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Perth Amboy Bill of Rights Essay Contest

South Amboy’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade

This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

December 1865

Small Business Saturday in Perth Amboy

20 November 2017

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SLIDE SHOW: Veterans Day Ceremony

17 November 2017

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A Lot on the Table

17 November 2017

11/6/17 Caucus Meeting PERTH AMBOY – There were 3 ordinances involving bonding that had to be carried to the 11/20/17 agenda. These included: 1. Capital Improvement; 2. & 3. Water/Wastewater Utility. The reason they had to be carried over to the 11/20/17 Meeting is because they required approval from the LFB (Local Finance Board) before […]

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Swearing In of Officers 11/2/17

17 November 2017

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Ask the Rabbi

17 November 2017

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LOCAL PERSPECTIVE: Editorial

17 November 2017

It’s Apropos We all know that November 7, 2017 was Election Day in New Jersey and the hottest race was who be our next Governor. Phil Murphy, as most polls predicted, became Governor-Elect, and Shelia Oliver became Lt. Governor-Elect. Our hope is that they will bring prosperity to the citizens of New Jersey. Also concluding […]

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LOCAL PERSPECTIVE: Letters to the Editor

17 November 2017

Sensible Gun Control A recent article mentioned “common sense gun legislation” as if there is a common definition of this concept. That phrase is an example of “begging the question”, an example of a dishonest argument. Some would say that the Second Amendment is “common sense gun legislation”. The purpose of the Bill of Rights […]

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Obituary: Charles W. Oliver July 9, 1926 – November 2, 2017

17 November 2017

“Charlie,” as he so humbly chose to be called, graduated at the top of his class at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point in 1949. Early on he served in the Korean War in Japan; as head of ROTC at U. Pennsylvania, as Chief of Staff for the Commander of USAF, Europe, and for many […]

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Assumption Catholic School Students Help Warm Hearts in Ukraine

17 November 2017

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Author Don Gavron

17 November 2017

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Meet the Lizard Guys

17 November 2017

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Harvest Fest & Perth Amboy Day

17 November 2017

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SLIDE SHOW: Pink Ribbon Gala

17 November 2017

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This Week in World War II: 75 Years Ago

17 November 2017

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Pet of the Week

17 November 2017

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LOOKING BACK

17 November 2017

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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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