Tag: Metuchen

  • YMCA to perform community needs assessment

    YMCA to perform community needs assessment

    The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy is working with the national YMCA office, Y-USA, to conduct a community needs assessment within its service areas. Based on the responses, the Y will design and deliver new and enhanced programs and services at its three branches in Metuchen, Edison and South Amboy that address…

  • Metuchen’s proposed municipal budget maintains borough services

    Metuchen’s proposed municipal budget maintains borough services

    METUCHEN — Two new garbage trucks, a new tree stump grinder, and milling and paving projects are proposed in Metuchen’s 2018 municipal budget. Members of the Borough Council voted to introduce the $19.9 million budget at a meeting on March 19. A public hearing and possible adoption is set for April 16. Officials said the…

  • Metuchen Library to help small businesses navigate tax issues

    Metuchen Library to help small businesses navigate tax issues

    The Metuchen Public Library will hold a free informative session on business registration and reporting from 1-3 p.m. on April 19 at the library, 480 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen. The workshop is presented by the New Jersey Division of Taxation to help small businesses navigate through various tax issues. For more information, call 732-632-8526. Registration is…

  • Forum Theatre to present ‘Fancy Nancy’ children’s musical

    Forum Theatre to present ‘Fancy Nancy’ children’s musical

    The Forum Theatre will present “Fancy Nancy” at 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, April 7-22 at the theater, 314 Main St., Metuchen. The musical is based on the popular children’s book series. Order tickets at www.forumarts.net or by calling 732-548-5600.

  • The Greek on Main to hold jazz brunch April 15

    The Greek on Main to hold jazz brunch April 15

    Live Jazz in Metuchen will present a jazz brunch featuring the Gene Bertoncini Trio on April 15 at The Greek on Main, 419 Main St., Metuchen. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $50, all inclusive. For tickets, call 732-515-9457 or stop by The Greek.

  • The recent demolition of two 19th century homes in Metuchen has raised concerns

    The recent demolition of two 19th century homes in Metuchen has raised concerns

    METUCHEN —  The recent demolitions of two 19th century homes on High Street have raised concerns of the members of the Metuchen Historic Preservation Committee. The committee is concerned about the potential loss of a third historic home in the area. “I know this is happening in various places around the town, but our focus…

  • Spring Rummage Sale at First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen April 20-21

    Spring Rummage Sale at First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen April 20-21

    The First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen will hold its annual Spring Rummage Sale from 5-9 p.m. on April 20 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 21 at the FPC Social Center, 270 Woodbridge Ave., Metuchen. The rummage sale will offer clothes, home goods, books and toys at bargain prices. Donations for the…

  • Communal concert will celebrate Israel’s 70th birthday

    Communal concert will celebrate Israel’s 70th birthday

    The Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey will sponsor a free communal concert to celebrate Israel’s 70th birthday at 7 p.m. on April 22 at Congregation B’nai Tikvah, 1001 Finnegans Lane, North Brunswick. Musicians from Neve Shalom, Highland Park Conservative, Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, the Sons of Tikvah Band of B’nai Tikvah and…

  • Area residents inducted into Phi Theta Kappa honor society at Middlesex County College

    Area residents inducted into Phi Theta Kappa honor society at Middlesex County College

    Middlesex County College inducted the following area residents into its Phi Theta Kappa international honor society for two-year colleges: From the Avenel section of Woodbridge: Harris Balal and Jazib Khan. From the Colonia section of Woodbridge: Bonnie Frazilus, Kristiana Lole, Michael Passarelli, Elena Remite-Berthet and Alyssa Seiz. From Edison: Sara Aqel, Emily Belizario, Abigail Buchany, Aulene De, Mary Charlene…