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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

St. Stan’s Annual Pierogi & Blintz Sale

14 November 2014

SAYREVILLE – St Stan’s Rosary Altar Society will be selling pierogies and blintzes.  The pierogies are sold 12 per package at $4.95 per package.  You have your choice of cheese, (cottage cheese $5.50), potato, potato & cheddar cheese, potato & onion, sauerkraut and sauerkraut mushroom.   The blintzes are sold 3 per package at $5.50 per […]

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Edison AARP Chapter 3446, Nov. 17

14 November 2014

EDISON – Edison AARP Chapter 3446 will meet on Monday, November 17, 2014 at 1:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the American Legion Hall located at 167 Brower Avenue, Edison. Venus Majeski from the N.J. Institute for Disabilities, will give a presentation titled “The Autistic Child.” A package is being offered to Resorts […]

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Knights Pancake Breakfast, Nov. 16

14 November 2014

FORDS – Our Lady of Peace Knights of Columbus Council #9199 of Fords is sponsoring a pancake breakfast on Sunday, Nov 16 from 8 a.m.to 12 Noon. The breakfast will be held in the Cafeteria in the basement of the Church on the corner of Amboy Ave & Ford Ave.  The menu is pancakes, sausage, […]

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Recognizing Acts of Heroism in Perth Amboy

14 November 2014

PERTH AMBOY – Members of the Police, Fire and EMS Responders were honored at the October 22, 2014 City Council Meeting for their exemplary acts of heroism. Council President Joel Pabon (Far Left) is shown reading a proclamation from the Mayor and Council to the honorees.

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LOOKING BACK: Miss Riddlestoffer Retires, 1965

14 November 2014

PERTH AMBOY – Oct. 6, 1965 – Retiring Perth Amboy High School Teacher Miss Amy Riddlestoffer receiving a plaque from Miss Mary White, President of the Perth Amboy Teacher’s Union.

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Calendar Signing, Nov. 16

13 November 2014

PERTH AMBOY – Artist Francis McGinley will be at the Kearny Cottage Open Meeting on Sunday, November 16 at 1 p.m. at the Kearny Cottage, 63 Catalpa Ave., Perth Amboy. Come and meet the famous Perth Amboy Artist. Cost $15 per calendar. Light Refreshments served. All are welcome.

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Free Thanksgiving Dinner, Nov. 23

12 November 2014

THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS – SAN SALVADOR COUNCIL #299 CORDIALLY INVITES THE COMMUNITY FOR A FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER MEAL ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2014 AT 228 HIGH STREET, PERTH AMBOY, NJ FROM 1PM TO 5PM.  FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT JOHN JORDAN AT (732) 442-2998.

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Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser, Nov. 16

11 November 2014

WOODBRIDGE – There will be a Spaghetti Dinner to Benefit “Unstoppable” Anthony at the Colonia Fire House, 250 Inman Avenue, Colonia on November 16 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Cost: $10 per Adult, $8 for Children under 12 and Seniors and Children under 5 free. Come join us for a Spaghetti Dinner while helping […]

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$2.3 Million in Public Recreational Improvements

07 November 2014

News Release 10/30/14 PERTH AMBOY – Mayor Wilda Diaz announced new park improvements along the Perth Amboy waterfront and Flynn Park during a ribbon cutting and ground-breaking held on Thursday, October 30th. The Mayor was joined by City Council members, project contractors, Whirl Construction representative, City Engineer Jeffrey Rauch, city and school officials during the […]

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Attn: South Amboy Residents:

07 November 2014

SOUTH AMBOY – Any resident property owner who was impacted by Hurricane Sandy and received an added and omitted tax bill in October. You may be eligible for an extended payment plan on the added and omitted amount only. For additional information on this plan, please email: TOOKERC@SOUTHAMBOYNJ.GOV with your name and phone number. This […]

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Finally – Bridge to Receive Fencing

07 November 2014

Click to enlarge photos. PERTH AMBOY – Resident Dot Daniel always had a fascination with bridges. She remembers watching the construction of the new bridge that would replace the old Victory Bridge which connects the Amboy’s and Sayreville. As it neared its completion, she knew that new bridge would attract those who had suicidal intentions. Daniel […]

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Fernando Gonzalez Resigns as Housing Commissioner

07 November 2014

PERTH AMBOY – On the agenda at the 10/22/14 Council Meeting on Communication #9. Former Councilman and Current Council Candidate Fernando Gonzalez notified all those that are interested that he is resigning from the Perth Amboy Housing Authority.

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Editorial: A Piece of Advice for the Candidates — We Hope You Took That One Day to Relax!

07 November 2014

It’s a propos that Halloween is celebrated a couple days before Election Day. We decided to see why the General Elections are held on the First Tuesday in November. When we Googled it – it came  back with an excellent explanation: It’s from the Federal Election Commission website: Here’s how they explain it: “. . […]

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Letters to the editor

07 November 2014

Vote NO on Question  No. 2 This proposal raises the proportion taken from an existing tax “to help pay for some environmental programs”. The stated aims are diffuse. “Open space, farmland, and historic preservation” are treated equally when they really have varying priorities. Taking more from an existing tax means less for existing projects. Is […]

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Happy Halloween From the Amboy’s

07 November 2014

*Photos by Paul W. Wang, Joe Bayona & Bob Ned

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Hot-dog rally for Democrats

07 November 2014

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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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