Author: KATHY CHANG, Managing Editor
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Residents enjoy recreational activity at Thompson Park ahead of new restrictions
MONROE – Residents enjoyed some recreational activity at Thompson Park – the largest park in the Middlesex County Park System, which is located in Monroe Township and Jamesburg – ahead of Gov. Phil Murphy’s announcement of new restrictions to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic on March 21. Bathroom facilities and playgrounds were…
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Woodbridge reports eight positive COVID-19 cases from one nursing home; Edison reports a recovery
Eight of the 19 people confirmed positive for the coronavirus in Woodbridge Township came from the St. Joseph’s Senior Nursing Home and Assisted Living Facility. Woodbridge Mayor John E. McCormac, in his daily report to the public on the pandemic, said one of the two newest cases – a 46-year-old resident – was reported from…
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Edison Chamber of Commerce mobilizes as around-the-clock resource for local businesses
EDISON – The Edison Chamber of Commerce is working around the clock to be a proactive resource, facilitator, advocate and provider of information, services and support for the township business community and the families who own and work for local businesses, said Joseph Coyle, executive director of the chamber. “This is an unprecedented time for…
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Old Bridge schools, Sodexo deliver breakfast and lunch to students in need
OLD BRIDGE – With remote, online learning in place for the indefinite future, the Old Bridge Township Public School District is providing food services on the go for its students. Employees of Sodexo, which provides the district’s food service, and district staff deliver the food using 12 school buses and vans from 9:30-10:15 a.m. on…
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Outbreak of novel coronavirus hits home in Metuchen with passing of former council member
METUCHEN – The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has hit home with the passing of former Councilman Richard Weber, Mayor Jonathan Busch said in a social media post. Busch said Weber, who served the Borough Council from 2001 to 2010, “died of complications related to coronavirus.” “Please keep Richard, those he loved and those who loved…
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Two new positive COVID-19 cases reported in Edison; total is now 10
EDISON – Ten total positive COVID-19 cases have been reported in Edison, after two more were announced in the afternoon of March 19. The cases include a 32-year-old female and a 31-year-old female. Both have been placed on home isolation. Edison Township was not provided any other information on them, according to Captain Joseph Anselmo…
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Kosher Meals on Wheels continues to serve community in wake of COVID-19
MILLTOWN – In the midst of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the Kosher Meals on Wheels program “will run as normal as possible for as long as possible,” according to Roni Salkin, executive director of Jewish Family Services of Middlesex County. Kosher Meals on Wheels (KMOW), which is considered an essential service, is one of…
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Woodbridge has nine confirmed cases of COVID-19
WOODBRIDGE – The township has nine confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) – six are elderly residents from the same health care facility, one elderly couple who lived together, and a single male in his 30s, according to Woodbridge Mayor John E. McCormac. No additional information has been provided. Woodbridge Town Hall, the Public…
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Fifth annual Student Art Month Exhibit deemed a success in Edison
EDISON – The Edison Arts Society held its fifth annual Student Art Month Exhibit on March 4 at the Edison Arts Society Gallery in the Edison Municipal Building. Students from John P. Stevens High School and Woodrow Wilson Middle School showcased their various art pieces. The event was juried by Pat Rubin from PM Studios…
