LOOKING BACK: Parker Castle in the 1920s
11 April 2014
*Photo Courtesy of Perth Amboy Public Library
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Fund Raiser/BBQ to Benefit Brain-Injured Children
10 April 2014
OLD BRIDGE – Come and Ride With the Elks to the Fund Raiser/BBQ. Springtime Brain Injured Children’s (BIC) Rally Saturday, April 12 starting at 9:00 a.m. Kick Stands up at Noon. Rally will be hosted by the Old Bridge Elks, 67 Old Amboy Road, Old Bridge, Featuring – Live Music and Refreshments. The following Lodges […]
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Comedy Night to Benefit Animal Shelter
10 April 2014
WOODBRIDGE – A night of adult comedy to benefit the Woodbridge Animal Shelter will be held on Friday, April 11 at Don Bosco Knights of Columbus, 290 Old Road, Port Reading. Doors open at 7 p.m.; Showtime 8:30 p.m. With Comedians from: The Comedy Shoppe featuring Otto & George. Sponsored by WAG (Woodbridge Animal Group). […]
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Indoor Flea Market & Yard Sale
10 April 2014
PERTH AMBOY – Shoppers & Vendors Wanted! Saturday April 12. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hungarian Reformed Church Center, Corner Of Kirkland Pl & Fayette St., Perth Amboy. Tables Are 1 For $20 Or 2 For $30. “Many Tables With Many Treasures”New And Used Items!! Food Available. Sponsored By The Fellowship Circle. Proceeds […]
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Latin Dance Class, April 11, 18, 25
10 April 2014
EDISON – April 11, 18, 25: Latin Dance Classes/Daddy & Me HIP HOP: FSC-Sandy Relief Initiative – invites Middlesex County families to an event where children and adults of all ages can learn Latin dance steps. This is a super fun activity designed for families to spend quality time together in a fun and friendly […]
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Abraham Pitre is Sworn In As Perth Amboy’s New Fire Chief
04 April 2014
PERTH AMBOY – With family, friends, fellow firefighters, representatives from the Police Department and City Officials, Mayor Diaz swore in Abraham Pitre as the first Hispanic Fire Chief in the City.
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WON’T LET IT GO!
04 April 2014
PERTH AMBOY – Several residents came up to speak at the 3/24 and 3/26 Caucus/Council Meeting. As in the past, two issues came up again. One was properties formerly owned by developers that were sold to the City or other entities within the City were questioned. Insurance fraud was also a topic. Former Council President […]
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Super Bowl A Bust For Perth Amboy
04 April 2014
PERTH AMBOY – Several residents were not happy when the Perth Amboy Police Department was assigned to security duty for Super Bowl XLVIII which took place in New Jersey. This was questioned at the 3/24/14 Caucus Meeting. Ken Balut felt that this was another unnecessary police assignment. There were expenses the City had to pay […]
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EDITORIAL: A Joyful Occasion
04 April 2014
The majority of the time when I go to City Hall, it’s to cover municipal meetings and they are not always pleasant, but recently I had the pleasure of being there when Abraham Pitre was sworn in as the new Fire Chief. I was also present at the swearing in of former Fire Chief Dave Volk – and that, too, was a very joyous occasion.
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COMMUNITY VOICE: The Future of Ukraine
04 April 2014
The Russian’s got Crimea and they are waving the Russian flag now. From what I have found out, the pro-Russian civilian force stormed those naval and air bases in Crimea, then Russian military took over by using force. Many are asking will Russia take over the rest of the Ukraine? The IMF said it will […]
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COMMUNITY VOICE: Old Time Crusades
04 April 2014
When I was a kid in Depression era Perth Amboy, I was greatly impressed by religious services exemplified by the priest. He looked so spiritual as he conducted the services in Carpatho-Russian and was accompanied by a first class a capella choir. I was further astounded when four men with baskets collected donations. In those […]
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COMMUNITY VOICE: Direct to Customers?
04 April 2014
The newspapers told of an electric automobile manufacturer that sells direct to its customers rather than through dealers. What’s wrong with that? Decades ago there was a policy of “fair trade” where a manufacturer dictated the retail price of its products. This anti-competitive policy was declared unconstitutional by the US Supreme Court. Selling direct to […]
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BID Hires Law Firm
04 April 2014
PERTH AMBOY – The BID held a special meeting on March 21, 2014 at 12 noon at the City Hall Council Chambers. One of the items on the agenda had to do with hiring a law firm for the BID. A committee was formed to interview representatives from law firms that were contacted. The BID […]
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The Family Will Get Something
04 April 2014
PERTH AMBOY – At the Council Meeting, Resident David Caba talked about the shooting death which occurred three months ago. “I see one of the officers involved is back on duty. The family (of the deceased) hired an attorney to sue the City which we, the taxpayers are paying. We haven’t gotten any answers or […]
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Liquor Law: Don’t Follow the Leads of Other Towns
04 April 2014
PERTH AMBOY – There was an ordinance on the 3/26/14 Council Meeting Agenda to extend the hours of sale for alcoholic beverages. Perth Amboy currently does not allow the sale of packaged goods (alcohol) until 12 noon on Sundays. To make the City competitive with surrounding towns, the ordinance was seeking to change the hour […]
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