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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

Dowdell Library

23 July 2021

Tails & Tales @ Dowdell Press Release SOUTH AMBOY — The summer fun has begun, and everyone at the Dowdell Library is having a blast! The library is now open for browsing. Make sure to stop by, find a good book, participate in summer activities, use a computer or utilize one of our many online […]

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Reading of the Declaration of Independence and Liberty Bell Ringing Ceremony

09 July 2021

*Photos by Paul Wang Click on photos to enlarge

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Dedication of Eagle 9 Plaque, Elm Street, Perth Amboy, 6/15/21

09 July 2021

*Photos by Katherine Massopust

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History of the Eagle 9 by Fire Department Historian John Leo Fedorka

09 July 2021

PERTH AMBOY – The Perth Amboy Fire Department has a long, rich and storied history which dates back to its start in 1881. Initially, the first company operated out of City Hall until the original firehouse was built on State Street in 1882. That firehouse was in the area where the sundial was back in […]

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B.I.D. Meeting via Zoom on Tuesday, July 13

09 July 2021

PERTH AMBOY – Please be advised that the Perth Amboy Business Improvement District will hold its regular board meeting via Zoom online conference on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. The meeting will also consider the following resolution: R-05-7/21 Authorizing an Executive Closed Session at the July 13, 2021 meeting to discuss the following: […]

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Now Law: Vitale, Lopez, Benson & Johnson Bill Enhancing Outreach Initiatives & Eliminating Premiums, Waiting Periods For NJ FamilyCare

09 July 2021

Press Release NEW JERSEY: In an effort to encourage and make it easier for more residents to enroll in NJ FamilyCare, a bill sponsored by Senator Joe Vitale and Assembly Democrats Yvonne Lopez, Daniel Benson and Gordon Johnson to eliminate premiums and waiting periods, as well as enhance outreach efforts for the program, was signed […]

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Official Groundbreaking and Park Name Dedication for the Future Second Street Park

09 July 2021

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Remarks by City Historian John K. Dyke at the 6/19/21 Juneteenth Flag Raising

09 July 2021

For more photos from the Junteenth celebration, click here. PERTH AMBOY – Thank you to Anna Daily, Jeanette Wilson & all of the organizers & friends. Today we are all very excited as this is Perth Amboy’s first official celebration of Juneteenth. Some may ask, what has Juneteenth to do with New Jersey or with […]

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What Else is New?

09 July 2021

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Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center Perth Amboy Announces Class of 2021 Medical Residents

09 July 2021

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THE COMMUNITY VOICE: Letters to the Editor

09 July 2021

Speed Bumps Some have proposed “speed bumps: on streets to reduce speeding by producing a jolt to any automobile going fast. This will also produce a jolt to any automobile at regular speed. This creates wear and tear on all automobiles. Do people want this? Are there any scientific studies that justify this method? Ronald […]

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EDITORIAL

09 July 2021

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Upcoming New Development Meeting Discussed

09 July 2021

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A Lot of Topics on the Table

09 July 2021

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Vitale & Lopez Bill Expanding Eligibility, Eliminating Premiums, & Enhancing Outreach for NJ FamilyCare Advances in Legislature

09 July 2021

Press Release 6/10/21 TRENTON – In an effort to encourage and make it easier for more residents to enroll in NJ FamilyCare, Senator Joe Vitale and Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez have sponsored a bill to expand eligibility, eliminate premiums and enhance outreach efforts for the program. NJ FamilyCare is New Jersey’s publicly funded health insurance program […]

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Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners Names New County Park in Honor of Thomas Mundy Peterson, First African American to Vote in U.S. After Adoption of 15th Amendment

09 July 2021

Thomas Mundy Peterson Park is Located in Perth Amboy, where Peterson Resided When He Voted in Local Election on March 31,1870 Press Release 6/23/21 MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – The Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners has named its newest County park in honor of Thomas Mundy Peterson, a resident of the City of Perth Amboy […]

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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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