Tag: Metuchen

  • Hawks continue winning ways in GMC baseball tourney

    Hawks continue winning ways in GMC baseball tourney

    By Jimmy Allinder However and whenever this season ends for the J.P. Stevens High School baseball team, it will certainly be among the most memorable. The Hawks began the campaign winning five of their first six games until they ran into a roadblock, dropping the next six games to fall to 5-7. J.P. Stevens then…

  • Summer brochure available

    Summer brochure available

    The Metuchen Recreation Commission Summer 2016 brochure is available on the Borough’s website homepage banner at www.metuchennj.org. Class, courses and programs are available for youngsters ages 3-15. Classes include soccer, science classes, cooking classes, drama, tennis lessons, baseball camp, art/yoga, art classes, track and field, computer science, baseball camp, soccer camp, cooking classes, multi sports…

  • Celebrate At Snug Harbor hires new Executive Chef

    Landmark Hospitality announces the hire of James Graham as the Executive Chef of Celebrate At Snug Harbor, one of the New York area’s premier wedding and event venues. Celebrate At Snug Harbor, formerly a stately home for retired sailors, rests on 83 acres of stunning gardens and boasts a magnificent ballroom in Staten Island, New…

  • Ex-Falcon Rappleyea commits to play Division I ice hockey

    Ex-Falcon Rappleyea commits to play Division I ice hockey

    By Tim Morris Sean Rappleyea has been there before. “It’s another jump, another step up,” the Saint Joseph High School of Metuchen graduate said. That step up is from junior hockey in Canada to NCAA Division I college hockey in the United States. Rappleyea, who lives in South Amboy, recently made his verbal commitment to…

  • Metuchen Lions bus trip May 15

    Metuchen Lions bus trip May 15

    The Metuchen Lions will hold a bus trip to Sands Casino in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, on May 15. The bus will leave at 10 a.m. from the Tano Mall parking lot. Tickets are $35 with $20 in gambling credit and $5 towards food. There will also be a 50-50 run on the bus. Proceeds from this…

  • Metuchen Library to hold screening of ‘I’ll Knock a Homer for You’ May 16

    Metuchen Library to hold screening of ‘I’ll Knock a Homer for You’ May 16

    Metuchen Public Library announces the screening of the award-winning film “I’ll Knock a Homer for You: The Timeless Story of Johnny Sylvester and Babe Ruth” by filmmaker Andrew Lilly on May 16. During the World Series of 1926, one of the most enduring baseball legends occurred that has been shrouded in mystique for almost a…

  • Metuchen students named finalists in drug-prevention artwork contest

    Metuchen students named finalists in drug-prevention artwork contest

    METUCHEN — Of more than 6,000 fourth grade students who participated in the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) Design a Fourth Grade Folder Contest, two Metuchen girls are part of the 30 finalists. Humera Delia Alisammond and Anika Kundu were named finalists from Campbell Elementary School in Metuchen. Humera’s artwork showcased her message, “Choose to Be Drug…

  • Art exhibition on May 15 in Metuchen

    Art exhibition on May 15 in Metuchen

    The Westerhoff School Gallery, 5 Calvin Place Metuchen, will hold a one of a kind Art Exhibition entitled “Bits and Pieces”, from 1- 4 p.m. on May 15. Students in the “Running Wild” program are also on display. Enjoy live music provided by guitarist/artist Steve Beal, refreshments, and a raffle. The Westerhoff Gallery is located on the…

  • French club to hold May 17 meeting

    French club to hold May 17 meeting

    Francophonie Metuchen will meet from 7:45-9:45 p.m. May 17 at 243 Amboy Ave., Metuchen. Discussions are in French. Participation is free. Relaxed work meetings with moderate preparations and active participation in discussions are required. For more information, call Sam Van Chama, using French, at 732-767-9372.