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This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

December 1865

EDITORIAL: A Picture is Worth A Thousand Words

03 June 2021

 

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The Cannabis Summit

03 June 2021

PERTH AMBOY – There will be a cannabis summit on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.) at Perth Amboy High School Auditorium, 300 Eagle Ave., Perth Amboy. An education forum with experts in a variety of areas including law enforcement, counseling/treatment, local government, and medicine/science who will discuss their specific knowledge and […]

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LOOKING BACK

03 June 2021

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Notification of Environmental Investigation and Cleanup Dry Cleaners

02 June 2021

PUBLIC NOTICE: Notification of Environmental Investigation and Cleanup Dry Cleaners 445-449 Amboy Avenue, Perth Amboy NJ (Block: 207 Lots 27 & 28.01) NJDEP PI #PI G000043465 June 2, 2021 In accordance with New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) regulations for “Notification and Public Outreach”, David Simon is required to provide information relating to environmental […]

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Cannabis Forum Invitation/ Invitacion al Foro de Cannabis

02 June 2021

PERTH AMBOY – On behalf of Mayor Caba and the Perth Amboy City Council, you are invited to attend The Cannabis Summit on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at the Perth Amboy High School Auditorium, located at 300 Eagle Ave. Due to Covid19 restrictions, seating is limited to 80 people. Social distancing procedures will be in […]

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What is the Strategy? Searching for a B.A. One of Many Topics Discussed

21 May 2021

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EDITORIAL: Remembering Two Special People

21 May 2021

Lydia Trinidad was a former Executive Director of PRAHD in Perth Amboy who passed away recently. All the experiences I had with her, she was always a fun-loving gracious person who always had a huge smile.  PRAHD (the Puerto Rican Association for Human Development) had hired a professional photographer by the name of Jim Shea […]

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The Community Voice: Letters to the Editor

21 May 2021

THE COMMUNITY VOICE Freedom of the Press Why does some public officials don’t like the community newspaper? Here is why. It tells news those other puppet-controlled newspapers won’t print what happens at a City Council Meeting. Many concerned voters and taxpayers want to know about how their City Government is doing. I remember when the […]

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Budget Hearing, Recreation & Water/Sewer Rates

21 May 2021

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Retired Police & Fire Local #9 of Middlesex & Monmouth County Swear in their 2021 Officers

21 May 2021

Press Release NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Retired Police and Fire Association Local # 9 swore in its 2021 officers on April 7th. Swore-in were retired Federal firefighter John Leo Fedorka as president, Joe Brittion vice-president, Len Mundy treasurer, Dave Jakubczak financial secretary, Ken Krasowski state delegate, Thomas J. Noble sergeant at arms. Swore-in […]

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Statement

21 May 2021

Statement of Harry Pozycki, Perth Amboy Civic Trustee and Founder of The Citizens Campaign, Upon Passage of The Citizens Public Safety Advisory Board Press Release  PERTH AMBOY – “I commend Council President Petrick and the members of the City Council for adopting the ordinance establishing The Citizens Public Safety Advisory Board.  This evidence-based solution, developed […]

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Perth Amboy Caucus and Council Meetings

21 May 2021

PERTH AMBOY CAUCUS  MEETING Monday, May 24, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. Pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, take notice that the Caucus Meeting of May 24, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. will be held  In the Council Chambers, 260 High Street, .Perth Amboy. Due to the limits on public gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, […]

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Perth Amboy Civic Trust and Frontline Youth Tout the Passage of the Citizen’s Public Safety Advisory Board

21 May 2021

Press Release 5/13/21 PERTH AMBOY – The Perth Amboy Civic Trust and the Frontline Youth today touted the unanimous passage of the Citizen’s Public Safety Advisory Board by the Perth Amboy City Council.  It passed at last night’s City Council meeting. The Citizen’s Public Safety Advisory Board is designed to build mutual respect between the […]

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Every Subject Except the Kitchen Sink!

21 May 2021

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Paper Shredding

21 May 2021

MIDDLESEX COUNTY – All times are from 9:00 am – 12 pm, or until shredding truck is filled, whichever occurs first.  Events are held rain or shine. Residents must wear face coverings, keep their vehicle windows closed and stay in their vehicles at all times.  You must have your materials in your trunk, cargo area […]

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Obituary: Melissa Lucille Whitehead Brown

21 May 2021

PERTH AMBOY – Melissa Lucille Whitehead Brown was born on September 28th, 1965 to the late Mary Frances Rudrow Brighton and the late William Stockton in Perth Amboy, NJ. She was a graduate of Perth Amboy High School and attended Trenton State College. Melissa was a member of the Cathedral International in Perth Amboy, where […]

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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
FOR ALL NON-EMERGENCIES, DIAL: 732-442-4400