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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

LOOKING BACK

20 August 2021

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Thomas Hennigan in Bodybuilding Competition, 8/7/21

18 August 2021

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Neighborhood Business Meeting

07 August 2021

By: Carolyn Maxwell PERTH AMBOY – Newly elected Mayor Helmin Caba gave an overview of projects that have been completed and new projects and programs forthcoming to improve the quality of life for the residents. He explained how new funding and grants will help the city overall. After Caba spoke, Master of Ceremonies and BID […]

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Swearing in of Council Members Rose Morales & B.J. Torres

07 August 2021

City Hall, Perth Amboy 7/23/21

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Route 35 Bridge Over Perth Amboy Connector Road Demolition Expected to Begin this Fall in Perth Amboy

07 August 2021

Single Lane of Traffic to be Maintained in Each Direction During Construction Press Release 7/23/21 TRENTON – New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced the demolition of the Route 35 Bridge over the Perth Amboy Connector in Perth Amboy is scheduled to begin this fall. This bridge is located just north of the […]

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It’s a Start: Editorial

07 August 2021

Police Blotter It’s inevitable. I don’t care what community, city, size, the ethnic makeup – every municipality large or small has crime from the very petty to the very serious. It is the duty of the authorities of the city to make the residents aware of any criminal activity past or present.  In past administrations, […]

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THE COMMUNITY VOICE: Letters to the Editor

07 August 2021

To Vax or  Not to Vax Someone recently asked me if I had been vaccinated. My reply, of course, was, “what’s it to you?” Why, are you?” It seems that everywhere you look some organization or celebrity, or politician is pushing the “vaccine”. Get vaccinated has become the mantra not only from the left but […]

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Bienvenido “B.J.” Torres Jr. is Sworn-in as City Councilman of Perth Amboy

07 August 2021

7/23/21 Submitted by Caroline Pozycki-Torres PERTH AMBOY – Bienvenido “BJ” Torres Jr will be publicly sworn in as a Councilman in Perth Amboy on Friday, July 23 at 3pm at City Hall. Torres has been serving the City of Perth Amboy since January 2021. His swearing in ceremony was postponed until now because of the […]

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Book Review: Lipgloss Chronicles: Confessions of a Celebrity Makeup Artist by Mayvis Payne

07 August 2021

By: Katherine Massopust and Carolyn Maxwell SOUTH AMBOY – South Amboy Author Mayvis Payne’s memoir covers her journey from retail to becoming a celebrity makeup artist. She begins her career in the makeup industry with her childhood and love of makeup, beauty, and fashion. After taking classes and jobs in retail, she was encouraged by […]

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Obituary: Joseph Paul Maciejewski (86)

07 August 2021

PERTH AMBOY – Joseph Paul Maciejewski of Perth Amboy, NJ, passed away on the morning of 07/15/2021 at 8:30 at the age of 86. He struggled with cancer for over a year, and put up a good fight. Although his first name is Joseph, he went by Paul. Paul retired from GSK Pharmaceuticals maintenance department, […]

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Eagle Scout Service Project

07 August 2021

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Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center Becomes First and Only Center in NJ to Offer Incisionless Neurosurgical Tremor Treatment

07 August 2021

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Who was “Joseph Kutcher”

07 August 2021

By: JohnLeo Fedorka PAFD Historian PERTH AMBOY – This is a follow up to the missing picture from the “Eagle Nine” plaque unveiled on June 15th honoring the nine firefighters that were killed when the Fire Engine they were riding on crashed into the side of the Central Railroad of NJ, Barnegat Express. During the […]

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Irish Festival September 25, 2021

07 August 2021

Press Release SOUTH AMBOY – The City of South Amboy in partnership with the South Amboy Parade Committee will host an Irish Festival on Saturday, September 25th at the Raritan Bay Waterfront Park.  The festival, which will begin at 2pm, promises to be an exciting and family friendly event and will include music, food and […]

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Perth Amboy Announcement English/Spanish

07 August 2021

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First Archepiscopal Visit

07 August 2021

  PERTH AMBOY – On Wednesday, August 11 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 41-47 Wisteria St., Perth Amboy will receive His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America in his first Archepiscopal Visit. The Small Paraclesis Service will commence at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 732-826-4466 or email: stdgoa@gmail.com

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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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