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This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

May 1865

This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

April 1865

This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

March 1865

American Irish Assoc Announces Parade Honorees – St. Patrick’s Parade To Be Held March 9th

Recovery Centers Of America At Raritan Bay Names Leodante Ognibene New Chief Executive Officer

12 June 2023

SOUTH AMBOY, N.J. – Recovery Centers of America (RCA) at Raritan Bay, a drug and alcohol inpatient addiction treatment facility serving communities in northern New Jersey and southern New York state, today announced the promotion of LeoDante Ognibene, as chief executive officer. Ognibene assumes the role after serving as the corporate vice president of nursing operations […]

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Festa di San Antonio – June 10

21 May 2023

HOPELAWN – After a three year hiatus we are happy to announce that Good Shepherd Parish, 625 Florida Grove Rd., in the Hopelawn section of Woodbridge will once again be hosting its Festa di San Antonio on Saturday, June 10 from noon to 7 p.m. in the church hall.  The day will include Italian food […]

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Middlesex Water Company President and CEO Announces Retirement

16 May 2023

Efforts to Identify New Chief Executive Underway ISELIN, N.J., May 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX) President and Chief Executive Officer, Dennis W. Doll has announced a plan to retire upon turning age 65. Mr. Doll’s retirement is planned for the later of December 31, 2023 or, the date when a successor […]

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Historical Association of Woodbridge Township Monthly Meeting

16 May 2023

We Grew It Here: 100 years of New Jersey’s Horticultural Society – Presented by Lesley Parness While New Jersey is aptly named the Garden State, our state is much more than its famous Jersey tomatoes, corn, or blueberries! Join us for this enlightening presentation on garden plants of New Jersey’s past – connecting people and plants […]

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Woodbridge Library Presents “Black Americans in Woodbridge History: From Unseen to Seen

16 May 2023

 WOODBRIDGE – The Woodbridge Public Library, with support from the Woodbridge Township Historic Preservation Commission, is proud to present “Black Americans in Woodbridge History: From Unseen to Seen,” a multimedia exhibit combining mixed-medium art installations by local Woodbridge artist S. Scott with historic documents and accompanying interpretation. The exhibit will be on display on the […]

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Upcoming Events at the Woodbridge Public Library – June 2023

16 May 2023

WOODBRIDGE – Join our annual summer reading club starting June 19! We have clubs for kids, teens, and adults. Sign up in-person or online to win prizes for reading the books you love! Listed below are the free events we have planned for June 2023. June 1 | 1PM | Main Library Stroke: Are You at Risk? Join […]

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This Week in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

16 May 2023

May 17, 1863 – June 6, 1863

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HUD Allocates $12 Million to Help New Jersey Produce Affordable Housing

05 May 2023

NEW JERSEY – On May 4, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocated $382 million through the nation’s Housing Trust Fund (HTF). New Jersey was allocated $12,237,784  million from the Housing Trust Fund, an affordable housing production program that complements existing Federal, state, and local efforts to increase and preserve the supply […]

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Death of Stonewall Jackson

This Week in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

03 May 2023

May 3, 1863 – May 16, 1863

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Have you received your 2019 ANCHOR benefit? Here’s how to follow up.

02 May 2023

TRENTON – The Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters (ANCHOR) program provides property tax relief to New Jersey residents who owned or rented their principal residence on October 1, 2019, and met the 2019 gross income limits (Homeowners $250,000 and Renters/Tenants $150,000). Filing deadline was February 28, 2023. The State of New Jersey […]

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Friends of the Perth Amboy Free Public Library – May Events

02 May 2023

Book Sales (on-going) Stop by the Brighton Avenue Teen Center located at 56 Brighton Avenue & Sadowski Pkwy. in Perth Amboy from 1-3 p.m. and shop our selection of used books. Soft cover books are 50¢, hardcover books are $1, a bag of books are $5, oversize bags/boxes are $10 (no lawn or trash bags), […]

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This Week in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

19 April 2023

April 19, 1863 – May 2, 1863

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This Week in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

05 April 2023

April 5, 1863 – April 18, 1863

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Former Sayreville Democratic Party Leader and Family Members Indicted

01 April 2023

 News Release 3/30/2023 NEW BRUNSWICK – Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Daniel Plumacker of the Sayreville Police Department announced today that Thomas V. Pollando, the former Sayreville Borough Democratic Chairman, has been indicted along with his son and daughter-in-law. Over the course of an investigation spanning weeks in July and August of 2022, […]

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Greek Flag Raising

28 March 2023

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This Week in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

15 March 2023

March 15, 1863 – April 4, 1863

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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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