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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

Civil War Roundtable

28 February 2014

WOODBRIDGE – The next meeting of The Robert E. Lee Civil War Round Table will be held at the Woodbridge Public Library on Monday, March 3rd at 7:00 p.m. The guest speaker will be Paul Martin and his topic for the evening will be “Star-Crossed Generals at South Mountain.” All are welcome.

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Our Lady of Peace School Tours

28 February 2014

FORDS – Our Lady of Peace School Tours, Amboy Ave, Fords – Available starting Monday, March 3rd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come experience the magic!! Come See your Future at Our Lady of Peace School….Before and aftercare available. Early Childhood Education ….Prek3 & Prek4 available thru 8th grade. Full size gym and cafeteria. […]

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Progressive Careers Institute Grand Opening – Hopelawn 2/22/14

28 February 2014

HOPELAWN – A new state of the art medical career training facility opened its doors on Saturday, February 22, 2014. It is centrally located and close to all major highways and public transportation. *Photos by Joe Bayona 

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NJ Flower & Garden Show, Raritan Center Expo Center – 2/14 – 2/16

28 February 2014

Snow knocked out the first day of the show, but it once you stepped inside the doors, it was springtime. *Photos by Carolyn Maxwell & Katherine Massopust 

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Wake Up Mixer

28 February 2014

EDISON – Wake Up Edison Business Mixer at Crowne Plaza, 2055 Lincoln Hwy, Edison on March 11 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Non-members $30. For more info go to www.edisonchamber.com

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Poet’s Wednesday

28 February 2014

WOODBRIDGE – March 12 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Workshop 7 p.m. Featuring Edwin Romond & Martha Silano. Barron Arts Center, 582 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge. For more info call 732-634-0413.

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We Keep You Moving

28 February 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, March 5, 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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Beth Mordecai’s Homecoming Weekend

28 February 2014

PERTH AMBOY – Register Now! at www.bethmordecai. org. March 14 – 16, 2014 Featuring special guests: Rabbi Barry Dov Schwartz, Cantor Avima Rudavsky Darnov, Rabbi Melinda Zalma. A Saturday Night Gala Schmooze Cruise. . . and it’s Purim. Don’t Miss the boat! For more info please call: 732-442-1373.

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The Affordable Health Care Act & Your 2013 Taxes

28 February 2014

PARLIN – Saturday, March 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Sayreville Public Library, 1050 Washington Rd., Parlin. Join Glenn Bartram of Accredited Tax and Financial Services, LLC of East Brunswick, NJ to learn the basics of the Affordable Care Act for individuals, families, and small businesses as it relates to the bottom […]

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Wellness Through Tai Chi & Qigong

28 February 2014

PERTH AMBOY – Raritan Bay Medical Center’s Division of Integrative Medicine is providing a free introductory Wellness Through Tai Chi and Qigong class Monday, March 3, 12 noon to 1 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. at the Raritan Bay Area YMCA, 357 New Brunswick Ave., Lower Level, Perth Amboy, NJ. Tai Chi is practiced […]

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Vegetarian Lifestyle & Going Green

28 February 2014

SOUTH AMBOY – Vegetarian Lifestyle & Going Green – Tuesday, March 25th at 7 p.m. at the Dowdell Library of South Amboy, Adjacent to the South Amboy High School off John T. O’Leary Blvd. A diet that is high in plant based proteins and organic, non- GMO foods has many benefits for healthy living. Join […]

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Use IRS Adjusted Numbers For 2014 Tax Planning

28 February 2014

Courtesy of Tom Ploskanka Certain tax numbers are adjusted by the IRS for inflation each year. Here are some of the 2014 tax numbers you’ll need to use as you get started with this year’s tax planning. • The standard mileage rate for business driving decreases to 56¢ per mile for 2014. The rate for medical […]

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Are You At Risk? Find Out With A Free Test on American Diabetes Association Alert Day – March 25

28 February 2014

By: Dr. Reema Patel The American Diabetes Association Alert Day® is a one- day “wake-up call” asking the American public to take the Diabetes Risk Test to find out if they are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes, a condition characterized by high blood glucose levels caused by either a lack of insulin or […]

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St. Peter’s Episcopal Church takes Ash Wednesday to the Perth Amboy Train Station

28 February 2014

News Release PERTH AMBOY – On Ash Wednesday, March 5, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, will be offering “Ashes to Go,” a new approach to a centuries- old Christian tradition, from 6 am to 9 am at the Perth Amboy Train Station. St. Peter’s, a community that has been worshiping in Perth Amboy since 1685, is […]

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Three Good Reasons To Share Dinner with Your Family Tonight

28 February 2014

By: Dr. Ayotunde Adeyeri Many young people struggle with excess weight. Almost 1 in 3 children ages 5 to 11 is considered to be overweight or obese. Weighing too much increases the chances that young people will develop some health problems — now and later in life. During March, National Nutrition Month and throughout the […]

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Tax Time Is A Good Time To Talk Finances With Your Spouse

28 February 2014

Courtesy of Tom Ploskanka Losing a spouse can be hard enough, but losing a spouse and not knowing how to manage the family’s finances can lead to despair. As you gather your tax records this year, take a few extra steps to help your spouse avoid added stress after you’re gone. In many households one spouse […]

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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