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Vitale-Gill Bill Establishing Permanent Sterile Syringe Access Program Now Law

23 September 2016

Press Release 8/31/16 TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Joseph F. Vitale and Senator Nia H. Gill that makes permanent a sterile syringe access program and allows municipalities statewide to operate a needle exchange program is now law. “Needle exchange programs provide a social service with tremendous public health benefits. They are proven to substantially […]

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9-11-01 15th Anniversary Ceremony

23 September 2016

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Pet of the Week

23 September 2016

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Casino Night

23 September 2016

HOPELAWN – The 3rd Annual Perth Amboy Catholic School Casino Night Fundraiser will take place on Friday, September 30, 2016 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Good Shepherd Parish’s Msgr. Anthony Gambino Hall (Most Holy Rosary Church), 625 Florida Grove Road, Hopelawn. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the kitchen will be open. Texas […]

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SLIDE SHOW: Hunger Walk, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church

23 September 2016

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Author Visit

23 September 2016

PERTH AMBOY – Jordan and Joellee Hernandez will be reading their book “Twin Tales: Sasha and Sophie Go to School” on Saturday, October 1, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the Perth Amboy Free Public Library Children’s Room at 196 Jefferson St. in Perth Amboy. The book, written by Jordan and Joelle Hernandez and illustrated by […]

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Public Notice

23 September 2016

Eco-Site, Inc. is proposing to construct a new telecommunications tower facility located at 440 Florida Grove Road, Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, NJ 08861.  The new facility will consist of a 137-foot monopole with ground support equipment. Any interested party wishing to submit comments regarding the potential effects the proposed facility may have on any historic […]

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Vitale Backs Ending Statute of Limitations for Child Sex Abuse Cases

23 September 2016

Morrisville-Trenton Walk to Culminate With Trenton Statehouse Rally Press Release 9/16/16 TRENTON – Senator Joseph F. Vitale will join advocates in Trenton this Sunday for a Statehouse rally supporting the elimination of the statute of limitations for child sex abuse cases. The rally will take place at the culmination of the ‘Walk to End SOL,’ […]

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Perth Amboy Presents 2nd Annual Business Expo

23 September 2016

For Micro to Midsize and Major Firms Registration Now Open for the September 28 Event Press Release 9/15/16 PERTH AMBOY – Historic Perth Amboy, Mayor Wilda Diaz and the City’s Business Improvement District (BID) will host the Second Annual Business Expo on Wednesday, September 28, beginning at 5:30 PM. At the Business Expo, companies can exhibit […]

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RBMC / Perth Amboy Recognized by National Program

23 September 2016

• One of the First Hospitals in New Jersey to Receive the Recognition News Release 9/14/16 PERTH AMBOY – Raritan Bay Medical Center – Perth Amboy was recently recognized by the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program as a “Certified Gold Safe Sleep Champion,” for their commitment to best practices and education on infant safe […]

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This Week in World War II: 75 Years Ago

23 September 2016

By: Phil Kohn. Dedicated to the memory of his father, GM3 Walter Kohn, U.S. Navy Armed Guard, USNR, and all men and women who have answered the country’s call in time of need. Phil can be contacted at ww2remembered@yahoo.com. On September 19, 1941, the Germans complete their capture of Kiev, Ukraine, with 500,000 prisoners taken. […]

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LOOKING BACK

23 September 2016

PERTH AMBOY – Firemen 1909

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Free NJFOG Open Records Forum – Sept. 20

16 September 2016

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Former Police Chief Found Not Guilty

16 September 2016

For more information, see: http://www.nj.com/middlesex/index.ssf/2016/09/closing_arguments_conclude_in_trial_of_former_poli.html#incart_river_mobile_home

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Pet of the Week

16 September 2016

Aside from going on walks, Stella loves chasing the squirrels in her yard and running through the sprinkler on a hot day. Trish Have a Special Pet? E-mail us your Pet Photos to AmboyGuardian@gmail.com with Pet of the Week in the Subject line and explain why your pet is special. Please include Name and Phone# for […]

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Statement by Mayor Wilda Diaz Read at 9/11 Ceremony

16 September 2016

PERTH AMBOY – Police, Fire and EMS Personnel, Council President and Council Members, clergy, city officials, family and friends. I first want to thank my office, city departments and community partners for making this event possible. Today, we hold the 15th Anniversary of the 9/11 Memorial Ceremony in honor of thousands of people tragically lost […]

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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