Tag: Metuchen Borough Council
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Myrtle Park field use spurs traffic complaints
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — The increased use of the turf fields at Myrtle Park has created traffic and parking issues for residents on East Walnut Street. Residents said they are looking to find a happy medium with park goers. “The popularity of Myrtle Park with Charles Field has brought a surge of…
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Democrats to fill two seats on Metuchen Council
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — The Democratic candidates overwhelmingly beat their Republican challengers for the two seats on the Borough Council that were available in the election on Nov. 8. Incumbent Dorothy Rasmussen recorded the most votes with 4,372 and her running mate Linda Koskoski, who will be serving her first term, received 4,187 votes.…
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Metuchen icon James Wallace is remembered fondly
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — In his 75 years, James A. Wallace, Jr., who passed away last week, wore many hats in the borough. Most recently he was a borough councilman, having been elected to his first term in 2010. “I have known Jim Wallace nearly my entire life,” said Mayor Peter Cammarano.…
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Dems take council seats in Metuchen
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — The Democratic candidates overwhelmingly beat their Republican challengers for the two seats on the Borough Council that were available in the election on Nov. 8. Incumbent Dorothy Rasmussen garnered the most votes with 4,372 and her running mate, Linda Koskoski, who will be serving her first term, received…
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Metuchen planning to install signs that point the way
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — By April 2017, pedestrians and motorists will gain a better sense of direction through the implementation of the Wayfinding and Signage program. Councilman Jay Muldoon said the program grew out of a recommendation in the Parking Authority Management plan a couple of years ago to create a system…
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Metuchen candidates seek council seats
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — Four candidates are vying for the two available seats on the Borough Council in the upcoming election. Incumbent Dorothy Rasmussen and newcomer Linda Koskoski are running on the Democratic ticket and face Republican challengers Daniel Lebar and Joseph Furmato III in the race. Councilman James Wallace is not…
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Metuchen officials want cameras installed at train station
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — In the wake of a series of explosions that were set off in Seaside Park and the Chelsea section of New York City, borough officials said they would like to see cameras implemented at the Metuchen train station. “It’s dumbfounding that in light of not just what happened…
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CVS moving into Metuchen
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — The borough may see its first pharmaceutical chain — CVS Pharmacy. “The land lease on the A&P [Wine & Spirits] was purchased by CVS,” said Mayor Peter Cammarano at a council meeting that was held on Sept. 6. CVS Pharmacy is a subsidiary of the American retail and…
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Metuchen Downtown Alliance chooses its first executive director
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — On Sept. 7, the Metuchen Downtown Alliance will have its first executive director, Isaac Kremer, who has nearly two decades of experience working with Main Street and historic preservation organizations in Michigan, New York, Texas, Kentucky and now, New Jersey. After three months of reviewing more than 100 résumés…
