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Resident appalled by town’s release of personal information
I just got through watching a Metuchen Borough Council meeting, and I could not believe how horrible they were to the man who was describing how the town released all the confidential emergency rescue information for the last year on the Metuchen website for all to see. A resident conveyed how the borough posted his…
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U.S. troops have displayed valor, humanity
On Nov. 11 we will celebrate Veterans Day, a tribute to those who have fought for the United States and, indirectly, for the world. To be certain, our veterans have earned our collective admiration, appreciation and recognition. They have been and will always be our heroes. But what is so special about our soldiers? The…
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‘Middle East Issues Beyond Israel’ Nov. 18
Neve Shalom of Metuchen Adult Education Committee and the Gilbert and Claudie Hayat Speaker Series will present Col. Jack Jacobs, a West Point professor, MSNBC analyst and Medal of Honor winner, Nov. 18 at the 8 p.m. service. He will speak about “Middle East Issues Beyond Israel.” Discussion will continue after refreshments. For more information,…
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Metuchen police arrest teen after brief foot chase
METUCHEN — After a brief foot chase, police arrested a 17-year-old New Brunswick male accused of stealing a motor vehicle from a Peltier Avenue residence. Patrolman Richard Westover was on routine patrol around 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 2 when he stopped a motor vehicle on Sheridan Avenue for driving with its headlights off, according to…
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Edison woman, 85, dies after being struck by vehicle in Metuchen
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Police investigate the scene of a fatal motor vehicle accident on Nov. 3. GERALD TRABALKA METUCHEN — An 85-year-old Edison woman was killed last week when she was hit by a truck at the intersection of Main Street and Amboy Avenue. Police Cpl. David Liantonio said Fanny Chiarella was treated…
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‘There Be Dragons’ at St. Helena’s
St. Helena Church Parish Center, 940 Grove Ave., Edison, will host a special screening of Roland Joffe’s “There Be Dragons” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18. To get free tickets, visit www.ThereBeDragonsTheMovie.com
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Event to benefit Project Graduation
Metuchen High School Project Graduation will host “An Evening on the Town” at the Pines Manor in Edison 7-9 p.m. Nov. 19. Gourmet dining, music, dancing and door prizes will be the highlights of the evening. Tickets are $75 each. A 50/50 raffle will also take place that night. Raffle tickets are on sale now…
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Prayer Fair Nov. 20 at Neve Shalom
Neve Shalom Hebrew School, Metuchen, will hold a Prayer Fair on Nov. 20 starting at 9:40 a.m. Visit the different stations with prayer games, projects, puzzles, snacks and activities. At 10:30 a.m., a prayer song contest will take place. For more information, contact Hazzan Levin at [email protected] or 732-548-2238, ext.14.
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