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Kurv Industrial groundbreaking in Perth Amboy will create modern warehouse space plus new public park and new development site

Snow Removal and Recycling

24 January 2014

Council Meeting 1/15/14  By: Joseph L. Kuchie SOUTH AMBOY – Issues raised about snow removal and recycling pickup after the recent snowstorm in South Amboy were discussed during last Wednesday’s city council meeting. Resident Barbara Pasternick criticized the lack of communication from the city to its residents both before and after the storm. She said […]

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Pierogi & Bake Sale

24 January 2014

PERTH AMBOY – St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church is having a pierogi and bake sale. Call 732-826-7067 to place your order from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from January 28th to 31st. All gourmet items are handmade. Potato pierogi are $7. Cakes (nut, poppy-seed, apricot, raspberry & prune) are $11. Pickup orders at 404 […]

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Poet’s Wednesday

24 January 2014

WOODBRIDGE – February 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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$66,000 for NJIT Program

24 January 2014

PERTH AMBOY – At the 1/7/14 Board of Education Re- organization Meeting. Board of Education Milady Tejeda questioned item No. 16 under the Curriculum portion of the agenda. This was for approval for New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) to provide a Pre-College Academy in Technology and Science Summer Scholars Program at NJIT for approximately […]

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Flag Presentation Perth Amboy – 1/15/14

24 January 2014

*Photos by Paul W. Wang

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TORN: Police Chief Ruiz Given A Raise 

24 January 2014

PERTH AMBOY – Just squeaking by with a “No” vote from Councilman Bill Petrick and Council President Joel Pabon, Police Chief Benjamin Ruiz received a slight increase of about $2700 over the maximum amount of the range in his salary category. The increase was given despite impassioned pleas from different residents asking the Council to […]

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Council President Pabon Comments on Kushner Lawsuit

24 January 2014

PERTH AMBOY – Council President Joel Pabon made this statement to the Amboy Guardian regarding the Kushner lawsuit against the City of Perth Amboy: I find it hard to believe that Kushner turned around and sued us. I think it’s (the lawsuit) petty. It was pretty clear that revised plan called for too much parking […]

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Vendors Needed

24 January 2014

SOUTH AMBOY – Vendors are needed for Vendor’s Fair 2014, South Amboy Elks #784, 601 Washington Avenue, Saturday, February 23, 3 p.m. to 7p.m. For more info contact Saelks784@yahoo. com

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Painting Chinese Gardens

24 January 2014

WOODBRIDGE – The Dr. Stephen Kaplan “A Taste of the Arts” Lecture Series: Painting Chinese Gardens will be held on Wednesday, February 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Barron Arts Center, 582 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge. This session examines Chinese gardens through art as well as the history on garden culture in China and garden design. […]

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Piano Quintet

24 January 2014

SOUTH AMBOY – To all Chamber Music lovers! Artist-in-residence Lucia Nowik, violinist, returns to perform a concert with her piano quintet from the Juilliard School. The classic piano quintet, i.e. piano and string quartet, was an ensemble greatly favored by Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Franck and other late 19th and early 20th century composers. The exceptionally […]

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County Adds Fourth Medicine Drop Box to Tackle Local Prescription Drug Abuse

24 January 2014

Press Release MIDDLESEX COUNTY -NCADD of Middlesex County, Inc. is pleased to announce that the “Project Medicine Drop” project now has four locations in Middlesex County. The “Project Medicine Drop” initiative allows citizens to safely dispose of their unused prescription medications in secure receptacles at law enforcement stations in East Brunswick, Perth Amboy and Sayreville […]

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Trip to Disney’s Aladdin

24 January 2014

WOODBRIDGE – There will be a trip to Disney’s Aladdin on Thursday, March 6. Sponsored by the Woodbridge Township Recreation Department, 600 Main St., Woodbridge. Bus leaves the Community Center at 4 p.m. Show starts 8 p.m. $80 pp. Space is limited! There are no refunds once payment is received. For more info call 732-596-4048 […]

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OLP Open House

24 January 2014

FORDS – Our Lady of Peace School’s Open House Sunday, January 26, 2014, 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Amboy Ave, Fords, (GPS address 630 Amboy Ave, Edison, NJ) See your Future!!! Tour our classes rooms!! Before and aftercare available. Early Childhood Education ….Prek3 & Prek4 available thru 8th grade. Full size gym and cafeteria. Monthly […]

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Free Throw Contest

24 January 2014

PERTH AMBOY – The Knights of Columbus – San Salvador Council #299 will be holding their annual free throw contest for boys and girls ages 9-14 on Saturday, January 25th, 2014 at the YMCA, 367 New Brunswick avenue from 11am – 2pm. Pre-registration will take place at the YMCA until Wednesday, January 22nd , 2014. […]

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Historical Exhibit: Hooked on the Presidents

24 January 2014

WOODBRIDGE – February 8-27, 2014 at the Barron Arts Center, 582 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge. Fiber artists Nola Heidbreder and Linda Pietz present a series of 44 rugs depicting the men who took the oath of office as President of the United States. Heidbreder & Pietz present the presidents as people rather than names we memorize […]

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NJ on Shuffle Concert Series

24 January 2014

WOODBRIDGE – Friday, March 7 – Jazz – the Tim Horner Quintet at 7:30 p.m. at the Barron Arts Center, 582 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge. FREE admission for all events – $5 Suggested Donation. In case of rain, outdoor concerts will be held indoors and seating will be on a first-come, first- seated basis. Call 732-634- […]

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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