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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

Car Overturned – 7-25-14

01 August 2014

PERTH AMBOY – On Friday night, July 25, 2014, a car traveling on Market Street (between Madison and Hobart) overturned after striking a parked vehicle. Photo below shows damage to parked vehicle.

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Blueberry Festival – Kearny Cottage Black Powder Demonstration – Perth Amboy 7/13/14

01 August 2014

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Garcia, Ortiz Accuse Board of Unethical Practices

31 July 2014

By Katherine Massopust – PERTH AMBOY – At the 7/24/14 Board of Education Meeting Board Members Maria Garcia and William Ortiz questioned the Board on the hiring of certain individuals, especially the hiring of a new Director of Personnel and Evaluation replacing the position of HR Manager. This position was newly created to correspond with […]

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PSE&G to Upgrade Gas Facilities In South Amboy And South River

31 July 2014

News Release July 25, 2014 – NEWARK – With approval of its Energy Strong program, Public Service Electric & Gas Co. (PSE&G) is upgrading gas facilities in South Amboy and South River. The utility will be installing new gas mains, as well as upgrading associated service lines that carry the gas to homes and businesses. […]

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Shooting at Z-Bar

31 July 2014

PERTH AMBOY – A shooting reportedly took place in the early morning of Saturday, July 25. There were reports that 4 people were injured. Supposedly the incident took place between 1:30 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. It is unclear if the disturbance started inside the Z-Bar on New Brunswick Avenue or if it escalated to a […]

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EDITORIAL: The Problem is Over There!

31 July 2014

Immigrants have been coming to this country for a very long time. Many of them came through Ellis Island and a lot of them were sent back to their country of origin and why was this? At Ellis Island there were doctors and nurses to check them for any signs of diseases or infections. Why […]

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COMMUNITY VOICE: Times Were Better

31 July 2014

Water Stadium was a grass field and the locals played ball when the field was not in use. Francis Street ran through the entrance to the Outerbridge. There was a center island with the inspection station, Amboy Diner, Atlantic Bottling and Homes. Saturday Nights watch the police pull over the cars coming from Staten Island […]

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COMMUNITY VOICE: Perth Amboy’s Finest

31 July 2014

I would like to take this time to tell you how professional P.O. Harry Schemen is in the performance of his duties and also how accommodating he is to the public. He accompanies John from the City Garage on the scheduled street sweeping days making sure that all vehicles are moved so the sweeper can […]

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COMMUNITY VOICE: Praising the Deacon’s Table

31 July 2014

The deacons and their wives prepare a delicious pasta dinner. It is served every Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Holy Spirit Church basement located on the corner of Hazel and Brace Avenue. The entrance is on the Brace Avenue side downstairs. Believe me, you will not go home hungry. Deacon Sam put […]

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COMMUNITY VOICE: Turn Backward

31 July 2014

Backward! Turn Backward! Oh! Time in your flight! And make me a child again! Just for tonight! That’s how my wife Annette and I felt when the Concerts by the Bay was transferred to the Waterfront to the McGinnis  School, the old PAHS, because of the threat of rain. We felt we were like students […]

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Shabbat By the Sea

31 July 2014

PERTH AMBOY – Congregation Beth Mordecai invites the local Perth Amboy community to a special Shabbat by the Sea experience on Friday night, August 1 at 7:30 p.m. at Bayview Park. The event will include ice cream from Bayside Creamery ($2 for two scoops), games with the YMCA, and music and stories appropriate for people […]

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Fr. Paul Thekkan CMI, Silver Jubilee Our Lady of Peace – Fords

31 July 2014

FORDS – On Sunday, June 22, 2014 Fr. Pauly Thekkan CMI from Our Lady of Peace Parish in Fords celebrated his Silver Jubilee Mass. The church was filled to capacity for noon mass, with guests spilling on to the steps of the church to celebrate this very special occasion.

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Perth Amboy Police Dept. & Domestic Violence Response Team Victorian Tea – 7/20/14

31 July 2014

*Photos by Carolyn Maxwell

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PHOTO GALLERY: Red Grant Regatta and Winners Presentation, July 12-13

31 July 2014

PERTH AMBOY - The Red Grant Regatta was held July 12-13. On July 13, the winners of the various races were announced.

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PHOTO GALLERY: Christmas In July – Hopelawn – 7/20/14

31 July 2014

HOPELAWN – Good Shepherd Parish at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church, Hopelawn.

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OLP Studying Butterflies

31 July 2014

FORDS – Mrs. Lisa Kelly’s Pre-K4 class at Our Lady of Peace School, in Fords studied butterflies in June. The children recorded their findings step by step in their journals during this month long project. *Photos Submitted

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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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