Putting theory into practice in Metuchen
By Sarah Anderson, Robin Darrah, Laura Fischer and Christina Spring, NJEA members via njea Review – April 2014 Dr. Maurice J. Elias’ article, “Let’s Put Caring into the Common Core,” featured in the February issue of NJEA Review, provided further […]
Saturday’s Fifth Metuchen Relays is packed with powerhouse teams
A powerhouse field is expected at the 5th Metuchen Relays this Saturday at 9 a.m. The Metuchen Relays @ Metuchen High School By Jim Lambert via NJ.com – The first big Saturday of the NJ outdoor season features several great meets, […]
This Weekend in Metuchen: Opening Day Little League Parade
10 a.m. Saturday April5, 2014 The parade will start in the Pearl Street parking lot, proceed up Hillside Avenue to Grove Avenue and end at Oakland Avenue, where Fater Field is located. This Weekend in Metuchen: April 5 – Saturday […]
Metuchen Little League to honor one of first girl players
Written by Suzanne Russell via mycentraljersey.com [dropcap]I[/dropcap]n 1974, Peggy Cammarano Phillips was one of the first girls in Metuchen to play Little League baseball. [pullquote-left]“She got to play opening day, which was a big deal back then,” said her brother, […]
Fuce 5K Family Fun Run/Walk set for June 15
via Sentinel – Father’s Day will mark the 6th annual Fuce 5K Family Fun Run/Walk on June 15. The event is sponsored by the Fuccile Foundation, a nonprofit striving to raise money for local families in need. “Last year’s event […]
Together North Jersey announces funding for local planning projects
Together North Jersey announced funding today for six projects through its Local Demonstration Project Program (LDP). These projects are being led by Bloomfield Township, the Borough of Glen Ridge, the Edison Greenways Group, Maplewood, Montclair Township, North Jersey Partners, Toms […]
Visit With The EASTER BUNNY at LOLLIPOP LAND
On April 12th, after the Metuchen Easter Egg Hunt, The Easter bunny is going to visit Lollipop Land! Lollipop Land specializes in unique Candy Gifts, Centerpieces and Favors for all occasions. They pride themselves with creating one of a kind […]
87th Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
On Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2014 at 10:00 am the Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce will host the 87th Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony. This year’s theme, Korea: The Forgotten War, pays special tribute to the veterans who served […]
A Gem in Our Midst: Forum Theatre Arts Center
James Forgione, the manager of the Metuchen Theater, and H.A. Rumler, a local entrepreneur, established the Forum Theater, naming it by combining the first three letters of their last names. The Forum Sweet Shoppe, was located in the south storefront, […]
International Film Fest “As It Is In Heaven”
Monday, March 31, 2014 | 7:30pm Location: Metuchen Public Library The Metuchen Public Library will be hosting its second film from the international film festival called AS IT IS IN HEAVEN on Monday March 31 at 2pm and 7:30pm. This […]
Downtown Metuchen Do-Mob Get-Together: March 31, 2014
Date and Time: 7 p.m. on Monday, 3/31 Location: Old Franklin Schoolhouse / Borough Improvement League Got an idea for a project you want to work on to better Metuchen’s Main Street and Downtown? Either solo or with a small […]
Council Meeting: March 17, 2014
Borough of Metuchen Council Meetings. Meeting time is 7:30 p.m. at the Borough Hall – 500 Main Street • Metuchen, NJ 08840 • 732-632-8540
Meet the Metuchen Girls Basketball Team
The Metuchen Girls Basketball Team at the recent Metuchen High School Sports Awards Cassie Smith named Home News Tribune Girls Basketball Player of the Year Senior named Player of the Year for the Home News Tribune via Home News Tribune […]
Annual Spring Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 12th – Here comes Peter Cottontail arriving in Metuchen just in time for the Annual Spring Egg Hunt! There will be plastic eggs filled with candy and some special prize eggs. Bring a basket or bag to collect […]
Library Spring Children’s Programs
Spring Children’s Programs @ Metuchen Public Library There is a 15 child limit for most programs. Advance registration is not required. Metuchen Residents Have Priority! Story Soup (18 to 36 Months) Tuesdays @ 10:30 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/7, […]
Breaking the Chain Dinner
Tuesday, April 1 at 6:30pm Metuchen High School Come support us at the MHS Breaking the Chain Club’s annual dinner at Metuchen High School. Entertainment will include movies, slam poetry, choir performances, and dance by the students of Metuchen High […]
Residents, officials make it their business to spur Main St.
By JESSICA D’AMICO via Sentinel Edison/Metuchen [dropcap]M[/dropcap]ETUCHEN — Brainy Borough residents and officials recently put their heads together to address issues regarding commerce in town. And while no definitive answer emerged, an abundance of ideas aimed at bettering the downtown […]