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This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

May 1865

This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

April 1865

This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

March 1865

American Irish Assoc Announces Parade Honorees – St. Patrick’s Parade To Be Held March 9th

The Continuance

22 July 2022

7/13/22 Council Meeting

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CASA of Middlesex County Holding Baby Formula Drive

22 July 2022

MIDDLESEX COUNTGY – Due to the national formula shortage, parents are struggling to find enough baby formula for their children. CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates of Middlesex County is holding a baby formula drive to help the youngest and most vulnerable in our communities. The formula shortage has caused significant stress and hardship for the […]

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This Week in the Civil War

22 July 2022

 160 Years Ago July 20, 1862 – August 2, 1862 By Phil Kohn Phil Kohn can be reached at USCW160@yahoo.com. Phil Kohn can be reached at USCW160@yahoo.com. Union cavalry surprises Col. John Hunt Morgan’s Confederate raiders at Owensville, Kentucky, on July 20, 1862. The Southerners are forced to scatter, and the Federals capture horses and […]

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New Local History Book

22 July 2022

New Local History Book Perth Amboy’s Historic Neighborhoods By Gregory Bender, Albert Jekelis, Marilyn Dudash Anastasio, and Mona Shangold. Available: Monday, May 9, 2022 PERTH AMBOY  About the Book  Perth Amboy, New Jersey, has always been a wonderful and unique place in which to live. Centrally located in New Jersey on Raritan Bay, the city […]

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Juneteenth Flag Raising

22 July 2022

City Hall Circle, Perth Amboy, 5/30/22

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A Well-Deserved Honor

22 July 2022

 

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Community Events

22 July 2022

Concerts by the Bay – Free Symphonic Band Concerts PERTH AMBOY – Concerts by the Bay presents The Garden State Symphonic Band, directed by Chris Pederson. Sundays, July 3 – September 4 from 3-5 p.m. Bayview Park, 22 Water St., Perth Amboy, NJ (at the intersection of Water and Market Sts.) Rain location; Robert N. […]

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Kiwanis Club Open House

22 July 2022

Raritan Yacht Club, 6/30/22

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Pets of the Week

22 July 2022

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Movie Review: Jurassic World: Dominion

22 July 2022

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2022 Road Improvements Contract Awarded

22 July 2022

Press Release 7/14/22 SOUTH AMBOY – The South Amboy City Council has awarded a contract to Black Rock Enterprises LLC in the amount of $514, 766.63 to perform local road improvement projects. Per specifications developed by City Engineer Mark Rasimowicz the following streets will be resurfaced: Mason Avenue, Henry Street (500 block), Thompson Avenue, Spinnaker […]

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New Jersey LCV Responds to Passage of a Bill Concerning Liberty State Park by the Senate Environment and Energy Committee

22 July 2022

Press Release 6/16/22 NEW JERSEY – New Jersey League of Conservation Voters Executive Director Ed Potosnak released the following statement in response to the passage of a bill concerning Liberty State Park that was passed out of the Senate Environment and Energy Committee today: “The amendment adopted by the Senate Environment and Energy Committee today […]

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Pallone Secures $370,000 to Modernize South Plainfield’s Emergency Response System

22 July 2022

Press Release 6/17/22 WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced that he secured federal funding for South Plainfield in the Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security spending bill for Fiscal Year 2023. The House is expected to vote on the underlying legislation in the coming months.  South Plainfield will receive $370,000 to modernize […]

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Pallone Secures $640,000 for Monmouth University to Educate Entrepreneurs from Underserved Communities

22 July 2022

Press Release 6/17/22 WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced that he secured federal funding for Monmouth University in the Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services spending bill for Fiscal Year 2023. The House is expected to vote on the underlying legislation in the coming months.  Monmouth University will receive $640,000 to educate […]

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Notice of Availability and Public Hearing Consolidated Plan Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) – City of Perth Amboy, NJ, Program Year 2021

22 July 2022

Notice is hereby provided that the City of Perth Amboy, NJ has completed its draft of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the 2021 Program Year for the Community Development Block Grant CDBG and HOME Investment Partnership programs. This report contains information including: 1) summary of the resources and accomplishments, 2) status […]

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Pallone Secures $500,000 for Metlar-Bodine House Museum Historic Site Project in Piscataway

22 July 2022

Press Release 6/22/22 WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced that he secured $500,000 for the Metlar-Bodine House Museum Historic Site Project in the Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior and Environment spending bill for Fiscal Year 2023. The House is expected to vote on the underlying legislation in the coming months. The funding […]

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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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