Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Metuchen pupils vie in math contest

    Metuchen pupils vie in math contest

    On April 7, 127 students at Campbell Elementary School in Metuchen competed in the Noetic Learning Math Contest (NLMC). A national competition for elementary and middle school students, the NLMC’s goal is to encourage students’ interest in math, to develop their problem-solving skills, and to inspire them to excel in math. More than 30,000 students…

  • Metuchen resident with visual impairment, cerebral palsy, wins National Achievement Award

    Metuchen resident with visual impairment, cerebral palsy, wins National Achievement Award

    Learning Ally, a 68-year-old nonprofit serving individuals with learning and visual disabilities, announced that it has bestowed its highest award to Wesley Brooks of Metuchen. Brooks is one of six students from across the U.S. who received scholarship awards and traveled with their families last month to be honored at the organization’s National Achievement Awards…

  • John P. Stevens High School’s Spring Concert to be held May 11

    John P. Stevens High School’s Spring Concert to be held May 11

    The John P. Stevens Band Program will be presenting their Spring Concert on May 11 at 7 p.m. at the school, located at 855 Grove Avenue in Edison. The program’s symphonic band, freshman band, and nationally recognized wind ensemble will be performing. The John P. Stevens Band Program will be hosting the world premiere of…

  • Artwork by Metuchen High School students on display at library

    Artwork by Metuchen High School students on display at library

    Metuchen High School artists are showcased at the Metuchen Library Gallery throughout the month of May. More than 30 outstanding works are on view. Their art teachers, Katie Mc Keown and Margo Poandl, invite the public to a reception on May 15 from 2-4 p.m. Metuchen Public Library is located at 480 Middlesex Ave. For…

  • Trump campaign opens headquarters in Edison

    Trump campaign opens headquarters in Edison

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent EDISON — Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has a new state headquarters in the Democrat-dominated township. Trump campaign officials opened the Park Avenue location last week with a gala celebration. Township Republican Chairwoman Sylvia Engel said Trump’s choice of Edison was carried out without contact with local party officials. “I…

  • Feria de Sevilla event slated for May 15 in Woodbridge

    Feria de Sevilla event slated for May 15 in Woodbridge

    The Bank of Woodbridge, UPS, and Woodbridge Township and the Woodbridge Arts Alliance present Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre’s Feria de Sevilla on May 15 at Parker Press Park, 428 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge, from 2-5 p.m. Rain date is May 22. Enjoy live music, traditional Flamenco dances, arts and crafts, dance workshops and demonstrations, Spanish food…

  • NAACP general meeting slated for May 12 in Edison

    NAACP general meeting slated for May 12 in Edison

    The next Metuchen-Edison Area Branch of the NAACP general meeting will be held on May 12 at 7 p.m. at the Stelton Community Center, 328 Plainfield Ave., Edison, room 202/203. Join the conversation on the issues that face the community. For more information, email [email protected] or call 732-841-9023

  • ‘Surviving the SS St. Louis’ film to be featured on May 15

    ‘Surviving the SS St. Louis’ film to be featured on May 15

    The Henry Ricklis Holocaust Memorial Committee will present a viewing of “Surviving the SS St. Louis – Voyage of the Damned,” featuring Eva Weiner, and infant on the St. Louis, on May 15 at 12:30 p.m. at Monroe Township Middle School, 1629 Perrineville Road, Monroe Township. In addition to the feature film, there will be…

  • Final phase of townhomes now open for sale at Little Silver’s Carriage Gate

    Final phase of townhomes now open for sale at Little Silver’s Carriage Gate

    Construction is moving along rapidly on the final homes at Carriage Gate at Little Silver, the popular new community of elegant townhomes located just minutes from downtown Red Bank. With only three homes remaining in Phase 3, the builder is now offering homes in the final phase, representing the last opportunity for buyers to be…