Tag: Metuchen
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Metuchen Public Library, Dr. Poorman’s dental office receive awards for efforts of inclusion
METUCHEN – The Metuchen Public Library and a local dental office are the recipients of the Shout Out For Inclusion (SOFI) awards in their efforts to join Metuchen’s Accessibility Committee to advance safety acceptance and full participation of people with disabilities in the community. Councilwoman Sheri-Rose Rubin, who chairs the Accessibility Committee, said the group…
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Cornerstone Jazz Series continues on Aug. 4 at Old Franklin Schoolhouse
The Westerhoff Jazz Faculty featuring guest Artist Radam Schwartz will perform at 3 p.m. on Aug. 4 at the Old Franklin Schoolhouse, 491 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen. Adult Admission is $10 and students are free. The performance is part of the Metuchen Arts Council’s Cornerstone Jazz Series. For more information visit www.metuchenarts.com or call 732-632-8502.
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Former Metuchen police chief celebrates 100 years
METUCHEN – Former Police Chief Joseph J. Perrino nodded as he received a standing ovation in borough chambers for not only his service to the borough and country, but for turning a century old on July 8. The Borough Council recognized Perrino with a proclamation at a meeting on July 10. Perrino was born on…
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Metuchen Rescue Squad car show seeks vehicles, sponsors
The 10th annual Metuchen Rescue Squad Benefit Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 11 at Metuchen High School, 400 Grove Ave., Metuchen. Rain date is Aug. 18. The cost per car is $10 prior to Aug. 5, or $15 on the day of the show.…
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First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen to hold blood drive on Aug. 18
The First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen will hold a blood drive from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Aug. 18 in the social center auditorium, 270 Woodbridge Ave., Metuchen. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org and enter FPCM.
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Edison Chamber of Commerce to hold golf outing on Sept. 10
The Edison Chamber of Commerce will hold its 46th annual golf outing on Sept. 10 at the Metuchen Golf & Country Club, 244 Plainfield Road, Edison. Registration begins at 11 a.m. A BBQ lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. The shotgun start is at 12:30 p.m., followed by cocktail hour and open bar at…
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Register early for booths at Metuchen Country Fair
The Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce will hold the 56th annual Metuchen Country Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 5. Rain dates are Oct. 12 and 19. The theme is Broadway. Booth spaces are available to chamber members and non-profits. Early bird discount ends Aug. 1. For more information, visit www.metuchenchamberexchange.com.
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Metuchen acquires Forum Theater, takes step toward creation of arts district
METUCHEN – The Borough of Metuchen now owns the historic 1927 Forum Theater on Main Street. Metuchen Mayor Jonathan Busch made the announcement on July 2 through social media. “We are excited to announce that after nearly four months of numerous inspections and extensive negotiations, the borough closed on its purchase of the Forum Theater…
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Friends of Metuchen Library offer trip to see Yankees play
The Friends of the Metuchen Library are offering a trip to see the New York Yankees play on July 31 against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Game time is 1 p.m. The bus will depart from Metuchen High School on Grove Avenue at 10 a.m. Tickets are $75 each and include the seat and transportation. Sign up…
