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South Amboy’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade

This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

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“Maybe I Was Violating a Law?”

07 March 2017

2/21/17 Caucus PERTH AMBOY – During the Public Portion of the 2/21/17 Caucus, Resident Ken Balut addressed a couple of Resolutions. Before doing so, he commented about a lawyer who spoke at a previous Council Meeting about the Buckeye Scope Hearing. He stated, “That was a DeCotiis lawyer.” He then went on to mention Resolution […]

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St. Patrick’s Day is Coming!

06 March 2017

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WATER WALK FOR LIFE Kickoff in Carteret Tomorrow

03 March 2017

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South Amboy Discusses New Master Plan

03 March 2017

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Caught Between A Rock and A Hard Place

03 March 2017

On The De(Fence)  2/21/17 Caucus PERTH AMBOY – R-93-2/17 Awarding professional services agreement calendar year 2017 to DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick, Cole & Giblin, LLP, to continue representation in various matters related to labor & employment, real estate, ABC matters and additional litigation, in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 (Law) The Council could not decide how […]

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Perth Amboy Mayor Wilda Diaz Endorses Phil Murphy for Governor

03 March 2017

Press Release 2/20/17 PERTH AMBOY – Mayor Wilda Diaz today gave her endorsement to Phil Murphy for governor. “I am proud to give my support to Phil Murphy and will do all I can to see that he is the governor to lead our state forward after the disastrous years of Chris Christie,” said Diaz. […]

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EDITORIAL: The Indelible Mr. Austin Gumbs 1931-2017

03 March 2017

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THE COMMUNITY VOICE: Letters to the Editor

03 March 2017

A Day without Immigrants? On February 16th, Mayor Diaz led a protest march of illegal immigration supporters in Perth Amboy which shut down some businesses and all Taxis. This was an act of no compassion for the elderly, disabled and unlicensed residents or those without cars who rely on taxis to get to work, school, […]

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Commmunity Events and Notices

03 March 2017

K of C “All You Can Eat” Lenten Linguini Dinners FORDS – Our Lady of Peace Knights of Columbus Council #9199 of Fords is sponsoring their annual “All You Can Eat” Lenten Linguini Dinners every Friday in Lent, except Good Friday.   The dinners will be served from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria […]

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Press Conference Stresses Importance of Contributions of Immigrants

03 March 2017

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Perth Amboy Resident to Receive ‘Best 50 Women in Business’ Award

03 March 2017

Program Recognizes State’s Most Dynamic Women in Business Press Release 2/22/17 PERTH AMBOY – Mary Makfinsky, Senior Vice-President, Regional Treasury Management at Wells Fargo & Co., has been named one of New Jersey’s 2017 “Best 50 Women in Business” by NJBIZ. A thirty-year veteran of New Jersey’s banking industry, Makfinsky joined Wells Fargo’s Business Banking […]

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Civil Rights Hero: Sarah Keys Evans

03 March 2017

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This Week in World War II: 75 Years Ago

03 March 2017

 

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Pet of the Week

03 March 2017

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LOOKING BACK

03 March 2017

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Neighborhood Watch Gateway Resident Meeting, March 2

01 March 2017

PERTH AMBOY – Attention Gateway Residents: Join Perth Amboy’s Community Police (PACP) and P.A.R.T.N.ER. to help organize a Neighborhood Watch (NW) program in Gateway Neighborhood. This is a revitalization initiative that aims to promote the development of a resident-led and community-supported redevelopment framework of the Gateway Neighborhood. Meeting agenda will plan for the next NW […]

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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