Tag: Metuchen
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Middlesex Water Company officials to host meeting regarding PFOA drinking water notice in Woodbridge
WOODBRIDGE – Middlesex Water Company officials will host a meeting Monday to detail important information about the drinking water notice mailed to residents last week regarding perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). The meeting is set for 7 p.m. on Oct. 25 at Colonia High School, 180 East St., Colonia section of Woodbridge. Customers who receive water from…
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It’s more than a ‘cup of joe’ at Biggby Coffee; Metuchen is the chain’s first location in New Jersey
METUCHEN – It was more than the “cup of joe” experience during a visit to California that eventually led Brian Glass to open Biggby Coffee. “I went out to visit my father for 10 days and happened to visit the same coffee place not thinking much of it at the time,” he said. “On the…
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Edison police honor one of their own at annual Blue Mass
The Rev. Charles T. O’Connor, pastor of St. Cecilia Parish in Monmouth Junction, challenged law enforcement officials and the public to “be better” versions of one self. “Never think what you do is good enough,” he said. “There is always room for us to grow. Perhaps more than ever before the world needs from all…
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Democrats will face Republican challengers in Metuchen Council race in November
METUCHEN – Four candidates – one incumbent and three newcomers – will vie for the two, three-year terms available on the Metuchen Borough Council in the upcoming election. Democrats Jason Delia, an incumbent, and newcomer Joel W. Branch, will face Republican newcomers Stephen Kitsko and Eric Lignell. The general election is on Nov. 2. Councilwoman…
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Four candidates will vie for three seats available on Metuchen school board in November election
METUCHEN – Four candidates will vie for the three, three-year terms open on the Metuchen Board of Education in the upcoming election. Incumbents Michele C. Cook, Chris Derflinger and newcomer Deborah M. Spigner are running on the “Advocating for All” ticket, while newcomer Christina Orozco is running on the Educator Transparent Collaborator ticket. The general…
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Metuchen may consider pedestrian plaza downtown for safety improvement project; Mayor asks public to be ‘civil’ as they seek input
METUCHEN — A spirited debate has begun as borough officials seek input on whether or not to close New Street to Pearl Street and create a pedestrian plaza in efforts to create a safer intersection at Main Street and New Street/Hillside Avenue. “There are so many passionate perspectives on this topic, including very important safety…
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Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce to voluntarily dissolve by end of year
METUCHEN – The board and staff of the Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce have announced a voluntary dissolution by the end of the year. “This dissolution is not an organizational failure, but rather a retirement,” the board and staff said in a statement on social media and through their email blast (eBlast) on Sept. 17.…
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Borough officials move Gulton Tract, Oakite redevelopment plans forward, excludes warehouse distribution facilities
METUCHEN – Borough officials are moving forward in efforts to preserve the access area to the vast Peter J. Barnes III Wildlife Preserve and prevent new industrial warehouse distribution facilities and truck related uses to move into what is known as the Gulton Tract. The Borough Council will consider the second reading of an ordinance…
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Fundraising efforts provide lunch for those in blue, helps local restaurants
METUCHEN – An effort to recognize “the courageous men and women of the Metuchen Police Department” has led to a fundraising campaign surrounding National Thank a Police Officer Day, which falls this year on Sept. 18. Residents Richard Menziuso and Stu Segal are leading the effort to recognize the national day in the borough, which…
