Author: KATHY CHANG, Managing Editor
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Edison reports 46 new COVID-19 cases in two days, virus testing location moves to Minnie B. Veal Rec Center
EDISON – Edison officials reported 46 new COVID-19 cases in a two-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 6,574, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management. Twenty-four new COVID-19 cases – ages from 2-80 – were reported for Feb. 4 and 22 new cases – ages from 11-75 – were reported…
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Woodbridge reports 179 new COVID-19 cases in four days, public library hosting virtual Black History Month, Valentine’s Day programs
WOODBRIDGE – The township reported 179 new COVID-19 cases over a four-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 7,979, according to Mayor John McCormac in his coronavirus report on Feb. 5. Seventy new cases of COVID-19 were reported for Feb. 1, six new cases were reported for Feb. 2, 60 new cases…
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Edison new COVID-19 cases under 20, virus testing continues Feb. 5 at Lake Papaianni
EDISON – Edison officials reported 18 new COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of cases to 6,469, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on Feb. 3. The age range of the new cases are from 2-69. The township has lost one more resident to COVID-19, which brings the total number of residents…
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Old Bridge supports community solar power project on Global Landfill site
OLD BRIDGE – A community solar power project on the Global Landfill site gained support from the Township of Old Bridge. Annika Colston, president and founder of AC Power LLC, said they are in the process of submitting an application with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to enter their proposed project into…
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Attorney sworn in to fill unexpired council-at-large seat in Monroe
MONROE – Newly appointed Councilman-at-Large Terence “Terry” Van Dzura, who fills the seat vacated by Stephen Dalina, pledges to listen to township residents while making decisions in the best interest of the township. Van Dzura was sworn in during the Monroe Township Council’s regular meeting on Feb. 1. “We may not always agree, but I…
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Edison BOE appoints general counsel, specific counsel for special education matters
EDISON – The Edison Board of Education appointed two law firms – one to serve as board counsel and one specializing in the area of special education. The Board of Education (BOE) approved the appointments through resolution at a meeting on Jan. 26. The MARC (McCusker, Anselmi, Rosen & Carvelli P.C.) Law Firm in Florham…
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Old Bridge reports 211 new COVID-19 cases in a week, township loses seven more residents
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported 211 positive COVID-19 cases over a seven-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 5,117, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his coronavirus report on Feb. 3. The seven-day period is from Jan. 28 to Feb. 2. The township has lost seven more residents…
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Edison reports 28 new COVID-19 cases
EDISON – Edison officials reported 28 new COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of cases to 6,445, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on Feb. 2. The age range of the new cases are from 7-85. The township has lost 303 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. The Indian Business Association…
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Milltown Mel optimistic despite snowstorm, predicts an early spring
MILLTOWN – Despite the recent snowstorm that walloped the Tri-State Area, Milltown Mel, the toothy teller of the weather, showed optimism in his prediction. “As I lay here in my bed and snore, I sneak a peek outside the door,” Mel said in a social media post on Groundhog Day, Feb. 2. “If the lack…
