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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

Pallone Attends Disaster Recovery Workshop

22 August 2014

News Release 8/18/14 SEA BRIGHT – On Monday, August 18th, 2014, at 12:30 p.m., Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) attended a workshop, hosted by Farmers Insurance and the St. Bernard Project, a national disaster recovery nonprofit organization, to explore how public and private entities are working together in New Jersey to improve disaster recovery efforts, […]

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Tennis Returns!

22 August 2014

PERTH AMBOY – Tennis returns to Perth Amboy. Pictured are youths with instructor Mingo Vargas in a group photo who are participating in tennis lessons down the waterfront this summer.

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LOOKING BACK: Perth Amboy Dry Dock

22 August 2014

PERTH AMBOY – Perth Amboy Dry Dock Company. Photo was taken on September 16, 1995.

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Edison Jaquez – Dominican Festival

Edison Jaquez Receives Recognition at Dominican Festival

22 August 2014

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Mayor O’Brien and Other Parlin Officials Take On Ice Bucket Challenge for A.L.S. Research

21 August 2014

PARLIN  – Mayor Kennedy J. O’Brien, along with representatives of the police and fire department, have accepted Rita’s Italian Ice “ALS ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE.”  Please come out to Rita’s at 3310 Washington Rd., Parlin, on Saturday, Aug. 23 at 1:30 p.m. , and cheer on your local officials as they accept the challenge. Rita’s will […]

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COMMUNITY VOICE: Calling All Perth Amboy History Lovers! Free Seminars

21 August 2014

Do you wish to learn more about the amazing history of our city? Hi, my name is Natalia Dunyak, age 14, and as a Girl Scout silver award project I will be presenting three seminars to the public at no charge! These seminars will be focusing around the world famous Perth Amboy and Atlantic terra-cotta […]

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Dominican Festival – Perth Amboy August 14-16

20 August 2014

*Photos by Paul W. Wang and Bob Ned

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YMCA Swim Team Tryouts, Aug 27-28

20 August 2014

PERTH AMBOY – The YMCA will hold Swim Team tryouts on August 27 and 28 at 6:30 p.m. YOU MUST REGISTER! Please sign in between 6-6:30 p.m.   Prerequisites: 9 and under: 50 yards of freestyle with rhythmic, rotary breathing 50 yards of backstroke 2 5 yards of breaststroke or butterfly   10 through 12: […]

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Special Israeli-Palestinian Presentation: ‘One Land, Two Worlds, One Painful Hope’ – Sept 7

18 August 2014

WHAT – A dialogue between a Palestinian activist and an Orthodox rabbi settler. WHEN – Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014 TIME – 2:30 PM WHERE – Congregation Beth Mordecai, 224 High Street, Perth Amboy NJ 08861 FREE to all. This is a thought provoking event. This is their ONLY appearance in New Jersey. Join Ali Abu […]

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David’s Touch Foundation Charity Motorcycle Run, 8/9/14

15 August 2014

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Building and Zoning Fees Could Increase in South Amboy

15 August 2014

Rental Fees May Jump From $50 to $100 Per Unit By Joseph L. Kuchie – SOUTH AMBOY – South Amboy Construction Official Tom Kelly was on hand at last week’s business meeting to discuss the city’s building and zoning fees. Kelly explained to the council that he has proposed an increase in most fees in […]

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Garcia, Oritz Reprimand Not Rescinded

15 August 2014

By Katherine Massopust PERTH AMBOY – At the 7/24/14 Board of Education Meeting, Board Member Maria Garcia who along with Board Member William Ortiz had received a reprimand by the Board at the previous Special Board Meeting. Garcia wanted to know if their reprimand could be rescinded. Garcia argued her point, “The President of the […]

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EDITORIAL: David’s Touch Foundation & Others Touch Hearts

15 August 2014

I first learned about the David’s Touch Foundation when I was contacted by its founder and president Jenny Perez-Rosado. Jenny contacted Bill George who was the owner of the Amboy Beacon about covering an event that was to take place on December 13, 2010 at the Shannon Rose Restaurant in Woodbridge. It was the first […]

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COMMUNITY VOICE: Ferries and the Governor

15 August 2014

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie may remember the Springsteen song’s lyrics, In My Hometown, and how Bruce roamed about Main Street in Freehold as a youngster in pops Buick and as a 35 year old honing his song. Hopefully, none of the Governor’s vehicles have been caught in traffic on Rt. 35 going to the […]

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COMMUNITY VOICE: Community Minded Volunteers Wanted

15 August 2014

I am seeking 20 dedicated individuals who are passionate about their community and willing to make a one-year commitment to tell the story of civic innovation in their city. PERTH AMBOY – The Citizens Campaign is teaming up with New Jersey’s top journalists to offer a select group of individuals the unique opportunity to harness […]

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PHOTO GALLERY: Demonstration Against Obama Administration – Perth Amboy 8/9/14

15 August 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!!
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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