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Perth Amboy, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Perth Amboy! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how new cardiac gear could save young athletes in Perth Amboy
  • Why Perth Amboy’s gritty Panthers now look playoff-bound

Also on today's calendar: New Jersey Department of Corrections Recruitment Open House – Middlesex County College (10/29) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How long is a minute? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 61 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 63, low: 40.
  • Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 65 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pallone fights for funding at unveiling of life-saving cardiac equipment in Perth Amboy (nj.com subscription) — Perth Amboy families now have a new lifesaving defibrillator and heated SaveStation at the Veterans Memorial Youth Complex, unveiled by Mayor Helmin Caba, Rep. Frank Pallone, and local advocates. The donation, backed by two cardiac foundations, ties into Pallone’s HEARTS Act, which aims to fund AEDs, training, and emergency planning in schools nationwide, though federal dollars are still pending.
   

• Pincus and Mendlowitz's Big Central Conference football picks, Week 8 (mycentraljersey.com) — Perth Amboy’s football team is drawing praise for its never-quit attitude after a late rally in a recent loss and now looks like a solid bet for the postseason at No. 11 in North Group 5. This week’s Big Central Conference picks break down the Panthers’ matchup with South Plainfield and dozens of other key games that could shape playoff seeding across Central Jersey.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How long is a minute?" — It depends what side of the door you are on. (Thank you Richard E. for sending it in!)
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