Tag: Coronavirus
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Edison Public Schools will transition to fully remote learning from Dec. 7-23
EDISON – Due to the rising number of positive COVID-19 cases in the district over the past few days, the Edison Public School District will transition to fully remote learning starting Dec. 7. Schools Superintendent Bernard Bragen informed the community of the decision in a letter on Dec. 2 stating we “believe this transition is…
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Edison reports 50 new COVID-19 cases, Township Council meetings have returned to Zoom
EDISON – Edison officials reported 50 new COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of cases to 3,466, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on Dec. 2. The age range of the new cases are from 5-69. The township has lost one more resident to COVID-19, which brings the total number of residents…
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Bordentown Township announces two additional COVID deaths
Two deaths related to COVID-19 were announced from Bordentown Township this weekend, the first additional deaths reported in months. There are now 283 total positive cases reported from Bordentown Township, with 12 new cases reported Dec. 1 and 2. There are eight total deaths. There were three new cases of COVID-19 reported from Bordentown City…
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Old Bridge, school district collaborate to offer COVID-19 testing through holiday season
OLD BRIDGE – As Old Bridge continues to be one of five coronavirus hotspots in Middlesex County, the township and the public school district have collaborated to provide COVID-19 testing through the holiday season. “We saw a need,” Mayor Owen Henry said, adding it made sense to offer testing as Old Bridge is one of…
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Edison new COVID-19 cases continue to rise, WellCare, TCCM will provide drive-thru COVID-19 testing Dec. 7, 11 at Lake Papaianni
EDISON – Edison officials reported 76 new COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of cases to 3,413, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on Dec. 1. The age range of the new cases are from 3-95. The township has lost two more residents to COVID-19, which brings the total number of residents…
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Hopewell Township to hire a full-time public health nurse
Hopewell Township municipal officials are searching for a full-time public health nurse as the township grapples with a rise in COVID-19 cases. The township committee introduced an ordinance amending the comprehensive salary and wage plan to include the title of public health nurse at a meeting on Nov. 30. The public hearing to adopt the…
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High school ice hockey season delayed with state’s temporary suspension of indoor sports
The Princeton High School (PHS) and Hopewell Valley Central High School (HVCHS) athletic departments, along with others statewide, are now adapting to Gov. Phil Murphy’s executive order temporarily suspending indoor high school sports practices and competitions. The issued order, which goes into effect on Dec. 5, comes as the state faces the second wave of…
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As coronavirus cases rise, Metuchen Borough Hall operations temporarily move back to a virtual operations schedule
METUCHEN – As a result of an uptick in coronavirus cases, Borough Hall operations will temporarily move back to a virtual operations schedule. Mayor Jonathan Busch announced the changes on social media. The following is a summary of these temporary changes: all business may be conducted by phone and email; all permitting and licensing appointments…
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Edison reports 29 new COVID-19 cases
EDISON – Edison officials reported 29 new COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of cases to 3,347, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on Nov. 30. The age range of the new cases are from 1-91. The township has lost 246 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Mayor Thomas Lankey, the…