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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

Russian Festival, Oct. 25

16 October 2014

SOUTH RIVER – Russian Festival on Saturday, October 25 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.  at Sts. Peter & Paul Orthodox Church, 76 Whitehead Avenue, South River. FEATURING* The Balalaika Church Ensemble  –Free Admission! Family Fun For All. Homemade Ethnic Foods, Kielbasy, Pierogies, Blintzes, Potato Pancakes and much more. Church Tours, Entertainment, Raffles Baskets, 50/50, Ethic […]

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Sausage Sandwich Sale

16 October 2014

PERTH AMBOY – The Holy Name Society of Holy Trinity Worship Site, 315 Lawrie St. Perth Amboy, will hold a sausage sandwich sale in the Site’s hall, Sat., Oct. 25. Tickets, $8, will be sold only at the door, starting at 5:30 p.m.

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‘Dominican Night’ Dinner, Oct. 25

16 October 2014

EAST BRUNSWICK – Trinity Presbyterian Church, 367 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, welcomes all in the community to attend a “Dominican Night Dinner” on Saturday, October 25 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Delicious home-cooked menu to include arroz con gandules, black beans, rice, pernil, tostones, picadillo, salad, flan and more! Tickets are $12 for adults, […]

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B-Men 1 Year Anniversary, Oct. 18

16 October 2014

FORDS – B-Men is proud to be celebrating its 1 year anniversary! Come celebrate with us at our food and drink charity event! Along with the celebration, we will be honoring a prominent community member. The ticket price includes buffet dinner, an assortment of beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and music from 5 p.m. – 9 […]

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KOC Halloween Party, Oct. 31

15 October 2014

The Knights of Columbus, Council 299, Perth Amboy is having a Halloween Party on Friday, Oct. 31, 2014, at the Council Home at 228 High Street, Perth Amboy from 7:30 p.m. – 12 midnight. Costumes are required. There will be a light buffet and a cash bar. Tickets are $10.00 per person. For tickets, please […]

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Fire Prevention Open House, Oct. 17

12 October 2014

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Barricades Placed on Victory Bridge Pedestrians & Bicyclists Blocked From Use

10 October 2014

PERTH AMBOY/SAYREVILLE – In the wake of recent suicides and attempted suicides happening so close together on the Victory Bridge, a directive was issued by the New Jersey Department of Transportation. (See Public Notice) Barricades were placed on the Perth Amboy and Sayreville ends of the Bridge, blocking the bicycle lane and pedestrian sidewalk. They […]

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Busing in Flynn School and Building Seaman Avenue Elementary School 9/21/14 Council Meeting

10 October 2014

By: Katherine Massopust PERTH AMBOY – Agenda Item regarding PennJersey Environmental Consultants to conduct Remedial Investigation and Remedial Action Services for the Seaman Avenue site. The item was tabled at the 8/28/14 Board Meeting. This was to give the Board time to find an old study of property. It was stated that Board Secretary Derek […]

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Update on Mary Street Caucus Meeting 9/22/14

10 October 2014

PERTH AMBOY – Business Administrator Jillian Barrick gave an update on the parking problems on Mary Street. Residents have been experiencing problems since it was turned into a one-way street. Barrick said, “Of 48 homes on that street, 40 have driveways. There are 41 parking spaces on the side of the street that residents can […]

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Discussion on School Programs Held

10 October 2014

PERTH AMBOY – During the 9/23/14 Board of Education meeting there was a discussion about some of the items on the agenda regarding the curriculum. One topic of discussion was an After-School and Saturday Detention program. Acting Superintendent Dr. Vivian Rodriguez read from a statement from High School Principal Dr. Nester Collazzo regarding this matter. […]

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Editorial: Mark Vaughan — Another True Hero

10 October 2014

This is a case where thank God a good guy with a gun was able to stop a terroristic monster from inflicting further horror. As we all know or as we all should know, there was a beheading of an innocent woman that took place in a warehouse in Oklahoma. I can’t imagine the terror […]

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Letter to the Editor: Problem Solved

10 October 2014

Eliminate the present Board of Ed. Think the state will build you a $100 million school? Wrong. Who paid to have those prints drawn up? Rent 2 schools and house trailers. Still no room. Spend money for central air conditioner system for the school. Electrical work this year HVAC System next year, plus new lockers […]

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Letter to the Editor: Taxpayers’ Dilemma

10 October 2014

We are still forced with the Bridgegate scandal which is now a year old. The only winners are the lawyers. Christie’s whitewash statement from his shyster Randy Mastro is especially outrageous! Millions of the taxpayers’ money is being wasted by Christie in his defense! The bottom line is that Christie totally neglected his job as […]

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Letter to the Editor: Questions & Answers on Ebola

10 October 2014

I see that Ebola has come into the State of Texas. Who really knows how many more across the United States may or already  have this deadly virus? Did the Center for Disease Control and the World Health Organization underestimate the danger of this virus or just waited for more people to be infected? There […]

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Letter to the Editor: Bridge Fences

10 October 2014

The October 1, 2014 issue had an editorial that wondered if anything could be done to prevent people from jumping off the Victory Bridge. There are a couple of faults with this editorial. First, it only applies to these public suicides. Most suicides take place in private, the phrase “died at home” is a euphemism […]

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Perth Amboy 2nd Street Park From Scrap Yard to Play Yard — A new park for Perth Amboy

10 October 2014

News Release 10/2/14 PERTH AMBOY – A 6-acre former scrap metals yard has been vacant for so many years that residents rarely notice it. That is changing. Across from Wilentz Elementary School on Second St. and stretching from Patterson St. to the waterfront, a new park is in the works. The City of Perth Amboy […]

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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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