Tag: Metuchen
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Kids set to take over Downtown Metuchen on June 20
The Kids Takeover of Downtown Metuchen will be held from 1-6 p.m. on June 20. There will be a deejay on Main Street, a street magician, activities at participating businesses and an obstacle course on the plaza. Presented by the Metuchen Downtown Alliance. For more information, visit www.downtownmetuchen.org.
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Area Catholic schools celebrate commencement ceremonies
Five hundred seventy-three graduates of the four Catholic high schools in the Diocese of Metuchen reached the culmination of their high school education when they were presented their diplomas by Bishop James F. Checchio. Seniors at Saint Joseph Regional High School in Metuchen were the first graduating class this year on May 20, marking the…
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Public attendance at Metuchen Library events has doubled in five years
METUCHEN — In 2013, some 336 library programs were offered with an attendance of 5,400 people. In 2017, some 702 programs and classes were offered at the library with 10,650 people coming to the programs. “[The attendance] basically has doubled in five years,” said John Arthur, library director for the Metuchen Public Library, adding library…
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Manasquan, Metuchen Savings banks reach agreement
MB Mutual Holding Company, the holding company for MB Bancorp, Inc. and Manasquan Bank; and Metuchen, MHC, the holding company for Metuchen Bancorp, Inc. and Metuchen Savings Bank, announced the companies have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which the two parent mutual holding companies and parent holding companies will merge. Metuchen, MHC, will…
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Is sitting as bad as smoking?
By Dr. Smitha Manoj ”Sitting is the new smoking” as per Dr. Levine, director of the Mayo Clinic Arizona State University Obesity Solutions Initiative. “Sitting is more dangerous than smoking, kills more people than HIV and is more treacherous than parachuting. We are sitting ourselves to death.” The human body is not designed to sit…
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Coldwell REALTOR to hold annual garage sale June 9
Broker Sales Associate Barbara Penny, who is affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Metuchen/Edison, will sponsor the 15th Annual Tower Area Garage Sale from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 9 in North Edison. Rain date June 10. The event will include more than 35 homes, each hosting an individual garage sale. All participating homes are…
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Dr. Faheem Abbasi joins The Pearl Street Wellness Center
Dr. Faheem Abbasi of New Jersey Pain, Spine & Sports Association has joined The Pearl Street Wellness Center, 16 Pearl St., Metuchen. Dr. Abbasi is a pain management physician who has spent his career helping people with various forms of acute and chronic pain syndromes. To schedule an appointment, visit www.njpssa.com or call 732-800-PAIN (7246).
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METFEST hits the stage June 9
The Metuchen Art & Music Festival (METFEST) – formerly known as Junebug – will take place from noon to 10 p.m. on June 9 throughout the streets of Downtown Metuchen. Rain date is June 16. There will be art “live” on the street, including a pottery wheel exhibit, plein air painting, a yarn spinning demonstration, a…
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Registration open for Brainy Kids Yoga
Registration is open for Brainy Kids Yoga. Sessions are from 4-5 p.m. Thursdays through June 14 for children ages 4-8 at Comprehensive Health Center, 252 Bridge St., Building G, Metuchen. Sessions are from 9-10 a.m. Saturdays through June 16 for children ages 5-12, at Cai’s Cafe, 420 Main St., Metuchen. Parents are welcome to stay.…
