Cold weather is approaching. If you need help paying your utility bills the State of New Jersey has programs that can help with your home heating, emergency fuel, and electricity costs.
Apply online: bit.ly/DCAIDportal
For eligibility, visit: nj.gov/dca/dcaid or call 1-800-510-3102
Perth Amboy Artworks presents Segunda Quimbamba in beautiful Bayview Park for the Waterfront Music Series Finale on Saturday October 16 at 4pm. Segunda Quimbamba is a large dance and percussion ensemble that perform Bomba and Plena, the vibrant drum music of Puerto Rico. Band Director Juan Cartagena is a recognized Master Folk Artist by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and his knowledge of Puerto Rican roots music inspires the exploration and celebration of heritage. Founded in 1989, Segunda Quimbamba have many recordings and have performed throughout the US and internationally.
The Proprietary House in Perth Amboy has long been recognized as one of New Jersey’s most historic houses. Architect Magazine did a profile of the house and its historic preservation project. Proprietary House will receive on Oct 14, 2021 a NJ Preservation Project Award. The Proprietary House, in Perth Amboy, one of two extant 18th century British Royal Governors’ Mansions constructed in the US, recently underwent a major restoration.
For the first time, early in-person voting will take place in New Jersey from Oct. 23 and through Oct. 31 before Election Day on Nov. 2.
The early voting location in Perth Amboy, at The Jankowski Center at One Olive St, will be open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. through 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the nine-day window.
