Tag: Metuchen Borough Council
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For the Record
Deborah Schildkraut is the president of Congregation Neve Shalom. Daniel Hirsch was incorrectly identified as president in “Metuchen Borough Council welcomes new member” in the Jan. 23 issue of the Criterion Sentinel.
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School board panel will work with town to identify shared services
In an effort for the Metuchen School District Board of Education, the Metuchen Borough Council and the borough administration to work more efficiently together, board President Justin Manley has announced the formation of a Municipal Sharing Committee. Manley appointed board member Jonathan Lifton to chair the committee during a meeting that was held on Jan.…
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New multi-way stop signs are now near Metuchen YMCA
METUCHEN – New multi-way stop signs have been installed at the intersections of High Street and Graham Avenue and High Street and Honey Court. The Metuchen Borough Council approved the stop signs by amending an ordinance for multi-way stop intersections at a meeting on Jan. 14. Council President Linda Koskoski said she is 100 percent…
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Metuchen Borough Council welcomes new member
METUCHEN – The Metuchen Borough Council has a new member on the dais. Daniel Hirsch was sworn in at a council meeting on Jan. 14 in front of his family. He replaces Councilman Reed Liebfried, who notified Mayor Jonathan Busch through correspondence on Jan. 6 of his decision to resign from the council in order…
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Metuchen is ‘buzzing’ as it enters 2019
METUCHEN – Mayor Jonathan Busch said he is proud about “the buzz about Metuchen” as he travels around the state. “There is no doubt that our recent strides and successes in building our downtown have played a big part in fostering this impression,” he said. Busch addressed a number of dignitaries, his administration, family, friends…
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Officials say goodbye to two longstanding Metuchen council members
METUCHEN — Councilman Ronald Grayzel and Councilwoman Allison Inserro may have “gotten off on the wrong foot” when they first campaigned together in 2012; however, the two longstanding council members said they are leaving the dais with great respect for one another and as friends. Mayor Jonathan Busch, Borough Administrator Jay Muldoon, council members and…
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Borough officials start to combat traffic congestion woes at Metuchen Train Station
METUCHEN — Borough officials took the first step in addressing congestion problems during drop-off and pick-up involving ride share services at the Metuchen Train Station. Day in and day out, Councilman Reed Leibfried said he has observed “a very dangerous type of situation for cars, pedestrians and bicyclists” during peak hours at Woodbridge Avenue and…
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New borough police officer is Metuchen native
METUCHEN — A lifelong Metuchenite has joined his hometown police force. Brian Mulligan was officially sworn in at a Borough Council meeting on Dec. 3. “Not only is this the second officer I have sworn in as mayor, but also [Mulligan] is the second homegrown [officer],” Mayor Jonathan Busch said. “He was born and raised…
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Metuchen in ‘very good financial shape’ according to auditor
Aside from a few work flow issues, the borough is in “very good financial shape,” according to Robert Swisher, who conducted Metuchen’s annual audit. “Our audit is a financial and compliance audit, making sure financial statements are fairly stated and compliance wise, the state of New Jersey has a lot of compliance regulations you have…
