Tag: Metuchen
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Edison health director will address COVID vaccine during Metuchen chamber meeting
The Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its general membership meeting at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 25 via Zoom. Jay Elliott, director of the Edison Township Health Department, will address what is going on in the State of New Jersey with regards to the vaccine as well as the public’s access to vaccinations. Pre-registration, required…
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Metuchen remembers avid bicyclist with support of proposed New Jersey Safe Passing Bill
METUCHEN – With the support of the proposed “New Jersey Safe Passing Bill,” borough officials are making sure resident Oscar Zanoni did not die in vain. Members of the New Jersey Legislature have prepared The New Jersey Safe Passing Bill for consideration, which will further promote pedestrian, bicycle and scooter safety throughout the state, requiring…
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Community conversations scheduled around public health and trauma
METUCHEN – The Metuchen Arts Council is joining with the Metuchen Human Relations Commission to schedule virtual Community Conversations around the issues highlighted in 2021 Windows of Understanding Public Art Project. The second in the series of virtual Community Conversations will take place at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24 on the topics of Public Health and Trauma &…
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YMCA teaches water safety
As part of the YMCA’s commitment to reduce drowning rates and keep children safe in and around the water, the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA) will provide scholarships for swim instruction and water safety to children from underserved communities in our service areas. According to the Centers for Disease Control and…
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ESCNJ appoints new board members from Middlesex County
The Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ), the largest educational service commission in the state, announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors: Dr. Gina Villani, Dr. Bernard Bragen, Jr. and Brian Glassberg. “We are fortunate to have a very proactive board that is fully committed to serving students with…
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Former Grand Knight at St. Cecelia’s served in many roles with the Knights of Columbus, most recently state deputy
A former Grand Knight for St. Cecilia’s Roman Catholic Church in South Brunswick held many roles within the Knights organization, most recently state deputy. Vincent P. Tavormina, 72, of Monroe, passed away on Jan. 26. He battled with COVID-19 for two weeks before his passing, according to a statement released by Jim Stoever, state secretary…
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Total COVID-19 cases reach 700 in Metuchen, mayor urges residents to not let guards down
METUCHEN – Nearly one out of every 20 residents in Metuchen has had or have COVID-19. Mayor Jonathan Busch relayed the jarring statistic with new COVID-19 cases in a social media post on Jan. 30. He urges residents to not let their guard down. “Unfortunately, our COVID numbers have not particularly improved since our post-holiday…
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Papillon & Company announces artist-in-residence
Base Camp Studio Gallery announced Robert Diken as its artist-in-resident at Papillon & Company, 418 Main St., Metuchen. The gallery and new working studio offers original art by Diken, the owner-artist. For more information, visit papillongifts.com
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Former Nathan Robins home, built in 1896, saved with a bit of luck
METUCHEN – Among the remnants of Dr. Peter Freis’ pediatric office from the 1970s and previous tenants as recent as last April is the interior historic beauty of what was once a single family dwelling built by Nathan Robins in 1896. Robins had lived in the home with his wife and family. His two daughters…