Author: KATHY CHANG, Managing Editor
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Metuchen’s proposed 2020 municipal budget is ‘lean and mean’
METUCHEN – When Melissa Perilstein began her role as borough administrator in March, a proposed 2020 municipal budget was already set to be introduced at a council meeting. Then the novel coronavirus pandemic hit and the proposed municipal budget was revised twice since. “We were able to take about $94,000 out of the appropriation side,”…
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Edison officials report one new COVID-19 case
EDISON – Edison officials reported one new case of COVID-19, which brings the total number of cases to 1,930, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on July 18. The new case is a 20-year-old resident. The township has lost 230 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Menlo Park Mall and all indoor…
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Operator of motorcylce charged in fatal crash that killed passenger in Old Bridge
Police have charged the operator of the motorcycle who allegedly caused a fatal crash in Old Bridge in which the passenger was killed on July 16. Jack Piatek, 27, of Sayreville, charged on July 18 with vehicular homicide in the second degree caused by driving while under the influence of alcohol. He was also issued…
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Elmo brings smiles and sweet treats to the children in Central Park development
OLD BRIDGE – In times of uncertainty, Elmo, the furry red monster from Sesame Street, came to bring some joy to the children in the Central Park development. Dorit Yehudai said the Central Park development has been a wonderful place to live and raise their children and grandchildren. “We have lived in the same house…
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Edison new COVID-19 cases under five, township loses one more resident
EDISON – Edison officials reported four new cases of COVID-19, which brings the total number of cases to 1,930, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on July 17. The age range of the cases are 36 to 73. The township has lost one more resident to COVID-19, which brings the number of resident…
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Concert in support of Road to Hope organization tonight in Woodbridge
WOODBRIDGE – A concert in support of the Road to Hope organization is set for tonight. The Road to Hope organization provides programs, services and housing for people in recovery. Admission is $20. The concert will be held from 5-9 p.m. in the same location of the township’s summer concert series outside of Woodbridge High…
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Woodbridge reports a number of older COVID-19 cases, township will hold live graduation for college graduates Aug. 1
WOODBRIDGE – The township reported 17 new COVID-19 cases over a four-day period, which bring the total number of cases to 2,193, according to Mayor John McCormac in his coronavirus report on July 17. Twelve new COVID-19 cases were reported for July 13, two new cases reported for July 14, one new case reported for…
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Old Bridge new COVID-19 cases remain low, township loses two more residents
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported eight new positive COVID-19 cases over a three-day period from July 14-16 which brings the total number of cases to 1,125, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his coronavirus report on July 16. The township has lost two more residents to COVID-19, which bring the total…
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Monroe new COVID-19 cases remain low, next drive-in movie set for July 21
MONROE – Monroe officials reported three new COVID-19 cases over a three-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 791, according to the Monroe Township Office of Emergency Management on July 16. The new cases from July 14-16 are a 72-year-old female, a 79-year-old male and an 80-year-old male. The township also received…
