🌱 See how much Trenton earmarked specifically for Perth Amboy this year

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In today's newsletter:

• See how much Trenton earmarked specifically for Perth Amboy this year
• Veteran in Perth Amboy? See this week's VA-backed job leads

Also on today's calendar: Sayreville Girls JV Volleyball @ Perth Amboy and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 89, low: 69.
• Thursday: Humid with a shower or two, with a high of 83 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Who got what in NJ's 2027 budget? Breaking down the pork spending (mycentraljersey.com) — New Jersey's 2027 state budget sends $2.5 million in operating aid directly to Perth Amboy, alongside other local projects funded through so-called "pork" spending. The article explains who sponsored these line items, how supplemental bills boosted total spending, and which towns and programs benefited statewide.
   

• Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for Aug. 17, 2026 (va.gov) — Veterans in Perth Amboy may want to check out a DC maintenance technician opening at Home Depot, highlighted in this week's nationwide VA job roundup. The post also shares virtual job fairs, entrepreneurial resources, and dozens of other veteran-focused opportunities across the country, plus critical-need roles at VA facilities for those interested in federal service.
   

📸 Around Perth Amboy

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Perth Amboy

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 22
• Salsa by the Bay →
  Bayview Park, 253 Water St, Perth Amboy
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday August 18
• Ford Ave Redevelopment Agency →
  Borough of Milltown - Milltown NJ 08850
  7:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Environmental Commission Meeting →
  Borough of Milltown - Milltown NJ 08850
  7:30 pm
Thursday August 27
• Board of Education Meeting
  Perth Amboy Public School District Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
• Milltown Historic Preservation Committee Meeting →
  Borough of Milltown - Milltown NJ 08850
  7:30 pm
Monday August 31
• Sayreville Girls JV Volleyball @ Perth Amboy →
  Old Perth Amboy High School, 931 Convery Blvd, Perth Amboy
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 18
• SPFHS Varsity Football @ Kennedy Memorial →
  John F. Kennedy Memorial High School, 200 Washington Ave, Iselin
  10:00 am
• Generations Connected Crochet →
  Woodbridge Township, NJ Calendar, 571 Lincoln Highway, Iselin
  12:00 pm
• CAPTAIN JACK - BILLY JOEL TRIBUTE CONCERT →
  Woodbridge Township, NJ Calendar, Samuel Lupo Place, Woodbridge
  7:30 pm
Wednesday August 19
• Woodbridge High School 14th Annual Youth Spirit Night →
  Woodbridge Township, NJ Calendar, Samuel Lupo Place, Woodbridge
  10:00 am
• Woodbridge Downtown Cruise 2026 Night 3 →
  Woodbridge Township, NJ Calendar, 1 Main Street, Woodbridge
  6:00 pm
• Music in the Park: Raritan Bay Waterfront Park →
  Raritan Bay Waterfront Park, 201 John T O'Leary Blvd, South Amboy
  6:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Two Maids posted a job opening for House Cleaner in South Amboy. Apply here.
• Longhorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Line Cook in Woodbridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Perth Amboy here.

🗞 Nearby News

South Amboy

• South Amboy Police Department Seeks Dispatcher Applicants (tapinto.net)

Woodbridge

• Pit Bull That Attacked Woodbridge Woman Was Being Walked By A Child (patch.com)
• Ayr Wellness Budtender in Woodbridge, NJ (masslive.com)

Matawan

• Jersey Freeze Old Bridge Will Open Thursday (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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