Tag: Metuchen
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Metuchen police looking into concerns about traffic and speeding around Newman Street
METUCHEN — Police are looking into residents’ concerns of traffic and speeding in and around the area of Newman Street, and will take whatever action is necessary, according to Police Chief David Irizarry. Neighbors Sheera Stern and Michelle Hornby attended the Borough Council meeting on Oct. 1 and shared their concerns before Mayor Jonathan Busch…
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Students inducted into Middlesex County College Honor Society
Eighty students were recently inducted into the Middlesex County College chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges. Area students include: Valeria Orihuela of the Avenel section of Woodbridge; Emil Hathaway and Anthony Ottaviano of the Colonia section of Woodbridge; Nicola Laurie, Deitric Murphy, Jean Reger and Theresa Sawicki of East…
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Metuchen Council approves Oakite redevelopment plan
METUCHEN — After some research and discussion, the Sportsplex at Metuchen will not be included in the Oakite redevelopment plan. The Borough Council approved an ordinance at a meeting on Oct. 1 to adopt a non-condemnation area in need of redevelopment plan for the former Oakite factory site, which manufactured asbestos building materials until the…
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Reformed Church of Metuchen to hold pumpkin carving event
The Reformed Church of Metuchen will hold a Pop Into Pumpkin night from 4-7 p.m. on Oct. 27 at the church, 150 Lake Ave., Metuchen. There will be pumpkin carving, crafts and games for children and adults. A free-will offering is suggested. For more information, call 732-548-2463, email [email protected], visit rcmetuchen.org or visit the church’s…
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Make your own scarecrows in Metuchen on Oct. 19
The Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce’s “Scarecrows on Main” will return again, with assistance from the Metuchen Recreation Commission. Up to 90 businesses, organizations and families can purchase and decorate a standard scarecrow for $10 and install it on Oct. 19 on an assigned lamppost in Downtown Metuchen. To register, visit metuchenchamberexchange.com. First come, first…
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Architect firm to help determine if Metuchen firehouse, first aid squad, senior center can co-exist
METUCHEN — An architectural firm will assist Metuchen officials with design services and a feasibility study to determine if the borough’s firehouse, first aid squad and senior center can co-exist in one central place on the site of the current Metuchen First Aid Squad on Safety Place. Borough Council members passed a resolution on Sept.…
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Public art will tie the old downtown with the new in Metuchen
METUCHEN — To tie the old downtown with the new, the Metuchen Downtown Alliance (MDA) has brought in a superstar in the art realm — Stephen Powers, a contemporary American artist best known for his text-based conceptual works — to do just that. “The MDA’s purpose is to bring passengers in and bring business into the…
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Metuchen firehouse to hold open house Oct. 12
The Metuchen Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual open house from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Oct. 12 at the firehouse, 503 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen.
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Downtown Metuchen announces spooky events
Downtown Metuchen will hold spooky family fun throughout October. On Oct. 13, the movie “Ghostbusters” will be shown at sundown at Town Plaza, sponsored by the Metuchen Downtown Alliance. On. Oct. 16, a Halloween poster painting contest will be held at 3:15 p.m. at Campbell School. Must preregister at the Metuchen Recreation Department or at…
