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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

Perth Amboy Students Contest Winners

17 January 2014

Press Release PERTH AMBOY – Four Students from Perth Amboy Catholic School were winners in the “ Be Smart About Medicine” Creative Expression Contest sponsored by the Coalition for Healthy Communities, NCADD of Middlesex County.

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Vitale Bill To Help Woodbridge Developmental Center Residents Stay In The Community Passed By Senate

17 January 2014

Legislation Would Authorize Sale of State Property for Integrated Special Needs Housing  Press Release TRENTON – With the impending closure of the Woodbridge Developmental Center, a bill sponsored by Senator Joseph F. Vitale would provide a sensible solution to ensure a transition into the community of many residents of the Developmental Center was approved today […]

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Friends of the Library Check Presentation

17 January 2014

PERTH AMBOY – The Friends of the Perth Amboy Free Public Library presented a check for $1058.88 to the City of Perth Amboy at the 1/8/14 City Council Meeting for Renovations to the Library. This money was raised by jugs in locations around Perth Amboy and donations to “Friends.” *Photo by Paul W. Wang

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National YoungArts Foundation Announces 2014 YoungArts Winners

17 January 2014

Adjenai Worrell of Perth Amboy, NJ is a YoungArts Honorable Mention Winner in Popular Voice    Press Release January 7, 2014 MIAMI, FL– Adjenai Worrell of Perth Amboy, New Jersey, who is a homeschooled student, is a National YoungArts Foundation Honorable Mention Winner in Popular Voice. Out of approximately 11,000 applications from students in ten […]

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Lego Drive

17 January 2014

SOUTH AMBOY – The Sadie Pope Dowdell Library of South Amboy is looking for donations of LEGO’s for future programs! We are asking that anyone that wishes to donate any regular model making size pieces to please drop them off at the library during our regular business hours. The library is located at 100 Harold […]

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Perth Amboy Police on TV

17 January 2014

Press Release PERTH AMBOY – On Saturday, Jan. 25th at 7 p.m. the Perth Amboy Police Department will be showcased on a news program called Operation 7. Save a Life on ABC with Bill Ritter. The show will be rebroadcast the next day at 5:30 a.m. and will be available at7online.com after it airs.

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Get in the Game

17 January 2014

SOUTH AMBOY-The South Amboy Branch YMCA is starting an Adult Basketball League (Ages 18+) beginning February 14. The weekly games will be played on Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. with times determined by the number of teams that are registered. Scores and standings will be recorded online and games will be refereed. The […]

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Reading Fundamentals/ Book Reading Club

17 January 2014

PERTH AMBOY – The Friends of Perth Amboy Free Public Library and Family Ministries invite all children of pre-K thru 8th Grade for a Reading Fundamentals/ Book Reading Club. Entrance is paid with a donation of a non-perishable food item to our Food Pantry. Sandwiches, cookies, hot chocolate and tea will be offered. Sunday, January […]

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Edison AARP Chapter 3446

17 January 2014

EDISON – Edison AARP Chapter 3446 will meet on January 20 at 1:00 pm. The meeting will take place at the American Legion Hall, 167 Brower Ave, Edison, NJ. Walter Stochel Jr. of the Metuchen- Edison Historical Society will present a program on the history of South Edison. The chapter has scheduled a trip to […]

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LOOKING BACK: Summer Parade

17 January 2014

PERTH AMBOY – Summer 1942. Barbara Franko (Sottilaro), 2 years old, in a summer parade. Barbara did the hula hula through the entire length of the parade and won first prize in the float division. She was greeted with loud applause throughout the parade. *Photo Courtesy of Barbara Sottilaro. This photo was restored under a grant […]

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Unmet Needs Meeting, Middlesex County Long Term Recovery Group (Hurricane Sandy)

14 January 2014

There will be an Unmet Needs Meeting this coming Thursday, January 16th at 3:00 p.m., at the Sayreville Senior Center, 423 Main Street, Sayreville, NJ 08872, in the 2nd floor conference room. Please note that there will be a minimum of four (4) cases presented for funding. For any questions please contact Candace Crane at […]

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Raritan Bay Area YMCA – Notice to Bidders

13 January 2014

NOTICE TO BIDDERS RARITAN BAY AREA YMCA MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ Sealed bids will be received at the RARITAN BAY AREA YMCA, 357 New Brunswick Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ on Friday, January 17, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. for the following: REQUEST FOR BIDS 2013-2014 FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM FOR THE RARITAN BAY AREA YMCA EARLY LEARNING CENTER […]

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Bids Awarded and Rejected

10 January 2014

Special Council Meeting 12/30/13  By Katherine Massopust PERTH AMBOY – At the Special City Council Meeting held on 12/30/13 the bids for City Contracts were discussed. Richard Freedman owner of Raritan Valley Truck Sales from South Brunswick expressed his displeasure with the criteria for bids for purchase of sanitation trucks. “For the items you are […]

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Rutgers School of Planning and Public Policy Brings to Light Overcrowding in Perth Amboy

10 January 2014

Code Enforcement on the Hot Seat Caucus Meeting 12/9/13 – Council Meeting 12/11/13  PERTH AMBOY – Representatives from Rutgers Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy were present at the 12/9/13 Caucus Meeting. They were there to present a story on the findings on possible solutions for the betterment of Perth Amboy. During the last […]

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EDITORIAL: Tournament of Roses Parade Celebrates 125th Anniversary With One of the Most Important Floats in Their History

10 January 2014

Jeff B., a longtime friend lives in Arizona and loves to send e-mails that he thinks will be of interest to me. Recently, one in particular jumped out. It had to do with the 2014 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California. On the 125th Anniversary of this traditional parade, there was a float to honor the Women Air Force Service Pilots of WWII (WASPS).

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COMMUNITY VOICE: The Evils of Gambling

10 January 2014

With all the gambling games run by the state one would think that the state would run out of suckers-er players. Now the politicians have come up with other forms of gambling such as computer betting and sports betting. It may be an easy way to raise money. But on the downside in raising false […]

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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