In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)
The 'In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) ' is a digital campaign series to provide information on city-wide initiatives to our staff, community, and legislative partners to keep in the know and share with residents of recent events held in November of 2022.
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NOVEMBER LIST OF EVENTS
Observances in the month of November:
• National World Kindness Day 2022
• National Recycling Day 2022

November 3 – Joint Press Conference for Traffic Signal: Middlesex County and the City of Perth Amboy plan major improvements to the intersection of Goodwin and Smith Street.
El condado de Middlesex y la ciudad de Perth Amboy planean mejoras importantes en la interseccion de Goodwin y Smith Street.

November 4 – Motor Vehicle Commission Mobile Unit at 56 Brighton Avenue: Thank you to Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez’s office for helping bring NJ MVC to us. We look to having the mobile back Spring 2023.
Gracias a la oficina de la asambleista Yvonne Lopez por ayudarnos a traernos NJ MVC. Esperamos tener el movil de vuelta en la primavera de 2023.

November 6 – Championship Metal: Kerry Dyke received a championship medal for taking 2nd place in the United States Track and Field (USTF) NJ Cross Country Championship race. This win places Kerry among the top USFT distance runners.
Kerry Dyle recibio una medulla de Campeonato por ocupar el Segundo lugar en la Carrera del Capeonato de campo a traves de NJ de atletismo de los Estados Unidos (USTF). Esta Victoria coloca a Kerry entre los mejores corredores de distancis de la USFT.

November 6 – TCS New York City Marathon: Perth Amboy Police Officer Bobby Minaya participated in the TCS New York City Marathon and completed the course in 4 hours and 21 minutes.
El official de policia de Perth Amboy, Bobby Minaya, participo en el TCS New York City Marathon u complete el recorrido en 4 horas y 21 minutos.

November 7 – Safe Dating Workshop: Wellspring Center for Prevention lead the Safe Dating Workshop for the Perth Amboy Youth Alliance.
Wellspring Center for Prevention dirigio el taller de citas seguaras para Perth Amboy Youth Alliance.

November 11 – Veterans Day Ceremony: Thank you to the American Legion for hosting together and recognizing each American service member, past and present. On the 11th hour…of the 11th day…of the 11th month…the fighting of World War I ended in 1918, and November 11th became recognized as a veterans day of celebration. Our community has many veterans, including those working for the city. Veterans are in our City Council, Police, and Fire department, Office of Vital Statistics, Business Administration, Office of Recreation, Public Works, Code Enforcement, and IT Department. Thank you for your patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice all for our freedom.
Gracias a la Legion Americana por hospedar juntos y reconocer a cada miembro del servicio estadounidense, pasado y presente. En la hora 11…del dia 11…del mes 11… la lucha de la Primera Guerra Mundial termino en 198, y el 11 de noviembre se reconocio como un dia de celebracion de los veteranos. Nuestra comunidad tiene muchos veteranos, incluidos los que trabajan para la ciudad. Los veteranos estan en nuestro Concejo Municipal, Departamento de Policia y Bomberos, Oficina de Estadisticas Vitales, Administracion de Empresas, Oficia de Recreacion, Obras Publicas, Cumumplimiento de Codigos y Departamento de IT. Gracias por su patriotism, amor a la patria y voluntad de server y sacrificar todo por nuestra libertad.

November 13 – Polish Flag Raising: Congratulations to ur residents celebrating the Independence of Poland with a flag raising at St, John Paul II Parish following the 11AM mass and the presentation of the newly renovated Kosciuszko momument. The 11th of November marks the restoration of Poland’s independence in 1918 after over a century or territorial division and foreign rule. Happy 104th anniversary!
Felicitacionsa nuestros residents que celebrant la Independencia de Polonia con el izado de la bandera en la Parroquia de San Juan Pablo II despues de la misa de las 11am y la presentaction del monumento Kosciuszko recientemente renovado. El 11 de noviembre marca la restauracion de la indepencia de Polonia en 1918 despues de mas de un siglo de division territorial y dominio extranjero. ¡Feliz 104 aniversario!

