Attacks force cancellation of school events

UPDATED

   Manville schools will finish the day, but all other school activities have been canceled in the wake of a series of what appear to have been terrorist attacks this morning.
   Faculty meetings and after-school events — including this afternoon’s soccer games against David Brearly High School — have been cancelled.
   Tonight’s Manville Board of Education meeting has also been canceled.
   Calls for emergency assistance to help support Manhattan medical personnel were issued at about 11 a.m. this morning, following the crashes and collapse of the World Trade Center towers. Emergency management coordinators in the area were seeking one ambulance from each municipality to meet at the Bridgewater Borders store before proceeding to New York.

Other announcements

   A severe shortage of blood caused calls for donations, however, Somerset Medical Center personnel noted a four-hour wait for those attempting to donate blood Tuesday afternoon. Those interested in donating blood should go to the hospital on Wednesday instead.
   Catholic Charities and the Jointure After School Care Program will operate on a regular schedule today.
   Raritan Valley Community College has cancelled all classes for Tuesday.
   Check back for updates on the local response to today’s attacks. For area information, check Packet Online, here   Check Thursday’s Manville News for more local coverage of the events.