Metuchen Borough Council Approves Cannabis Retail Facility

Overview: In a recent Metuchen Borough Council meeting, a resolution was adopted for the preliminary and final major site plan and conditional use approval for a cannabis retail facility on Middlesex Avenue.

Metuchen School Board Elects New President and Vice President Amid Construction Plans

Overview: In a reorganization meeting held on January 2nd, 2024, the Metuchen School Board elected Jonathan Lifton as Board President and Dr. Hazel-Anne M. Johnson-Marcus as Vice President. The meeting also highlighted the upcoming construction project and reaffirmed the board’s commitment to student education during this period.

Metuchen Borough Council Embarks on 2024 with Ambitious Infrastructure and Community Projects

Overview: In a notable gathering, the Metuchen Borough Council, under the leadership of Mayor Jonathan Busch, commenced the year with a reorganization meeting that set a proactive tone for 2024. The session was marked by the swearing-in of Mayor Busch and council members, including Tyler Kandel and Venita Jethwani, with Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. presiding over the ceremony.

Metuchen School Board Commends Athletes, Discusses Curriculum and Construction Issues

Overview: The latest meeting of the Metuchen School Board showcased student athletic achievements, addressed curricular developments, and discussed significant construction problems leading to budget overruns. Notable sporting successes were celebrated, while the Curriculum Committee presented resources for Holocaust and genocide courses and the Construction Committee grappled with the financial implications of the Edgar Field renovation.

Middlesex County Joint Insurance Fund Anticipates Positive Cash Position by Year-End

Overview: The most recent meeting of the Middlesex County Joint Insurance Fund (JIF) revealed the expectation of a positive cash position by the end of the year. The financial update came from Joe Pruiti, Fund Treasurer, who also mentioned an incoming check of around $66,000 from one of the member towns. This, in addition to the current financial trajectory, is seen as a potential benefit to the Fund’s financial position.