• Buy, restyle or repair jewelry at JCC event

    The Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Middlesex County will host a jewelry sale, restyling and repair event with jewelry designer Mara Levine on the following days: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 13, and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 14. Proceeds will benefit the Bright Beginnings Preschool and the senior adult programs. The event…

  • Car-Truck-Motorcycle Show to benefit Metuchen rescue squad

    By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer METUCHEN — Members of the borough’s rescue squad make it their mission to help others, but once a year, a couple of caring locals come to their rescue. The annual Metuchen Rescue Squad Car-Truck-Motorcycle Show, which is slated for Aug. 11 this year, is a fundraiser for the all-volunteer group.…

  • Reading program brings together friends of all ages

    By AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Abigail Hogan (l) and Rachel Wyetzner read the book “The Littles” together as part of the Book Friends summer reading program at the Metuchen Public Library. PHOTOS BY AMY ROSEN Some local children may have perpetuated Metuchen’s longtime reputation as the Brainy Borough after taking part in the Book Friends…

  • Scam ALERTS

    The following is a brief list of scams that have been reported to area police departments.  Cable TV scam: A caller statesthat he or she is from a reputable cablecompany, and says the company is giving away a 200-channel promotion. Thecaller will only take cash or a prepaiddebit card. Always call the cable company…

  • Police: Season of the scam

    By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Matawan resident Donna Gould never thought she would become a target of a scam. That is, until two weeks ago, when she answered her phone and heard, “Grandma, it’s me.” Thinking it was her grandson Austin, she continued the conversation and listened as the panicked voice on the other end…

  • DOT: We will repair that bridge when we come to it

    By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Metuchen’s Bridge Street bridge, with its narrow, patchwork surface, is known as an “orphan” bridge because no entity has claimed ownership of it. TERRY BOUDREAU For those who regularly cross the Bridge Street bridge in Metuchen, one thing is clear: It is in need of an overhaul. Spanning a set…

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    Kids take a break from swimming to follow Philip Iannaco of Creative Sound Entertainment in doing the “Electric Slide” as part of Family Fun Night at the Metuchen Municipal Pool on Aug. 2. TERRY BOUDREAU

  • 2013 "Garden State Entrepreneur Excellence Award" Winners Named

    2013 "Garden State Entrepreneur Excellence Award" Winners Named

    By irene maslowski 2013 "Garden State Entrepreneur Excellence Award" Winners Named The New Jersey Chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO NJ) and The Star-Ledger/NJ.com recently announced the winners of the first annual Garden State Entrepreneur Excellence Award – an award honoring New Jersey-based companies that exemplify the entrepreneurial spirit of the state. The Award was conferred…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Wayton a national award finalist

    WW-P South coach inspires boys cross country team By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor    Kurt Wayton has helped to build the West Windsor-Plainsboro High South boys cross country and track and field programs into powerhouses, and he is being recognized for it.    The Pirates boys cross country head coach and track and field assistant coach…

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