Author: KATHY CHANG, Managing Editor
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Metuchen total positive COVID-19 cases rise to 98
METUCHEN – Metuchen has a total of 98 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases as of May 2, which includes two deaths, according to information provided by Middlesex County. For more information regarding COVID-19, call the state’s hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Middlesex County information visit discovermiddlesex.com/covid19/ or www.middlsexcountynj.gov/covid19.
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Old Bridge has lost 37 residents to COVID-19
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported 27 new positive COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of positive cases to 781 in the township, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his daily report on May 2. The township has lost 37 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. The township has opened…
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Monroe officials report 11 new positive COVID-19 cases, provides chart of cases
MONROE – Monroe officials reported 11 new positive COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of cases to 523, according to the Monroe Township Office of Emergency Management on May 2. The new cases include one resident in a long-term care facility and 10 community wide. The age range of the cases are from 13 to…
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Edison has lost 81 residents to COVID-19 as positive cases rise to 1,446
EDISON – Edison officials reported 51 new positive cases of COVID-19 on May 2, bringing the total number of cases to 1,446, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management. The age range of the cases are 13 to 95, officials said. The township has lost 81 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Edison…
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Woodbridge total positive COVID-19 cases rise to 1,349, We Feed Woodbridge collects $50,000, several thousand pounds of food
WOODBRIDGE – Woodbridge officials reported 27 new positive COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of cases in the township to 1,349, according to Mayor John McCormac in his daily report on May 2. “[The new number of cases] is just a tad below our rolling seven day average, but well below our average number for…
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Metuchen’s partnership with Boxcar provides another way to purchase groceries
METUCHEN – With the success of the Metuchen Farmers Virtual Market comes a partnership with Boxcar. Boxcar, an integrated commuting company based in Chatham, has partnered with local produce providers to make boxes of grocery staples available for purchase and currently is offering contact-free, drive-through pickup for communities. Metuchen joins a number of communities that…
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SECA is leading effort to re-stock the Hands of Hope food pantry shelves with food drive on May 9
EDISON – The South Edison Community Association (SECA) is spearheading a food drive to help re-stock the shelves at the Hands of Hope food pantry. The food pantry, based at St. James Episcopal Church on Woodbridge Avenue, needs canned vegetables, fruits and soups; canned tuna and hams; boxes of pasta; rice and macaroni and cheese;…
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Old Bridge positive COVID-19 cases rise to 754
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported 20 new positive COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of positive cases to 754 in the township, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his daily report on May 1. The township has lost 33 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. The township has opened…
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Monroe total positive COVID-19 cases rise to 512, township recognizes residents, businesses for PPE donations
MONROE – Monroe officials reported 11 new positive COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of cases to 512, according to the Monroe Township Office of Emergency Management on May 1. The new cases include four residents in long-term care facilities, one in the New Jersey Training School for Boys and six community wide. The age…
