Tag: Metuchen

  • Two men charged with drug-induced death of Metuchen man

    Two men charged with drug-induced death of Metuchen man

    Two men have been charged with allegedly providing a toxic combination of heroin and fentanyl that caused the death of a 24-year-old Metuchen resident. Sherman Williams, 67, of Old Bridge, was charged with one count of strict liability for a drug induced death on Oct. 19 and the same charge was levied against Leland Alexander,…

  • Garden Club of Metuchen meeting to discuss deer resistant plants

    Garden Club of Metuchen meeting to discuss deer resistant plants

    The Garden Club of Metuchen will offer a workshop on deer resistant plants for the garden at 6:45 p.m. on Nov. 5 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Fryer Hall, 27 Oak Ave., Metuchen. Light refreshments will be served. Member-made wreathes, swags and other plant-based decorations will be available at the St. Luke’s Christmas Fair, to be…

  • Wreaths made by Garden Club of Metuchen members for sale

    Wreaths made by Garden Club of Metuchen members for sale

    The Garden Club of Metuchen’s members will make wreathes, swags and other plant-based decorations that will be sold at the St. Luke’s Christmas Fair, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 1 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 27 Oak Ave., Metuchen; and at the club-sponsored house on the Borough Improvement League Holiday House Tour, from noon…

  • St. Luke’s Episcopal Church to hold flea market Nov. 3

    St. Luke’s Episcopal Church to hold flea market Nov. 3

    St Luke’s Episcopal Church will hold a flea market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 3 at the church, 17 Oak Ave., at the corner of Route 27, Metuchen. Housewares, glassware, dinnerware, toys, electronics, linens, antiques and collectibles will be for sale. Tables cost $25 for one, or two for $40. Call 732-548-4308,…

  • African children’s choir to perform at Metuchen church on Nov. 2

    African children’s choir to perform at Metuchen church on Nov. 2

    The Watoto Children’s Choir from Africa will present a live concert, “We Will Go!” at 7 p.m. on Nov. 2 at the Metuchen Assembly of God, 130 Whitman Ave., Metuchen. For more information, call the church office at 732-549-4163.

  • Diocese of Metuchen holds Blue Mass for police officers

    Diocese of Metuchen holds Blue Mass for police officers

    Bishop James F. Checchio of the Diocese of Metuchen will preside over the 17th annual Blue Mass for law enforcement at 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 7 at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, 548 Main Street, Metuchen. Before Mass begins at 10:30 a.m., members of police departments from around the diocese will assemble outside and process…

  • Metuchen Footlighters to present ‘Curious Incident of the Dog’

    Metuchen Footlighters to present ‘Curious Incident of the Dog’

    The Metuchen High School Footlighters will present “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” at 7 p.m. on Nov. 29 and 30 and Dec. 1 in the Metuchen High School auditorium, 400 Grove Ave., Metuchen. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Note: This play is rated PG13 and contains some adult…

  • Four candidates vying for three Metuchen Board of Education seats

    Four candidates vying for three Metuchen Board of Education seats

    METUCHEN — Four candidates are vying for the three, three-year seats open on the Metuchen Board of Education (BOE) in the November election. Justin H. Manley is seeking his second term on the board, while Michele Cook, Chris Alan Derflinger and William F. Waldron, Jr. are seeking their first terms. Board Vice President Merrill Lunt…

  • First Presbyterian Church to hold Hallow Fest on Oct. 28

    First Presbyterian Church to hold Hallow Fest on Oct. 28

    The First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen will hold a Hallow Fest from 7-10 p.m. on Oct. 28 at the church, 270 Woodbridge Ave., Metuchen. Frightening sequences may scare younger children. Tickets cost $5. Bring a non-perishable food item for the food pantry. All proceeds benefit the youth’s annual Habitat for Humanity mission.