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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

Lizard Guys and eBooks at Dowdell Library — July 9

25 June 2013

Summertime and the living is easy! Drop in the Dowdell Library of South Amboy for a cool experience! Enjoy the not to be missed, kid-friendly “Lizard Guys” program on Tuesday, July 9 at 1:45 pm. See awesome lizards, snakes, turtles, frogs & various bugs. Get to the library early to reserve a seat “for a […]

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Soup Kitchen & Clothing Giveaway — June 26

25 June 2013

PERTH AMBOY — Soup Kitchen at the Faith Community Worship Center,

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Trip to Mets Game — August 25

24 June 2013

SOUTH AMBOY — South Amboy Knights of Columbus Council 426 sponsors an outing to beautiful Citi Field to see the Mets

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South Amboy Resident Nominated for Promotion to Full Colonel

21 June 2013

(News Release) SOUTH AMBOY – Lieutenant Colonel John F. O’Connell was recently selected by Lieutenant General Richard Harding, Judge Advocate General of the Air Force, to be the new Air National Guard Assistant to the Command Staff Judge Advocate, United States Air Forces – Europe (USAFE)/Air Forces – Africa (AFAFRICA) and has also been nominated […]

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Renovation of Hobart Street Building Presented by Owner’s Lawyer

21 June 2013

PERTH AMBOY – Lawyer James Clark came before the Council to make a brief presentation of plans for renovating the dilapidated Hobart  Plaza Building. “It’s 110 ft. frontage on Hobart Street. Two thirds of the property is the building and one third of the site is parking. When the building was constructed in the 1950’s […]

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First African-American Voter Under the 15th Amendment

21 June 2013

Thomas Mundy Peterson Plaque Dedication — It Happened in Perth Amboy! PERTH AMBOY (News Release) – Mayor Wilda Diaz and community members were present for the unveiling of the Thomas Mundy Peterson plaque on June 14th at the Thomas Mundy Peterson School, 274 State Street. The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders and Middlesex County […]

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Thomas Mundy Peterson’s Historic Vote

21 June 2013

PERTH AMBOY – Thomas Mundy Peterson was the first African-American to vote under the 15th Amendment and it happened right here in Perth Amboy. On March 30, 1870, the Fifteenth amendment to the Federal Constitution had just been adopted by Congress. On March 31, 1870 Perth Amboy had a special election to decide whether or […]

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EDITORIAL: A Tea to Benefit the Domestic Violence Response Team

21 June 2013

– By Carolyn Maxwell On June 9th I attended a Victorian Tea held at the Knights of Columbus in Perth Amboy. It was sponsored by the Perth Amboy Police Chaplain Core, the Abundant Life Worship Center and In His Image Women’s Ministry. This Tea was to benefit the Domestic Violence Team. Some of the women […]

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Community Voice: In Memory of Jack Cerulo

21 June 2013

Everyone’s Best Friend – Jack Cerulo, former longtime Chairman & current Treasurer, of the Raritan Bay Area YMCA died of an apparent heart attack on June 2nd. Jack was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, brother and treasured friend. His lifelong dedication to Perth Amboy was evident through is volunteer work on many local boards […]

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Elizabethtown Gas Presents Check to Perth Amboy Domestic Violence Team

21 June 2013

UNION – On May 30, the Perth Amboy Domestic Violence

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Patten School

21 June 2013

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Monthly Book Club

21 June 2013

SEWAREN — There will be a monthly book club at the Sewaren Library,

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Aereon Documents Examined

20 June 2013

PERTH AMBOY – John Dyke & News 12 Anchorman Kurt Siegelin examine rare documents from Perth Amboy’s past. Here News 12 is covering the 150th Anniversary of the Aereon. During the summer months of 1863, Dr. Solomon Andrews flew his Aereon airship over Perth Amboy. Such was the world’s first successful fully steerable air flight! […]

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LOOKING BACK

20 June 2013

PERTH AMBOY – Interior of a drug store, possibly Seaman’s Pharmacy – 1950’s *Photo Courtesy of Perth Amboy Free Public Library This Photo was restored under a grant for the Kearny Cottage Archiving project by the Middlesex Cultural and Heritage Commission

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BAIT SHOP REPORT – June 21

20 June 2013

PERTH AMBOY – The bait shop had great week of fishing reports lots of pics and excitement with an assortment in local waters has everyone enjoying the fishingreports from the guys at Harbortown areas said weak fish and spots are hitting the worms bass and blues bunker. The crew off the pier by the shop […]

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8th Metro Open – Tae Kwon Do Tournament- Colonia H.S. 6/9/13

20 June 2013

      *Photos by Joe Bayona & Carolyn Maxwell

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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
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