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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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Buckeye Partners Open House – Proposed Pipeline Discussion, March 2

27 February 2017

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A Day Without Immigrants: Many Businesses Close for One Day to Show Solidarity

24 February 2017

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Historical Society & Arts Council Benefit From Surplus Monies

24 February 2017

2/15/17 Council Meeting SOUTH AMBOY – Business Administrator Camile Tooker was happy to report that due to surplus funds from the Broadway Façade Program, the South Amboy Historical Commission and the South Amboy Arts Commission will each be receiving $7,500 for their programs. Tooker explained, “In the past 5 or 6 years, CDBG Funds were […]

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Red Cross Issues an Emergency Call

24 February 2017

Need for Blood and Platelet Donations During Severe Winter Blood Shortage Blood Donations Needed Now to Prevent Delays in Care for Patients Like Freshman Payton Kannarr News Release 1/4/17 PHILADELPHIA PA – The American Red Cross has a severe winter blood shortage and is issuing an emergency call for blood and platelet donors to make a […]

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Three Statements

24 February 2017

2/13/17 Board of Education Meeting By: Katherine Massopust PERTH AMBOY – At the 2/13/17 Board of Education Meeting there were three statements made: one regarding executive sessions, one regarding undocumented immigrants and one regarding building the new high school. Board President Ken Puccio made a statement regarding closed sessions. “We are redoing how we do […]

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EDITORIAL: Why Just One Day?

24 February 2017

On Thursday, 2/16/17 “A Day Without Immigrants” took place. Some businesses ceased to operate for the day. All the taxicab services were shut down. We are still trying to figure out what this proved. These businesses are just hurting themselves and contrary to what they believe, may wind up hurting those whom they claim to […]

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THE COMMUNITY VOICE: Letters to the Editor

24 February 2017

In Response to Mayor’s Letter of February 8, 2017 After being elected for the third term Wilda Diaz vowed she wouldn’t seek, the Mayor also believes she doesn’t have to obey the laws of this state or the ordinances of this city. In a self-serving and inaccurate address to city residents on social media and […]

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Not Buying It; Who’s at Fault? 

24 February 2017

Crime Stats Still Questioned 2/8/17 Council Meeting PERTH AMBOY – R-69-2/17 Resolution pertaining to the Energy Savings Improvement  Plan for an amount not exceeding $2,500,000. Resident Stanley Sierakowski came up to speak. He has been against this Resolution from day one and stated, “There is a change where the Council has been eliminated from decision […]

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New Doc at RBMC

24 February 2017

Jessica Miller, M.D., FABPMR, Joins Medical Staff at  Raritan Bay Medical Center Dr. Miller opens office in 3 Hospital Plaza, Suite 203, Raritan Bay – Old Bridge Press Release 2/16/17 OLD BRIDGE – Raritan Bay Medical Center, a member of the Hackensack Meridian Health family, recently welcomed Jessica S. Miller, M.D., FABPMR, to its medical […]

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Ashes to Go 3/1/17

24 February 2017

Press Release PERTH AMBOY/SOUTH AMBOY – St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Perth Amboy, and Christ Episcopal Church, South Amboy, take Ash Wednesday to their local train stations. On Ash Wednesday, March 1 2017 from 6:15 am to 8:30 am, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Perth Amboy, will once again be offering “Ashes to Go,” which brings […]

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1683 Society Inc. Meets With Mayor

24 February 2017

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Gordon Bond Presents “Citizen Peterson,” Historian, Author, Lecturer

24 February 2017

Press Release PERTH AMBOY – Historian Gordon Bond Presenting “Citizen Peterson” Talk on Anniversary of Thomas Mundy Peterson’s Historic Vote, Friday, March 31, 2017 @ 7:00 p.m. at the Perth Amboy Free Public Library, 196 Jefferson Street, Perth Amboy, 732-826-2600. March 31st will be the 147th anniversary of Thomas Mundy Peterson becoming the first African-American to […]

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Movies @ Main: Money Matters

24 February 2017

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A Day Without Immigrants Protest Walk

24 February 2017

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SLIDE SHOW: Presentation on Black History by Joycelyn Alsup Gumbs

24 February 2017

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This Week in World War II: 75 Years Ago

24 February 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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