Tag: Metuchen
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Donations sought to restore vandalized gravestones
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — As police continue to investigate the vandalism of at least 11 headstones at the historic Old Colonial Cemetery on Main Street, the Metuchen-Edison Historical Society is collecting donations toward repair and restoration work at the 300-year-old graveyard. During the evening of Aug. 18 and the morning of Aug. 19,…
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The Hub Kings to perform jazz concert Sept. 10
The Hub Kings jazz band will appear at 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 10 at the Old Bridge Public Library, 1 Old Bridge Plaza, at the corner of Route 516 and Cottrell Road, as part of the library’s popular Second Saturday Concert Series. The Metuchen-based band consists of musicians Jonathan Tristram on keyboards/Hammond Organ, Dave Smela on…
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A Woman’s Voice to be heard in Metuchen
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — Sharon Goldman, a popular local singer-songwriter, will celebrate the release of her new album “KOL ISHA” — A Woman’s Voice — with a full-band performance in September at the Old Franklin Schoolhouse. “I believe this is a project that will speak to anyone who has ever struggled to…
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On Campus
The University of Rhode Island, Kingston, announces that Alexa Stephanie Kollath of Metuchen received a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering, General Business; and Kelsey Marie Harsh of Metuchen received a Bachelor of Science degree in Communicative Disorders. The University’s 130th Commencement was held on May 21-22.
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Metuchen-based singer-songwriter to release album with show at Old Franklin Schoolhouse
Sharon Goldman, a popular local singer-songwriter who hosts the Metuchen Arts Council-sponsored Schoolhouse Songwriter Series at the Old Franklin Schoolhouse, 491 Middlesex Ave., will celebrate the release of her new album, KOL ISHA (A Woman’s Voice), with a full-band performance at that venue on Sept. 15 at 8 p.m. The cost is $15 at the…
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Provident Bank participates in ‘Green Clean Day’
The Provident Bank recently conducted its third annual “Green Clean Day,” where the company spent a day cleaning, purging paper and electronic files, as well as becoming educated on how to reduce waste and conserve energy. In total, the bank securely shredded and recycled more than 35,415 pounds of paper, had an additional 5,835 pounds of CO2…
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Visit Grounds for Sculpture with Friends of Metuchen Library
The Friends of the Metuchen Library is planning a trip to the Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton on Sept. 27. The cost is $50, which includes the entrance fee, private bus and gratuity for the driver. The bus will leave the Metuchen Library at 9:45 a.m.; please arrive by 9:30 a.m. The bus will return…
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Electronic Resources Showcase slated for Sept. 10 at Metuchen Library
Metuchen Public Library, 480 Middlesex Ave., will hold an Electronic Resources Showcase for the community on Sept. 10 from 1:30-4 p.m. Explore the value of your library card, and discover the digital resources and online databases available at the Metuchen Library at your finger tips, and learn how to improve your skills using downloadable e-resources…
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Garden Club of Metuchen meeting on Sept. 12
The Garden Club of Metuchen launches its fall season with a “Show and Tell Virtual Tour of Members’ Gardens.” The meeting will take place on Sept. 12 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Fryer Hall, 17 Oak Ave., Metuchen. The meeting begins at 6:45 p.m., with light refreshments, followed by the program at 7. Learn how…
