barnes from Catalyst Development Group, and Joseph Hanrahan of Hammer Land Engineering talked about this project that has been going on for […]

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Board of Education Decision Made

02 February 2018

Puccio President; Tejeda Vice President PERTH AMBOY – Interim Executive County Superintendent Ms. Yasmin Hernández-Manno of the Middlesex County Office of Education has indicated that she is appointing Mr. Ken Puccio to serve as Board President and Ms. Milady Tejeda to serve as Board Vice-President of the Perth Amboy Board of Education.

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Perth Amboy BID Presents Sales Training Seminar & Business Card Exchange

02 February 2018

February 7 Date Set Leading Sales Coach Rocky Romeo Offers Recommendations for Boosting Sales and Profits And Enhancing a Network of Contacts during the BID’s Program, Beginning at 6 PM in La Terrazza Latina Press Release 1/26/18 PERTH AMBOY – The Perth Amboy Business Improvement District (BID) is presenting a fast-paced “Sales Training Seminar” that […]

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EDITORIAL: We’re Not Finished, Yet – Part 2

02 February 2018

So, last week we gave our run down on building more apartments in the City. Periodically, the Council has been asking for a list of vacant and/or abandoned homes. Code Enforcement has come in and given an update. The list is difficult to draw up since many times owners of properties in question will come […]

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THE COMMUNITY VOICE: Letters to the Editor

02 February 2018

Undocumented Children Is the “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals” bill really a threat to America? Those who were brought to America as infants or children have been educated here. The cost is around $12,000 a year, so each represents around $150,000 in taxes. Should this money be wasted by deporting them to a foreign land? […]

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Speaker Coughlin to Implement Stringent Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy

02 February 2018

Press Release 1/18/18 TRENTON – Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin (D-Middlesex) on Thursday released the following statement regarding the Assembly’s sexual harassment policy: “As I prepared late last year to become Assembly Speaker, I took a close look at the Legislature’s harassment policy. After that review, it’s very clear that this policy needs updating. “There must […]

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Why Didn’t I Learn This Before? Unlearning Myths of Race and Racism

02 February 2018

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 awareness about the false beliefs that […]

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The RARITAN BAY AREA YMCA Brings “Us” Together

02 February 2018

The Y Helps Strengthen Community Bonds and Instill a Sense of Togetherness for All Involved Press Release 1/25/18 PERTH AMBOY – In a time where communities are more divided than ever, the RARITAN BAY AREA YMCA is a key resource to bridge gaps, bring people together and strengthen relationships among “Us,” including the youth, adults and […]

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BID Swearing In

02 February 2018

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SLIDE SHOW: Three Kings Day, PRAHD

02 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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