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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

Fire Prevention Open House

08 November 2013

*Photos by Joe Bayona

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Rally to Raise Minimum Wage 10/31/13

08 November 2013

PERTH AMBOY – There was a rally at City Hall Circle on October 31, 2013 to vote “yes” on Question 2 to raise the minimum wage. *Photos by Paul W. Wang

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Royal Garden Club Meeting

08 November 2013

PERTH AMBOY – Royal Garden Club Meeting Wed., Nov. 6 at 7 p.m., on the first floor of St. Peter’s Rector House, across from St. Peter’s Church, at 183 Rector St. Perth Amboy, NJ 08861. This meeting features the speaker Dale Duchai, Master Gardener in Middlesex County. Dale coordinates the Barbara Krutzel Butterfly House at […]

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LOOKING BACK: Amboy Drive-In

08 November 2013

SAYREVILLE – Circa 1950’s. The Amboy Drive-in Theater. This photo was restored under a grant for the Kearny Cottage Archiving project by the Middlesex Cultural and Heritage Commission. *Photo Courtesy of Perth Amboy Free Public Library

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Veterans Day 2013 events – Nov. 10-11

07 November 2013

Click on events for more information Sunday and Monday, Nov. 10-11 Nov. 10 — Woodbridge Veterans Day Parade Nov. 10 — Sayreville Veterans Day Services Nov. 11 — Perth Amboy Veterans Day Ceremony In December Dec. 7 —  NJ Vietnam Veterans Memorial Holiday Lighting

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Meet ‘N’ Greet – Nov. 7 – at The Barge

06 November 2013

PERTH AMBOY – Meet “N” Greet, Thursday, November 7, 2013 at The Barge Restaurant. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free Buffet & Wine Tasting, sponsored by

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Christmas Bazaar & Gift Auction—Sunday, Nov. 10

03 November 2013

Sunday – November 10, 2013  from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Assumption Catholic School Auditorium 380 Meredith St., Perth Amboy, NJ _____________ Homemade Traditional Ethnic Foods! 50/50 Raffle! Great Prizes! Games! Vendors! Fun for Everyone! _______________ — FREE ADMISSION — assumptioncatholicschool.net School: (732) 826-8721

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VIDEO: Perth Amboy Candidates Forum

02 November 2013

Candidates for Perth Amboy Board of Education hold a forum, moderated by the League of Women Voters. Video by Paul Wang.

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Night of Comedy

01 November 2013

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 takes place on Friday, Nov. 15, at the Woodbridge Middle School, 525 Barron Ave., Woodbridge, NJ. The show begins at 8:00 p.m. […]

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Sunday Community Dinners in November

01 November 2013

PERTH AMBOY – A.J. Community Center, One Olive St. on Sundays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Local churches, organizations and businesses have partnered to sponsor the Community Dinners for those in need of a warm meal and good company.  Dates for the dinners are Nov. 3, 10, 17 ,24. Call 732-826-1690 ext. 4307 for […]

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Making Sure that Quality of Water is Not Compromised

01 November 2013

That is NOT Negotiable PERTH AMBOY – Dennis Doll and Rick Risoldi of Middlesex Water Company made their annual report to the Council at the October 21, 2013 Caucus Meeting. They focused mainly on the repairs made after the damage caused by Superstorm Sandy. Business Administrator Greg Fehrenbach said that the public/private partnership was established in 1998 […]

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Church Severely Damaged by Fire

01 November 2013

PERTH AMBOY – SS. Cyril & Methodius National Catholic Church suffered extensive damage to the roof during a 3-alarm fire which occurred around 1 a.m. Monday, Oct. 28, 2013. The Church was 90 years old. *Photo by Katherine Massopust

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This Plan is A Lot Different

01 November 2013

Delaney Homes Property PERTH AMBOY – October 21, 2013 – Ordinance #1 First Reading – An ordinance adopting amendments to the Focus 2000 Plan for redevelopment area 3 pursuant to the local redevelopment and housing law. Re: Delaney Homes – No public discussion. Business Administrator Greg Fehrenbach read a report from the Redevelopment Agency to […]

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Fall Festivities

01 November 2013

News Release PERTH AMBOY – Mayor Wilda Diaz and the Office of Recreation encourage all to enjoy their Fall festivities and to remind all parents and children to be safe this weekend. “We want to make sure all of our children enjoy this time with their families, but that their also safe. With everyone’s cooperation […]

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EDITORIAL: Reflections: It’s Been One Year

01 November 2013

October 28, 2013 marks the first anniversary of Superstorm Sandy. How many times in the past have the meteorologists predicted impending devastating weather to occur and it never happened. This time they were right. Our wildest dreams could not have prepared us for what devastation would come with the storm. Superstorm Sandy strengthened and took […]

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COMMUNITY VOICE: The Best Chance

01 November 2013

While everyone should realize the importance of Voting in the upcoming General Election, the Election in Perth Amboy takes on special significance. The Voters of Perth Amboy have the opportunity to bring some much needed reality back to the Board of Education. This reality is NOT Candidate Lebreault or Varela. Lebreault was soundly defeated in […]

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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