Tag: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Monroe school officials provide consistent proposed hybrid in-person plan for elementary, middle and high schools
MONROE – Monroe school officials presented their proposed hybrid in-person back-to-school plan, which provides consistency in each school building. Schools Superintendent Dori Alvich led the “Restart and Reopening Plan” presentations – Monroe Township High School on Aug. 4, Monroe Township Middle School on Aug. 5 and elementary schools on Aug. 6. All presentations were recorded…
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Proposed hybrid reopening schools plan will bring teachers, staff and students in-person three times a week in Old Bridge
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge public school officials presented their proposed hybrid reopening schools plan, which bring teachers, staff and students in-person three times a week. In the proposed plan, the 8,500 students will be split up alphabetically in sections A, B, and C. A section will learn in-person on Mondays while sections B and…
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School officials in Edison seek input as they put together hybrid in-person back-to-school plan
EDISON – School officials are seeking input through surveys ahead of releasing an in-person back-to-school plan in August. With Gov. Phil Murphy’s announcement on July 20 allowing a choice for parents to have their children to continue learning remotely when the 2020-21 school year starts on Sept. 2, it adds another piece district officials will…
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Metuchen will allow businesses to utilize public, private space for outdoor dining, retail
METUCHEN – As Councilwoman Dorothy Rasmussen put it, “no business will be left behind” when the time comes to reopen in the post-pandemic reality. And that is the thought as borough officials forge ahead with a “bold and flexible” COVID-19 Business Revitalization Strategy plan. The Borough Council approved the 11-page resolution of the strategy plan…
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Old Bridge new COVID-19 cases remain low, mayor joins township’s local business owners in their demand to reopen
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported one new positive COVID-19 case, which bring the total number of cases to 994, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his daily report on May 26. The mayor noted the county over-reported three cases over the weekend for the township. The township has lost 58 residents…
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Nearly 100 people infected by fruit linked to North Brunswick distributor
NORTH BRUNSWICK – As of Dec. 30, a total of 96 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Javiana have been reported from 11 states, linked to a company located in North Brunswick. Evidence allegedly indicates that cut fruit including honeydew melon, cantaloupe, pineapple and grapes produced by Tailor Cut Produce on Ridgewood Avenue…
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How to talk to your teen about depression and suicide
By Ankur Desai, MD Internet shows like “13 Reasons Why” and celebrity deaths like Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade have pushed the topic of suicide to the forefront for many Americans, but especially for teens. Death by suicide is on the rise and this appears to be closely correlated to the increase in depression in…
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CDC chooses Middlesex County residents for national health survey
Middlesex County has been selected to be part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Each year, 5,000 residents across the nation have the chance to participate in the latest survey, which is used to gather data to assess the health and nutritional status of children…
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Two Old Bridge alumni inducted into Wall of Fame
OLD BRIDGE — Two high school alumni from Old Bridge who boast impressive resumes were inducted into the school’s Wall of Fame during a ceremony on Senior Awards Night. Damian Weikum, Old Bridge High School Class of 2011, and Tamara Remedios, Cedar Ridge High School, Class of 1993, were inducted during awards ceremony on May…
