Tag: Metuchen
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Metuchen hires theater consultant services to conduct feasibility study for Forum Theater
METUCHEN – Borough officials want to make sure when movie theaters are allowed to reopen, a plan is in place for the Metuchen Forum Theater. The Borough Council approved a resolution at a meeting on Aug. 24 to award a contract to Webb Management Services, New York, as theater consultant services in a total amount…
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Police officer who saved man’s life at Metuchen Sportsplex is North Brunswick native
METUCHEN – It didn’t matter that Metuchen Police Officers Wayne Karalevich and Octavio Tapia were off duty when they sprung into action to help a person in distress at the Metuchen Sportsplex. The two officers were playing soccer on Aug. 21 when a member of the other team came under distress. “Apparently it became so…
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Off-duty Metuchen police officers save man’s life at Metuchen Sportsplex
METUCHEN – It didn’t matter that Metuchen Police Officers Wayne Karalevich and Octavio Tapia were off duty when they sprung into action to help a person in distress at the Metuchen Sportsplex. The two officers were playing soccer on Aug. 21 when a member of the other team came under distress. “Apparently it became so…
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Metuchen Downtown Alliance receives AARP Community Challenge grant to help continue expand and repurpose public spaces, outdoor dining and retail
METUCHEN – With the uncertainty of when indoor dining will be allowed to commence again due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, the Metuchen Downtown Alliance has received help to expand and repurpose public spaces, outdoor dining and retail in the borough through the 2020 AARP Community Challenge grant. “The AARP is providing $19,000,” said Isaac…
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Metuchen School District has requested to begin 2020-21 school year all-remote, begin hybrid in-person plan on Oct. 1
METUCHEN – The Metuchen School District has requested to begin the 2020-21 school year all remote and begin its hybrid in-person plan on Oct. 1. Schools Superintendent Vincent Caputo shared the request on his weekly social media post on Aug. 21. “The Board of Education has authorized me to submit an application to begin the…
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Mission Metuchen: share photos supporting local businesses, win gift certificates
The Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce presents Mission Metuchen: visit 10 or more eligible locations in the Metuchen area to secure a $25 gift certificate. Following the model used by Middlesex County in its Middlesex County Quest, the public is encouraged to visit chamber businesses and share photographs. Join the chamber’s Mission Metuchen Facebook group.…
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Gas, water company investing in infrastructure upgrages, replacements in Metuchen
METUCHEN – Already in the midst of a pipeline replacement by Elizabethtown Gas, the neighborhoods in the area of Plainfield and Durham avenues and Central and Maple avenues will have water mains renewed as part of Middlesex Water Company’s Renew program. “We saw an opportunity for the area to get new assets and new infrastructure…
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YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy helps children reach their potential
The YMCA of MEWSA (Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge, South Amboy) is the largest child care provider in Middlesex County and places the highest priority on the health and safety of all participants. They offer learning programs and readiness opportunities for all children from infant through school age, including full- and half-day programs that teach academic skills,…
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Total COVID-19 cases in Metuchen reach 150, mayor urges public to continue social distancing, to wear a mask
METUCHEN – With 13 new COVID-19 cases in the first 11 days of August, Mayor Jonathan Busch urges the public to continue social distancing, to wear a mask and to avoid large parties or gatherings. “In Metuchen, we’re not doing so hot,” he said in a social media post on Aug. 11, noting the borough…
