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Metuchen, New Jersey Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning to you Metuchen! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Metuchen’s girls 4x800 stacked up against the state’s best

Also on today's calendar: New Jersey's 4th Annual Cryptids and Paranormal Conference and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is always in front of you but can never be seen? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Monday: A p.m. shower in places, with a high of 76 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Tuesday: A p.m. shower in places, temps: high: 77, low: 57.
  • Wednesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 82 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• N.J. track and field group championship results, 2026: Girls 4x800-meter relay (nj.com subscription) — Metuchen High School’s girls 4x800 relay team placed fifth in Group 1 at the NJSIAA group championships, running 10:12.38 against strong statewide competition. The full results list shows how Metuchen stacked up among dozens of New Jersey programs, giving local track fans detailed context on where the Bulldogs stand heading into the rest of the postseason.
   


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🗓 Upcoming Events in Metuchen

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Other local events
    Wednesday June 3
  • Live Irish Music: Dave McBride
    Hailey's Harp & Pub, 400 Main St, Metuchen
    7:00 pm
  • MON- School Play
    James Monroe Elementary School 7 Sharp Rd, Edison, NJ 08837
    7:00 pm
  • Thursday June 4
  • HHMS: 📋 In-Person Sports Clinic
    Herbert Hoover Middle School 174 Jackson Ave, Edison, NJ 08837
    4:00 pm
  • MON- School Play
    James Monroe Elementary School 7 Sharp Rd, Edison, NJ 08837
    7:00 pm
  • Tuesday June 9
  • HHMS: 📋 In-Person Sports Clinic
    Herbert Hoover Middle School 174 Jackson Ave, Edison, NJ 08837
    4:00 pm
  • Thursday June 11
  • MON- Summer Slide Event
    James Monroe Elementary School 7 Sharp Rd, Edison, NJ 08837
    4:00 pm
  • Thursday June 25
  • Kids Takeover
    Metuchen Downtown Alliance, 10 Station Pl, Metuchen
    1:00 pm
  • Friday June 26
  • Anna Lawrence @ The Parlor
    The Parlor at Hailey's, 15 Station Pl, Metuchen
    7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Metuchen. Apply here.
  • Restaurant Depot LLC posted a job opening for Hilo Driver - Perishable in South Plainfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Metuchen here.

🗞 Nearby News

Edison

  • Sandwiches You'll Remember For Days Are Waiting At This Low-Key New Jersey Deli (takingthekids.com)
  • Edison Schedules Free Rabies Vaccine Clinic at Municipal Complex (tapinto.net)
  • A look back at the 40th edition of the GMC Finals, as Monroe rewrites some of the history books with 7-0 win over Old Bridge (cjsportsradio.com)

South Plainfield

  • Baseball: South Plainfield Beats North Plainfield, 7-0, in Sectional Quarterfinal (tapinto.net)
  • What To Expect At Shinjuku Station Sushi Bar In New Jersey (wearenewjersey.com)

Woodbridge

  • Woodbridge Senior Police Academy Graduates 25 ‘Recruits;' Honors Four Police Officers (tapinto.net)

Ok Metuchen! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The future (Thank you Brenda C. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Metuchen

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Metuchen

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.