Tag: Coronavirus
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Montgomery middle schooler intends to ‘Starve Corona, Feed America’
What does an eighth grader do over Spring Break, locked inside his home? He resolves to feed America. At least that is what Moksh Desai, a student at Montgomery Upper Middle School, has been doing since last month. Moksh said he was inundated with COVID-19 coverage and was deeply moved by the thought of millions…
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Sayreville resident brings floral arrangements, posters to healthcare workers at Saint Peter’s University Hospital
Sayreville resident Gail Thompson visited Saint Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick on May 6 to drop off floral wreaths and floral arrangements in terra cotta pots that she made. “[I extended] a wonderful feeling of love and gratitude to all the medical staff at this hospital,” she said. “I hope that these flowers will…
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Princeton Ballet School presents excerpts of production of ‘Giselle’
The American Repertory Ballet (ARB) Princeton Ballet School (PBS) is presenting excerpts from “Giselle,” its new full-length production, that premiered in February at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center. “Giselle” was first presented in France in 1841 in two acts, according to the ARB. PBS’s full-length production, which premiered on Feb. 14, is a…
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Burlington County seeks volunteers to assist in COVID-19 response efforts
The Burlington County Health Department is seeking volunteers to assist in COVID-19 response efforts. This includes volunteers for call center operators, contact tracing callers, COVID-19 test swabbers and COVID-19 test clinic support staff. “The freeholder board truly appreciates all of our hardworking volunteers who are stepping up to help others and working around the clock…
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Learn about law enforcement’s response to opioid addiction
The 21 County/21 Century Community Policing Project will hold a COVID-19 Town Hall on recovery and addiction services at noon on May 7, moderated by Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina. Featured panelists include Lt. Col. Fritz Frage of the New Jersey State Police; Kelly Levy, deputy attorney general, NJ CARES; Capt. Hector Carter, Bergen County…
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Lawrence Township extends property tax deadline
The Lawrence Township Council has extended the May 1 deadline to pay property taxes to June 1, under a resolution approved by the council at its May 5 meeting. The Lawrence Towhship Council is taking advantage of an executive order issued April 28 by Gov. Phil Murphy to extend the due date for the quarterly…
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Joseph Abboud Instagram challenge nets 2,000 meals for healthcare workers at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital-New Brunswick
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, WHP Global, owner of the American menswear brand Joseph Abboud, organized a donation of 2,000 meals to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) in New Brunswick. Working with subscription meal kit service Marley Spoon, Inc., the brand delivered Dinnerly meal kits to frontline healthcare workers at RWJUH, according to information provided…
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‘Thinking of You’ brightens the day for those in need
Artists throughout Hopewell Valley are displaying their artwork on creative cards supporting those most in need of human connection. With home isolation continuing during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic individuals and families are receiving the “Thinking of You” cards through the Hopewell Valley Arts Council. This project has produced 650 cards that consist of artwork images…
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Hillsborough High School girls lacrosse program shows support for healthcare workers through goody bag donations
HILLSBOROUGH – Like all high school sports teams this spring, the Hillsborough High School girls lacrosse program has seen its season canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. The team endured almost two months of not knowing if or when they would be able to get on the field to compete this spring. It resulted in…
