Author: KATHY CHANG, Managing Editor
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Metuchen Downtown Alliance is working with borough to help local businesses stay afloat
METUCHEN – In what was a tool to make it easier for customers to connect with area restaurants, the Metuchen Delivers campaign has taken on a new profound meaning in the wake of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Isaac Kremer, executive of the Metuchen Downtown Alliance (MDA), said early on the borough and area restaurants worked…
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Remote, online learning may continue to mid-April for Edison public school students
EDISON – Remote, online learning may continue for close to a month for students in the Edison Township Public School District. In a letter to school community members on March 17, Schools Superintendent Bernard Bragen Jr. said “it has been decided that in abundance of caution, online learning for all students will continue at…
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Students fire bottle rockets, launch gliders during New Jersey Science Olympiad
EDISON – Students from 27 middle schools and 27 high schools all over New Jersey participated in the 28th annual state final of the New Jersey Science Olympiad, which was held at Middlesex County College in Edison on March 10. The competition is designed to encourage students’ interest in science and technology. The students took…
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Metuchen adult self-quarantines after testing positive for COVID-19
METUCHEN – A Metuchen adult in their 50s has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Mayor Jonathan Busch announced through a social media post. “Thankfully, I understand that the patient is recovering well at this time, in self-quarantine,” he said on March 14. “We will not be disclosing any further information on the patient…
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Wife tests positive for coronavirus; Edison couple cruised together
EDISON – The wife of a man who tested positive for coronavirus earlier this week also contracted the illness. On March 11, a 74-year-old male from Edison tested positive, Janelle Fleming of the New Jersey Department of Health had said. He and his wife recently returned from a cruise, according to information provided by the…
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Students in Milltown Public Schools will learn remotely next week
MILLTOWN – Students in Milltown Public Schools will learn remotely next week in the wake of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Schools Superintendent Stephanie Brown, in a notice on the district website, announced the schools will be closed from March 16-20 “in an effort to act in an abundance of caution in addressing the COVID-19…
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Students in Monroe Township Schools will learn remotely next week
MONROE – Students in the Monroe Township Schools will learn remotely next week in wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Schools Superintendent Dori Alvich sent a letter to parents and guardians about the district’s decision to close schools from March 16-20. “This closing is an effort to follow the recommendations for social distancing,” she said…
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Old Bridge School District closes after parent of child has presumptive positive case of COVID-19
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge Public Schools are taking precautions after learning a parent of a child in the district has a presumptive positive case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). At approximately 6 p.m. on March 12, school officials were advised of the case through local health authorities and the Office of Emergency Management in the…
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Former Metuchen police chief remembered for his service
METUCHEN – Borough officials took a moment to recognize and honor former Police Chief Fred Hall during a recent meeting. “For 40 years, he served [our borough] honorably,” Mayor Jonathan Busch said at a Borough Council meeting on March 9. “His son serves our [Department of Public Works]. He was our police chief. From what…
