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Community Events and Announcements

16 January 2018

Soup Sale PERTH AMBOY – St. John’s Lutheran Church, 664 Amboy Ave., Perth Amboy is current holding a Soup Sale. Choices are Cream of Potato, Vegetable Beef or Vegetarian Lentil. Quantities are $8. for 1 quart and $20. for 3 quarts, you can mix and match the 3 quarts. Orders can be placed between January […]

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South Amboy: Promotions and Emotions Dominate

12 January 2018

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Carbon Monoxide Leak Overcomes 5 Family Members

12 January 2018

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Pallone Statement on the Passing of Governor Byrne

12 January 2018

Press Release 1/4/18 LONG BRANCH – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement on the passing of former Governor Brendan Byrne. “I am deeply saddened by the passing of Governor Byrne. Governor Byrne committed his entire life to public service and served our state with skill, honor and integrity. We should all be […]

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Statement by Mayor Wilda Diaz 1/5/18

12 January 2018

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Incident at  185 Fayette St. “On behalf of the City of Perth Amboy, I want to extend my sincerest condolences to the victims and the family of the 13 year old who passed away from the carbon monoxide incident last night.  I want to personally thank all of our public safety officials […]

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Stacey Kennedy Resigns as South Amboy Business Administrator

12 January 2018

1/3/18 Reorganization Meeting By: Joseph L. Kuchie SOUTH AMBOY – South Amboy Mayor Fred Henry announced the resignation of Business Administrator Stacey Kennedy at last Wednesday’s city reorganization meeting. Kennedy took over as Business Administrator last May after Camille Tooker announced her retirement. She had previously worked as Secretary to the Mayor and Business Administrator […]

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EDITORIAL: Local Customer Service At Its Best

12 January 2018

The first Saturday after Thanksgiving is nationally known as Small Business Saturday. Shoppers are asked to purchase goods locally. As a non-driver, the majority of my purchases are local. I’m not really a fan of mall shopping, because at a previous job I would take public transportation where I would be dropped off at a […]

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Letter to the Editor: THE COMMUNITY VOICE

12 January 2018

Thank You Dear People of the City of Perth Amboy, I would like to publicly thank the Board of Education as well as the great people of Robert Wilentz Elementary school for my student teaching experience. I have just completed an undergraduate degree at New Jersey City University in Elementary Education and I was blessed […]

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An Interfaith Salute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

12 January 2018

WOODBDRIDGE – Woodbridge Township presents: An Interfaith Salute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929 – 1968) Monday, January 15, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the Woodbridge Community Center, 600 Main Street, Woodbridge. Featuring: The Woodbridge Interfaith Clergy Council and Rev. Neva Lawson, First Baptist Church of Woodbridge, and the Woodbridge High School Choir. The […]

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First Baby of the Year

12 January 2018

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Eighth-graders in MCVTS Career Choices Program Demonstrate Skills

12 January 2018

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Music at Saint Mary’s Presents The Choral Art Society of New Jersey!

12 January 2018

SOUTH AMBOY – This magnificent choral ensemble, under the direction of Martin Sedek, returns to Saint Mary’s by popular demand after their stunning performance in January 2017. This 50+ voice choir will be performing Palestrina’s Missa Brevis, Moneverdi’s Beatus Vir and Durufle’s Requiem.  Nothing warms up cold January nights better than the warm sounds of […]

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Vitale-Sacco Bill to Expand ‘Sara’s Law’ Next-Of-Kin Registry Advances

12 January 2018

Legislation Would Expand Emergency Contact Registry for Use by Law Enforcement During Serious Car Accidents, Expand “Sara’s Law,” Next-of-Kin Registry Press Release 1/5/18 TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Joseph F. Vitale and Senator Nicholas Sacco to expand the state’s Next-of-Kin Registry, known as Sarah’s Law, to allow residents to submit additional information to be […]

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Starting a Small Business Workshop

12 January 2018

Press Release 1/8/18 SOUTH AMBOY- Ring in the New Year at the Dowdell Library with exciting and NEW programs throughout 2018, starting with a workshop on Starting a Small Business. Other highlights include VITA Tax Assistance, Maker’s Day, a Chinese New Year Celebration, and many other events! Are you, or someone you know in the […]

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Local #9 Officers

12 January 2018

Press Release NEW JERSEY – On Wednesday December 6th 2017, Local #9 of New Jersey State Retired Police & Firemen’s Association Inc. elected its officers for 2018.  Mike Burns was elected President.  Joe Britton, Vice-president, Len Mundy, Treasurer and Alternate Delegate,  Dave Jakubczak, Financial Secretary, Chuck Kelly, Recording Secretary, Edward Rappleyea, Delegate, Thomas Noble, Sgt.-at-Arms, […]

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Carteret Hits Important Milestone in Construction of Marina

12 January 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
FOR ALL NON-EMERGENCIES, DIAL: 732-442-4400