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Good morning to you Perth Amboy! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why was a Perth Amboy resident named in Guttenberg’s latest arrests?
  • How did a Perth Amboy sectional shape Mendham’s big-season ambitions?

Also on today's calendar: Comfort & Joy presented by the Woodbridge Community Choir and 6 more events.

Find out what's happening in Perth Amboyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Perth Amboyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Periods of sun; windy, colder, with a high of 37 and low of 26 degrees.
  • Friday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 38, low: 27.
  • Saturday: Some brightening, with a high of 41 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Guttenberg Police Blotter - December 1, 2025 to December 7, 2025 (secaucusnj.net) — Guttenberg’s latest police blotter includes an arrest of a 30-year-old man listed as living in Perth Amboy, who was stopped in a traffic stop and released on a new court date for an outstanding warrant. Other entries describe separate warrant arrests and a DWI case, all emphasizing that the charges are only accusations at this stage.
   

• Boys Swimming: Mendham rolls to second win of season as lofty goals remain the same (nj.com subscription) — A major high school swim sectional held at Raritan Bay YMCA in Perth Amboy earlier this year is part of Mendham’s push to repeat last season’s success. The story focuses on Mendham’s early-season dominance, new leaders stepping up after a star swimmer graduated, and how the team is building depth for another deep playoff run.
   

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Other local events
    Thursday December 11
  • Museum Corporation
    East Brunswick Museum , 16 Maple Street , East Brunswick
    8:00 pm
    • Friday December 12
  • Christmas Caroling
    Lighthouse Christian Fellowship , 100 Hardenburg Lane , East Brunswick
    • Saturday December 13
  • Kid's Christmas Play Dress Rehearsal
    Lighthouse Christian Fellowship , 100 Hardenburg Lane , East Brunswick
    9:00 am
  • Cranbury Nursing Home - Monroe Christmas Caroling
    Lighthouse Christian Fellowship , 100 Hardenburg Lane , East Brunswick
    2:00 pm
    • Sunday December 14
  • Children's Christmas Play
    Lighthouse Christian Fellowship , 100 Hardenburg Lane , East Brunswick
    • Monday December 15
  • Borough Council Meeting
    Borough of Milltown Council Meetings , 39 Washington Avenue , Milltown
    7:00 pm
  • Redevelopment
    Municipal Building - Court Room , 1 Jean Walling Civic Center , East Brunswick
    8:00 pm
    • Tuesday December 16
  • Timothy Christian Boys Varsity Basketball @ Perth Amboy
    Old Perth Amboy High School , 931 Convery Blvd , Perth Amboy
    5:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Woodbridge

  • NJ Supreme Court Reaches Decision On Woodbridge Teacher Who Drank On The Job (patch.com)
  • Woodbridge Police Officer Michael Tenpenny Killed In Crash With Tractor Trailer (patch.com)

Sayreville

  • CAIR-NJ 'Strongly Supports' Lawsuit Against Sayreville For Rejecting Mosque (patch.com)
  • Sayreville Council Honors Outgoing Members Donna Roberts and Daniel Balka for Their Service (tapinto.net)

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