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Metuchen students spend week showing support for nonviolence
METUCHEN — In accordance with state law, students at the borough’s Campbell Elementary School observed School Violence Awareness Week from Oct. 21-25. Students participated in lessons focused on this year’s theme, “It’s Cool To Be Kind.” Emphasis was placed on getting along, good sportsmanship, making healthy choices, and resolving conflicts peacefully. Students signed a pledge…
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Neve Shalom to host membership event
“Conversations with Anne,” a live performance adapted from original diary entries, will be held 6:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at Congregation Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen. All Neve Shalom Sisterhood members are invited for this Sisterhood Membership Night Out. Members must pay their dues of $36 in advance or at the door, and may bring…
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Third rabid animal found in Metuchen this year
METUCHEN — A raccoon that tested positive for rabies is the third rabid animal reported in Metuchen this year, according to the Middlesex County Office of Health Services. The raccoon was found to have rabies on Nov. 7, after the borough’s animal control officer responded to a complaint that a pet dog had killed the…
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Mayor rallies community to help family routed by fire
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE — A family of eight that was left homeless by a fire that tore through their Avenel home last week is receiving assistance from their community. “We hope the Woodbridge community does what they always do, which is [to provide] an outpouring of support,” Mayor John McCormac said. “They’re…
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Advent Workshop offers crafts, games
The Reformed Church of Metuchen, 150 Lake Ave., Metuchen, invites the community to its Advent Workshop 4-7 p.m. Dec. 7. All are welcome. Festivities will include Christmas crafts, games, caroling, tree decorating and lighting. For additional information, call the church office at 732-548-2463 or email [email protected].
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St. Matthew School to host open house
St. Matthew School, 100 Seymour Ave., Edison, will hold an open house for new students 9-11 a.m. Nov. 19. The school accepts students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. For details, call 732-985-6633 or visit www.stmatthewtheapostle.com/school.
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Message board to help police provide alerts
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Councilman James Wallace, left to right, Mayor Thomas Vahalla, Police Chief Rob Rentenberg and Police Sgt. David Liantonio flank the new solar message board. METUCHEN — The Police Department now has a way to better communicate with the public in case of disasters or other important community alerts. With the…
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COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
Four-part class will discuss issues of today “Contemporary Issues,” a four-session class with Professor Anthony Troncone, will be held 10 a.m. to noon on Nov. 15 and 22, and Dec. 6 and 13 at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison. The class will focus on the primary issues…
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Sammy’s Hope battles bias against dark-colored pets
EDISON — Sammy’s Hope is taking action throughout the month to ensure that black dogs and cats get the same chance at finding a home as their lighter-colored pals. For the third straight year, animal welfare organization Best Friends Animal Society is supporting more than 175 local animal rescue groups and municipal shelters across the…
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