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Kurv Industrial groundbreaking in Perth Amboy will create modern warehouse space plus new public park and new development site
 

Kurv Industrial groundbreaking in Perth Amboy will create modern warehouse space plus new public park and new development site

Mathematics Instruction for PARCC Materials Discussed

23 January 2015

PERTH AMBOY – At the 1/7/15 BOE Meeting, Board President Sam Lebreault asked how teachers are being selected to prepare students for the PARCC (Partnership for Readiness of College and Careers) exam, “Who is going to be teaching this?” Interim Superintendent Dr. Vivian Rodriguez answered, “I don’t know. This is the first year of PARCC. […]

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Editorial: Perth Amboy Streets Speeding + Carelessness + Darkness = Danger

23 January 2015

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Epiphany at St. Demetrios Church, Perth Amboy 1/11/15

23 January 2015

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Letters to the Editor

23 January 2015

Changing the United States Constitution? A recent letter in a local newspaper recommended changes to the US Constitution. Ideas that ignore past experience and human nature will often fail in practice, no matter how good they sound. 1) That idea of “Appropriate Background Experience” would prevent people from choosing the candidate of their choice. How much […]

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Allen, Vitale Bill Advances; Prohibits Restraint of Inmates During Childbirth

23 January 2015

Press Release 1/15/15 19th DISTRICT – Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senators Diane Allen and Joseph Vitale prohibiting correctional facilities from placing restraints on inmates during or immediately after childbirth was advanced today by the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee. “Sadly, there have been instances at facilities across the country where female prisoners were handcuffed […]

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Work in Progress at the Waterfront, Perth Amboy

23 January 2015

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Letter to the Editor: Information in Prop House article was incorrect

23 January 2015

We are writing to correct the inaccurate information printed in Guy Hogan’s article about the Proprietary House Museum in a recent edition of the Guardian.  Mr. Hogan states that the Proprietary House is the only Royal Governor’s Mansion left from the colonial period.  This is inaccurate.  The Proprietary House Museum is one of four Royal […]

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Grand Opening, Farmers Insurance, 257 Madison Avenue, Perth Amboy 1/13/15

23 January 2015

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Grand Opening Lu’s Garden Chinese Restaurant, 774 Convery Blvd. Perth Amboy 1/14/15

23 January 2015

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Highlight These Tax Dates on Your 2015 Calendar

23 January 2015

Don’t subject yourself to penalties for missing important tax filing deadlines in 2015. Before you hang up your 2015 calendar, mark any of the following tax deadlines that apply to you or your business. •February 2 – Employers must furnish 2014 W-2 statements to employees. 1099 information statements must be furnished to payees by payers. […]

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Kids’ Events at Dowdell Library

23 January 2015

Lego Toddlers SOUTH AMBOY – Ages 2-3 yrs. old. Mondays at 1:30 p.m. at the Dowdell Library of South Amboy, 100 Harold G. Hoffman Plaza, South Amboy.  For more info call 732-721-6060. Come build with us! C is for Cookie SOUTH AMBOY – Ages 3-4 yrs. old. Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. at the Dowdell Library […]

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February Events at Raritan Bay Medical Center

23 January 2015

Healthy Heart Event, Feb. 4 SOUTH AMBOY – Raritan Bay Medical Center is providing a healthy heart event providing free education about chronic heart conditions, medication management, blood pressure screening and heart rate testing Wednesday, February 4, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at South Amboy YMCA, 200 John T. O’Leary Blvd.  High blood pressure and […]

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South Amboy YMCA’s Parents Night Out

23 January 2015

SOUTH AMBOY – The South Amboy YMCA offers a Parents Night Out which is available on select Friday evenings from 6:30pm to 9:30pm.  Our next PNO is Friday, January 30.  Children ages 4-12 enjoy a pizza dinner, play games, do arts & crafts, projects, and watch a movie while parents get a break from their […]

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Elks Mardi Gras Dance, Feb. 7

23 January 2015

SOUTH AMBOY – Mardi Gras Dance at South Amboy Elks 784, 701 Washington Ave., South Amboy. Come and Dance Your Feet Off!!! Saturday February 7 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Featuring the fabulous –  “Noisy Neighbors Band” Delicious Jambalya, etc., served. Drink Specials. Donations:  $15 pp. All proceeds will benefit: Drug Awareness – Peer […]

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Elks Super Bowl Party, Feb. 1

23 January 2015

SOUTH AMBOY – South Amboy Elks from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Game Start – 6:30 p.m.) Sunday, February 1 Cost: $15 pp. with a Covered Dish $25 pp. without a Covered Dish.Tickets sold at the door. For More Info Call: 732-718-3125 (Michelle).

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Piroghi and Cake Sale

23 January 2015

PERTH AMBOY – St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, 404 Division St., Perth Amboy is having a potato piroghi  and cake sale starting on Mon. Jan. 26 to Friday, Jan. 30. Call 732-826-7067 between 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to place your orders. Cakes are nut, poppy seed, apricot, raspberry and prune. Price $11. Pick […]

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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