Tag: JFK EMS

  • Metuchen Fire Department responds to a fire at Charles Street home destroyed by fire in January

    Metuchen Fire Department responds to a fire at Charles Street home destroyed by fire in January

    METUCHEN – As workers were preparing for demolition of the Charles Street home destroyed by a fire in January, the Metuchen Fire Department responded to the same home for another fire. Members of the fire department responded to the scene at 3:15 p.m. on April 25. Upon arrival, there was heavy smoke pushing from the…

  • Resident shares concerns of Bike Plan on Grove and Eggert avenues

    Resident shares concerns of Bike Plan on Grove and Eggert avenues

    A recent story in the Sentinel referred to the Boro apparently accepting a grant to make Grove/Eggert Avenues bike friendly. It’s impossible. There are already “share the road” type signs in the area and orange flags at intersections to assist pedestrian visibility. Ostensibly, the speed limit has been reduced to 25 miles per hour. Unfortunately,…

  • Resident takes issue with “excessive noise” from JFK EMS

    Resident takes issue with “excessive noise” from JFK EMS

    Granted I live at a busy intersection in Metuchen near JFK Hospital. I accept that emergency vehicles will regularly traverse the area with their various sirens, sounders and lights. Unfortunately, JFK EMS chronically uses its noisemakers in an excessive, erratic, unnecessary and abusive manner–ignoring the quality of life of the neighborhood. On numerous occasions–all documented…