Tag: Metuchen
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Metuchen superintendent advises MHS Class of 2022 to ‘stay true to core values’
METUCHEN – Schools Superintendent Vincent Caputo offered some sound advice as the 199 seniors of the Metuchen High School Class of 2022 gathered as “Bulldogs” one last time on the high school football field. “Chase growth, not perfection, be better today than yesterday and tomorrow, be even better than that,” he said, adding for the…
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Metuchen superintendent advises MHS Class of 2022 to ‘stay true to core values’
METUCHEN – Schools Superintendent Vincent Caputo offered some sound advice as the 199 seniors of the Metuchen High School Class of 2022 gathered as “Bulldogs” one last time on the high school football field. “Chase growth, not perfection, be better today than yesterday and tomorrow, be even better than that,” he said, adding for the…
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Juneteenth celebrations: Art, culture, music, dance, food and history
The Edison, Metuchen and Woodbridge communities held Juneteenth celebrations on June 18. In Edison, township officials held its inaugural celebration at Papaianni Park. The event featured music, food and local vendors. The Metuchen Downtown Alliance along with the Metuchen Human Relations Commission and Metuchen Edison Branch of NAACP (the National Association for the Advancement of…
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Edison man allegedly responsible for rash of vehicle burglaries in Metuchen
METUCHEN – An Edison man is allegedly responsible for the rash of vehicle burglaries and thefts in May, according to the Metuchen Police Department. The man, 42, was identified after an investigation by the department’s Detective Bureau, police said in a social media post on June 19. The investigation – based on physical characteristics and…
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Breakdancers showcase best moves on Metuchen Town Plaza
METUCHEN – Breakdancers took to Metuchen Town Plaza showcasing their best moves during Downtown Metuchen Alliance’s second annual breakdancing event. The event was presented by Pro Breaking Tour, UDEF, the nonprofit entity for competitive breaking, and Kids Breaking League in New York. Councilman Joel Branch introduced the performers in front of the young crowd on…
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Metuchen moving forward on new emergency services center
METUCHEN – The building of a new Metuchen Emergency Services Center is a long time coming. And for Fire Chief Rob Donnan and Metuchen EMS President Pete Fairclough, they look forward to working in an appropriate modern space that will meet the needs of their first responders, who are all volunteers. “This is a gigantic…
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Primary election results for uncontested races in Metuchen and Woodbridge
The council race in Metuchen and Woodbridge were uncontested during the primary election on June 7. Metuchen Borough Council There are two, three-year terms open. Democrat incumbent Dorothy Rasmussen received 1,132 votes, and Lisa Hyman received 1,133 votes. There are six write-in votes. Republican candidate Richard Thoren received 305 votes, and Eric Lignell received 304…
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Social Emotional Learning Family Night a success in Metuchen
METUCHEN – The Metuchen School District Committee for Social Emotional Character Development held its second successful Social Emotional Learning Family Night. The night was initially going to be held on the Metuchen High School (MHS) football field; however, due to impending weather it was moved to Campbell Elementary School (CES) on June 1. The overarching…
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YMCA of MEWSA celebrates 100th anniversary
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA) held its annual dinner, celebrating the highlights of the year as well as commemorating the 100th anniversary of the nonprofit’s service to the Greater Middlesex County community. Bruce Peragallo, educator and retired principal of Metuchen High School, was presented with the Charles S. Edgar Memorial…