Tag: Metuchen Borough Council
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Lighted crosswalks will soon illuminate five intersections in Metuchen
METUCHEN – After literally five years, lighted crosswalks will soon illuminate five intersections in Metuchen. In 2014, the borough was awarded a U.S. Department of Transportation federal grant for the lighted crosswalks; however, the borough only learned it could proceed to go out to bid for the lighted crosswalk improvements on Sept. 6 through a…
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Motorists and bicyclists will share the road – through sharrows – on Woodbridge Avenue in Metuchen
METUCHEN – After a spirited discussion of whether or not sharrows would make Woodbridge Avenue, a county roadway, safer for bicyclists, members of the Metuchen Borough Council were left with reservations. Sharrows are line markings in the middle of motor vehicle lanes that indicate the road needs to be shared by vehicles and bicyclists. While…
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Former Metuchen mayor Wernik remembered for his service
METUCHEN – A memorial bunting is draped outside Metuchen Borough Hall for one of the most significant figures in the borough’s history – Donald J. Wernik – who served as the borough’s 29th mayor. Wernik passed away at his home on Aug. 30. He was 94. A moment of silence was held for Wernik at…
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Metuchen Police welcome new officer, bid farewell to veteran officer
METUCHEN – As one door opens, another door closes, as the Metuchen Police Department welcomes a new officer and says “goodbye” to a veteran officer. The department – with a complement of 29 police officers – announced the retirement of Cpl. Chris Brown after 25 years of service on July 31. “Chris will be missed…
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Metuchen calling for full-service interchange on Route 27 to alleviate truck traffic coming from Edison
With redevelopment of the site of the former ExxonMobil Chemical Co. gas site into a 900,000-square-foot warehouse on Route 27 in Edison, there has been a renewed call for a full-service interchange to alleviate truck traffic problems in the area. The discussion of a full-service interchange has spanned 20 years. And now with an Amazon…
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Wellness business sector growing in Metuchen
METUCHEN – Since the inception of the Metuchen Downtown Alliance in 2016, some of the district’s most significant growth has been in the wellness sector, according to Isaac Kremer, executive director of the alliance. “Roughly two out of each five new businesses that have opened in the past three years have had health, exercise, wellness…
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Metuchen officials discuss traffic light synchronization
METUCHEN – In an effort to keep traffic flow in and around the borough moving, the Traffic and Transportation Committee is calling on traffic light synchronization at high volume intersections in the borough. Those busy intersections include Route 27 and Main Street, Highland and Hillside avenues, New and Main streets and Bridge Street. Member Dan…
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Former Metuchen police chief celebrates 100 years
METUCHEN – Former Police Chief Joseph J. Perrino nodded as he received a standing ovation in borough chambers for not only his service to the borough and country, but for turning a century old on July 8. The Borough Council recognized Perrino with a proclamation at a meeting on July 10. Perrino was born on…
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Metuchen Public Library, Dr. Poorman’s dental office receive awards for efforts of inclusion
METUCHEN – The Metuchen Public Library and a local dental office are the recipients of the Shout Out For Inclusion (SOFI) awards in their efforts to join Metuchen’s Accessibility Committee to advance safety acceptance and full participation of people with disabilities in the community. Councilwoman Sheri-Rose Rubin, who chairs the Accessibility Committee, said the group…