Metuchen News

Ever wonder what happened to those Thanksgiving turkeys you saw in storybooks? They're called heritage turkeys, and they almost became extinct a decade ago because Americans began favoring plumper white turkeys.

Senior star Nate Smith totaled 301 yards rushing and receiving and four scores. His four touchdowns were on plays of 94, 57, 39 and 24 yards.

Have you ever wondered how the decisions that affect our wallets and our quality of life are made in Jersey City? For instance, who sets the water and sewage rates? Who decides how Journal Square is going to be developed? What is the Cultural Arts Commission, the Shade Tree Commission, the Ethical Standards Board or the Parking Commission? What do ...

Gold, diamonds or platinum? Borough residents can indulge their jewelry preferences at a sparkling new store, Martin & Son Jewelers, which is set to open at the former location of Mili's clothing store on 418 Main St.

Nick Ciardiello of Metuchen was one of three independent contractors of FedEx Ground recognized by the company for business development and contributions to company, customers and community.

Metuchen Taxi & Limo has stepped in to fill the void in the wake of the borough's decision to discontinue its free jitney shuttle service on Jan.

Resident Jason Redwood has relied for the past seven years on the borough's free jitney shuttle service to get to the train station on bad weather days.

Three finalists were selected Sunday from a pool of 10 candidates screening for the Township Council post left vacant by AnnMarie Griffin-Ussak. The finalists are Robert Karabinchak, Bhavini Tara Shah and Salvatore Pizzi.

HYDE PARK, N.Y.a 'Leslie Miller of Metuchen earned her associate degree in Baking and Pastry Arts from the Culinary Institute of America on July 2. Miller is a 2007 graduate of Timothy Christian School.

Diocese of Metuchen in compliance with USCCB Charter for the Protection of Children PISCATAWAY Bishop Paul G. Bootkoski has been notified that the Diocese of Metuchen is in complete compliance with the US Conference of Catholic Bishops' Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People.

Police are looking for someone who has shot pellets at Borough Hall and at marked police cars in the past week, shattering three windows and damaging two others.

Residents have another opportunity to express their thoughts on a proposed Greenway extension at an open house meeting that will be held 7 p.m. Nov.

" Comedian Jackie Mason returns to the Forum Theatre stage before making his way back to the Great White Way.

Before Monsignor Robert J. Zamorski was installed Sunday afternoon as the fourth rector of the Cathedral of St.

Volunteers will be at five locations in Middlesex County, to collect frozen turkeys, non-perishable food, and donations on Saturday, Nov.

The two owners of Jersey Cash 5 jackpot tickets that were sold in Middlesex and Mercer Counties have split the top prize of $77,466 for the Jersey Cash 5 drawing held on Monday, November 2. Each winning ticket is worth $38,733. Acting Executive Director William T. Jourdain said the winning tickets were the only two sold for Monday's drawing that ...

Metuchen, NJ Passion River films with be releasing "Dying to Live- The Journey into a Man's Open Heart" in limited release on November 10, 2009 and wide release November 17, 2009.

Should the borough post office be bright red, pastel yellow, sky blue or something else? Children in the borough can choose their own favorite shade to color the post office and other historic buildings that are included in a new coloring book being sold by the Metuchen-Edison Historical Society.

One of New Jersey's most significant environmental areas may soon be afforded new protections that would likely limit development projects.

Barnes & Diegnan on Dismal Swamp Preservation Law In this video press release, Assembly Members Peter J. Barnes III and Patrick J. Diegnan, Jr.