Tag: Metuchen
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Musician will close out Metuchen Rocks! Summer Concert Series on Sept. 14
Rhythm and blues musician Billy Hector will close out the Metuchen Rocks! Summer Concert Series at 7 p.m. on Sept. 14 at the outdoor Summer Stage on the Plaza, located on the corner of New and Pearl streets in downtown Metuchen. The concert is free. For more information, visit www.metuchenarts.com.
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Children’s Art Carnival set for Sept. 15 in Metuchen
Galerie Westerhoff will hold its Children’s Art Carnival from 3-5 p.m. on Sept. 15 at the Westerhoff School of Music & Art, 5 Calvin Place, Metuchen. The free community event for all ages will include life drawing workshos, a 3D musical sculpture project, and arts and crafts. For more information, visit www.westerhoffschool.com or call 732-548-8680.…
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First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen to honor community members with awards
The First Presbyterian Church (FPC) of Metuchen will hold its second annual Food Pantry Community Service Awards at 3 p.m. Sept. 21 in the church’s Social Center, 270 Woodbridge Ave., Metuchen. The award was developed to honor individuals who are making significant contributions to the community through their time, actions, talents and dedication to the…
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Metuchen police trying to locate woman who left two kittens at Whole Foods Market
METUCHEN – Police are attempting to locate an older woman who allegedly abandoned two eight-week-old kittens wrapped in onion bags with a note “Please take free baby cat to your home” outside the Whole Foods Market last week, according to authorities. Someone found the kittens on Aug. 26 in the morning, police said. “The…
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Metuchen Police welcome new officer, bid farewell to veteran officer
METUCHEN – As one door opens, another door closes, as the Metuchen Police Department welcomes a new officer and says “goodbye” to a veteran officer. The department – with a complement of 29 police officers – announced the retirement of Cpl. Chris Brown after 25 years of service on July 31. “Chris will be missed…
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Second Baptist Church of Metuchen to hold weekend of events to celebrate new pastor
METUCHEN – Second Baptist Church of Metuchen will hold the installation of its new pastor, the Rev. Dr. Carla Thomas Royster, during a series of events. Royster was born in Camden and was raised in Pennsauken. Upon high school graduation, she matriculated into undergraduate studies at Morgan State University (MSU) and HBCU in Baltimore. She…
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Garden Club of Metuchen to kick off fall season on Sept. 9
The Garden Club of Metuchen kicks off its fall season on Sept. 9 with its annual “Summer Harvest Show and Tell” at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Fryer Hall, 17 Oak Ave., Metuchen. The meeting begins at 6:45 p.m. with light refreshments, followed by the program at 7. In addition to plant and seed sharing, the…
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Metuchen calling for full-service interchange on Route 27 to alleviate truck traffic coming from Edison
With redevelopment of the site of the former ExxonMobil Chemical Co. gas site into a 900,000-square-foot warehouse on Route 27 in Edison, there has been a renewed call for a full-service interchange to alleviate truck traffic problems in the area. The discussion of a full-service interchange has spanned 20 years. And now with an Amazon…
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Centenary United Methodist Church holds Grief Support Group series
Centenary United Methodist Church will hold a Grief Support Group series from 7-9:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 27 to Dec. 17, at the church, 200 Hillside Ave., Metuchen The series is a Christ-centered program designed for those in need of help and encouragement following the death of a loved one, and uses video and…
