Tag: Metuchen Municipal Alliance
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Metuchen community comes together to ‘break the stigma’ on substance abuse disorders
METUCHEN – If anything, the crowd that gathered outside Metuchen Borough Hall was a telling sign that society is making strides to “breaking the stigma” on substance abuse disorders. However, those in the “breaking the stigma” fight, will say the “fight and effort” is still in full swing. State Sen. Joseph Vitale (D-19), chairman of…
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Panel has honest discussion on the dangers of vaping
METUCHEN – For Metuchen High School student Joshua Bhujbal, focus should not only be on telling kids vaping is bad, it should be helping guide kids to have self worth and how to create real bonds and close friendships that will benefit them for the long-term. Bhujbal said the fact kids think vaping is the…
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Metuchen Project Graduation to hold substance abuse awareness program
Metuchen High School’s Project Graduation and the Metuchen Municipal Alliance will co-sponsor Hidden in Plain Sight, an interactive substance abuse awareness and prevention program, on April 10 at the high school, 400 Grove Ave. The evening will begin with a light dinner and Teen Development Networking with local agencies at 6:30 p.m., followed by the…
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Community Narcan training takes place March 11 in Metuchen
The Metuchen Municipal Alliance will sponsor a community education event for anyone looking to learn more about caring for someone at risk for a heroin or opioid overdose at 7 p.m. on March 11 at the Metuchen Senior Center, 15 Center St., Metuchen. Limited to the first 30 people who arrive, first-come, first-served. Participants will receive free…
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Edison and Metuchen hold National Night Out events
Before the lightning and thunderstorms rained on everyone’s parade, people young and old came out to enjoy National Night Out events in Edison and Metuchen. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign promoting police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live, according to information provided by the organization.…
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Participants sought for National Night Out in Metuchen
The Metuchen Police Department will hold a National Night Out event from 5:30-8 p.m. on Aug. 7 at the Metuchen Municipal Pool, 50 Lake Ave., Metuchen. There will be photos with police, firefighters and EMS members; swimming; food; giveaways; entertainment; games; and prizes. The Municipal Alliance is asking interested businesses and organizations to participate by…
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Metuchen Police Department to hold National Night Out on Aug. 7
The Metuchen Police Department will hold a National Night Out event from 5:30-8 p.m., Aug. 7, at the Metuchen Municipal Pool, 50 Lake Ave., Metuchen. There will be photos with police, firefighters and EMS members; swimming; food; giveaways; entertainment; games; and prizes.
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Community education event on Narcan in Metuchen Jan. 11
The Metuchen Municipal Alliance will sponsor a community education event that will explain about how to care for someone at risk for a heroin or opioid overdose. The event will be held at 7 p.m. on Jan. 11 at the Metuchen Senior Center, 15 Center St., and is limited to the first 30 people who…
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‘Hidden in Plain Sight’ program in Metuchen Dec. 6
The Metuchen Public Schools and the Metuchen Municipal Alliance will co-sponsor “Hidden in Plain Sight,” an interactive substance abuse awareness and prevention program, from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at Edgar Middle School, 49 Brunswick Ave. in Metuchen. The evening will begin with a light dinner and Teen Development Networking with local agencies at 6:30 p.m., followed by…