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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

A Drive Through Christmas Story

29 November 2013

OLD BRIDGE – A Drive Through The Christmas Story” will be presented again this year by Sayre Woods Bible Church. This is a display of ten life-sized Bible scenes including live characters, animals, holiday music, scripture, and a running storyline by way of a CD which enables you to go on a guided tour both […]

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Benefit & Toy Drive

29 November 2013

WOODBRIDGE – The David’s Touch Foundation Annual Benefit Night & Toy Drive will take place at The Shannon Rose, 855 St. George Ave., Woodbridge on Tuesday, Dec. 10 from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. $5 special food menu and exclusive drink features.

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Spaghetti Dinner

29 November 2013

Perth Amboy Volunteer Fire Department Parade Committee will be holding their 4th Annual Spaghetti Dinner Saturday, January 11, 2014, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Knights of Columbus Hall 228 High St., Perth Amboy Adults $10 Children under 5-Free Come out and support your local heroes!

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Christmas Spectacular

29 November 2013

WOODBRIDGE – Enjoy a day out in NYC. Trip to the Christmas Spectacular Show in Radio City Music Hall, the Lighted Christmas Tree Viewing at Rockefeller Center and lunch at Applebees on Wednesday, December 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bus leaves Evergreen at 9 a.m. Cost $89. Stop in the main office or […]

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Shop, Dine & Visit Perth Amboy During the Holiday Season

29 November 2013

2-HOUR LIMIT-FREE PARKING THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27 -JANUARY 1, 2014 Mayor Wilda Diaz announces and the Perth Amboy Parking Utility 2-hour limit free parking, as we encourage our residents and visitors to support our local businesses.  

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Civil War Roundtable

29 November 2013

WOODBRIDGE – The next meeting of The Robert E. Lee Civil War Roundtable will be held on Monday, December 2, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. at the Woodbridge Public Library. The guest speaker will be Gary Roche and his topic will be”The Medal of Honor in the Civil War”

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Holiday Concert

29 November 2013

SEWAREN – The Gospel Shepherds will perform on Friday, December 13 at 7:30 p.m. First Baptist Church of Woodbridge, 130 Sewaren Ave. Sewaren. Join us for traditional gospel works and holiday favorites. No reservations necessary!

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LOOKING BACK: 1950s Winter Storm

29 November 2013

PERTH AMBOY – 1950’s Winter. Clearing the sidewalks and plowing the streets of snow after a heavy fall on Smith Street. This photo was restored under a grant for the Kearny Cottage Archiving project by the Middlesex Cultural and Heritage Commission *Photo Courtesy of Barbara Booz.

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PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY: Rabies Advisory, Nov. 22, 2013

25 November 2013

PERTH AMBOY – A kitten tested positive for rabies in the City of Perth Amboy. The kitten was found in the vicinity of Sayre Avenue and Convery Blvd. This is the first positive rabies specimen in Perth Amboy this year, and the 15th in Middlesex County. Immediately report any bites from a wild or domestic […]

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Annual Holiday Tree Lighting And Fire Truck Parade

22 November 2013

SOUTH AMBOY – At the Transit Plaza on Broadway Thurs. Dec. 5. “Come visit Santa at our Christmas Village!” Santa will arrive at 6:30 p.m. for the “Kids Annual Meet And Greet” Free hot chocolate, cookies, candy and holiday entertainment! Don’t miss our annual fire/first aid holiday parade! Prize for the best decorated vehicle! This […]

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Will Transit Village Get On Track?

22 November 2013

Revitalization of Downtown Perth Amboy a Factor PERTH AMBOY – The City of Perth Amboy was awarded a $90,000 grant specifically to improve the area around the train station. This was announced by Mayor Diaz as she sat beside Annie Hindenlang (Senior Planner, Office of Economic and Community Development) during the Caucus portion of the […]

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Honoring Our Veterans in Perth Amboy and South Amboy

22 November 2013

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Veteran’s Day Ceremony at the War Memorial, Sadowksi Parkway, Perth Amboy

22 November 2013

*Photos by Paul W. Wang

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Project Read a major concern at Board of Education meeting 11/14/13

22 November 2013

By Katherine Massopust PERTH AMBOY – At the Public Portion of the 11/14/13 Board of Education Meeting Leslie Morrow from Project Read at Rutgers University voiced her opinion on Project Read. “Dr. Caffrey did not solicit us for Project Read. We solicited her. The one day workshops (training the teachers in Project Read) will have […]

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Remembering Roland Jenkins

22 November 2013

Carolyn Maxwell: I can’t remember exactly when I first met Roland, but once I did meet him I never forgot him. We were separated in school by a couple of years and I came to know him more as an adult. It was very obvious from the beginning that he was destined to be an […]

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COMMUNITY VOICE: Addition to HUBS Story

22 November 2013

I would like to make a correction or addition in your paper to a story about the HUBS 75th anniversary. An article in last week’s edition of the Amboy Guardian omitted someone who was instrumental in the HUBS being able to have a 75th anniversary. My “cousin” Mike Pluckter was responsible for getting the organization […]

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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.
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