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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

Tricky Tray – Oct. 20

18 October 2013

HOPELAWN – Good Shepherd Parish Tricky Tray, Sunday, October 20 at Most Holy Rosary Church, Msgr. Gambino Hall, 625 Florida Grove Rd, Hopelawn. Doors Open: 12 Noon, Drawing 2 p.m. Admission $10. Adults Only. Admission Fee includes 25 Tray Tickets, Coffee & Dessert. Kitchen opens at 12 Noon or bring your own food. Reserve your […]

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Find Your Way Around Health Care Law – Nov 2

18 October 2013

PERTH AMBOY – AARP is sponsoring a seminar on the health care law. Whether you have health insurance or no coverage at all, find out what the healthcare law means for you and your family. Come and learn more about the law’s benefits and protections and new coverage options. Sunday, November 3 from 2 p.m. […]

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Ladies Auxiliary #4699

18 October 2013

SAYREVILLE – The Ladies Auxiliary #4699 of Sayreville, 575 Jernee Mills road will hold their monthly meeting on October 22, at 7 p.m. All Auxiliary members are invited to attend. Plan to have new ideas on what we could do for our Veterans. Light refreshments will be served. For more info call 732-264-3041.  

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South Amboy City Council, Monday, Oct 21 at 7 p.m.

17 October 2013

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Outerbridge Crossing Construction Completed 3 Weeks Ahead of Schedule

12 October 2013

Outerbridge Crossing Pavement Replacement Update – According to the Port Authority’s website, the Outerbridge Crossing pavement replacement was completed ahead of schedule on October 10, 2013. The overnight bridge closures are no longer in effect. The bridge is open in both directions.

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Documentary Honors All Puerto Rican 65th Infantry Regiment

11 October 2013

PERTH AMBOY – The documentary depicted the heroics of the Borinqueneers who served in the only all Hispanic segregated unit in U.S. Army history. The documentary honors the Veterans who served in the 65th regiment during the Korean War. The documentary depicts the how this regiment was mistreated while serving in the U.S. Army, but […]

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Board of Education: Going, Going, Gone?

11 October 2013

Doctrine of Necessity Invoked; Will Caffrey’s Third Strike Really Be an Out? PERTH AMBOY – One by one, the Board of Education members were polled. (Member Maria Garcia was absent). It was unanimous. The Board Members wanted Superintendent Janine Walker-Caffrey suspended. She would be placed on paid suspension. The announcement was made after the Board […]

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How The News Media Changes History

11 October 2013

By Vilma Novak PERTH AMBOY – What is the most powerful force in society? More powerful than the president or Congress? It’s the news media according to Charles Wiley, international speaker and journalist who was Kearny Cottage Historical Association’s guest speaker on Sunday, September 29. Why is the media such a powerful force? It’s because […]

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EDITORIAL: They Are Deserving!

11 October 2013

I was listening to the Curtis Sliwa radio program last week and he had Steve Adubato as a guest. The discussion turned to the documentary about the Borniqueneers.

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County Freeholder Stephen “Pete” Dalina Dies Oct. 3, 2013

11 October 2013

WOODBRIDGE – Stephen “Pete” Dalina was Middlesex County’s Longest serving Freeholder, elected in 1990. He served on the Woodbridge Township Council for 12 years.

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Councilman Gonzalez And Candidate Benny Salerno Split From Board President Mark Carvajal

11 October 2013

News Release 10/6/13 PERTH AMBOY – Both Perth Amboy City Councilman Kenneth Gonzalez and Board of Education Candidate Benjamin Salerno regrettably announce today that they are discontinuing their public support of the re-election bid of School Board President Mark Carvajal. “I believe that Mr. Carvajal has led the Board during some tumultuous times this past […]

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Coffee Break, Perth Amboy – Sept. 28-29

11 October 2013

        *Photos by Katherine Massopust

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Ribbon Cutting YMCA Early Childhood Learning Center – Perth Amboy

11 October 2013

*Photos by Paul W. Wang

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Blessing of the Animals, St. Peter’s Church – Perth Amboy

11 October 2013

*Photos by Paul W. Wang

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Public Attends Discussion to Help Strengthen the Community

11 October 2013

By Katherine Massopust– PERTH AMBOY – On Wednesday, September 25, 2013 there was an intense meeting open to the public at the Jankowski Community Center, One Olive St., Perth Amboy. The public was asked to give a no holds barred approach on the issues of what Perth Amboy needs to improve.

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COMMUNITY VOICE: Obamacare Yes or No?

11 October 2013

Obamacare Yes or No? Or delay it for now. Those politicians on Capitol Hill have to decide what’s good for America. I love when those Democrats and Republicans act like little kids when it comes for our concerns. For me, Washington D.C. is just a playground for the politicians to play in the sandbox. And […]

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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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