Tag: Metuchen
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Two men charged with robbing food delivery man in Metuchen at unoccupied residence
METUCHEN — Within a two day period, Metuchen detectives charged two men for allegedly robbing a food delivery man in October, according to Police Chief David Irizarry. An 18-year-old man from the Avenel section of Woodbridge and a 19-year-old man from Old Bridge were charged with robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, burglary and two counts…
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Jewish Federation provides information on active-shooter response
The Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey conducted training sessions in Monmouth and Middlesex counties for Jewish and interfaith community leaders to learn next-level approaches to active shooter/attacker scenarios. Subject matter expert, Jin Kim, who retired in 2018 after 23 years with the FBI, presented ways to build beyond the Run–Hide–Fight approach to further empower…
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Metuchen in ‘very good financial shape’ according to auditor
Aside from a few work flow issues, the borough is in “very good financial shape,” according to Robert Swisher, who conducted Metuchen’s annual audit. “Our audit is a financial and compliance audit, making sure financial statements are fairly stated and compliance wise, the state of New Jersey has a lot of compliance regulations you have…
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St. Luke’s to hold Christmas Fair on Dec. 1
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will hold its annual Christmas Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 1 at the church, 17 Oak Ave. at the corner of Route 27, Metuchen. There will be baked goods, collectibles, hand knitted accessories, gift baskets, plants, fresh wreaths, handmade soaps and jewelry, homemade soups and a visit…
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Reformed Church of Metuchen to hold Christmas festival
The Reformed Church of Metuchen will hold a Christmas festival from 4-7 p.m. on Dec. 1 at the church, 150 Lake Ave., Metuchen. There will be a festival and Christmas tree lighting along with crafts, games and a carol sing-along. Refreshments will be served. A free-will offering will be taken. For more information, call 732-548-2463…
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Metuchen to hold Holiday House Tour on Dec. 2
Metuchen will hold its Holiday House Tour from noon to 5 p.m. on Dec. 2. Enjoy seasonal refreshments and an Artisans Bazaar at the Old Franklin Schoolhouse, 491 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen, before and during the tour. The schoolhouse doors open at 11 a.m. with guide booklets released at noon. Advance tickets are available at The…
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Gov. Murphy taps long-time Metuchen municipal court judge to lead state Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control
METUCHEN — In the coming weeks, Metuchen officials will begin the process of selecting a new municipal court judge, according to Mayor Jonathan Busch. On Nov. 9, New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and Gov. Phil Murphy announced in a press release they will tap long-time Municipal Court Judge James Graziano to lead the…
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Neve Shalom’s multicultural concert to celebrate immigrants in America
Congregation Neve Shalom will hold a “Welcome to America” concert at 3 p.m. on Dec. 2 at the temple, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, to show support for those who have immigrated to the United States. The Mercaz Jewish choir will sing in Hebrew and Yiddish by Jewish immigrants to America or their children who wrote for…
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Two new council people join re-elected mayor in Metuchen
METUCHEN — Come January, Mayor Jonathan Busch will continue to lead the “Brainy Borough” while the Metuchen Borough Council will welcome two new members. Busch received 4,805 votes to serve the one-year expired term of former Mayor Peter Cammarano. He was appointed as mayor on Dec. 18, 2017, to fill the mayoral seat after Cammarano…
