Tag: Metuchen Fire Department
-
Firefighters save man buried in smoldering mulch
EDISON — Firefighters saved a 28-year-old laborer at a Meadow Road wood composting facility who toppled down an embankment and was buried up to his neck in a smoldering pile of mulch for about a half hour during a fire, authorities said. More than 20 firefighters from Edison and Metuchen companies were already on…
-
Children will learn safety tips from Metuchen first responders
Kicks Are For Kids, a non-profit organization, will present a Kid’s Safety Awareness Day at 1:15 p.m. on March 10 at Black Belt Institute, 23 New St., Metuchen. Professionals from Metuchen’s police, fire and first aid squads will present safety issues relating to their expertise. Children will learn how to prevent fires, what to do if…
-
Elderly man, two dogs die during Edison house blaze
EDISON — A fire in the basement of a single-family dwelling on Livingston Avenue left an elderly man and two dogs dead and another elderly man in critical condition, according to Fire Chief Brian Latham. “Arriving firefighters encountered a basement fire with fire extension to the first floor with heavy smoke throughout the structure,”…
-
Metuchen to host New Year’s Eve bash
METUCHEN — Almost a year ago, Mayor Peter Cammarano, in his address in the beginning of 2017, promised to celebrate New Year’s Eve 2017 in the half-acre public piazza at the intersection of Pearl Street and New Street. Fast forward to the end of the year, a celebration will come to fruition with an outdoor…
-
Metuchen Dems retain hold on council
METUCHEN — The Democrats retain a stronghold on the Borough Council. Incumbents Reed Leibfried and Todd Pagel won the two, three-year term seats that were available on council in the election on Nov. 7. Leibfried, who will serve his second term, garnered 3,013 votes followed by Pagel, who will serve his first elected term, with…
-
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…
-
90th Annual Memorial Day Parade May 29
METUCHEN — A former Metuchen police officer and United States Navy veteran will serve as grand marshal of the 90th annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony. The parade will step off at New and Pearl streets at 10 a.m. on May 29 with the theme “Honoring Law Enforcement.” At 17, Charles Moore enlisted in the…
-
Metuchen mayor forecasts busy year
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — Borough officials have a full agenda as they enter 2017. The focus will be on modernizing the Parking Authority, helping volunteer emergency services, finding a new location for the Metuchen Firehouse, bike and pedestrian safety, park improvements, curbing development that would change the character of neighborhoods and the…
-
Fire closed down road in Metuchen this past weekend
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — A fire that was contained to a basement at a Middlesex Avenue home closed down Middlesex Avenue from Grove Avenue to Jesmond Road for an hour and half over the weekend, according to officials. At approximately 8:20 p.m., on Dec. 4, the Metuchen Fire Department was dispatched to…