Tag: Coronavirus
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Residents, first responders salute staff members at Bayshore Medical Center
Residents and first responders from Monmouth County’s Bayshore region came together on the evening of April 14 to show their respect, love, appreciation and admiration to the doctors, nurses and staff members at Bayshore Medical Center, Holmdel, and to recognize those individuals’ hard work during the coronavirus pandemic. Fire trucks, ambulances, police cars and other…
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Monroe Township Library seeks resident input for The COVID-19 Diaries collection
The Monroe Township Library seeks to document the COVID-19 pandemic through a compilation of memories and experiences created by township residents, which will become an archival collection during this unprecedented time of struggle and change. The collection will become The COVID-19 Diaries, a reference for residents, their families and historians for generations to come. Residents…
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Hillsborough Township updates residents on current procedures and protocols
HILLSBOROUGH – Hillsborough has reported 137 positive cases of COVID-19 and now eight deaths as of April 16. In Somerset County, there are 2,003 positive cases and 132 deaths, according to information provided by Hillsborough Township. Hillsborough Municipal Services are open to serve both residents and business community, despite the municipal building being closed. Departments…
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Bordentown Township Committee updates residents on effects of COVID-19
BORDENTOWN – Bordentown City is reporting 13 positive COVID-19 patients as of April 17, with one person cleared from quarantine but an 86-year-old female passing away. Bordentown Township has 33 positive cases, with nine people cleared from quarantine but a 79-year-old male and 71-year-old male having passed away. Across Burlington County there are 1,385 positive…
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Ten additional South River residents test positive for COVID-19; making total 113
SOUTH RIVER–The South River Police Department has been notified by the Middlesex County Health Department that 10 additional residents have tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of cases in South River to 113, according to a prepared statement from the South River Police Department on April 17. The police department has not…
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North Brunswick neighbors provide positive messages for the mayor to read during daily updates
The North Brunswick community of neighbors continued their “shout outs” on April 16, with more than 30 residents posting a positive quote or slogan on their mailbox, which were collected for Mayor Francis “Mac” Womack to read during his daily COVID-19 update. Streets involved were Patton, Newton, Douglas and Davis. The next event is scheduled…
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East Brunswick superintendent explains report card issuance during time of distance learning
EAST BRUNSWICK–Using distance learning techniques to educate students, Superintendent Victor Valeski explained how East Brunswick Public Schools will plan for the final semester of the school year. “I know better than anyone that our warmer weather draws us to be outside and I know we miss being around each other,” Valeski said in a prepared…
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Bristol-Myers Squibb funds four Lawrence Township Community Foundation partners through special grant
Thanks to a donation from Bristol-Myers Squibb, the Lawrence Township Community Foundation (LTCF) announced four grants totaling $20,000 to HomeFront, Arm in Arm, Mercer Street Friends and Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, to support their efforts to help local families during the COVID-19 health crisis. According to LTCF President Rachel Cantlay, board members decided to table…
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South River Food Bank asks for essential food items during COVID-19 crisis
SOUTH RIVER–Stepping to help residents in need during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, the South River Food Bank is asking for essential items to be donated. Supervisor Elizabeth Lukacs said the food bank is open to South River residents who are experiencing a need for assistance. Regular distribution is from 10 a.m. to noon each Wednesday…
