Author: Greater Media

  • Fitness program slated for Middlesex Greenway

    The Woodbridge Township Mayor’s Wellness Campaign will present “Step into Fitness” at the Middlesex Greenway at 6 p.m. June 16. Participants will walk along the Middlesex County-owned trail with Mayor John McCormac and members of the wellness campaign. Participants should use the Dudash Park entrance on May Street at the border of Fords and Edison.

  • French language club to host June 16 meeting

    Francophonie Metuchen will meet 7:45- 9:45 p.m. June 16 at 243 Amboy Ave., Metuchen. Discussions are in French. Participation is free. Relaxed work meetings with moderate written preparations and active participation in discussions are required. For more information, call Sam Van Chama, using French, at 732-767-9372.

  • Children’s concert features Preschool of Rock

    Family Arts of Metuchen will present Preschool of Rock at 6:15 p.m. July 8 at the Old Franklin Schoolhouse lawn, 491 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen. Preschool of Rock performs as part of the Sunflower Series, a summer children’s concert series in Metuchen. In the event of rain, the show will be held inside the schoolhouse. Tickets…

  • Roosevelt Care Center proposal to go before Planning Board

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent EDISON — The Township Council will allow the Planning Board to mull over a proposal for the former Roosevelt Care Center building. Middlesex County officials came to the council’s May 27 meeting to request that the council move the plan forward. Middlesex County Counsel Tom Kelso outlined the county’s proposal, which…

  • Recreational fall soccer announced

    The Metuchen Town Soccer Club invites parents of children entering kindergarten through eighth grade this September to sign up for the fall 2015 season. Now entering its 24th year, the club offers ten weeks of soccer on Saturdays, starting September 12. Participation is open to children who live in or go to school in Metuchen…

  • Vacation Bible school set in Metuchen

    The Reformed Church of Metuchen, 150 Lake Ave., Metuchen, will hold vacation Bible school for children ages 5-11, 9 a.m. to noon, July 20-24. “Through the Wilderness with Moses,” a movie in the making that stars individuals involved with the church, will be featured. The week will end with a gala and movie screening. To…

  • Scaled-down Towne Square project wins council approval

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent EDISON — A representative from Hartz Mountain Industries shared the company’s plans for the future of the Edison Towne Square project at a recent Township Council meeting. Hartz was successful in seeking the council’s approval of an amendment to the redevelopment agreement at the May 27 meeting. The amendment will allow…

  • Family Day to address health, drug abuse

    The Edison Municipal Alliance/Youth Services Commission’s 25th annual Family Day will be held 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 14 at the NJ Convention and Exposition Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., Edison, along with the 16th annual Health & Safety Fair. The event aims to raise awareness about overall health and drug abuse. Sponsored by the Edison Municipal…

  • Public housing surge transforms Long Branch

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer The third phase of Woodrow Wilson Commons is the latest Long Branch Housing Authority redevelopment project to be completed. Officials gathered on June 3 to mark completion of the 173-unit townhouse development on High Street. KENNY WALTER/STAFF When his home was devastated by superstorm Sandy, Menplay “Manny” Fountain found a…