Tag: Metuchen
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Officials discuss benefits of therapy dog at Moss School
METUCHEN – In an effort to “reduce the duration and frequency of very challenging and very destructive behavior” of students, Moss School Principal Richard Cohen has included a pilot program for a therapy dog in the proposed budget for Moss School. Moss School houses a special need pre-school and a kindergarten program. There are six…
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Community Narcan training takes place March 11 in Metuchen
The Metuchen Municipal Alliance will sponsor a community education event for anyone looking to learn more about caring for someone at risk for a heroin or opioid overdose at 7 p.m. on March 11 at the Metuchen Senior Center, 15 Center St., Metuchen. Limited to the first 30 people who arrive, first-come, first-served. Participants will receive free…
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Police in Edison, Metuchen investigating anonymous bomb threats at TD Bank branches
Police in Edison and Metuchen are continuing to investigate the source of phoned in bomb threats from anonymous callers at two TD bank branches in Edison and the TD branch in Metuchen. The calls were made between noon and 12:15 p.m. on Feb. 16, according to Edison Police Lt. Robert Dudash. Staff at…
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Resident wants to bring back ‘kiss and go’ area at Metuchen Train Station
METUCHEN – When the Traffic and Transportation Committee was started in the 1970s and 1980s, platforms at the Metuchen Train Station were raised to create space designated as the “kiss and go” area for people getting dropped off and picked up. “One of the things we wanted to do is provide an adequate space for…
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Alexis Cole Trio to perform at The Greek on Main
Alexis Cole will perform with her Trio, including bassist David Finck and drummer Kenny Hassler, at 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 24 at The Greek on Main, 419 Main St., at the corner of New Street, Metuchen. The ticketed Jazz and Brunch event costs $50, all-inclusive. Call 732-515-9457 or stop by the restaurant for a ticket. For…
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St. Francis Cathedral School students succeed in American Legion Post 65 Coloring Contest
PHOTO COURTESY OF ELAINE C. SCULL St. Francis Cathedral School students placed second and third in the Fourth and Fifth Grade American Legion Post 65 Coloring Contest. Pictured are Dylan Patterson, left to right, Principal Ann Major and Diya Sachdeva from the Metuchen school.
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Edison Library celebrates 90 years of being ‘a community center for the mind’
EDISON – In 90 years, the Edison Free Public Library went from one location providing access to 238 books to three locations with access to pretty much everything published and more. “The library has become a community center for the mind with books, newspapers, movies and vast programs,” Walter Stochel, of the Metuchen-Historical Society, said…
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YMCA of MEWSA offers scholarships related to water safety
As part of the Y’s commitment to reduce drowning rates and keep children safe in and around the water, the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA) will provide scholarships for swim instruction and water safety to children from underserved communities in their service areas and surrounding communities. To learn how to qualify…
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For the Record
Deborah Schildkraut is the president of Congregation Neve Shalom. Daniel Hirsch was incorrectly identified as president in “Metuchen Borough Council welcomes new member” in the Jan. 23 issue of the Criterion Sentinel.
