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South Amboy’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade

This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

December 1865

Contract Questioned – Are We Falling Back into Old Habits?

22 January 2021

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EDITORIAL

22 January 2021

A Lot on Our Plate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday was celebrated on Monday, January 18, 2021, and we wonder what he would think if he were alive today of the current events that have happened recently. What would he think of a party who spent the better half of almost 4 years whose […]

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THE COMMUNITY VOICE” Letter to the Editor

22 January 2021

COVID-19 Testing I wanted to write an op-ed on COVID-19 testing, since there was and is a big push for it. Although the big push, now, is for vaccines. But I figured it’s been long enough for the “powers that be” to have this testing thing down pat. Wrong! In doing research into the, “testing […]

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Poem: Train Whistles

22 January 2021

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MCC Creating Apprenticeship Opportunities in Advanced Manufacturing

22 January 2021

Press Release EDISON – Middlesex County College is developing apprenticeship opportunities in Advanced Manufacturing through Career Advance USA, a U.S. Department of Labor-funded grant. Apprenticeships, developed and implemented in collaboration with employers, are earn-and-learn programs that combine formal classroom learning with on-the-job training. For those seeking good jobs in this industry, apprenticeships are a viable […]

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Breaking Away From the Pack

22 January 2021

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World War II – 75 Years Ago

22 January 2021

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Woodbridge Public Library Events

22 January 2021

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Dowdell Library Events

22 January 2021

Press Release  SOUTH AMBOY — There are no winter blues around here! The Dowdell Library is still celebrating! Join us while we ring in the Chinese New Year through new virtual programs. Celebrate while Dennis and Maryanne cook up a tasty stir fry in the latest Test Kitchen episode. Then watch Ms. Maryanne read a […]

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New Covid-19 Site opened in Raritan Center

22 January 2021

The State of New Jersey, Middlesex County and RWJBarnabas Health Open Regional COVID-19 Vaccine Mega-site at New Jersey Convention & Expo Center in Edison Press Release 1/15/21 EDISON, NJ – Middlesex County and RWJBarnabas Health officials joined New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy today in opening the Middlesex County Regional COVID-19 Vaccine Mega-site in Edison Township […]

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Three Kings Celebration

22 January 2021

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Governor Signs Order to Implement New Policies for 2020-2021 School Year

22 January 2021

Press Release 1/11/21 TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 214 to affect the following changes for the 2020-2021 school year: 1) waiver of the graduation assessment test requirement for any 12th grade student who has satisfied all other statutory graduation requirements; 2) removal of Student Growth Objectives (SGOs) as a component […]

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Puccio Elected President; Vazquez Elected Vice President

22 January 2021

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LOOKING BACK

22 January 2021

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Pet of the Week

22 January 2021

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This Week’s NJ COVID-19 Update

22 January 2021

Do you have questions about getting tested for COVID-19, contact tracing, traveling to or from the State of New Jersey, or even finding a new job? The State of New Jersey offers up-to-date information, resources, and guidance at our COVID-19 Information Hub. Vaccine Rollout Continues Many New Jerseyans are eligible for vaccines – however, vaccination appointment […]

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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