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This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

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Pay to Play; Boys & Girls Club; Street Cleaning and the YMCA Take Center Stage

06 May 2016

4/25/16 Perth Amboy Caucus PERTH AMBOY – Planning Board Attorney Joseph A. Marrazzo was a last minute addition to the 4/25/16 Agenda. He was there to talk about the Pay to Play Ordinance. He stated that it’s an impediment, and improvements can be made to strengthen it. He was especially concerned how this would impact […]

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Community Announcements for Week of May 4, 2016

06 May 2016

Walking For Fitness PERTH AMBOY – Hosted by Mayor Wilda Diaz as part of the Mayor’s Wellness Campaign. Starts Monday, April 11. Monday – Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Starts at the Brighton Avenue Community Center, 56 Brighton Ave. T-Shirt Included. Free of Charge. Enjoy a fitness walk with […]

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EDITORIAL: It Doesn’t Only Apply to Elevators

06 May 2016

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

06 May 2016

Fool me once, shame on me; Fool me twice, shame on you. In a little under three weeks, the Perth Amboy City Clerk will make petitions for this November’s election available to candidates who wish to run for Mayor and City Council. While not all individuals have disclosed or announced their candidacy, rumors are flying.  […]

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State Winner- Partnership for a Drug Free New Jersey Art Contest

06 May 2016

Amboy Catholic School *Photo Submitted PERTH AMBOY – Shyann Chang, a 4th grade student at Perth Amboy Catholic School, was a Finalist and Contest Winner in the Partnership for a Drug Free New Jersey “Fun Things to Do Instead of Drugs” Folder Contest. Shyann, her family and Art teacher, Rose Lavin-Pennyfeather attended the Award Ceremony […]

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Council Has Questions Pertaining to Volatile Resolutions

06 May 2016

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“Transformative” Building Healthy Communities Campaign

06 May 2016

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Pallone Applauds Treasury Department Funds to Prevent Foreclosures

06 May 2016

Press Release 4/20/16 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) applauded the allocation of more than $45 million through the Hardest Hit Fund to the state of New Jersey to help stabilize the housing market and prevent foreclosures. The Hardest Hit Fund was created in 2010 to provide targeted assistance to 18 states […]

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SLIDE SHOW: Art Show/Parent Night Flynn School

06 May 2016

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Women Come Together to Make Prom a Bit More Magical

06 May 2016

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Diocese of Metuchen Will Have a New Bishop May 3

06 May 2016

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This Week in World War II: 75 Years Ago

06 May 2016

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LOOKING BACK

06 May 2016

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Community Announcements for Week of April 27, 2016

29 April 2016

Walking For Fitness PERTH AMBOY – Hosted by Mayor Wilda Diaz as part of the Mayor’s Wellness Campaign. Starts Monday, April 11. Monday – Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Starts at the Brighton Avenue Community Center, 56 Brighton Ave. T-Shirt Included. Free of Charge. Enjoy a fitness walk with […]

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National Prescription Take Back, April 30

29 April 2016

News Release – PERTH AMBOY, NJ— Mayor Wilda Diaz and the Perth Amboy Police Department will be hosting National Prescription Take Back in two locations in the City of Perth Amboy for safe disposal of prescription drugs on Saturday, April 30, 2016 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. As stated by DEA Public Affairs, “The […]

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South Amboy’s Mayor Fred Henry’s State of the City Address – Local Restaurants’ Cuisines Showcased 4/20/16

29 April 2016

*Photos by Katherine Massopust, Carolyn Maxwell and Camille Tooker

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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