Author: KATHY CHANG, Managing Editor
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Novel coronavirus pandemic may delay the long-awaited installation of flashing crosswalks in Metuchen
METUCHEN – The novel coronavirus pandemic may delay what would have been a victory in moving the long-awaited federal Safe Routes to Schools grant forward. The Metuchen Borough Council, at a meeting on March 9, approved a resolution authorizing the award of a construction contract in the amount not to exceed $483,325.40 to JC Contracting…
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Metuchen first responders in need of face masks, hand sanitizer, wipes
METUCHEN – The Metuchen Office of Emergency Management is in need of personal protective equipment for its first responders. The items include, but are not limited to, face masks – both N95 and common surgical style – face shields, goggles, paper gowns and disposable shoe/boot covers. Also needed is hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes. The…
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Monroe reports three new positive COVID-19 cases
MONROE – Monroe officials reported three new positive COVID-19 cases on March 23, which brings the total number in the township to 15, according to the Monroe Township Office of Emergency Management. The three new cases include a 36-year-old female, a 64-year-old female and a 69-year-old female, officials said. “I continue to stress the importance…
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Elderly woman is on home isolation after testing positive for COVID-19 in Edison
EDISON – Edison officials reported one new positive case of COVID-19, which brings the total of positive cases to 15 in the township, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management. The case is a 93-year-old female, and she is on home isolation, officials said on March 23. Officials were not provided any other information…
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Helmetta mayor sends out ‘virtual hug’ while emergency personnel stays vigilant
HELMETTA – Emergency personnel in Helmetta are staying vigilant and proactive in the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic, according to Mayor Chris Slavicek. To date, there are no confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in the borough. However, Slavicek issued a message to residents following Gov. Phil Murphy’s Stay at Home order issued on March…
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Woodbridge reports 27 positive COVID-19 cases, 10 from St. Joseph’s Senior Nursing Home
WOODBRIDGE – Woodbridge has reported five new positive COVID-19 cases, bringing the total in the township to 27, according to Mayor John E. McCormac. Ten of the 27 cases are from St. Joseph’s Senior Nursing Home and Assisted Living Facility. The mayor had reported one of the elderly patients from the nursing home – who…
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Four new positive COVID-19 cases bring total to 12 in Old Bridge
OLD BRIDGE – Twelve total positive COVID-19 cases have been reported in Old Bridge, after four more were announced on March 22, according to Mayor Owen Henry. “We continue to pray for the affected residents safe and speedy recovery,” Henry said, adding he hoped people were making “the best of your weekend and spending with…
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One of eight people tested positive for COVID-19 at St. Joseph’s Senior Home in Woodbridge has died
WOODBRIDGE – One of the elderly patients who tested positive for COVID-19 passed away from the virus at the hospital on March 21, according to Woodbridge Mayor John E. McCormac. The patient was one of eight people confirmed positive for the coronavirus in Woodbridge Township from the St. Joseph’s Senior Nursing Home and Assisted Living…
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Old Bridge reports four new positive COVID-19 cases, bringing total to eight
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge has a total of eight positive COVID-19 cases, according to Mayor Owen Henry. The Middlesex County Department of Health advised township officials late afternoon on March 21 of four additional confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Bridge. “We pray for the affected residents safe and speedy recovery,” Henry said. The most…
