Tag: Metuchen
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Grant funds to help replace Kahn’s Bridge Crossing in Metuchen included in 2022 municipal budget
METUCHEN – The replacement of the Kahn’s Bridge Crossing, which connects Graham Avenue across the Middlesex Greenway trail gap, is on the horizon. Included in the calendar year 2022 Metuchen municipal budget, which was introduced at a meeting on May 9, are grant funds to replace the bridge crossing, which has been closed since early…
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Crowds enjoy spring street fair in Metuchen; up next is Spring Bazaar
METUCHEN – The spring street fair organized by the Borough Improvement League and Metuchen YMCA on May 15 is one of the many happenings in the downtown for May and June. On May 21, the Metuchen Downtown Alliance (MDA) is expected to hold its largest annual Spring Bazaar with 23 vendors from 11 a.m. to…
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First Lady of New Jersey attends abortion rights rally in Metuchen
METUCHEN – The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park on Middlesex Avenue has been a site where people have gathered over the years to express their First Amendment rights on a number of passionate matters. Most recently, a large crowd gathered to let their voices be heard during “The Bans Off Our Bodies…
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Dine Below the Line raises awareness about problem of food insecurity
Replenish, formerly known as the Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services (MCFOODS), hosted its sixth annual Dine Below the Line hunger awareness event at First Presbyterian in Metuchen. In addition to raising awareness about the growing problem of food insecurity and showcasing food pantries, the event provided information on how to access them,…
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Volunteer efforts keep Metuchen Public Library Art Gallery thriving
METUCHEN – Volunteer efforts have kept the Metuchen Public Library Art Gallery alive bringing community camaraderie for the love of art. Margaret Cohen, who is the director of the gallery, shared what is in store for the year. The gallery, which had been running for seven to eight years, reopened in January after a hiatus…
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YMCA of MEWSA celebrates 100th anniversary of service to Greater Middlesex County
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA) is celebrating its 100th anniversary of service to Greater Middlesex County. The Y will hold its annual dinner on May 25 at 6 p.m. at the Pines Manor in Edison. This event is a long-standing tradition that celebrates the highlights of the YMCA, will feature…
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Five Days of Action call on adults to protect children from sexual abuse
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy (MEWSA) is participating in the Five Days of Action, April 18-22, a weeklong campaign to raise awareness and inspire adults to take action to protect children from sexual abuse. The week will include educational emails, social media posts and more to raise awareness and help families…
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Referendum on track for November in Metuchen; full-day kindergarten is proposed
METUCHEN – The Metuchen School District is planning to use the 22.23% increase in state aid to offset operation costs associated with proposed additions and renovations to all four school buildings, which is on track for a referendum in November. “We are going to deposit [the additional state aid] to a capital reserve and other…
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Campbell Elementary School in Metuchen serves as sustainable model; celebrates new larger capacity bike rack
METUCHEN – A $10,000 grant to install a new bike rack and purchase recycling receptacles placed in and around the school has helped Campbell Elementary School in its efforts “to promote energy conservation and make recycling common place.” The new bike rack replaces the current limited “rusty and dented” bike rack with the capacity for…
