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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

Perth Amboy’s One Man Tribute to 911

20 September 2013

Since 2002, on Sept. 11th, Rocky DeNardo has stood on a corner in Perth Amboy between the hours of 8:00 am and 9:30 am, holding an American flag in his own private memorial to 911.

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Statement from Deputy Speaker John S. Wisniewski on the 12th Anniversary of 9/11

20 September 2013

News Release – 9/11/2013- SAYREVILLE – Assemblyman John S. Wisniewski, Deputy Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly today issued the following statement to commemorate the events of September 11, 2001.

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EDITORIAL: The Young Will Keep The Memory Alive

20 September 2013

At the Woodbridge 9-11 Ceremony, there were performances by the Woodbridge High School Choir under the direction of Elizabeth Armory. There was also a chant accompanied with music performed by the Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar.

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COMMUNITY VOICE: What That ‘Fifty Caliber’ Ban Really Means

20 September 2013

The media told of a proposed law that would ban .50 caliber rifles, etc. This seems like a regurgitation of an earlier failed proposal to ban firearms that were greater than .50 caliber. While it seems to be aimed at a rare firearm, the effect would be ban most shotguns, as well as those 19th […]

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COMMUNITY VOICE: Outside the Box

20 September 2013

I’ve always considered myself to be an outside-of-the-box, non-mainstream type of thinker. Likewise, many of those in the political arena and religious leaders (especially the “cult” type) have their own different opinion (or don’t) and I’ll more than likely tell you what I really believe. Yet unlike a politician or religious zealot I won’t force […]

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POEM: A Salute to the Triumvirate

20 September 2013

Let us salute those intrepid souls, Who at Council meetings, stand up and speak On each every topic and issue on the agenda, They say for us who are timid, powerless and weak. Some of us who may get up to speak, Merely bore the Council members who fall asleep. But when this trio express […]

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Perth Amboy to Participate in a Gun Buy Back Program

20 September 2013

News Release PERTH AMBOY & OLD BRIDGE – Perth Amboy to participate in a gun buy back program headed by the state and Middlesex County, the tenth in New Jersey since December and the second in Middlesex County in 17 months. On Sept. 27 and 28, people can turn in firearms at churches in New […]

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Biodegradable Bags (Brown Bags) Will Be Available Sept. 16, 2013 – Jan. 13, 2014

20 September 2013

NewsRelease PERTH AMBOY 2013 Leaf Collection, Department of Public Works | Recycling Information. Bag Pick-Up Hours/Location: Monday- Friday; 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Except on holidays)

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Ground Breaking Ceremony for Elevator, St. Demetrios Church, Perth Amboy

20 September 2013

*Photos by Eric Savory

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Pirohi Sale, St.John’s Church, Sept 23-27

20 September 2013

St.John’s Church, 145 Broad St Perth Amboy, Pirohi sale,call  (732) 826-7067 in the morning to place your orders on the following dates, Sep.23-27, 2013. Pick up orders called in on Oct.1-3 , 2013

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Rev. Ivan Turyk Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary in Priesthood

20 September 2013

PERTH AMBOY – Rev. Ivan Turyk celebrated his 10th Anniversary as a priest on Sunday, September 8 at Ukrainian Assumption Church, Perth Amboy. *Photos by Paul  W. Wang

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LOOKING BACK:

20 September 2013

PERTH AMBOY – One of Perth Amboy Fire Department’s trucks in 1950’s parade, possibly State Street.

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9-11-01 Remembered

13 September 2013

             

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It Was Such A Gorgeous Weekend . . . And Then I Remembered

13 September 2013

After this past weekend, my thoughts turned to how beautiful the weather was on September 11, 2001. In such a short time, what began so beautifully, turned into something so ugly and unimaginable.

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Sayreville 9-11 Ceremony

13 September 2013

By Beverly Samuelson SAYREVILLE – It has been 12 years since that tragic day in 2001 when America was attacked by terrorists. The Borough of Sayreville will never forget that day and the people from the community who perished in the attack. At the memorial ceremony on Sunday the town remembered Robert Hughes, Judy Hazel […]

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Rezoning of Front Street Discussed – Caucus 8/12/13

13 September 2013

PERTH AMBOY – Business Administrator Greg Fehrenbach presented a report to the Council in reference to what may have to be done to the Waterfront. Front Street specifically was mentioned for rezoning because of damage caused by Hurricane Sandy. There is a possibility of eliminating some of the residential property south of Gordon Street, Bayview […]

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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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