Community Bulletin Board
Free income-tax prep available in Metuchen

The Metuchen Senior Citizen Center, 15 Center St., is offering assistance - on a first-come, first-served basis - with the preparation of income-tax forms on Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon, up to and including April 17. The service is free of charge and open to everyone. For further information, call the center at (732) 632-8524.

Women's Club collecting items for animal drive

The Metuchen-Edison Women's Club will continue its spring drive for animals throughout April to benefit the Plainfield Area Humane Society, located at 75 Rock Ave. in Plainfield. Items needed include food for cats and dogs (both dry and wet); guinea pig and rabbit food; cat litter; paper towels; old blankets and clean towels; and cleaning supplies such as bleach and dish/laundry detergents. Drop-off locations are Donna's Hometown Deli, 1018 Amboy Ave., Edison; Metuchen Veterinary Hospital (Dr. Boaz Rogan), 69 Pearl St., Metuchen; and South Plainfield Borough Hall, 2480 Plainfield Ave., South Plainfield. For more information, call Helena at (908) 754-0313 or Diana at (732) 548-0925.

Church announces Easter services April 13 and 16

Oak Tree Presbyterian Church, 445 Plainfield Road, Edison, will hold Maundy Thursday Soup Supper at 6:30 p.m. and Communion Service at 7:30 p.m. on April 13. Easter services will be at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Easter Sunday, April 16.

Improvement League to host High Tea May 6

The Borough Improvement League (BIL) will hold its annual High Tea from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 6 at the Old Franklin Schoolhouse, 491 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen. Cost is $10 per person. Guests are encouraged to wear their fancy hats. For more information, call Phyllis Harmon, chairwoman, at (732) 548-2173.

Funeral home providing free bereavement support

The Costello-Runyon Funeral Home, 568 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen, continues to offer a bereavement support group. Ongoing sessions are held every Wednesday and Thursday morning from 10:30 a.m. to noon, as well as Wednesday evening from 7-8:30 p.m. The program, which is free of charge, takes place at the funeral home.

Carol Burner, a certified grief recovery specialist, facilitates the program. A professional with a master's degree in counseling from Seton Hall University, South Orange, she has spent the past eight years offering individual and group counseling to clients suffering from significant and tragic losses. For more information, call the funeral home at (732) 548-0149 or Carol Burner at (732) 562-8565.

'Eggciting' hunt on tap at school field April 15

The Metuchen Recreation Commission is sponsoring its annual spring Egg Hunt at 9 a.m. April 15 at the Edgar School field on Brunswick Avenue. Youngsters should bring a basket or bag to collect their eggs.

Prizes will be awarded for finding certain eggs.

In the event of inclement weather, the hunt will be canceled.

For further information, call the recreation commission at (732) 632-8502.

Police department needs more crossing guards

The Metuchen Police Department is looking for residents who are interested in becoming crossing guards. Substitute positions are available. The starting salary is $9.50 an hour. For more information, call Capt. Robert Rentenberg at (732) 632-8548 or call the main line at (732) 632-8500 for applications. Applicants must have their own transportation.

Police department needs part-time dispatchers

The Metuchen Police Department is looking for part-time police dispatchers.

Applicants should preferably have experience in emergency medical dispatch and 911 calls, but training can be provided.

The starting salary is $12 an hour. If interested, contact Officer David Liantonio at (732) 632-8547 or Capt. Rob Rentenberg at (732) 632-8548.