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Perth Amboy Bill of Rights Essay Contest

South Amboy’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade

This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

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South Amboy High School Graduates

01 July 2016

6/16/16 Valedictorian – Randy Joseph Breigle; Salutatorian – Mateusz Mroczkowski. 61 Graduates: Jessica Marie Bigelow, Randy Joseph Breigle, William David Charmello, Marena Dara Cleary, Allyssa Breanne Cox, Sydney DeVoe, Omar  Escareno, Keahre Stephon Ford, Christina Ann Fruncillo, Christopher James Gavron, Alonzo Shamar Green, Mitchell Steven Hall, Donald George Hoeschele, Thereze Marie Silva Javelosa, Samantha Rose […]

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This Week in World War II: 75 Years Ago

01 July 2016

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LOOKING BACK

01 July 2016

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Fireworks details: parking, locations, etc.

30 June 2016

For more information on the Independence Day Fireworks activities, please visit the Perth Amboy City website at:www.ci.perthamboy.nj.us or http://www.celebratestarsandstripes.com/ PARKING ADVISORY •        All Streets south of Lewis Street will CLOSED at 6:00 p.m. •        Residents who live south of Lewis Street will have to provide proof of address for […]

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Raritan Yacht Club hosts 70th Red Grant Regatta

30 June 2016

July 9-10, 2016 Raritan Yacht Club is proud to host its 70th Annual Red Grant Regatta. This year’s event benefits the U.S. Coast Guard Foundation and consists of two days of PHRF / one design racing and a cruising race on Saturday. Our lead sponsor again this year is Gosling’s. For more information, click this link.

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Bill to Establish Program for Psychiatrists Advances

30 June 2016

Aims to Address Shortage of Mental Health Care Access,  Encourage Professionals to Practice in Underserved Areas Press Release 6/23/16 TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Richard J. Codey, a leading advocate for mental health reform in New Jersey, and Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee chairman Joseph F. Vitale that would establish a […]

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Bell Ringing

30 June 2016

Come to the bell ringing on Monday, July 4 at the Proprietary House.

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Community Events

29 June 2016

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New Jersey State Liberty Bell Bell Ringing, July 4

28 June 2016

COMMEMORATING THE 240TH ANNIVERSARY SIGNING OF DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Monday, July 4, at 12 p.m., Proprietary House, 149 Kearny Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ. Procession to the City Hall Circle will follow the Bell Ringing at 2:00 p.m.  A replica of the Liberty Bell for the State of New Jersey is located in the City of […]

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Pubic Notice – An Ordinance (1427-2008) Adopting A City Code of Public Contracting

27 June 2016

Download PDF version:  ordinancepubliccontracting-1 Download Word version:  ordinancepubliccontracting-1

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CDC Announces More Demolition at Ex-ASARCO Site

24 June 2016

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Mayor Fred Henry Urges Stricter Gun Control

24 June 2016

By: Joseph L. Kuchie SOUTH AMBOY – Mayor Fred Henry took a stand against gun violence at last week’s South Amboy city council meeting in the wake of the recent tragedy in Orlando. Forty-nine people were killed and another 50 were wounded on June 12th when Omar Mateen, 29, opened fire in a crowded gay nightclub […]

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EDITORIAL: It Was Jarring

24 June 2016

A lot of radio stations I listen to are located in New York. One of these radio stations is in the Wall Street District. They’ll often talk about homeless people who are sleeping practically on the doorstep of their building. I used to go to New York quite often, but I haven’t been there walking […]

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THE COMMUNITY VOICE: Letters to the Editor

24 June 2016

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SLIDE SHOW: Willow Pond Village Grand Opening

24 June 2016

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Officials Call On Port Authority to Commence Work on Outerbridge Expansion Planning

24 June 2016

*Photos by Joe Bayona • Click on photos to enlarge. News Release PERTH AMBOY – Local elected officials of New York and New Jersey gathered once more to reiterate the need for structural updates to the Outerbridge Crossing, a concern that was first made public in Staten Island, NY on April 20th. They highlighted the […]

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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
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