Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Metuchen Dept. of Public Works averts sewage backups

    Metuchen Dept. of Public Works averts sewage backups

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — A catastrophe was avoided on the third night of the Junebug ArtFest as a direct result of the hard work of the members of the Department of Public Works (DPW). The three sewage pumpers that the borough has in place to pump the water from residential toilets, sinks and…

  • YMCA confirms CEO permanence

    YMCA confirms CEO permanence

    The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy (MEWSA) announces Rose Cushing as president and CEO as of June 22, 2016. Cushing has been interim CEO of the nonprofit since December 19, 2015. The Board of Directors finalized the position by a unanimous vote in their June meeting. Before December, Cushing served as district…

  • Oak Tree Presbyterian Church holding community barbecues Wednesdays in July

    Oak Tree Presbyterian Church holding community barbecues Wednesdays in July

    Oak Tree Presbyterian Church, 445 Plainfield Road, North Edison, is hosting community barbecues on Wednesday, July 13, 20 and 27 at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome; a free will offering will be taken or you can bring something nonperishable for the food pantry. For more information, call 732-549-4178 or visit www.oaktreechurch.org.

  • On Campus

    On Campus

    Lindsey Scarmozzino of Metuchen was named to the Dean’s List at Marist College, Poughkeepsie, N.Y., for the spring 2016 semester. She is a member of the class of 2019 and is majoring in psychology.

  • Tax hike in Metuchen budget

    Tax hike in Metuchen budget

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — Increased debt service and insurance costs account for the major drivers of the 2016 municipal budget that boosted taxes $96.92 for the average homeowner. The Borough Council adopted the $18.74 million spending plan at a meeting on June 28. The average home assessment in Metuchen is $193,833. Business Administrator Jennifer…

  • Middlesex County College recognizes Roosevelt Care Center for support

    Middlesex County College recognizes Roosevelt Care Center for support

    Middlesex County College recently recognized the Roosevelt Care Center of Edison for its support of the College’s Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program. The program, approved by the New Jersey Department of Health, is conducted at Roosevelt Care Center’s Barbara E. Cheung facility. CNA students study patient care and hygiene, anatomy and physiology, and patient safety…

  • Edison police donate cars to SPCA

    Edison police donate cars to SPCA

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — The New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NJSPCA) has two new rides. The NJSPCA, which is a nonprofit law enforcement agency responsible for investigating and, as appropriate, charging persons believed to have committed criminal animal abuse and/or neglect, received two decommissioned patrol cars from the…

  • On Campus

    On Campus

    Jesse Herman of Edison was named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2016 semester at SUNY New Paltz, New York. Dean’s List designation is reserved for students who excel academically and earn at least a 3.3 grade-point average in a semester with a full-time course load.

  • On Campus

    On Campus

    Lauren Martin of Edison was named to the spring 2016 dean’s list at the University of Findlay in Ohio. To earn this achievement, a student must attain a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.