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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

COMMUNITY VOICE: BID Failure

28 March 2014

Past Roy’s Men Shop, Reynolds Department Store, Paramount, Boston Shoes, Jags Sporting Goods Handerhan’s Fish Market, Pride & Joy, E&B Mill Supply, Parnes, Miller, Corner Bake Shop, Frank’s Bakery, Seaman’s Pharmacy, Gardella Bike Shop, Colavito Bros, Raders, Clark the Florist – Not Replaced. Now Dirty Sidewalks, security gated storefronts, nail and hair salons, bail bonds […]

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COMMUNITY VOICE: Flight Recording

28 March 2014

The recent loss of an airliner over the ocean points out the need for an upgraded recording system. If they could connect the flight recorder to a cellular telephone the data could be sent when a serious problem occurred, not after the flight recorder was retrieved. Why were passengers with false passports allowed on the […]

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Beth Mordecai’s Homecoming Weekend

28 March 2014

Rabbi Ari Saks (center) of Congregation Beth Mordecai, Perth Amboy, poses with past rabbis Melinda Zalma (L) (2006-2012) and Barry Dov Schwartz (R) (1967-1973) during a Purim holiday brunch at the synagogue March 16. The nearly 120-year-old organization held a homecoming weekend March 14-16 that attracted past and present members from several states.

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‘An American Journey of Hope’ – Book details founding of Perth Amboy

28 March 2014

Press Release An American Journey of Hope: Perth Amboy – The Capital and Port City on Raritan Bay 1683-1790 by Donald Johnstone Peck With illustrations by Francis J. McGinley An American Journey of Hope is a vivid chronicle of how the original Scottish colonists of Perth Amboy, New Jersey transformed the city into a center […]

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Hibernians Irish Flag Raising 3/17/14 – City Hall Circle – Perth Amboy

28 March 2014

*Photos by Carolyn Maxwell

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Eating Well Doesn’t Have to be Expensive

28 March 2014

By Kristin Carlino, RD You may hear people say they can’t afford to eat healthy, but as it turns out, some of the healthiest foods aren’t the most expensive. Eating at restaurants or buying packaged, processed food can add up quickly. A person can eat much healthier and for less or the same cost by […]

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JRF Celebration of Service in Partnership with Johnson & Johnson at The Barge 3/20/14

28 March 2014

*Photos by Eric Salvary

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Summer Camp Fair

28 March 2014

News Release – BRANCHBURG – Community Child Care Solutions is sponsoring a Summer Camp Fair at the Conference Center at Raritan Valley Community College, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, New Jersey, on April 12, 2014, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Families are invited to learn about summer programs near you, including Day Camps, Specialty Camps, […]

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Free Blood Pressure Screenings

28 March 2014

PERTH AMBOY – Raritan Bay Medical Center is providing free blood pressure screenings Tuesday, April 1, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Raritan Bay Area YMCA, 357 New Brunswick Ave., Lower Level, Perth Amboy. High blood pressure is associated with stroke, heart failure, heart attack and other life threatening conditions. Take advantage of this free […]

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Easter Bake Sale

28 March 2014

PERTH AMBOY – St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, 404 Division St., Perth Amboy is having an Easter Bake Sale. Order Monday, March 31st to Friday, April 4th between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. All gourmet items are handmade: cake – nut, poppy seed, apricot, raspberry and prune – $11. Call 732-826-7067. Pickup dates are […]

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Civil War Round Table

28 March 2014

WOODBRIDGE – The Robert E Lee Civil War Round Table of Central New Jersey will hold its next meeting on Monday, April 7th at The Woodbridge Public Library at 7:00 p.m. This month’s speaker is Malcolm Gross and his topic will be “The Trial & Execution of John Brown.” The meeting is open to the […]

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Fish & Chicken Fry

28 March 2014

SAYREVILLE – The First Presbyterian Church of Sayreville will be having a Fish and Chicken Fry on April 4, 2014. Tickets are $13 in advance and there are limited tickets available at the door for $15 Chicken is available by advance order only. Take-outs will begin at 5 p.m. and dining room seating will be […]

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‘Her’ Art Show

28 March 2014

PERTH AMBOY – In honor of International Women’s Day there will be a group art exhibition: “Through Her Eyes, By Her Hand Art Show” running from March 20th thru April 10th at the Perth Amboy Gallery Center for the Arts, 339 Reade St., Perth Amboy. Gallery Hours are Mon. – Wed. 5 p.m. to 8 […]

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Poet’s Wednesday

28 March 2014

WOODBRIDGE – April 9 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Workshop 7 p.m. Marcia Ivans, Bob Rosenbloom & Linda Johnston Muhlhausen at the Barron Arts Center, 582 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge. For more info call 732-634-0413.  

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‘We Keep You Moving’

28 March 2014

OLD BRIDGE – The Human Motion Institute at Raritan Bay Medical Center is sponsoring a free “We Keep You Moving” Total Joint Replacement Education session Wednesday, April 2, 8 to 11 a.m., at the medical center’s Old Bridge location, 3 Hospital Plaza. Sessions will be presented by clinical specialists. Registration required, call 732.535.4746.

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Diabetes Discussion Group

28 March 2014

PERTH AMBOY – The Institute for Weight Loss at Raritan Bay Medical Center is sponsoring a free Diabetes Discussion Group meeting Wednesday, April 2, 7 to 8 p.m. at the Raritan Bay Area YMCA, 357 New Brunswick Ave., Perth Amboy. Clinical specialists will lead an open discussion about diabetes and a question and answer session […]

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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.
FOR ALL EMERGENCIES, DIAL: 9-1-1
FOR ALL NON-EMERGENCIES, DIAL: 732-442-4400