Tag: Metuchen
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Residents: More safety measures for bicyclists and pedestrians are needed in Metuchen
METUCHEN – After a charged and emotional discussion about bicycle and pedestrian safety in and around Metuchen, a consensus was made—more safety measures have to be implemented in the borough sooner than later. Residents attended the Borough Council meeting on Sept. 24 to share their fears and concerns of riding their bicycles and walking downtown,…
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St. Luke’s Episcopal Church to hold flea market on Oct. 5
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Metuchen will hold its fall flea market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 5, the same day as the Metuchen Country Fair. Reserve a table by calling 732-548-4308. Donations of gently used household goods, glassware, artwork, small furniture, clothing, books and working electronics are accepted. Call or email…
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YMCA’s Tot Trot to raise money for child care scholarship
The Child Care Services Branch of the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy is holding its 11th annual Tot Trot & Fall Festival on Oct. 13, rain or shine, at Metuchen High School, 400 Grove Ave., Metuchen. The charity event helps the Y support families from the community by providing scholarship assistance to…
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POW/MIA vigil held overnight in Metuchen
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 233-NJ held its annual POW/MIA vigil from noon on Sept. 20 to 10 a.m. on Sept. 21 at the Metuchen Memorial Park. The vigil is held to thank and honor the United States military veterans who served during the Vietnam War in partnership with the U.S. of America Vietnam War…
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Friends of the Metuchen Library to hold annual book sale on Oct. 5
The Friends of the Metuchen Library will hold their annual outdoor book sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 5 during the Metuchen Country Fair. Rain dates are Oct. 12 and Oct. 19. The sale will be held on the front lawn of the library, 480 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen. Book prices are adult hardcovers,…
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Metuchen native and well-renowned author will speak at Metuchen Library Oct. 12
Author and psychotherapist Linnda Durre, who grew up in Metuchen, will present a PowerPoint lecture and question-and-answer session on her book “Surviving the Toxic Workplace” published by McGraw Hill from 2-4 p.m. on Oct. 12 at the Metuchen Public Library, 480 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen.
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Metuchen police encourage railroad safety during Operation Clear Track
METUCHEN – As the bustle of the morning rush hour settled at the Metuchen Train Station, Metuchen Police Officer Daniel Granato greeted commuters and disseminated more than 100 railroad safety cards to motorists and pedestrians. With New Jersey Transit’s Metuchen Train Station ranked 10th highest ridership on the Northeast Corridor Line and 14th highest ridership…
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Lighted crosswalks will soon illuminate five intersections in Metuchen
METUCHEN – After literally five years, lighted crosswalks will soon illuminate five intersections in Metuchen. In 2014, the borough was awarded a U.S. Department of Transportation federal grant for the lighted crosswalks; however, the borough only learned it could proceed to go out to bid for the lighted crosswalk improvements on Sept. 6 through a…
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Metuchen cops to hold fine spirit tasting on Sept. 29
The New Jersey State PBA, the Metuchen Police Department and Metuchen PBA Local 60 will hold Sip In To Fall from 5-10 p.m. Sept. 29 at The Brown Stone, 932 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen. There will be appetizers, a buffet dinner, fine spirit tasting, and a sports and memorabilia auction. The cost is $80 per guest.…
