Tag: Metuchen Public Library
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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 saw lowest number of new COVID-19 cases since March 21, summer sport camps on the horizon
METUCHEN – Last week marked the lowest number of new COIVD-19 cases since March 21 with only two cases, Mayor Jonathan Busch said. The total number of COVID-19 cases is 131 as of June 13. The borough has lost three residents to the virus, according to Middlesex County, according to information provided by Middlesex County.…
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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…
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Online public library traffic to extensive digital selections, virtual programs soar in part to pandemic
Public libraries across the state may not be physically open, but online offerings continue as traffic to extensive digital selections and virtual programs have soared in part due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Phil Murphy implemented a series of social distancing measures to mitigate the further spread of COVID-19 in New Jersey, which included…
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Metuchen borough administrator will fill new role as director of special projects
METUCHEN – Soon the borough will have a person dedicated to the many special projects currently in the works. The Borough Council approved the position of director of special projects through an ordinance at a meeting on Jan. 13. The annual salary for the new position will be $80,000. Borough Administrator Jay Muldoon is expected…
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Metuchen Spanish Book Club lets members revive the Spanish language
METUCHEN – The love of the Spanish language, a good book and camaraderie brings members of the Spanish Book Club together every first Wednesday at the Metuchen Public Library. In its fifth year, Perla Rotemberg, who leads the book club, said they are one of a few Spanish book clubs in New Jersey sponsored by…
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Metuchen native and well-renowned author will speak at Metuchen Library Oct. 12
Author and psychotherapist Linnda Durre, who grew up in Metuchen, will present a PowerPoint lecture and question-and-answer session on her book “Surviving the Toxic Workplace” published by McGraw Hill from 2-4 p.m. on Oct. 12 at the Metuchen Public Library, 480 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen.
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Capital projects will help Metuchen Public Library keep pace with evolving borough
METUCHEN – The goal of the Metuchen Public Library is “to keep pace with the vibrant, evolving and amazing” community the brainy borough has become. The 2018 statistics are telling – 120,049 visitors, 117,359 items circulated, 6,876 library card holders, 1,074 library and community programs, and 14,754 total program attendance – the library is a…
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N.J. Library Association names North Brunswick resident Librarian of the Year
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Sharon Rawlins, Youth Services consultant for the New Jersey State Library, was named Librarian of the Year by the New Jersey Library Association at its annual conference in Atlantic City on May 30. Librarians from across New Jersey recognize Rawlins as the go-to person at the State Library for advice and guidance…
