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This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

May 1865

This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

April 1865

This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

March 1865

American Irish Assoc Announces Parade Honorees – St. Patrick’s Parade To Be Held March 9th

Free Jazz Festival in Perth Amboy on Sunday, October 8

04 October 2023

PERTH AMBOY –The Middlesex County Jazz Festival is in Perth Amboy on Sunday October 8 from 3pm-5pm at the Historic Perth Amboy Ferry Slip featuring the beautiful sound, sweeping range, and heavy swing feel of Jazz vocalist Vanessa Perea and Afro-Peruvian Jazz by Forbidden Tropics. The show is free for all ages. Seating is limited, you can bring your […]

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This Week in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

04 October 2023

October 4, 1863 – October 17, 1863

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Speaker Discusses Victorian Era Cemetery and Funeral Practices

26 September 2023

  WOODBRIDGE – The Historical Association of Woodbridge Township presents Victorian Death and Funerals with Brian Armstrong on Monday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. In anticipation of Halloween, guest speaker Brian Armstrong discusses Victorian Era cemetery and funeral practices. The speaker will highlight weird funeral and death superstitions, mourning practices, […]

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This Week in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

20 September 2023

September 20, 1863 – October 3, 1863

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Atlantic City Bus Trip – Magyar Reformed Church

15 September 2023

PERTH AMBOY – Bus Trip to Bally’s Casino on Saturday Oct. 28, 2023. Bus leaves from Magyar Reformed Church, 331 Kirkland Place, Perth Amboy at 10 a.m. Cost is $40 per person; $15 back from the Casino. Lunch Provided. Call Julie 732-261-8726 to reserve a seat.

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Raritan Bay Medical Center Foundation to Host Art Show on Sept. 14 

08 September 2023

Event will raise funds to support behavioral health services at Raritan Bay Medical Center PERTH AMBOY – On Thursday,  Sept. 14, Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center Foundation will host the return of its Art Show at Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center to raise funds to support behavioral health services and the expansion of […]

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This Week in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

06 September 2023

September 6, 1863 – September 19, 1863

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NJ ANCHOR Program

31 August 2023

For complete information, go to NJ Divison of Taxation website: https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/anchor/ Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters (ANCHOR) This program provides property tax relief to New Jersey residents who own or rent property in New Jersey as their principal residence and meet certain income limits. The current filing season for the ANCHOR benefit […]

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National Institutes of Health All of Us Research Program Mobile Tour Visits Perth Amboy

24 August 2023

PERTH AMBOY – From August 29 until September 1, 2023, Puerto Rican Association for Human Development, Inc. will host the All of Us Journey: a traveling educational exhibit that brings the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program to communities across the country. The Journey features interactive stations and activities to educate visitors […]

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This Week in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

16 August 2023

August 16, 1863 – September 5, 1863

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This Week in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

02 August 2023

August 2, 1863 – August 15, 1863

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Bus Trip to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City – Good Shepherd Seniors

21 July 2023

Good Shepherd Seniors is sponsoring a bus trip to Resorts Casino, Atlantic City on Tuesday August 15, 2023. Cost is $40.00 and $10.00 back in play. Bus leaves the church parking lot at 10 a.m. Any questions, please call Connie at 732-442-4978.

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This Week in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

19 July 2023

July 19, 1863 – August 1, 1863

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This Week in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

05 July 2023

July 5, 1863 – July 18, 1863

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This Week in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

21 June 2023

June 21, 1863 – July 4, 1863

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This Week in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

12 June 2023

  June 7, 1863 – June 20, 1863

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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