Tag: Metuchen
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Metuchen Downtown Alliance is working with borough to help local businesses stay afloat
METUCHEN – In what was a tool to make it easier for customers to connect with area restaurants, the Metuchen Delivers campaign has taken on a new profound meaning in the wake of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Isaac Kremer, executive of the Metuchen Downtown Alliance (MDA), said early on the borough and area restaurants worked…
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Middlesex County College honors adjunct faculty members for service anniversaries
Middlesex County College honored adjunct faculty members for service anniversaries during Adjunct Faculty Development Day in March. Raymond Trigg of North Brunswick received his award for 20 semesters of teaching. Runae Edwards-Wilson of Sayreville received her award for 30 semesters of teaching. Nancy Abrams of Metuchen received her award for 30 semesters…
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Metuchen adult self-quarantines after testing positive for COVID-19
METUCHEN – A Metuchen adult in their 50s has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Mayor Jonathan Busch announced through a social media post. “Thankfully, I understand that the patient is recovering well at this time, in self-quarantine,” he said on March 14. “We will not be disclosing any further information on the patient…
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The ‘best summer ever’ starts at the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy
The “best summer ever” is right around the corner and the YMCA of MEWSA (Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy) has 10 camps to choose from to fit every family’s needs. Camp locations include Edison, Metuchen, Woodbridge, South Amboy, Avenel, Piscataway and Colonia. The YMCA of MEWSA offers camp activities to make sure kids and…
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Former Metuchen police chief remembered for his service
METUCHEN – Borough officials took a moment to recognize and honor former Police Chief Fred Hall during a recent meeting. “For 40 years, he served [our borough] honorably,” Mayor Jonathan Busch said at a Borough Council meeting on March 9. “His son serves our [Department of Public Works]. He was our police chief. From what…
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Online, remote learning awaits public school students in wake of pandemic
Public schools in Edison, Metuchen and Woodbridge are taking necessary precautions and steps in wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Edison Schools Superintendent Bernard F. Bragen announced students will stay home on March 16. The district will use one of their inclement weather days as teachers will prepare for online learning, which will commence on…
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Edison student qualifies for state oratorical contest sponsored by American Legion
Contestants delivered a prepared oration about some phase of the Constitution of the United States, as well as an oration on a randomly assigned constitutional topic, during the 2020 District 3 American Legion Oratorical Contest finals. Kiran Kumaranayakam, sponsored by American Legion Post 65 in Metuchen, a senior at Edison High School, representing Middlesex County,…
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Authorities charge Toms River man in hit and run of utility worker in Metuchen
METUCHEN – Authorities have charged an 18-year-old Toms River man with leaving the scene after striking a utility worker performing road survey work on March 2 at the intersection of Middlesex Avenue and Grove Street, Middlesex County Acting Prosecutor Christopher L.C. Kuberiet and Police Chief David Irizarry of the Metuchen Police Department said in a…
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Driver charged in Metuchen hit-and-run
METUCHEN – A man has been charged in a hit-and-run accident that took place in Metuchen during the early morning hours of March 2. Paddy Flynn, 18, of Toms River, was charged with aggravated assault in the second degree, leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in serious bodily injury in the third…