Tag: Metuchen Chamber of Commerce

  • Metuchen High plans proving ground on Aug. 19

    Metuchen High plans proving ground on Aug. 19

    METUCHEN — Teamwork, character and leadership will be tested at Metuchen High School’s “Proving Ground Team Building Challenge” mud run obstacle course this week. “This is the first time we’re trying this,” said John Cathcart, Metuchen High School’s Director of Athletics. The course was designed by Cathcart and Michele McCorkle, Metuchen High’s Athletic Trainer. “It…

  • ‘Blame’ screened at Metuchen High

    ‘Blame’ screened at Metuchen High

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — The special screening of “BLAME” inside the Metuchen High School auditorium was fitting for Metuchen High graduate Quinn Shephard, who wrote, directed, edited, produced and starred in the film. Many of the scenes of the film were shot in the auditorium. “It’s so exciting to be able to…

  • Screening of Metuchen filmaker’s “Blame” June 23

    Screening of Metuchen filmaker’s “Blame” June 23

    A “meet the filmmakers” reception and red-carpet screening of “Blame,” a film shot in Metuchen by Quinn Shephard, a 22-year-old Metuchen resident, will be held in coordination with Metuchen Downtown Alliance, Metuchen Chamber of Commerce, Metuchen Arts Council, the Borough Improvement League, Metuchen High School and the Junebug ArtFest. On June 17, from 5-6 p.m.,…

  • Garbage concerns addressed in downtown Metuchen

    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…

  • New arcade set to open in Metuchen

    New arcade set to open in Metuchen

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — The battle cry for a downtown arcade will turn into cries of glee as Hailey’s HARP-Cade is set to open this Friday, Sept. 30. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will officially open Hailey’s HARP-Cade, which owners Chris Flynn and Mo Atzbi have said will provide the same level of casual…