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South Amboy’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade

This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

December 1865

This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

November 1865

Check Presentation From the American Legion Post 45 to the Jewish Renaissance 11/18/21

03 December 2021

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Girls on the Run of Central NJ Make Big Strides in Sunday’s Somerville 5K

03 December 2021

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Athletic Field Renovation Announced

03 December 2021

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Environmental Awareness Raised

03 December 2021

The Intl. WeLoveU Foundation and Power Home Remodeling Team Up to Carry Out  Environmental Cleanups Across Eight States to Help Close the Climate Gap in America Press Release 11/21/21 SOUTH AMBOY, NJ — The International WeLoveU Foundation volunteers cleaned Raritan Bay Waterfront Park with Power Home Remodeling employee volunteers to raise awareness and help close […]

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HVAC Systems, Special Needs Students Discussed

03 December 2021

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Plastic Bag Ban

03 December 2021

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Pallone Highlights Build Back Better Act’s Historic Investments to Combat the Climate Crisis and Protect Environment

03 December 2021

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Pallone Congratulates Lisa Garcia on EPA Region II Administrator Selection

03 December 2021

Press Release 11/18/21 WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) issued the following statement on Lisa Garcia’s selection to serve as Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region II Administrator: “I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Lisa Garcia on her selection to serve as EPA Region II Administrator. Lisa’s deep experience and strong ties to New […]

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Middlesex County Office of Health Services Rabies Advisory

03 December 2021

Press Release 11/18/21 MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – The Middlesex County Office of Health Services is reporting that a skunk tested positive for rabies in the Township of Monroe, Middlesex County, in the vicinity of Evergreen Terrace and Astor Place. This is the eighth rabid animal reported within Middlesex County for 2021 and the first rabid […]

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Middlesex County hosts 14th Annual Adoption Day

03 December 2021

11 Adoptions Finalized During Event Press Release 11/18/21 MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – In honor of National Adoption Day taking place on Saturday, November 20, 2021, Middlesex County hosted its 14th annual National Adoption Day event on Wednesday, November 17. This year’s Adoption Day event saw the adoptions of 11 children finalized. Since November 2020, Middlesex […]

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Buttigieg Announces $10.3 Million Grant Award to New Jersey for Infrastructure

03 December 2021

Press Release 11/19/21 WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary Pete Buttigieg today announced that the Biden Administration will award $10.3 million to the city of Atlantic City through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grants program. The total FY 21 RAISE investment in American infrastructure was nearly $1 billion, awarded to 90 projects […]

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Pallone on House Passage of the Build Back Better Act

03 December 2021

The Bill Lowers Prescription Drug Costs, Permanently Bans Offshore Drilling and Funds the World Trade Center Health Program Press Release 11/19/21 WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement today after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act: “Today, the House passed once-in-a-generation legislation that invests in […]

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Delight in December @ Dowdell

03 December 2021

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Pallone Applauds $1.7 Million Investment in Coastal Resiliency

03 December 2021

Press Release 11/19/21 WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today applauded a major grant that will be led by NY/NJ Baykeeper. Together with matching funds, the organization will use a total of $1,743,625 for the project, including support from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric […]

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World War II — 75 Years Ago

03 December 2021

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Remembering Marilyn Aponte Gougeon 1967-2021

03 December 2021

PERTH AMBOY – Born in Perth Amboy, she was a lifelong resident. She was employed by the Perth Amboy Board of Education as a Confidential Secretary for 22 years.  She loved all of her pets, especially her dog, Taco. She loved the Barge Restaurant. I Remember Marilyn making face masks stating “I ♥ the Barge,” […]

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