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  • Discussion slated Sept. 25

    Discussion slated Sept. 25

    Neve Shalom Hebrew School of Metuchen, 250 Grove Ave., will present Java Nagila for Hebrew School parents on Sept. 25. It will feature Jason Hoffman, of Max Challenge, who will facilitate a discussion about the nutrition strategies for busy parents starting at 9 a.m. There is no charge for the discussion or refreshments. For more…

  • Service set for Sept. 25

    Service set for Sept. 25

    Neve Shalom Hebrew School of Metuchen, 250 Grove Ave., will present a new Selichot Service on Sept. 25 with traditional prayers arranged in the styles of Broadway composers. The service begins at 8 p.m. followed by refreshments. At approximately 9 p.m. the recent theatrical film “Remember” starring Christopher Plummer will be screened. There is no…

  • Metuchen Downtown Alliance chooses its first executive director

    Metuchen Downtown Alliance chooses its first executive director

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — On Sept. 7, the Metuchen Downtown Alliance will have its first executive director, Isaac Kremer, who has nearly two decades of experience working with Main Street and historic preservation organizations in Michigan, New York, Texas, Kentucky and now, New Jersey. After three months of reviewing more than 100 résumés…

  • Services announced in Metuchen Sept. 17

    Services announced in Metuchen Sept. 17

    Congregation Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, will start a new Family and Learner’s Service for ages 5-105 from 10:30 a.m.-noon on Sept. 17, called “Shabbat 2.0.” There will be a special participation from the students and discussions about the prayers for the children and adults. Lunch will be served for all. For students in…

  • Church offering free community dinners each month

    Church offering free community dinners each month

    The First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen is serving free community dinners the second Sunday of each month at 5 p.m. in the church’s Social Center at 270 Woodbridge Ave., Metuchen. The next dinner will be at 5 p.m. Sept. 11, followed by dinners on Oct. 9, Nov. 13 and Dec. 11. All are welcome to…

  • Metuchen church holding free monthly Sunday dinners

    Metuchen church holding free monthly Sunday dinners

    The First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen is serving free community dinners the second Sunday of each month at 5 p.m. in the church’s Social Center at 270 Woodbridge Ave., Metuchen. The next dinner will be on Sept. 11 at 5 p.m. followed by dinners on Oct. 9, Nov. 13 and Dec. 11. All are welcome…

  • Woman charged with poisoning man was pharmacy technician

    Woman charged with poisoning man was pharmacy technician

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — A 44-year-old Metuchen woman — indicted for attempting to murder a man she has a child with by poisoning him with prescription drugs — once held a pharmacy technician license, according to the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. Theresa Freis allegedly administered clonazepam or a benzodiazepine or…

  • Women’s Club announces vacation presentation Sept. 7

    Women’s Club announces vacation presentation Sept. 7

    The Metuchen Edison Women’s Club invites the public to a free presentation on economical vacation opportunities at 7 p.m, Sept. 7, at The Heritage at Clara Barton, 1015 Amboy Ave., Edison. AAA Travel Agent Maureen Velasquez will present a virtual tour of travel opportunities. For more information, call Doris at 732-662-1606.

  • Christian school to hold prayer rally

    Christian school to hold prayer rally

    The 13th annual Back to School Prayer Rally will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 2 at Metuchen Christian Academy/Gymnasium, 130 Whitman Ave., Metuchen. This is a free, community-wide rally. The sole purpose is to pray for protection, productivity and safety for the school systems, students and teachers as they return for the 2016-2017…