Tag: Metuchen First Aid Squad
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Metuchen moving forward on new emergency services center
METUCHEN – The building of a new Metuchen Emergency Services Center is a long time coming. And for Fire Chief Rob Donnan and Metuchen EMS President Pete Fairclough, they look forward to working in an appropriate modern space that will meet the needs of their first responders, who are all volunteers. “This is a gigantic…
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Pocket park with beer garden proposed for center of downtown Metuchen
METUCHEN – A pocket park in the center of downtown Metuchen is on its way. Mayor Jonathan Busch announced the concept of the pocket park, which will be designed with the demographic of the borough in mind, during his mayoral address to the borough at the council’s re-organization meeting on Jan. 1. “The park will…
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Metuchen joins ‘Windows of Understanding’ art project, promoting awareness of social justice issues
The Metuchen Arts Council is joining the New Brunswick Community Arts Council, the Mason Gross School of the Arts and the Highland Park Arts Council in the fourth annual Windows of Understanding public art project. The Windows of Understanding Project is an initiative that unites local artists, organizations and businesses to promote compassion and awareness around…
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Architect firm to help determine if Metuchen firehouse, first aid squad, senior center can co-exist
METUCHEN — An architectural firm will assist Metuchen officials with design services and a feasibility study to determine if the borough’s firehouse, first aid squad and senior center can co-exist in one central place on the site of the current Metuchen First Aid Squad on Safety Place. Borough Council members passed a resolution on Sept.…
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Metuchen’s firehouse, first aid squad and senior center may co-exist in central location
METUCHEN — A study will determine if Metuchen’s firehouse, first aid squad and senior center can co-exist in one central place on the site of the current Metuchen First Aid Squad on Safety Place. On Aug. 13, Borough Council members awarded a professional services contract to Maser Consulting, Red Bank, to perform engineering, surveying and…
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Commission will explore new firehouse at Metuchen First Aid Squad building
METUCHEN — A commission will take a hard look at the site of the Metuchen First Aid Squad on Safety Place for the possibility of a new firehouse this summer. “When I took office on Dec. 18, one of the issues was the firehouse was falling apart and we really needed a new firehouse,” Mayor…
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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…
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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…