Metuchen News

An Edison Catholic high school swim coach was arrested and charged with having a sexual affair with a 17-year-old girl at the school, authorities said today.

Three Edison man face charges for underage possession of alcohol, police said. Nicholas A. Basuino, 19; Michael B. Fechter, 18; and Christopher R. Brescher, 18, were arrested at 9:05 p.m. Nov.

St. Luke's annual Christmas fair will be held on Saturday, December 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the corner of Oak Avenue and Route 27 in Metuchen.

This past Sunday at The Lewis Brown Athletic Center - "The RAC;" - there was a welcome resurgence of pride as Metuchen native and former "Metuchen Bulldog" Marqus Blakely led his University of Vermont Catamounts to a thrilling 77 -71 win over Rutgers in men's basketball.

Outgoing Mayor Jun Choi and Mayor-Elect Toni Ricigliano are teaming up with the Citizens' Campaign and the Metuchen Edison Woodbridge YMCA to host an Edison Call to Service, an initiative to recruit a new generation of civic leaders in Edison.

Plans to build a new church for the burgeoning parish community of Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church on Applegarth Road have been stalled because of the economy, a church official said.

Kindergartners at St. Francis Cathedral School in Metuchen performed a re-enactment of Colonial times and the events leading to what is celebrated as the first Thanksgiving for all students in prekindergarten through eighth grade on Tuesday.

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.