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This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

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Universal Training Institute Founder Claudia Houston Honored

09 December 2016

Submitted by Brenda Dudley PERTH AMBOY – Ms. Claudia Houston RN, BSN, MSA is the founder and CEO of Universal Training Institute which was founded in March 2006. She holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Nursing from Long Island University in 1983 and a Master’s of Science in Health Care Administration since 1989.  She […]

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Changes For the Law Director?

09 December 2016

PERTH AMBOY – 11/21/16 Caucus – Ordinance No. 4 An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance entitled “Powers and Duties of the Director of Law.” Councilman Fernando Irizarry had questions and concerns. He said, “This ordinance changes the hours of the Law Director to five days a week instead of three, but I don’t see that […]

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EDITORIAL: Seeing a Little Light at the End of the Tunnel

09 December 2016

In the past few editorials, we have been concentrating on the political scene and the controversy surrounding it. For the holiday season, we decided to lighten it up a bit and talk about some acts of kindness. Before doing so, we want to remember those who lost their lives at the recent warehouse fire in […]

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THE COMMUNITY VOICE: Letters to the Editor

09 December 2016

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Forked River Native Serves in Pearl Harbor

09 December 2016

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This Week in World War II: 75 Years Ago

09 December 2016

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Now Available on DVD: “The Bombardment of Perth Amboy 1776”

09 December 2016

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SLIDE SHOW: AARP Diabetes Conference

09 December 2016

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Pet of the Week

09 December 2016

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LOOKING BACK

09 December 2016

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Residential Maintenance Safe Housing Grants Available for Owner-Occupied Senior Citizen Homes

09 December 2016

RESIDENTIAL MAINTENANCE SAFE HOUSING GRANT FOR OWNER-OCCUPIED SENIOR CITIZENS (Single Family Home). GRANTEES ARE ELIGIBLE UP TO $1,500.00 FOR QUALIFIED RESIDENTS. Homeowner(s) must occupy their home within the City. Municipal taxes, water, and sewer bills must be paid to date. Home Insurance Policy must be current. Applicants must be 60 years of age and older. […]

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Red Cross Urges Blood Donation as One Last Gift to Give this Holiday Season

06 December 2016

News Release – 12/5/2016 It can’t be wrapped or placed under a tree, but the perfect gift can help save patient lives this holiday season. The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give the lifesaving gift of a blood donation in December, a time when donations decline but the needs of patients remain steady. […]

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Wreaths Across America Ceremony at NJ Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial, Dec. 14

05 December 2016

Each year, Wreaths Across America embarks on a six-day journey to remember and honor military service members. Beginning in Harrington, Maine, a parade of trucks travels down the East Coast on a mission to lay remembrance wreaths at the grave sites of veterans at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, and other Veterans’ cemeteries along […]

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Hot Topics: Paving of Streets, Flooding of YMCA & Enforcing Codes

02 December 2016

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EDITORIAL: Thanking Businesses for Thinking of Their Employees

02 December 2016

Remember the time when businesses would actually be closed for big holidays? Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. It was a day for everyone to be home to enjoy fellowship with their families and friends. Businesses wouldn’t dream of being open on those important holidays. There was no such thing as Grey Thursday. The only place that […]

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THE COMMUNITY VOICE: Letters to the Editor

02 December 2016

Give Credit Where Credit is Due “During the Mayoral Debate that was held a Temple Beth Mordecai, I was astounded when Mayor Diaz took credit for the restoration of the historic Perth Amboy Ferry Slip at the foot of Smith Street. In 1977 the Waterfront Association to Effect Restoration (W.A.T.E.R.) was formed for the express […]

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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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