Tag: Metuchen
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Middlesex County College student-athletes excel academically during fall term
Forty student-athletes at Middlesex County College (MCC) finished their fall semester with a grade point average of at least 3.0 or higher. Of the 133 Blue Colt student-athletes, 40 had GPAs of 3.0 or above. Seventeen of those had 3.50 GPAs or higher. Two had perfect 4.0 GPAs. “Our primary mission at MCC is for…
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Area clergy urge against prejudice as they remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
METUCHEN – Assemblywoman Nancy Pinkin (D-Middlesex) said one of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s memorable quotes he made was when he was 38 years old during a sermon in 1968. King said one day “some great opportunity stands before you and calls you to stand up for some great principle, some great issue,…
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Metuchen, Woodbridge garden clubs to meet for discussion on edible landscapes
The Garden Club of Metuchen and the Woodbridge Garden Club to present a program on “Edible Landscaping: the Best of Both Worlds” at 7 p.m. Feb. 5 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Fryer Hall, 27 Oak Ave., Metuchen. David Daehnke, presenter, is editor and founder of the magazine “Organic Gardens Today.” His slide-based lecture will…
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YMCA’s Metuchen branch names Director of Operations
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA) appointed Christine Tolley as the new Director of Operations at the Metuchen YMCA branch. The director is responsible for the successful overall operation of the branch, including membership and programs and fostering a climate of innovation to develop member and community-focused programs which support the…
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Metuchen Borough Council welcomes new member
METUCHEN – The Metuchen Borough Council has a new member on the dais. Daniel Hirsch was sworn in at a council meeting on Jan. 14 in front of his family. He replaces Councilman Reed Liebfried, who notified Mayor Jonathan Busch through correspondence on Jan. 6 of his decision to resign from the council in order…
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American Red Cross to hold blood drive at Metuchen Library Jan. 30
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 2-7 p.m. on Jan. 30 at the Metuchen Library, 480 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen. To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org, download the free American Red Cross Blood Donor app, or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
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YMCA to offer yearlong Diabetes Prevention Program
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy is offering a Diabetes Prevention Program to people who are at risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. The program helps individuals adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles by eating healthier, increasing physical activity and losing a modest amount of weight in order to reduce their chances of…
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WiseMind helps develop skills for changing times
WiseMind Center for Social and Emotional Learning is an exciting business in Metuchen which is having a positive impact on local families. If you’ve never heard the acronym SEL (Social Emotional Learning), you certainly will soon. SEL is about helping children develop a range of valuable skills they need for school and life. These tools…
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Holistic approach at YMCA of MEWSA prepares children for life
At Y day camp, we are here to make your children feel welcome: to help them quickly realize this is a place where they belong and can be themselves, try new things, make new friends and be a part of something great. We’re here to surround every child with support, guidance and fantastic chances to…
