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‘An American Journey of Hope’ – Book details founding of Perth Amboy

Press Release An American Journey of Hope: Perth Amboy – The Capital and Port City on Raritan Bay 1683-1790 by Donald Johnstone Peck With illustrations by Francis J. McGinley An American Journey of Hope is a vivid chronicle of how the original Scottish colonists of Perth Amboy, New Jersey transformed the city into a center […]

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August 6 — Civil War Round Table

WOODBRIDGE — The next meeting of the Robert E. Lee Civil War Round Table of Central New Jersey will be held on at 7 p.m. in the Woodbridge Public Library, George Frederick Plaza, Woodbridge. All are welcome! The upcoming speaker schedule is: August 6, Gail Stephens, “Lew Wallace at Shiloh”

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Fun Facts About Perth Amboy

1.  The first African-American to vote under the 15th Amendment was Perth Amboy resident Thomas Mundy Peterson who cast his historic vote on March 31, 1870 in a local election on whether or not to revise or give up the city charter. 2.  Aaron Burr supposedly came to Perth Amboy after his duel with Alexander […]

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LOOKING BACK: 4th of July Parade

PERTH AMBOY – Circa 1940’s Parade for July 4th. Celebrating Independence Day. *Photo courtesy of Dale Morris This photo was restored under a grant for the Kearny Cottage Archiving project by the Middlesex Cultural and Heritage Commission.

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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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