Tag: Metuchen
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Metuchen’s comeback baseball season ends in sectional finals
By Jimmy Allinder Metuchen This past weekend concluded what was a remarkable season for the Metuchen High School baseball team. The season ended in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Central Jersey, Group I championship game with a 3-2 loss to Middlesex High School June 3. The Bulldogs finished with an 18-9 record.…
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Garbage concerns addressed in downtown Metuchen
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — As the downtown continues to flourish — with only one vacancy in sight since the implementation of the Metuchen Downtown Alliance — borough officials have been tackling a stinky situation. “This is something we have been working on for a couple of months — the garbage situation on…
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Deacons ordained for service in the Diocese of Metuchen
Fifteen men have been ordained as deacons for service in the Diocese of Metuchen by Rev. James F. Checchio. The Ordination took place at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi in Metuchen on May 20. Two men will complete their final year of seminary preparation at Immaculate Conception Seminary at Seton Hall University…
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Resident shares concerns of Bike Plan on Grove and Eggert avenues
A recent story in the Sentinel referred to the Boro apparently accepting a grant to make Grove/Eggert Avenues bike friendly. It’s impossible. There are already “share the road” type signs in the area and orange flags at intersections to assist pedestrian visibility. Ostensibly, the speed limit has been reduced to 25 miles per hour. Unfortunately,…
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Metuchen Junebug ArtFest calendar
The 10th Annual Metuchen Junebug ArtFest kicks off from 6-10 p.m. June 3 with an array of open air art exhibits, live art events and music performances throughout the streets of downtown Metuchen. Main Street will be closed during Junebug. New this year, the festival is offering seated music concert experiences and will feature bands…
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Falcons relying on pitching for deep tournament runs
By Jimmy Allinder Baseball The Memorial Day weekend is usually when the high school sports season is nearing its end. However, the Saint Joseph High School of Metuchen baseball team (18-9) hopes this spring can last longer. The Falcons met Monroe Township High School May 27 at East Brunswick Vocational Technical High School for the…
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Saint Joseph’s Terpanick shows continues improvement on links
By Jimmy Allinder Golf The improvement was only a few strokes, but T.J. Terpanick believes he is a better golfer than when he was a freshman. The sophomore and No. 1 player for Saint Joseph High School of Metuchen carded a 76 to finish second in the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Boys’ Golf Tournament compared…
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Provident Bank Foundation provides grants for community enrichment
The Provident Bank Foundation (PBF) is providing $176,000 for projects and programs across New Jersey and Pennsylvania. A First Cycle 2017 Major Grant funds projects and/or programs that address one or more of PBF’s funding priority areas: community enrichment, education and health, youth and families. Major Grants provide between $5,000 and $25,000 in funding, and…
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Fire safety poster chosen as state American Legion winner
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — Area students received awards for participating in the annual Middlesex County American Legion Safety Poster, Coloring and Oratorical contests. First place for the Coloring Contest went to Alexa Menziusa of Metuchen. The Oratorical Contest winner was Ria Patel of Monroe. For the 25th annual Safety Poster Contest, first…