November 15 - National Recycling Day: Together we can keep our city beautiful and clean, and here are some ways to do that with advice from Joas Quiles, our Clean Communities and Recycling Coordinator.
Juntos podemos mantener nuestra ciudad hermosa y limpia, y aqui hay algunas maneras de hacerlo con el consejo de Joas Quiles, nuestro Coordinador de Comunidades Limpias y Reciclaje.

November 18 – Beatrice Albarran: Retirement is such a momentous event. After decades with the City of Perth Amboy, relaxing and focusing on passions other than work is a beautiful gift, Thank you for your dedication, hard work, and inspiration. We wish you the best with all the good things to come. May your new journey be filled with joy and fulfillment. Happy Retirement, Beatrice!
La jubilacion es un evento tan transcendental. Despues de decadas con las ciudad de Perth Amboy, relajarse y conectrarse en pasiones distinas al trabajo es un hermoso regalo. Gracias por su dedicacion, arduo trabajo e inspiracion. Te deseamos lo major con todo lo bueno que vendra. Que tu Nuevo viaje este lleno de alegria y plenitude. ¡Feliz jubilacion, Breatrice!

November 19 – The Perth Amboy Green Team Monthly Clean-Up: The Perth Amboy Green Team hosted their monthly clean-up near Washington Park on Lee Street.
El Equipo Verde de Perth Amboy organize su limpieza mensual cerca de Washington Park en Lee Street.

November 19 – National Guard Grand Opening: Congratulations to the Army National Guard Recruiting Station at 313 Madison Avenue for its grand opening.
Felicitaciones a la Estacion de Reclutamiento de la Guardia Nacional del Ejercito en 313Madison Avenue por su inauguracion.

November 19 – Puerto Rico Discovery Day: PRAHD hosted a Puerto Rico Discovery Day celebration that kicked off with a flag-raising ceremony at City Circle, followed by their cultural program at Robert N. Wilentz School.
PRAHD organize una celebracion del Dia del Descubrimiento de Puerto Rico que comenzo con una ceremonia de izado de bandera en City City, Seguida de su programa cultural en la Escuela Robert N. Wilentz.

November 19 – Turkey Giveaway: Blessing from Above hosted their 9th Annual Show Gratitude Turkey Giveaway. The first 100 registered families received a free turkey.
Blessing from Above organize su novena sorteo annual de pavos. Las primeras 100 families registradas recibieron un pavo gratis.

November 20 – Break Dance Competition: Congratulations to everyone who participated in the Break Dance competition at 1 Olive Street.
Felicitaciones a todos los que participaron en la competencia de Break Dance en 1 Olive Street.

November 21 – Coffee with a Cop: Perth Amboy Police Department Community Policing Unit and Hackensack Meridian Health Network hosted Coffee with a Cop event where residents were able to enjoy free coffee while meeting and conversing with our Police men and women.
La Unidad de Vigilancia Comunitaria del Departamento de Policia de Perth Amboy y Hackensack Meridian Health organizaron el evento Coffee with a Cop en el que los residents pudieron disfrutar de un café gratis mientras se reunion y conversaban con nuestro policias.

November 21 – Family Fall Painting: The teen center hosted its Family Fall Painting night! Friends and Family joined together to paint an autumn tree. Special thanks to instructor Julissa for coming!
El centro para adolescents organize su Noche de pintura familiar de otono! Amigos y familiars se unieron para pintar un arbol de otono. Un agradecimiento especial a la instructora Julissa por venir!

November 23 – Turkey Giveaway: The City of Perth Amboy gave away Turkeys to residents of Perth Amboy.
La ciudad de Perth Amboy regalo pavos a los residents de Perth Amboy.

November 26 – Winter Wonderland Small Business Saturday: It was a great day to kick off the holiday season in our beautiful city to support our small businesses with our Winter Wonderland program. Thank you to Perth Amboy Business Improvement District and the Perth Amboy Office of Recreation for today’s event.
Que gran dia para comenzar la temporada navidena en nuestra Hermosa ciudad para apoyar a nuestras pquenas empresas con nuestro programa Qinter Wonderland. Gracias al Distrito de Mejoramiento Comercial de Perth Amboy ya la Oficina de Recreacion de Perth Amboy por el evento de hoy.