• Metuchen police seek crossing guards

    The Metuchen Police Department is accepting applications from those interested in serving as crossing guards. The salary is $10 per hour. Interested parties should contact Cpl. David Liantonio at 732-632-8547.

  • Heather O’Reilly brings third gold medal home to New Jersey

    Following victory at Olympics, U.S. national team soccer player hosts camp in her hometown BY DEANNA McLAFFERTY Correspondent Heather O’Reilly EAST BRUNSWICK — For most athletes, winning an Olympic gold medal would be the highlight of their career, but for Heather O’Reilly, winning one was just the beginning. The East Brunswick native returned from London,…

  • Diocese of Metuchen sets free movie night

    The Diocese of Metuchen will host a free movie night 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29 at the St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, 146 Metlars Lane, Piscataway. The featured presentation is “October Baby,” a PG-13 film with a compelling storyline and powerful message, reminding viewers that “every life is beautiful.” Shari Rigby, a supporting actress in…

  • Library holds Mario Kart Wii tournament

    On Aug. 21 from 1-3 p.m., the Metuchen Public Library will host a Mario Kart Wii tournament followed by free-play with a variety of Wii games. To attend, one must be a Metuchen resident entering grades four, five and six. Participants must have their own Metuchen library card, which they will need to present on…

  • Teens team up to Liberate the Chains of human trafficking

    Fundraiser held to raise awareness of global problem very much present in U.S. BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Every summer, Divya Mehta would travel to her family’s homeland, Gujarat, India, and as she traveled through villages, there were disturbing sightings that always left her with questions. One day, she asked one of her…

  • Sisterhood and Men’s Club breakfast Sept. 9

    Congregation Beth-El, 91 Jefferson Blvd., Edison, will host a Sisterhood and Men’s Club breakfast on Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. Guest speaker Paula Rovinsky will discuss today’s epidemic of stress and the tools one can use to cope with daily and long-term issues. Rovinsky will discuss how and why stress affects weight and the effect…

  • Metuchen Town Talks, National Night Out heighten awareness

    Residents come out to hear about preventing drug abuse and crime BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer A balloon artist entertains a youngster at National Night Out in Metuchen. KATHY CHANG METUCHEN — It was a busy night in the borough Aug. 7, when the second Town Talks and the annual National Night Out were held.…

  • MTV’s Swift returns to Edison for ‘Spectacular’ appearance

    Edison High School graduate featured on current season of ‘The Real World’ Brandon Swift EDISON — A township native now starring in an MTV reality show will be part of the opening ceremonies of the 20th anniversary of the Edison Fall Family Spectacular on Sept. 8 at Papaianni Park. Brandon Swift, known as “Swift” on…

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    A child shoots out the bottom of a slide at the Metuchen Municipal Pool, Lake Avenue, on Aug. 3. JEFF GRANIT staff

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