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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

Sayreville Scout Achieves Eagle Scout Rank

30 May 2014

Press Release 5/23/14 – Boy Scouts of America, Central NJ Council No. 352, Troop 1246, located in Sayreville, New Jersey, announces that Joshua-Daniel Tochi Bishop-Mbachu has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and will be recognized at a Court of Honor ceremony on May 31 , 2014, 4:00 p.m. at the  Eden Café, Faith Fellowship […]

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Congratulations to The Citizen Campaign’s 2014 Citizen Leaders!

30 May 2014

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LOOKING BACK: 1940

30 May 2014

PERTH AMBOY –  First Anniversary Dance sponsored by Frank Massopust Sporting Club at the Ukrainian Hall, April 30, 1940.  Tickets were 40 cents.  

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Festa di San Antonio, June 7

28 May 2014

HOPELAWN – Good Shepherd Parish at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church, 625 Florida Grove Rd., in the Hopelawn section of Woodbridge, will be hosting its annual Festa di San Antonio Saturday, June 7 from noon to 8 p.m. in Msgr. Gambino Hall. The day will include Italian food and desserts (eat in/take […]

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PAHS 1979, 1980 & 1981 Class Reunion – July 12, 2014

28 May 2014

PERTH AMBOY –  The PAHS 1979, 1980 & 1981 Class Reunion will be held at the Avenel VFW, 60 West Park Avenue, Avenel, NJ 07001, on Saturday, July 12, 2014. Time: 7 p.m. to midnight. Cost: $60 per person; includes cocktail hour and buffet dinner. Music by Tony “Bojo” Negron!!

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Cool Yard Sale

28 May 2014

Saturday, May 31, 2014 178 Market St. Perth Amboy 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Toys, Toy Soldiers, Comics, Videos… Lots of Great Stuff!

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Arista Care Annual Flea Market, June 1

28 May 2014

  Date: Sunday, June 1 Time: 9:30 – 2:30 Location: 303 Elm Street, Perth Amboy, NJ (Patio Area)

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Perth Amboy H.S. PTO Flea Market, June 14

28 May 2014

PERTH AMBOY – Perth Amboy High School PTO Annual Spring Flea Market Rain or Shine Saturday, June 14, 2014 – 10 A.M. – 4 P.M. Perth Amboy High School (Main Campus) Cafeteria 300 Eagle Ave., Perth Amboy $15 per table…2 for $20…$10 per space (Bring your own table) Contact the Perth Amboy High School PTO […]

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Jam Fest Concert, June 1

28 May 2014

Brian O’Connor’s School of Music 2014 Jam Fest Concert Come and hear Brian perform with all of his top students in a great show for all, with a wide variety of Classic Rock from the Eagles to the Beatles. Date – Sunday, June 1 Location – Charles Hoffman Senior Center, 108 So. Stevens Ave. South […]

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+++ IN MEMORIAM +++

26 May 2014

MAY THEY – AND ALL OUR FORMER MEMBERS – REST IN PEACE. THE HUBS, INC – FOUNDED 1938 PETER LAMPRINOS – 1943 CHARLES SPRINGER – 1944 NORMAN J. REICK – 1950 GEORGE KELLY – 1953 HARRY EVANELLO – 1954 STEPHEN J. SARNECKI – 1958 JOHN J. NARTOWICZ – 1959 JOHN G. HODLE – 1962 MICHAEL […]

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Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony, May 26

23 May 2014

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Perth Amboy & South Amboy Announce Fireworks

23 May 2014

It’s on! After a one year absence, Celebrate the Amboy’s Fireworks Spectacular returns with a bang.

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Fire/Police Boats: Is it Worth the Cost?

23 May 2014

PERTH AMBOY – 5/12/14 Caucus Meeting Resolution: R-227 – Authorizing the City of Perth Amboy Fire Department to submit an application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the 2014 Port Security Grant Program. Fire Chief Abraham Pitre said that the Fire Department is applying for six grants for $25,000 each for $150,000 total. […]

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Residents to Council: Assert Yourselves

23 May 2014

PERTH AMBOY – 5/14/14 City Council Meeting: Residents were still talking about the lack of meetings being broadcast on PA-TV. Resident  Stanley Sierakowski said, “It should be the Council who should decide what municipal meetings should be shown. You should assert your leadership in this matter.” Resident Alan Silber told the Council, “You have equal […]

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County Tax Assessment: Who Knows Best?

23 May 2014

PERTH AMBOY – At the 5/14/14 Council Meeting: R-222 Opposing Senate Bill S-1801 and Assembly Bills A-2621 and A-2495, seeking to authorize County Government  to create County Tax Assessment while abolishing Tax Assessment at a local municipal level. Resident Stanley Sierakowski wanted to know if the County Tax Government supported these two bills. B.A. Fehrenbach […]

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EDITORIAL: In Vietnam, They Fought and Should be Treated with the Same Respect

22 May 2014

Whatever one’s views are on The Vietnam War, there is one thing that should never have happened. That was the treatment that the returning troops endured when they came home from this conflict.

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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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