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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

Ferry Slip Museum Features Author Gordon Thomas Ward

15 November 2013

By Vilma Novak PERTH AMBOY – Gordon Thomas Ward, ghost hunter, author, historian, guitarist, singer-songwriter, inspirational speaker, presenter, spoke at Perth Amboy’s Ferry Slip Museum on Sunday, October 27. Mr. Ward penned “Ghosts of Central Jersey, Historic Haunts of the Somerset Hills he elaborated on his findings at the event. He said he believes in […]

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Eyewitness Reports: Are We Ready or Not?”

15 November 2013

EDISON – Saturday, Nov. 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison. Harry Pozycki, The Citizens Campaign; Alex Torpey, Mayor or South Orange; Justin Auciello, Founder, Jersey Shore Hurricane News; Colleen O’Dea, NJ Spotlight will present a free citizen journalist training focusing on investigating if one’s town is ready for […]

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Garden Guru Returns!

15 November 2013

How to Can Vegetables You Loved Him Then,You’ll Love Him Even More Now! Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Kearny Cottage 63 Catalpa Ave., Perth Amboy For More Info call: 732-293-1090 All Are Welcome!

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Ladies Auxiliary of Post #4699

15 November 2013

SAYREVILLE – The Ladies Auxiliary of Post #4699 of Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville, will hold their monthly meeting on November 26 at 7 p.m. at the post Home. This will be a short meeting to discuss the coming months. Every auxiliary member is invited to attend. Refreshment will be served. For more info please call […]

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Knights of Columbus Free Thanksgiving Dinner

15 November 2013

PERTH AMBOY – The Knights Of Columbus – San Salvador Council #299 Cordially Invites The Community For A Free Thanksgiving Dinner Meal On November 24, 2013 At 228 High Street, Perth Amboy, NJ, from 1 p.m. to 5p.m. For more information contact John Jordan at (732) 442-2998.    

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Motorists Urged To Be Cautious For Deer On Roads

15 November 2013

News Release TRENTON – The Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Fish and Wildlife is urging motorists to be alert for white- tailed deer on roads across the state with the arrival of the fall breeding season, especially during morning and evening commutes when visibility may be poor and deer are more active. Drivers should […]

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LOOKING BACK: Perth Amboy circa 1890

15 November 2013

PERTH AMBOY – This postcard depicts Perth Amboy’s Waterfront as viewed from Tottenville, Staten Island circa 1890s.   *Photo Courtesy of Linda Luden

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Perth Amboy Board of Education Election Results

08 November 2013

Perth Amboy Board of Education Results 11/5/13 Results from Machine & Absentee Ballots

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Nine For Three Seats

08 November 2013

Who Will Be Victorious? Perth Amboy Board of Education PERTH AMBOY – On Monday, October 28, 2013 the League of Women Voters and AFT held a forum at Perth Amboy High School. The Amboy Guardian recorded the forum. The photo above was taken Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at a candidates forum held at Olive Street Community Center sponsored […]

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South Amboy Police Department Advisory To Residents

08 November 2013

News Release SOUTH AMBOY – There has been a recent increase in motor vehicle burglaries in our area. The South Amboy Police Department will not tolerate this type of activity and will increase patrols with both marked units and unmarked units. Almost all of the vehicles where entry was made were left unlocked, some containing […]

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Governor Christie Visits Sayreville on One Year Anniversary of Superstorm Sandy

08 November 2013

Thanks Sayreville EMT’s, Police, Fire Depts., Volunteers & Residents SAYREVILLE – During Governor Christie’s speech on 10/29/13 he made it quite clear that he was on a mission and he would not abandon the residents until his mission is complete and the job is done.

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EDITORIAL: Off and Running Some of Them Again

08 November 2013

On the front page of the paper we have a picture of 8 of the 9 candidates running for the Perth Amboy Board of Education. As we mentioned of the front page, this photo was taken at a Candidate’s Forum held on Tuesday, 10/29/13. I happened to hear about this forum through the grapevine. As […]

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COMMUNITY VOICE: From the Other Side

08 November 2013

The following is an anonymous writing which will surely have an impact on all readers. This “From the Other Side” writing will bring you face to face with a soldier and one who visited him at the wall. It is most appropriate that all should read this at this time. At first there was no […]

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Night of Comedy

08 November 2013

WOODBRIDGE – The Woodbridge-Perth Amboy Rotary Club and Colonia Boy Scout Troop #523 present the 4th Annual NIGHT OF COMEDY!, featuring Don MacArthur, with Vinnie Nardiello, and hosted by Teddy Daniels. The Night of Comedy will take place at the Woodbridge Middle School, 525 Barron Ave., Woodbridge, New Jersey, on Friday, Nov. 15. The show […]

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South Amboy Historical Society Dedication

08 November 2013

SOUTH AMBOY – The South Amboy Historical Society will be dedicating a monument at the Train Plaza commemorating the Camden-Amboy Railroad on Saturday, November 9th at 11:30am. This is the second monument dedicated by the Society who make the preservation and memorialization of our City’s’ rich history their mission. Their first monument was dedicated at […]

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The HUBS Celebrate Their 75th Anniversary

08 November 2013

By Joe Bayona On Saturday, Oct.12, the HUBS had their 75th anniversary dinner. The dinner was attended by the members and invited dignitaries. Some of the dignitaries included: Wilda Diaz, (Mayor of Perth Amboy), John E. McCormac,(Mayor of Woodbridge), and Assemblyman Craig J. Coughlin, all of whom presented club president, Neil Tuber, with official proclamations. Unlike […]

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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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