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South Amboy’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade

This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

December 1865

SLIDE SHOW: Proprietary House Military Timeline

17 March 2017

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SLIDE SHOW: Author Artie Bennett Library Visit

17 March 2017

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Historian Presenting Talk About Historic Vote

17 March 2017

Press Release PERTH AMBOY – March 31st will be the 147th anniversary of Thomas Mundy Peterson’s becoming the first African-American to cast a vote under the 1870 Fifteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by […]

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Library to Host “Cooking Around the World”

17 March 2017

Press Release 2/17/17 WOODBRIDGE – Top Chef has nothing on Woodbridge Township, or its libraries.  Four local chefs sponsored by Middlesex County Office of Cultural and Heritage will offer a world tour of their international specialties, complete with a sample of their cuisines in a series of programs, Cooking Around the World, at Woodbridge Public […]

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Wills, Estate Planning & Probate Seminar

17 March 2017

Press Release Colonia Seniors COLONIA – Wills & Estate Administration-Protect Your Family and Make Planning Easy. March 21, 2017 at 1 p.m., Colonia Firehouse 250 Inman Ave., Colonia. SPEAKER: Kenneth Vercammen, Esq. Edison, NJ (Author- Wills and Estate Administration by the ABA) Main Topics: 1. 2017 changes to NJ Estate Tax & changes to taxes […]

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This Week in World War II: 75 Years Ago

17 March 2017

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Pet of the Week

17 March 2017

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LOOKING BACK

17 March 2017

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Women’s History Documentary at General Grant National Memorial in NYC, March 25-26

15 March 2017

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Community Events and Notices

15 March 2017

Tai Chi Qigong/Meditation Course PERTH AMBOY – The Division of Integrative Medicine at Raritan Bay Medical Center, a member of the Hackensack Meridian Health family is providing a Tai Chi Qigong/Meditation Course Tuesdays, March 7 to April 11, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Raritan Bay Area YMCA, 357 New Brunswick Ave., Perth Amboy, […]

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Advisory: Governor Christie Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Winter Storm Stella

13 March 2017

TRENTON – In preparation for Winter Storm Stella expected to arrive in New Jersey tonight, Governor Chris Christie declared a State of Emergency, authorizing the State Director of Emergency Management to activate and coordinate the preparation, response and recovery efforts for the storm with all county and municipal emergency operations and governmental agencies. Commuters are […]

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Update on Winter Storm Stella from Perth Amboy Office of Emergency Management

13 March 2017

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St. Patrick Day Events

10 March 2017

Irish Heritage Concert SOUTH AMBOY – Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 7 p.m. at the South Amboy Community Theatre, 200 Gov. Hoffman Blvd., South Amboy featuring Celi Rain and The Kentucky Rifles. Free event. AOH Grand Marshal’s Cocktail Party SOUTH AMBOY – Honoring: Pat Walsh – Honorary Grand Marshall; Mayor Fred Henry – Grand Marshal; […]

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South Amboy Provides Update on Ferry Terminal Project

10 March 2017

3/1/17 Business Meeting By: Joseph L. Kuchie SOUTH AMBOY – South Amboy City Engineer Mark Rasimowicz gave an update on the recent archeological findings at the South Amboy Ferry Terminal site at last Wednesday’s business meeting. Two resolutions were put on the business agenda for change orders to both Ambient Group and Potomac Hudson that […]

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EDITORIAL: PRAHD Honors Bob McCoy

10 March 2017

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THE COMMUNITY VOICE: Letters to the Editor

10 March 2017

Raising the  Minimum Wage – Good or Bad? In Theory Raising the minimum wage to $12 or $15 an hour is a good idea. Yet those who are already earning $12 or $15 per hour probably won’t be satisfied to work for what is now the new minimum wage. They’ll want $18 or $20 an […]

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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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