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Fleet Week Helicopter Landing at Dalton Park on May 21, 2025 This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago
 

Fleet Week Helicopter Landing at Dalton Park on May 21, 2025

This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

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Community Events and Announcements

16 June 2022

Juneteenth Flag Raising PERTH AMBOY – Friends of Perth Amboy Legacy’s 2022 Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony. A Celebration of Freedom. Saturday June 18, 2022, at 3 p.m. at City Hall Circle, 260 High St, Perth Amboy N.J. Greek Festival PERTH AMBOY – Come and be Greek for the day! Everyone is invited to attend our […]

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Middlesex County Celebrates Pride Month (and more) this June with a Spectrum of Arts and Culture Events 

07 June 2022

Residents can enjoy a range of free exhibitions and events promoted by the Middlesex County Arts Institute  WHAT:  The Arts Institute of Middlesex County is presenting, promoting, and supporting a multitude of arts and culture events, exhibitions, and shows throughout the month of June. The month is packed with exciting programming primarily centered around celebrating […]

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Celebrating Memorial Day – Perth Amboy – South Amboy

02 June 2022

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THE COMMUNITY VOICE: Letters to the Editor

02 June 2022

New Postmaster South Amboy This has been my first official week and it is a great honor to serve South Amboy as your new Postmaster. In my years with the United States Postal Service, I have seen firsthand the role the Postal Service plays connecting neighbors and our community to the nation. Our Post Offices […]

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Fireworks Press Conference

02 June 2022

  5/20/22 Council Meeting • Click on photos to enlarge

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EDITORIAL: No, They are Not Disposable

02 June 2022

Let’s face it, men and women were put on this earth, and they are both built differently to produce life – bottom line! We always think of women when it comes to the primary care of a child even in marriage. But there are many instances where women are the breadwinner, and it makes more […]

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Talks Resume on the El Patio Bar License

02 June 2022

Special Public Meeting 5/23/22 By: Carolyn Maxwell PERTH AMBOY – At the beginning of the meeting, Council President William Petrick asked for a motion to go into closed session which started at 4:37 p.m. in order to review videos of incidents at bar. The council came back at 6:10 p.m. to resume the meeting. All […]

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Vitale, Coughlin & Lopez Joint Statement on Conclusion of Colonia High School Investigation

02 June 2022

Press Release 5/26/22 NEW JERSEY – “These conclusive test results have been crucial in ascertaining if there are environmental concerns at Colonia High School. We are thankful that, with this scientific and data-driven approach, students and teachers can be confident there is no threat to their health. “We would like to express our appreciation to […]

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Coughlin Calls Mental Health a “Cornerstone Policy Priority” as Concerns Rise Among Youth

02 June 2022

Press Release NEW JERSEY – As May marks National Mental Health Awareness Month, Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin (D-19th Dist.) is expressing concern over a recent study that shows 84% of parents with school-aged children believe there is a youth mental health crisis in the United States. Moreover, the study from Morning Consult shows that about […]

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City Budget and Funds Dissected

02 June 2022

By Carolyn Maxwell PERTH AMBOY – Council President Bill Petrick announced that the council will be taking a 5-minute break before starting the regular caucus meeting due to the length of the Special Public Meeting for the El Patio Bar. The regular caucus meeting slated to start at 5:30 p.m.  Petrick spoke first, “Regarding Ordinance […]

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Message from Mayor Helmin J. Caba

02 June 2022

PERTH AMBOY – As a father of two young children, my heart breaks to learn of the tragedy that has taken place in Uvalde, Texas, claiming the lives of 19 children and two teachers. There are no words to articulate this unimaginable loss and pain—this just two weeks after another senseless shooting in Buffalo, NY. […]

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Quality of Life, Environmental Issues, Qualifications of Personnel Discussed

02 June 2022

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WeLoveU Foundation Honored

02 June 2022

5/18/22 Council Meeting

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Woodmont Industrial Partners & Jingoli Celebrate Groundbreaking of Warehouse Property in South Amboy, NJ

02 June 2022

Ground-up Project to Bring Class A Warehouse Space to Redevelopment Zone • Click on photos to enlarge

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Fireworks Show to Return Over the Raritan Bay!

02 June 2022

Joint Cities’ Announce their Citywide Events Celebrating Independence Day Press Release 5/20/22 PERTH AMBOY, NJ:  Mayor Helmin J. Caba of the City of Perth Amboy and Mayor Fred Henry of the City of South Amboy announced today the fireworks display and local festivities as part of the traditional 4th of July celebration on Saturday, July […]

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St. Stanislaus Kostka Carnival

02 June 2022

SAYREVILLE – St. Stanislaus Kostka Carnival June 23-25, hours Thursday 6 p.m. –10 p.m., Friday & Saturday 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. Celebrating 25 Years! Rides for kiddies through adults; Games & Tricky Tray for all ages; 8th Grade School Parents, St. Stan’s Altar Rosary Society Special Fundraiser; Super & Nightly drawings; Fabulous food tent […]

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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