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Perth Amboy News

14 July 2017

Code Enforcement Agent Resigns PERTH AMBOY – Lance Nelson who has been an employee of the City of Perth Amboy since 1998 has been accused of receiving social security benefits of a deceased great aunt who he shared a joint banking account with. The social security administration was not aware of her death until recently. Those […]

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Movie Review: Spiderman: Homecoming

14 July 2017

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Bookmark Coloring Contest @ Dowdell Library

14 July 2017

Press Release 7/7/17 SOUTH AMBOY – Enter the library’s bookmark coloring contest and have a chance to win a gift card! Just note how the library is your friend, how the library has helped you, or how you can be a friend to the library. There are four age categories: Children (Grades 1-5), Tweens (Grades […]

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Out of This World Programs @ Dowdell Library

14 July 2017

Press Release 7/1/17 SOUTH AMBOY – Stop by the Dowdell Library for out of this world programs including a Planetarium Dome, Pop/Punk Rock Band, Celebrity Storytime, Bookmark Contest and fun Summer Activities for ages 0-100. Come join us on Monday, July 10 from 6-8 pm for a night under the stars and enter our 16’ […]

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Ocean Grove Welcomes Multiple Grammy Winner Bill Gaither

14 July 2017

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This Week in World War II: 75 Years Ago

14 July 2017

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Pet of the Week

14 July 2017

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Looking Back

14 July 2017

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Recovery Unplugged® Presents Summer Music Festival at Hightstown VFW Hall, July 22

14 July 2017

Press Release, 7/5/2017 HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Recovery Unplugged®, an addiction treatment center that uses music as a catalyst towards the effective treatment of substance abuse has embraced the Face the Music Foundation, a non-profit which helps cultivate the resources to help those who are struggling with addiction and provides assistance towards substance abuse treatment from […]

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Advisory: Mayors Concert for Tonight Has Been Cancelled

13 July 2017

Attention! Due to the weather forecast of heavy rain, the Mayors Concert for tonight has been cancelled. For more information visit http://ci.perthamboy.nj.us/

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Public Meeting on Williams Pipeline , July 13

13 July 2017

NY/NJ Baykeeper, Food & Water Watch Sponsor Meeting to Alert Public to Significant Impacts to Raritan Bay A public meeting concerning the proposed Williams Transco Pipeline is scheduled for Thursday, July 13 from 6:30 – 8:30pm at Keyport High School Cafeteria. Members of the public are invited to learn more about the proposed pipeline and […]

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This Week in World War II — 75 Years Ago

06 July 2017

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South Amboy City Council Business Meeting Postponed

04 July 2017

SOUTH AMBOY – Please take notice that the South Amboy City Council business meeting currently scheduled for July 5, 2017 at 6:00 P.M. has been rescheduled to July 19, 2017 at 6:00 P.M. at City Hall, 140 North Broadway, South Amboy, New Jersey.   This meeting is open to the public and formal action will be […]

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Fireworks and Independence Day Activities Around the Area

30 June 2017

Sayreville Independence Day Celebration SAYREVILLE – July 1, Kennedy Park 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Live Musical Entertainment from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. by “Beginnings” The Worlds Premier Chicago Tribute Band Tribute” Activities all FREE from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. include: Children’s Rides & Games, Food Court, Hot Dog eating contest and culminating […]

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Summer at the Hook/Shore

30 June 2017

www.nps.gov 732-872-5970 SANDY HOOK – Sandy Hook / Highlands History: Sandy Hook /Highlands History: Originally discovered by the famous Sea Captain Henry Hudson in the early 1600’s, Sandy Hook was a beautiful, 1,665 – acre barrier peninsula within view of the Manhattan skyline. Now, this picturesque 2,044 acre barrier beach peninsula located on the northern […]

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Bell Ringing Commemorating 241st Signing of the Declaration of Independence

30 June 2017

PERTH AMBOY – A replica of the Liberty Bell for the State of New Jersey is located in the City of Perth Amboy as it once was the capital of East Jersey. On the 4th of July each year, the replica is rung 13 times, one ring for each of the original 13 colonies. In […]

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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