Tag: Metuchen Human Relations Commission
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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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Metuchen reports no new COVID-19 cases in more than a week, borough’s Human Relations Commission to hold third community conversation on Sept. 9
METUCHEN – With an increased number of COVID-19 cases in the beginning of the month, the borough is rounding out August with no new cases in more than a week. “Keep it up,” Mayor Jonathan Busch said in a social media post on Aug. 30. The total number of COVID-19 cases is 154 as of…
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The Rev. Ronald Owens will lead commission to review police policies in Metuchen, human relations commission continues community outreach
METUCHEN – The Metuchen Human Relations Commission is working on a number of projects in its continued efforts for the borough to always remain open, accepting and inclusive. “It is a very impactful time for the community around the issues of equality and inclusion,” Councilwoman Sheri-Rose Rubin, liaison to the Human Relations Commission (HRC), said…
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Metuchen new COVID-19 cases remain low, chamber hosting silent auction for JFK Medical Center
METUCHEN – The new COVID-19 cases in the borough remain low. The total number of COVID-19 cases is 133 as of June 28. The borough has lost three residents to the virus, according to information provided by Middlesex County. The Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce is raising funds to support JFK Medical Center’s COVID-19 Response…
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Metuchen school officials heed students call for racism awareness, diversity in curriculum
METUCHEN – Current students and alumni of the Metuchen School District, as well as parents, flooded Schools Superintendent Vincent Caputo’s email inbox calling for more racism awareness and diversity in the district’s curriculum in the wake of the events in Minneapolis. And after fielding the more than 200-plus correspondences and listening to about 100 students…
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Peaceful protest and rally set for June 13 in Metuchen, councilman moves for a discussion on zoning regulations to ensure equality
METUCHEN – Another peaceful protest and rally in the wake of the events in Minneapolis is expected on June 13, which will involve high school students and the borough’s Human Relations Commission. George Floyd, an African American man, died after Minneapolis Police Department Officer Derek Chauvin, a white man, knelt on his neck for more…
