Tag: Metuchen
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Scope and magnitute of growing number of significant projects calls for new role in Metuchen
METUCHEN – The scope and magnitude of the growing number of significant projects in Metuchen’s future calls for the creation of a new administrative position – director of special projects. The Borough Council is expected to approve the ordinance to create the new position during the second reading and public hearing at its next meeting…
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Middlesex County Association of Chiefs of Police make annual donation to Raritan Bay Medical Center
Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center received a $1,500 donation from the Middlesex County Association of Chiefs of Police. The annual donation will benefit patients and the community by enhancing patient care and services. “On behalf of Raritan Bay Medical Center, we would like to thank the Middlesex County Association of Chiefs of Police for…
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Metuchen now prohibits retail sale of dogs and cats
METUCHEN – The Borough of Metuchen now prohibits the retail sale of dogs and cats except for responsible rescue or donated animals. The Borough Council moved to approve an ordinance prohibiting so-called puppy mills at a meeting on Dec. 9. Mayor Jonathan Busch said the ordinance ensures the borough is doing its part to protect…
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Metuchen PBA receives donation from Mount Zion Lodge 135
METUCHEN – Members of Mount Zion Lodge 135 are heavily involved in the community, from participating in the annual Metuchen Country Fair and chili cookoff to making donations to community organizations. More recently, members presented a $500 check to members of the Metuchen Policemen’s Benevolent Association (PBA) Local 60 – Sgt. Ken Bauer and Detective…
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Menorah lighting in Metuchen brings people of all faiths together
METUCHEN – People of all faiths gathered at the plaza to light the menorah on the first day of the Hanukkah Festival of Lights. The menorah lighting included songs and people enjoyed donuts, hot chocolate, dreidels and chocolate coins. The celebration was sponsored by Neve Shalom in Metuchen, Temple Emanu-El in Edison and the Metuchen…
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Metuchen discusses implementing more electric vehicle charging stations
METUCHEN – The excitement for electric vehicle charging stations was evident as the Borough Council discussed the possibility of implementing stations around Metuchen. A few years ago, Councilwoman Dorothy Rasmussen said excitement surrounded the thought of ordering one $600 charging station for Borough Hall. “This is so much more,” she said, calling the endeavor “amazing,”…
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Cookie decorating fun at Tiny Town was sweet and delicious
METUCHEN – It was festivities galore in downtown Metuchen as the holiday season approaches. The festivities included a yuletide brunch and brass, photos with Santa and Storytime at Picture Perfect Studios, cookie decorating at Tiny Town, Love it or List it – Gingerbread House Edition at Cai’s Café, and Grinchmas at Lotsa Balls on Dec.…
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Area gyms’ marathon row brings awareness to veteran mental health and suicide
METUCHEN – Area gyms came together to tackle 26.2 miles – 42,195 meters – on a rower machine to stand united in the war against veteran suicide. With a successful event last year, CrossFit Finest served as host to the marathon row for a second time on Dec. 7. This year, other gyms – Iron…
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Former Metuchen borough attorney remembered as pioneer during Civil Rights era
METUCHEN – During his time in Metuchen – 16 years as borough attorney – Martin Alan Spritzer defended the right for a moment of silence at government meetings and brought the community together during the Civil Rights era. With a bit of irony, Mayor Jonathan Busch and the Borough Council held a moment of silence…