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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

Donations to South Amboy Parade Committee & Fireworks Committee Ferry Project Progressing

18 March 2022

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Perth Amboy Caucus Meeting

18 March 2022

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THE COMMUNITY VOICE: Letters to the Editor

18 March 2022

Statement by Councilwoman Milady Tejeda at the 2/23/22 Council Meeting I would like to take a moment to address a very delicate yet extremely crucial point regarding responsibility and transparency.  At the last caucus meeting I mentioned that parking at the Puerto Rican festival was chaotic, NOT that the festival itself was chaotic. My statement […]

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$10 Million to Schools and Libraries

18 March 2022

Pallone Announces Schools and Libraries in New Jersey Will Receive Nearly $10 Million from the 10th and 11th Rounds of Funding from FCC’s Emergency Connectivity Fund Program New Jersey Has Received Over $122 Million to Date from the Program Pallone Included in the American Rescue Plan Press Release 3/11/22 WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, […]

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U.S. Postal Service Has Delivered More than 270 Million COVID-19 Test Kits to American Households

18 March 2022

• 1.2-day average to deliver a test kit package from USPS to a home • Over 68 million test kit packages (4 tests per kit) shipped to households across all states, Tribes, territories; each package contains four individual COVID-19 test kits  • With the easy-to-use consumer website, covidtests.gov, and operational precision and focus, USPS and […]

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Carryover From Caucus Meeting

18 March 2022

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Obituary: David J. Volk

18 March 2022

PERTH AMBOY – David J. Volk, 60, of Perth Amboy, passed away on March 7, 2022, at JFK Medical Center, Edison. David was the husband of Susan (Murawski) Volk for 37 years and father to daughters, Brittany (34) and Courtney (30) and son-in-law Bill. He was born in Johnstown, PA to the late Rev. David […]

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Schaer & Coughlin Bill to Divest, Block Public Entities Conducting Business with Russia Signed Into Law

18 March 2022

Press Release 3/9/22  TRENTON –Taking further action to condemn the unprovoked and premeditated war being waged against Ukraine by Russia, bipartisan legislation to prohibit public entities in New Jersey from doing business with Russia, or companies tied to Russia and Belarus was signed into law today. Sponsored by Assembly Democrats Gary Schaer (D-Bergen, Passaic) and […]

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Raritan Bay Medical Center Foundation and Old Bridge Medical Center Foundation Welcome New Board Chair

18 March 2022

Laura Bianchini, Vice President and Project Director at Almasi Site Contractors, Named Chair of Raritan Bay Medical Center Foundation and Old Bridge Medical Center Foundation. Press Release 3/2/22 OLD BRIDGE – Hackensack Meridian Raritan Medical Center Foundation and Hackensack Meridian Old Bridge Medical Center Foundation are pleased to announce the appointment of Laura Bianchini as […]

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COVID-19 Time Capsule

18 March 2022

Hackensack University Medical Center Buries COVID-19 Time Capsule on the Eve of Admitting New Jersey’s Very First Confirmed Coronavirus Patient Two Years Ago Press Release 3/2/22 • Click on photos to enlarge

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The Future Comes to Hackensack Med Center

18 March 2022

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Middlesex County Commissioner Director Ronald G. Rios Monthly Column: Women’s History Month

18 March 2022

March is designated as National Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. Some of us may not know the origins of this national celebration which signifies the importance of recognizing the sacrifices and contributions made by women throughout the history of America. National Women’s History Month began as Women’s History Week which was established by the […]

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This Week in the Civil War

18 March 2022

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Pets of the Week

18 March 2022

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LOOKING BACK

18 March 2022

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Journey To The Cross

18 March 2022

PERTH AMBOY – We invite you to join us for an Easter Holy Week excursion, Journey to the Cross, a guided meditative prayer-walk. We hope this evening will give you space to reflect on the events of Jesus’ crucifixion that you find the experience unique in a meaningful way. We are going to hold 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.
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