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NJ Raiders tourney to benefit injured Monroe player Nichols
By NEIL BORENSTEIN Staff Writer A s injured Monroe Township High School ice hockey player Michael Nichols continues his recovery from a spinal cord injury (SCI) sustained during a game on Jan. 4, so does the support from local communities. On June 6-8, the NJ Raiders will host the Mike Nichols Tournament, where a portion…
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Trojans, Hawks knocked out of GMCs by familiar foes
By JIMMY ALLINDER Metuchen High School second baseman Tina Czochanski reaches down to pick up a grounder during the Bulldogs’ Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament quarterfinals game against South Brunswick High School. The game was played at South Plainfield High School on May 22. The Bulldogs advanced to the semifinals with a 2-1 victory. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER…
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N.J. International Film Festival showcases contest entries
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Actors Rachel Arianna Weintraub as Young Jane, left, and Alanna Peyton Smith as Young Cory are the sisters in the feature film “Lies I Told My Little Sister.” PHOTO COURTESY OF GARDENPHOTOS.COM From animated flicks to full-length documentaries, movie buffs of all genres may find something to suit their tastes…
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Hospital will conduct symposium on autism
Children’s Specialized Hospital will host an autism symposium 8:15 a.m.-4 p.m. May 30 at the Pines Manor, Edison. Participants will receive instruction on useful approaches and tips to help people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in their daily lives. The event is for health care providers, mental health professionals, adults with ASD, parents/caregivers, school personnel,…
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Scavenger hunt explores history of Metuchen
Metuchen’s Historic Preservation Committee will host its annual scavenger hunt throughout June. Items to be identified in the self-paced scavenger hunt will be visible from the sidewalk at street level along Main Street between Middlesex and Amboy avenues. Prizes will be awarded in various cate- gories. Winners will receive $25 gift certificates from the Metuchen…
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Nursery school invites new registrants
Registration is currently underway for Community Nursery School, 270 Woodbridge Ave., Metuchen. Now in its seventh decade, Community Nursery School is a not-for-profit preschool sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen since 1949. Taught by certified and licensed teachers, preschool classes are offered for children ages 2-and-a-half to 5. For more information, call 732-491-2240,…
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Edison library to host handwriting seminar
Terry Antoniewicz will explain the secrets hidden in one’s handwriting at 7 p.m. June 3 at the Edison Public Library, 340 Plainfield Ave. Participants are encouraged to bring pen and paper to discover some of the key personal traits they have been using in their own script. This event is a mix of presentation and…
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Cub Scouts will host open sign-up events
Cub Scout Pack 15 of Metuchen invites families of boys ages 6-10 to two sign-up events. Both events will take place at the Social Center of the First Presbyterian Church, 270 Woodbridge Ave., Metuchen. A pack meeting is set for 7-8 p.m. June 13, and a picnic will take place 4-8 p.m. June 21. Lots…
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Metuchen council adopts $16 million tab for 2014
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer METUCHEN — Borough homeowners will pay an average of $51 more in municipal taxes for 2014 under a budget adopted May 19 by the Borough Council. The $16.01 million spending plan includes a tax levy of $11.24 million — an increase of $305,890 over last year’s levy. The increase ups…
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