Tag: Metuchen Borough Council
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Scope and magnitute of growing number of significant projects calls for new role in Metuchen
METUCHEN – The scope and magnitude of the growing number of significant projects in Metuchen’s future calls for the creation of a new administrative position – director of special projects. The Borough Council is expected to approve the ordinance to create the new position during the second reading and public hearing at its next meeting…
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Metuchen now prohibits retail sale of dogs and cats
METUCHEN – The Borough of Metuchen now prohibits the retail sale of dogs and cats except for responsible rescue or donated animals. The Borough Council moved to approve an ordinance prohibiting so-called puppy mills at a meeting on Dec. 9. Mayor Jonathan Busch said the ordinance ensures the borough is doing its part to protect…
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Metuchen discusses implementing more electric vehicle charging stations
METUCHEN – The excitement for electric vehicle charging stations was evident as the Borough Council discussed the possibility of implementing stations around Metuchen. A few years ago, Councilwoman Dorothy Rasmussen said excitement surrounded the thought of ordering one $600 charging station for Borough Hall. “This is so much more,” she said, calling the endeavor “amazing,”…
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Former Metuchen borough attorney remembered as pioneer during Civil Rights era
METUCHEN – During his time in Metuchen – 16 years as borough attorney – Martin Alan Spritzer defended the right for a moment of silence at government meetings and brought the community together during the Civil Rights era. With a bit of irony, Mayor Jonathan Busch and the Borough Council held a moment of silence…
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Traffic speeds on eight county roads in Metuchen will soon reduce to 25 miles per hour
METUCHEN – It has been a decade in the making, with a bit of persistence from Metuchen Borough Council President Linda Koskosi over the past two years, as borough officials move forward to reduce traffic speeds on eight county streets to 25 miles per hour. The second reading and public hearing on amending an ordinance…
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Democratic incumbent slate will continue moving Metuchen forward
METUCHEN – The Democratic incumbent slate, who ran unopposed in the November election, will continue at the reigns as they continue moving Metuchen forward. Mayor Jonathan Busch was selected as the borough’s 36th mayor on Dec. 18, 2017, and was elected to the one-year unexpired term on Nov. 6, 2018, of former Mayor Peter Cammarano.…
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Metuchen Parade Commission will oversee annual parades next year
METUCHEN – For a smooth transition, and to continue century-long traditions of the annual Memorial Day Parade and Winter Festival Parade, borough officials have created a Metuchen Parade Commission to oversee the parades from next year onward. The Borough Council voted in favor of an ordinance creating the commission at a meeting on Oct. 29.…
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Democratic slate will run unopposed for seats on Metuchen Borough Council
METUCHEN – The Democratic slate on the Borough Council is running unopposed for the two, three-year terms and one year unexpired term open in the November election. Linda M. Koskoski is seeking her seeking her second term, Dorothy Rasmussen is seeking her fourth term and Dan Hirsch is seeking the one year unexpired term. Koskoski,…
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Residents: More safety measures for bicyclists and pedestrians are needed in Metuchen
METUCHEN – After a charged and emotional discussion about bicycle and pedestrian safety in and around Metuchen, a consensus was made—more safety measures have to be implemented in the borough sooner than later. Residents attended the Borough Council meeting on Sept. 24 to share their fears and concerns of riding their bicycles and walking downtown,…