Tag: Metuchen
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Metuchen YMCA highlights 100th year with launch of digital platform to help in ‘spirit, mind and body’
By GLORIA STRAVELLI Correspondent METUCHEN – The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy (MEWSA) is celebrating 100 years of partnership with the local community and is marking the milestone with the launch of an innovative digital healthy living platform for members. YMCA360 will launch Sept. 1 as a “seamless immersive experience available on…
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Dismal Swamp officially renamed after the late Peter Barnes III
By REBECCA HERSH Correspondent Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation (A5822) renaming the Dismal Swamp and Dismal Swamp Preservation Commission as the “Peter J. Barnes III Wildlife Preserve” and the “Peter J. Barnes III Wildlife Preservation Committee.” Dismal Swamp, which spans Edison, Metuchen, and South Plainfield, represents one of the last remaining wetland ecosystems in the…
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Saint Joseph High School credits success of remote learning option for students during pandemic
By Gloria Stravelli Correspondent METUCHEN – As a regional school, Saint Joseph High School in Metuchen has been in a better position than some other schools to adjust to the challenges of remote learning made necessary by the pandemic, according to a school administrator. With a student body of 500-plus young men drawn from several…
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Homes & Living – ‘Explore, Experience, Enjoy’ a Revitalized Downtown Metuchen
The vision for Metuchen is to encourage a welcoming, walkable and inclusive downtown. Amongst 3.14 miles of about 80 acres, there are three sections from Main Street from the train station to Borough Hall, including New Street; the area around Whole Foods and along Middlesex Avenue; and south main from the station to the Greenway,…
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Metuchen district’s Safe Return to School plan paves way for return to in-person classes
By Gloria Stravelli Correspondent METUCHEN – The school district’s top official outlined plans for the return of students and staff to classes on Sept. 9, which include multiple layers of safety measures such as mandating face masks and social distancing to ensure a safe return to in-person learning. Plans for the 2021-22 school year call…
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Edison teen receives YMCA’s memorial scholarship award for founding organization that holds allergy-free food drives
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA) awarded the Ryan Patterson Memorial Scholarship to Shreya Shivakumar of Edison. The Ryan Patterson Memorial Scholarship was established several years ago in honor of late 27-year-old Metuchen Branch YMCA swim coach and mentor, Ryan Marie Patterson. The recipient must strive for excellence in academics, sports…
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Metuchen Library partners businesses with cardholders
METUCHEN – The Metuchen Public Library is looking for business partners to help promote Library Card Sign-up Month this September. “With the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, many local community organizations faced unforeseen challenges. Help us celebrate the strength of the Metuchen community as we promote the library’s return to services,” Library Director Hsi Hsi…
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YMCA’s Afterschool Programs keep children engaged
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy’s (MEWSA) Afterschool Programs are a place where children can remain active, learning and engaged during their time out of school. Through a balanced approach to youth development, the program offers activities, mentorship and academic support, nurturing the potential of all participants throughout the school year. Financial…
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South Brunswick to honor dedicated volunteer with lowering of flags; Damon Ferber grew up in Edison and Metuchen
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – South Brunswick Mayor Charlie Carley has directed flags be lowered at the municipal complex in honor of Damon Ferber, a dedicated coach and longtime board member of the South Brunswick Athletic Association. Ferber died after a motorcycle crash on July 31; his funeral service is set for Aug. 11. “Damon Ferber represented…
