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South Amboy’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade

This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

December 1865

This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

November 1865

LOOKING BACK

02 June 2022

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Pets of the Week

02 June 2022

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Ukrainian Flag Raising, American Legion Post#45

02 June 2022

Perth Amboy, 5/23/22   *Photos by Paul W. Wang • Click on photos to enlarge

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Cathedral International Street Fair

02 June 2022

Madison Avenue, Perth Amboy, 5/22/22  *Photos by Paul W. Wang

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Memorial Day, American Legion Post #45

02 June 2022

Perth Amboy, 5/30/22 *Photos by Carolyn Maxwell

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Alameda Party at Raritan Yacht Club

02 June 2022

Perth Amboy, 5/26/22 *Photos by Eric Salvary • Click on photos to enlarge

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JEMMS Foundation Spaghetti Dinner & Gift Auction

02 June 2022

Hungarian Reformed Church, Perth Amboy 5/20/22 *Photos by Carolyn Maxwell

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Memorial Day, Raritan Yacht Club, Perth Amboy

02 June 2022

5/30/22 *Photos by Carolyn Maxwell • Click on photos to enlarge

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Museum Pass Program

02 June 2022

PERTH AMBOY – The Friends of the Perth Amboy Free Public Library have generously provided FREE passes to two of the area’s most popular museums! Museum passes offer a great way for family and friends to experience educational and cultural fun. Picking Up and Returning Passes: Passes can be picked up at the Circulation Desk. […]

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Perth Amboy Caucus Meeting Covers Many Topics

20 May 2022

Adding Additional Police Officers, Paving City Streets, and Illegal Housing Among Topics Discussed. By: Carolyn Maxwell PERTH AMBOY – There was a discussion pertaining to Ordinance No. 2 (First Reading) – Amending an Ordinance entitled “Police Department” Regarding Composition. Councilman Joel Pabon asked for an explanation of this ordinance. Business Administrator Michael Green explained that […]

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2022 Municipal Budget Adopted 5/4/22 Council Meeting

20 May 2022

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EDITORIAL: Remembering Jack McGreevey

20 May 2022

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THE COMMUNITY VOICE: Letters to the Editor

20 May 2022

Top Floors A recent letter commented on air conditioning units in garret windows (which were called attics). The letter fantasized about these dwellings. Would people rent rooms that don’t have private entrances and sanitary facilities? Garrets maximize the living space in dwellings. They are probably a feature of older homes and were part of the […]

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Presentation on the 2022-2023 School Year Budget

20 May 2022

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20 May 2022

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Arguments Continue Over El Patio Bar Infractions

20 May 2022

5/9/22 Special Public Meeting Continuation of 5/2/22 Meeting By: Carolyn Maxwell PERTH AMBOY – R-219-5/22 – Authorizing the suspension/revocation of Plenary Retail Consumption License held in the name of Royal N. Inc. t/a the Courthouse Inn, d/b/a El Patio Bar at 417 Fayette Street. The only council members present at this meeting were Council President […]

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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!!
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