Author: Greater Media

  • Metuchen library to host program on nutrition

    The Metuchen Public Library will present a nutrition and health program titled “Nutrition and Exercise for Healthy Weight” on Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m. The Comprehensive Health Physical Rehab and Chiropractic Center will conduct the program in the library’s Community Room. To register, call the main service desk at the Metuchen Public Library at 732-632-…

  • Computer classes scheduled at Edison library

    The Edison Public Library is offering computer classes. Registration is required to attend, and can be done by phone, in person or online. The Main Library at 340 Plainfield Ave., Edison, will offer the following computer classes from 2:30-4 p.m.: “Mouse Skills” Sept. 24, “Word 1” Oct. 1, “Internet” Oct. 8, “Resume Writing” Oct. 15,…

  • ‘Meet the Candidates Night’ scheduled

    The Metuchen Parent Teacher Council will hold a “Meet the Candidates Night,” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Metuchen High School cafeteria. All residents are invited to attend a question and-answer session to meet the candidates running for election to the Metuchen Board of Education: Merrill Lunt, Justin Manley, Aileen McGuire and JoAnn Sabatino-Falkenstein. Arrive…

  • Library cards are available in Edison

    Edison Public Library is offering sign-ups for a library card that can be used at all three township libraries and a variety of Middlesex County libraries. The branches are The Main Library at 340 Plainfield Ave.; The North Edison Branch at 777 Grove Ave.; and Clara Barton Branch Library, at 141 Hoover Ave. All Edison…

  • County college names new police chief

    Neil C. Brosnan, a law enforcement professional with 25 years of experience with the New Jersey State Police, has been appointed as chief of the Middlesex County College Police Department. Most recently, Brosnan was director of security for the Howell Township Public School system, where he oversaw security in the district of 12 schools, 900…

  • Seven Boy Scouts soar to Eagle rank

    Six of the seven recently ranked Eagle Scouts from Troop 17 gather for a photo during their June Court of Honor ceremony. Pictured are Chris Saulys, front; center row, left to right, Anton Nelson and Brian Thomas; and rear, left to right, Joel Nadler, Nikolai Krebs and Chris Gough. PHOTO COURTESY OF ANNE NEWMAN Long…

  • Water supply drought watch issued for three New Jersey regions

    Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin today issued a drought watch for New Jersey’s Northeast, Central, and Coastal North water supply regions, urging residents in the affected areas to voluntarily conserve water and for the rest of the state to practice wise water use due to continued dry weather and above-average temperatures. The drought…

  • North Brunswick principals pledge to do ‘what is best for the kids’

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Three schools in North Brunswick welcomed new leaders as the school year began: Joseph Schmidt, Luis Ramirez and Dr. Roy Wilson. On Aug. 17, Schmidt officially came on board as the new principal of Arthur M. Judd Elementary School. Schmidt is a veteran educator with 27 years…

  • Martial arts school’s 5K will benefit Komen

    The Master Peters Academy of Martial Arts will be the host to the 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation. The event will be held 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. on Oct. 18 at Community Park, 2053 Route 130 south, North Brunswick. The event will be held rain or shine. The cost is a $10…