• Metuchen police to add officer

    By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer METUCHEN — An additional officer will soon join the ranks of the borough’s Police Department. The Borough Council voted on Oct. 5 to authorize the hiring of a 28th police officer, along with the funding required for that officer to attend the police academy. “In order for the Police Department…

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    Early signs of fall can be seen in central New Jersey. KAREN KESTEN/STAFF

  • Diegnan and Pinkin are ‘true public servants’

    On Nov. 3, New Jersey voters will have a chance to elect their representatives to serve them in the Assembly. We already have two representatives that are looking out for us: Patrick Diegnan and Nancy Pinkin. I can tell you from experience, Patrick and Nancy are true public servants who are leaders in their fields.…

  • Seminar on wills and estates set for Oct. 19

    A seminar on wills, estate planning and probate will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Metuchen Library, 480 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen. Speaker Kenneth Vercammen, Esq. will address topics including the new probate law and preparation of wills; 2015 changes in federal estate and gift tax; the New Jersey estate tax on estates…

  • French club will hold Oct. 20 meeting

    Francophonie Metuchen will meet 7:45- 9:45 p.m. on Oct.20 at 243 Amboy Ave., Metuchen. Discussions are in French. Participation is free. Relaxed work meetings with moderate preparations and active participation in discussions are required. For more information, call Sam Van Chama, using French, at 732-767-9372.

  • Interactive exhibit honors fallen trees

    The Metuchen Public Library, 480 Middlesex Ave., will be the host to the “The 43 Trees Project; The Ravage and Remnants of Super Storm Sandy,” an interactive art exhibit, from 6-8 p.m. on Oct. 16 at the Metuchen Library Gallery. The show will run through Nov. 16. The exhibit is a series of 43 photographs…

  • Holiday Boutique calls for vendors

    Oak Tree Presbyterian Church, 445 Plainfield Rd., Edison, is looking for vendors for their annual Holiday Boutique to be held from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Nov. 21. The table fee is $20. For more information, interested vendors may call 732-549-4178.

  • Reception to benefit Catholic Charities

    The Diocese of Metuchen will be the host to the Champions for Catholic Charities Community Partners Reception from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 20 at Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club, 811 Rattlesnake Bridge Rd., Bedminster. All are welcome to attend. Tickets for the Champions for Catholic Charities Community Partners Reception are $250 per person. In addition, there will…

  • Metuchen pair ‘chucks’ resistance and pens sequel to children’s book

    Can-do spirit prevails; prepublication party set for Oct. 18 By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer “A Toucan Can Can You?” is the second children’s book by Danny and Kim Adlerman. The Metuchen couple will celebrate the new tome with a prepublication party Oct. 18. METUCHEN — Almost a decade after Danny and Kim Adlerman released their…

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