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Jewish Family Services Offers Expanded Career Services

16 September 2016

Press Release MILLTOWN – The Joel Gensler Career Center at Jewish Family Services (JFS) of Middlesex County offers professional one-on-one career services for the unemployed, underemployed, career changers, and early retirees regardless of religious affiliation. Services include career planning, job search/job readiness, resumes and cover letters, interview preparation and practice, enrichment workshops, and access to […]

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This Week in World War II: 75 Years Ago

16 September 2016

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LOOKING BACK

16 September 2016

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9/11 Anniversary Events This Weekend

09 September 2016

September 11th Memorial Service Press Release SAYREVILLE – The Borough of Sayreville will be hosting the 15th Annual Memorial Service to remember the victims of September 11, 2001. The Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, September 10, 2016 rain or shine at the Sayreville Borough 9/11 Memorial in Burke’s Park, Washington Road. […]

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Perth Amboy Candidates for Mayor & Council Hand in Petitions

09 September 2016

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Trial Begins for Former Perth Amboy Police Chief

09 September 2016

PERTH AMBOY – The trial of Former Perth Amboy Police Chief Ben Ruiz began late last week in New Brunswick Superior Court. Superior Court Judge Diane Pincus is presiding. Ben Ruiz is charged with the unauthorized use of Police Department Mechanics to work on his personal vehicles and also a personal friend of Ruiz’s vehicle. […]

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EDITORIAL: When Blue Skies Darkened

09 September 2016

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

09 September 2016

What Happened to Our  Fighting Spirit? In the wake of the terrorist attack at the “Pulse” night club in Orlando and the other terrorist attack at a Christmas party in San Bernardino, one thing seems to stand out, no one tried to attack the terrorist. To some this may sound absurd but it isn’t really. […]

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Election ’16: Joel Pabon: Why I Am Running for Mayor

09 September 2016

PERTH AMBOY – I have been a member of the city council for six years, and when I was elected, I considered myself a part of our current mayor’s team. I felt that my job was to work with the mayor and other city council members to achieve our shared vision of a better Perth […]

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ELECTION ’16: Diaz, Irizarry and Caba

09 September 2016

Stronger Together Team  Submit Nominating  Petitions at City Hall Over 1,200 Petitions Submitted Press Release 9/1/16 PERTH AMBOY – The Stronger Together Team, led by Mayor Wilda Diaz, submitted over 1,200 nominating petitions this afternoon surrounded by enthusiastic supporters. Mayor Diaz is running for -re-election along with Councilman Fernando Irizarry and Community Activist Jelmin Caba. […]

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ELECTION ’16: Sharon Hubberman

09 September 2016

Sharon Hubberman Challenges “Oathbreaker Wilda” in Upcoming Mayoral Race Press Release 9/5/16 Perth Amboy – Local town advocate and activist, Sharon Hubberman enters Perth Amboy Mayoral race against Wilda Diaz. Sharon Hubberman is a late-starter Mayoral candidate who submitted her petitions to run for mayor on Friday, September 2nd. “I am so grateful and thankful for the […]

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ELECTION ’16: Nunez, Lugo & Quiles

09 September 2016

Serving ALL People 2016 Files Petitions of  Nominations Miguel Nunez for Mayor  Virginia Lugo & Miriam Quiles for City Council Mayor Virginia Lugo & Miriam Quiles for City Council Press Release 9/2/16 PERTH AMBOY – Mr. Miguel Nunez, 40-year Perth Amboy resident and business owner, flanked by his city council running mates, Virgnia Lugo and […]

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Perth Amboy and Raritan Bay Cruisers Show Set for Sept. 17

09 September 2016

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SLIDE SHOW: Family Day

09 September 2016

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Pet of the Week

09 September 2016

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This Week in World War II: 75 Years Ago

09 September 2016

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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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