Tag: Metuchen Borough Council
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Len Roseman retires in Metuchen
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — For more than 60 years, Leonard Roseman served the residents of Metuchen and Middlesex County as a whole in the various hats he assumed. That’s why when Roseman announced he was retiring; it was hard to believe for the many that worked with him. “They tell me that…
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Metuchen tavern neighbors seek peace and quiet
METUCHEN — As the Borough Council renewed the annual liquor license for The Brown Stone Bar and Grill, neighbors of the establishment requested renewed efforts on combating the noise that they said “overwhelmingly” emanates from The Brown Stone and funnels into their neighborhood. “[The noise is to] the point, the kids don’t want to go in…
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Garbage concerns addressed in downtown Metuchen
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — As the downtown continues to flourish — with only one vacancy in sight since the implementation of the Metuchen Downtown Alliance — borough officials have been tackling a stinky situation. “This is something we have been working on for a couple of months — the garbage situation on…
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Metuchen budget won’t fund library Sundays
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — Mayor Peter Cammarano said the hardest part of putting together the municipal budget is balancing priorities as department heads make out their requests every budget cycle. Unfortunately this year, the mayor said borough officials could not honor the Metuchen Public Library’s request for $8,000 to provide staffing on…
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Playground planned for children and pets at Edison dog park
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — As next month marks one year since the community-wide dog park opened, the goal is to make it a family-friendly atmosphere for all to enjoy. And with the installation of dog playground equipment on April 27 and children playground equipment set to come this summer, Middlesex County Board…
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Metuchen to require restaurants to cut grease
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — The borough has a “greasy” problem on its hands and hopes to prevent what Councilwoman Allison Inserro has called a “yucky” situation. At the next council meeting on May 1, borough officials are expected to introduce an ordinance on how restaurant businesses maintain their grease traps. “This is…
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Metuchen considers limits on new home size
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — With the borough becoming a more and more desirable place to live, a catch-22 has presented itself with the construction of new single family homes. “I feel they are being built too big and don’t fit with the historical character of some of our neighborhoods,” said Councilman Reed…
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Candidates file to run in primary election
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer A full slate of candidates has filed petitions to run in the primary election on June 6. In Edison, there will be a mayoral race between Edison Mayor Thomas Lankey, a Democrat, and Republican Gaetano “Guy” Gaspari. The mayoral term is four years. There will be a Township Council race…
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Grove Avenue in Metuchen eyed for bicycle and pedestrian safety
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — Grove Avenue was placed at the top of a priority list that was put together by members of the borough’s Traffic and Transportation Committee as they focus on efforts to make the roadway friendly for pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists. Amboy, Lake and Middlesex avenues followed closely behind. Committee member Jason…
