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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

This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

07 May 2024

May 1864

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Obituary: Brenda Lena Maxwell – December 11, 1950 – April 17, 2024

24 April 2024

Brenda Lena Maxwell, 73, of Willingboro, NJ, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2024, at home surrounded by her family.  Brenda was born in Perth Amboy on December 11, 1950, to Rockwell and Essie Lee Maxwell. Brenda was a graduate of Perth Amboy High School, Class of 1968, then she went on to receive her […]

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This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

03 April 2024

April 1864

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PHOTO GALLERY: South Amboy St. Patrick’s Day Parade

01 April 2024

Photos by Paul Wang and Carolyn Maxwell.

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Notice: Perth Amboy’s Public Safety Advisory Council Meeting on Friday, March 29

27 March 2024

PERTH AMBOY – Pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, take notice that Perth Amboy’s Public Safety Advisory Council will hold a meeting on Friday, March 29, 2024, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 260 High Street. The sole purpose of this meeting is to continue the discussion regarding the public safety […]

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Perth Amboy Police Department – Shelter in Place Advisory Update

22 March 2024

PERTH AMBOY (3/22/2024) – The Perth Amboy Police Department is updating information on the shelter-in-place request for some schools in the Northern section of the City earlier today. We confirm there is no immediate threat to the community, as the individual reported to be involved has already been taken into custody. No injuries or incidents have […]

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Notice: Public Safety Advisory Council Will Hold a Meeting on Friday, March 22

21 March 2024

PERTH AMBOY – Pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, take notice that Perth Amboy’s Public Safety Advisory Council will hold a meeting on Friday, March 22, 2024, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 260 High Street. The sole purpose of this meeting is to continue the discussion regarding the public safety […]

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Perth Amboy Police Respond to Unauthorized Racing Event

19 March 2024

PERTH AMBOY, 3/19/2024 – At 5:53 pm on March 17, 2024, the Perth Amboy Police Department (PAPD) received multiple 911 calls reporting unauthorized vehicle racing and drifting at the base of the Victory Bridge, specifically at the intersection of State Highway 35/Convery Boulevard and Smith Street. Officers were immediately dispatched to the scene, where an […]

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Free Concert at Saint Mary’s in South Amboy

07 March 2024

SOUTH AMBOY – On Sunday, March 17, Music at Saint Mary’s will present “Shamrock and Thistle” at 6 p.m.  Fiona Tyndall has created a lovely concert focused on traditional Irish language, culture, and song and will be joined by Nathan Bishop on fiddle and Anthon Guryev on guitar.  This concert is free and open to […]

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Atlantic City Bus Trip

06 March 2024

PERTH AMBOY – Atlantic City Bus Trip to Resorts Casino on Sunday April 14, 2024. Sponsored by the Fellowship Circle of the Hungarian Reformed Church, 331 Kirkland Place, Perth Amboy, NJ. Bus leaves the church at 10 a.m. Cost: $40 per person. Bagged lunch provided. Proceeds will go to the JEMMS Foundation. To reserve a […]

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This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

01 March 2024

March 1864

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George Aston selected to lead Woodbridge St. Patrick’s Parade on March 10

20 February 2024

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South Amboy Celebrates its 47th St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 17

20 February 2024

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Social Security Publishes Proposed Rule for Payroll Information Exchange to Reduce Improper Payments

15 February 2024

News Release, 2/15/2024, BALTIMORE, MD – Today, the Social Security Administration published a proposed rule, “Use of Electronic Payroll Data to Improve Program Administration,” describing the agency’s plans for accessing and using information from payroll data providers to reduce improper payments, including overpayments, which improves service to customers. Unreported, late reported, and incorrectly reported earnings […]

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El Seguro Social publica la propuesta de una regla para el intercambio de información de nómina para reducir los pagos incorrectos

15 February 2024

Seguro Social la Oficina de Prensa, 2/15/2024 – Hoy, la Administración del Seguro Social publicó la propuesta de la regla, «Uso de datos de nómina electrónicos para mejorar la administración del programa», que describe los planes del Seguro Social para acceder y utilizar información de los proveedores de datos de nómina para reducir los pagos […]

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Polce Chief Darren LaVigne Retires

14 February 2024

SOUTH AMBOY – Chief Darren LaVigne has retired as of Feb. 1, 2024. He served the citizens of South Amboy for many years and dedicated much of his life to serving and protecting. He wrote the following letter, thanking the residents for his time in service.

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Safety Announcement

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