Tag: Coronavirus
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Woodbridge new COVID-19 cases under 10, ‘Our Hometown Hero’ banners recognize the fallen ahead of Memorial Day
WOODBRIDGE – Woodbridge officials reported five new positive COVID-19 cases, which bring the total number of cases to 1,480, according to Mayor John McCormac in his daily report on May 20. The number of COVID-19 cases now include East Jersey State Prison and related state facilities, which were previously reported for Rahway. The facilities are…
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Princeton public schools to have virtual graduations; administrators already try to plan for next school year
Princeton Public Schools officials’ hopes that students and teachers would abandon the virtual classroom and return to the real classroom were dashed when Gov. Phil Murphy extended school building closures through the end of the school year. The public school buildings have been closed since mid-March to prevent the spread of COVID-19. School district officials…
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North Brunswick reports eight new cases of COVID-19
North Brunswick was advised of eight new positive COVID-19 cases on May 20. The age range is from 19 to 56 years old. There are now 858 residents who have tested positive for COVID-19. *** North Brunswick Food Bank hours are from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, May 21, at the Municipal Building, 710…
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One more resident identified with COVID in Jamesburg
Jamesburg has been notified of a 45-year-old male who has tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of Jamesburg residents who have tested positive to 123 as of May 20.
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Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber chairwoman named to governor’s Restart Council
Gov. Phil Murphy announced his Restart and Recovery Advisory Council last week, naming Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber Chairwoman Brenda Ross-Dulan to the committee. The governor declared the council will bring together leaders from various industry, community, and faith-based groups and institutions across New Jersey to advise state leadership on economic issues impacted by the pandemic. “I am honored…
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Indian American Muslim Council spreads message of Ramadan, donates PPE to hospitals, police departments
The New Jersey chapter of the Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC) organized an online fundraiser to support area first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Indian Muslim community members in New Jersey raised funds for the donation of 15,000 pieces of PPE (personal protective equipment) to first responders, according to information provided by the IAMC. As…
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South Brunswick changes to weekly reporting of COVID numbers starting May 26
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Three additional South Brunswick residents have tested positive for COVID-19. Of the new cases reported on May 19, all are female, ranging in age from 27 to 45 years of age. The South Brunswick Township Office of Emergency Management will be changing the format of the statistical updates provided to the community…
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Old Bridge superintendent offers ‘hopeful optimism’ as BOE adopts 2020-21 budget
OLD BRIDGE – Schools Superintendent David Cittadino expressed “hopeful optimism” as school officials moved to approve the 2020-21 budget. “We know the revenue generated by the state has taken a hit during COVID-19,” he said. “It’s with hopeful optimism that this budget and state aid will remain the same as we move into the summer.”…
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Princeton Health Department continues contact tracing efforts
As New Jersey state officials continue building their efforts in the area of contact tracing, so too are Princeton Health Department officials. Recently, state officials announced the implementation of a robust contact tracing program to help slow the spread of those who have come into contact with infected COVID-19 individuals. “In Princeton we have been…
