Tag: Metuchen
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Monroe ice hockey team upsets way to Greater Middlesex Conference Cup
The Monroe Township High School ice hockey team made it all the way to the championship game of the Greater Middlesex Conference Cup tournament last season, but it was unable to come away with the title. This year, the Falcons finished the job. Monroe, seeded fourth, faced second-seeded Colonia High School — which consists of…
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Metuchen church to hold annual Lenten Concert Series beginning Feb. 21
First Presbyterian Church (FPC) of Metuchen will hold its annual free Lenten Concert Series in the FPC Sanctuary at 270 Woodbridge Ave., Metuchen. The 30-minute concerts which are free and open to the public begin at noon. The schedule is: – Metuchen High School Ensemble, Feb. 21 – Joyce Campana, a mezzo soprano, will be…
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YMCA of MEWSA begins annual campaign to support programs
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy (MEWSA) has launched its campaign to raise $300,000 by th end of the year. The funds raised by the YMCA will ensure that everyone in the communities served by the YMCA of MEWSA have access to vital community programs and resources that support youth development, healthy…
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Metuchen Downtown Alliance recognizes those who improve the borough
METUCHEN — Members of the Metuchen Downtown Alliance (MDA) claimed that they could not succeed without the continued contributions of dedicated volunteers, businesses, owners and partners. And for that, the MDA recognized a number of people who have contributed to the success of the downtown district in its first full year of operation at the…
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Edison AARP chapter meeting will include chair yoga, discussion on St. Patrick’s Day lunch
Edison AARP Chapter 3446 will meet at 1 p.m. on Feb. 19 at the Our Lady Of Peace Parish Center, 10 Franklin Ave. off Amboy Avenue, Edison. Florette Applebaum will lead chair yoga. Part of the discussion will be the St. Patrick’s Day lunch and show to be held at The Brown Stone, 932 Middlesex…
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Metuchen remembers long-time public servant
METUCHEN — Dan Lebar was a fixture in the borough — his public service spanned more than 30 years. The Borough Council held a moment of silence for Lebar, who frequented many meetings, on Feb. 5. Lebar passed away on Jan. 23. He was 61 years old. Councilman Ron Grayzel said Lebar had a long…
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North Brunswick wrestlers celebrate Senior Night with victory
Senior wrestlers delivered on their night. The North Brunswick Township High School wrestling team held its annual Senior Night, and the upperclassmen came through. The Raiders, sparked by their seniors, coasted past Metuchen High School, 45-27, on Jan. 31 in North Brunswick. North Brunswick received a crucial victory from senior Christopher Rodriguez, who scored a…
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Metuchen resident calls on honest effort for pedestrian/bike safety in borough
I read with amazement and disbelief the front page headline in the Jan. 31 edition of the Criterion Sentinel, “Safety for bicyclists, pedestrians remains a priority in Metuchen.” It is hard to accept this assertion as credible and sincere, as the borough has chronically and blatantly neglected road and sidewalk issues that have severely imperiled these…
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Metuchen to hold ice cream day, immigrant rally on Feb. 3
International Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day will be celebrated on Feb. 3 with a special event hosted by What’s the Scoop, 410 Main St., Metuchen, from 8 a.m. to noon. Donuts will be available from Buttery Bake Shoppe and coffee will be available from Cai’s Café. Full details are available on Facebook. In…
