Author: KATHY CHANG, Managing Editor
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Sparkling lights will illuminate the Metuchen downtown during holiday season
METUCHEN – Sparkling lights will artfully illuminate the roof lines downtown from the Metuchen train bridge along Main Street to Middlesex Avenue in efforts to create an awe-inspiring and unforgettable holiday experience unlike any in the region during the pandemic. “What’s really special is the concept of replacing the [annual Winter Festival] parade because we…
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Monroe Public Library could receive state funds to replace aging infrastructure
MONROE – The Monroe Public Library is on the list to potentially receive state funding for expansion and associated renovations. Gov. Phil Murphy delivered a list of proposed projects for the first round of funding from the Library Construction Bond Act (LCBA) to the Legislature on Nov. 5. The LCBA authorized $125 million in state…
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Old Bridge is one of five coronavirus hotspots in Middlesex County, mayor urges residents continue precautions, avoid large gatherings
OLD BRIDGE – The township is one of five coronavirus hotspots in Middlesex County, said Old Bridge Mayor Henry in his coronavirus update on Nov. 10. “We are working closely with [state and county officials] to address these concerns,” he said. The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases have surpassed 1,700 since the township started reporting…
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Age range of new COVID-19 cases from 5-79 in Edison, residents can dispose of hazardous waste through county program on Nov. 15
EDISON – Edison officials reported 25 new COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of cases to 2,699, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on Nov. 10. The age range of the new cases are from 5-79. The township has lost 245 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. The Tingley Lane rail…
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Edison reports 27 new COVID-19 cases
EDISON – Edison officials reported 27 new COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of cases to 2,673, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on Nov. 9. The age range of the new cases are from 6-73. The township has lost 245 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. The Tingley Lane rail…
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Woodbridge new COVID-19 cases remain high, annual Veterans Day parade will go virtual on Nov. 11
WOODBRIDGE – The township reported 91 new COVID-19 cases over a three-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 2,763, according to Mayor John McCormac in his coronavirus report on Nov. 9. Forty-one new cases of COVID-19 were reported for Nov. 6, 14 new cases were reported for Nov. 7 and 36 new…
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Silver Lake Avenue residents petition against proposed warehouse, say area not fit to be a mini Raritan Center
EDISON – Mary Snyder stood with some of her neighbors at the corner of Glendale and Silver Lake avenues looking out at the vacant property proposed for a warehouse with offices. “I’ve been here 50 years,” she said on Nov. 8. Snyder’s residence on Silver Lake Avenue was the reason the Planning Board stopped the…
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Updated election results for Monroe Board of Education
There were elections for seats on Board of Education in Monroe on Nov. 3. There were no municipal elections in 2020. The results listed here reflect what has been posted online by the Middlesex County Clerk’s Office at this time. The results are not final and it is not known when the results will be…
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Updated election results for Old Bridge Township Council, Board of Education
There were elections for seats on the municipal governing body and the Board of Education in Old Bridge on Nov. 3. The results listed here reflect what has been posted online by the Middlesex County Clerk’s Office at this time. The results are not final and it is not known when the results will be…
