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This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

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NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY AND PUBLIC HEARING CONSOLIDATED PLAN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) PROGRAM YEAR 2019

05 March 2021

City of Perth Amboy, New Jersey Notice is hereby provided that the City of Perth Amboy, NJ has completed its draft of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the 2019 Program Year for the Community Development Block Grant CDBG and HOME Investment Partnership programs. This report contains information including: 1) summary of […]

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Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine Achieves Provisional Accreditation

05 March 2021

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Pallone Applauds House Passage of American Rescue Plan

05 March 2021

The legislative package includes provisions to expand COVID-19 vaccines, provide another round of direct payments, and deliver aid to state and local governments Press Release 2/27/21 WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Rescue Plan: “Early this morning, the House […]

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Middlesex County Officials Provide a COVID-19 Vaccine Update

05 March 2021

Press Release 2/22/21 MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – “The COVID-19 vaccine has given residents around the nation and our County the hope that they have been longing for throughout this COVID-19 pandemic. Middlesex County has been committed to ensuring everyone that wants a vaccine receives a vaccine; however, unfortunately, the County is not immune to the […]

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South Amboy Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Committee Announces Plans to Offer Residents a Parade in September

05 March 2021

Press Release SOUTH AMBOY – The year 2020 has been a stressful one and we were all looking forward to enjoying the annual South Amboy Saint Patrick’s Day Parade.  The stress of social isolation, virtual learning and scheduling a COVID vaccination had residents looking forward to a family day outside celebrating at the annual Saint […]

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Woodbridge Public Library Events

05 March 2021

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Dowdell Library Events

05 March 2021

Press Release  SOUTH AMBOY — March Madness, anyone? We may not be playing basketball at the library this month, but we do have a fun, crazy schedule planned! There is a little bit of fun for everyone, from Birthday celebrations to new programs. Grab your calendar because you won’t want to miss a thing!  The […]

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Pallone on FDA Authorization of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 Vaccine

05 March 2021

Press Release 2/27/21 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted an emergency use authorization for Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine: “Today’s authorization of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine brings us another step closer to the light at […]

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World War II — 75 Years Ago

05 March 2021

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St. Patrick’s Day with the Hibernians

05 March 2021

SOUTH AMBOY – The Colonel D.B. Kelly Ancient Order of Hibernians located at 272 Stevens Ave in South Amboy across from the old St. Mary’s High School wishes to invite everyone to start making your St. Patrick’s Day plans with us.  With no St Patrick’s parades planned for the month of March, join us for […]

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Broadway Ange

05 March 2021

Broadway Ange, 124 South Broadway Avenue, South Amboy *Photos by Carolyn Maxwell

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Foundation to Donate 500 Books to Perth Amboy Kids

05 March 2021

Donald & Alease Hilliard-Chapman Foundation to Donate 500 Books to Perth Amboy Kindergartners & The Giving Bookshelf Organization Honors the Late Alease Hilliard-Chapman Who Would Have Turned 88 this Weekend Press Release 2/26/21 PERTH AMBOY – To promote early childhood literacy, primarily with marginalized youth, the Donald and Alease Hilliard-Chapman Foundation (DAHCF) is hosting a […]

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Governor Signs Law Setting Municipal Contributions for Non-Profit Hospitals

05 March 2021

Sarlo/Cryan/Vitale/Singleton Measure Will Protect Non-Profit Status, Provide for Consistent Municipal Payments Press Release 2/22/21 TRENTON – The Governor today signed into law legislation sponsored by Senator Paul Sarlo, Senator Joe Cryan, Senator Joe Vitale and Senator Troy Singleton that will protect the non-profit status of hospitals while ensuring that they compensate their communities for municipal […]

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LOOKING BACK

05 March 2021

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Pet of the Week

05 March 2021

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DVD Review: The Chosen

04 March 2021

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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!!
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