Tag: COVID-19
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Middlesex County CARES ACT Small Business Relief Grant Program to aid local businesses impacted by COVID-19
To assist local small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic, Middlesex County is implementing a new round of funding in its CARES Act Small Business Relief Grant (MC-SBRG) program which utilizes federal CARES Act funding. These grants will serve to reimburse costs and loss of revenue associated with adopting business operations in a post-COVID-19 environment. The…
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Monroe reports zero new COVID-19 cases, library is drop off site for MCFOODS, new hours begin Aug. 17
MONROE – Monroe officials reported zero new COVID-19 cases over a three-day period, according to the Monroe Township Office of Emergency Management on Aug. 14. The three-day period was from Aug. 11-13. There were three additional COVID-19 cases reported from May, two from long-term care facilities and one community-wide. The additional cases brings the total…
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Edison new COVID-19 cases between the ages of 34 and 36
EDISON – Edison officials reported three new cases of COVID-19, which bring the total number of cases to 1,995, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on Aug. 14. The age range of the new cases is between 34 and 36. The township has lost 235 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. The…
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South River author’s new children’s book highlights friendship, togetherness during pandemic
SOUTH RIVER–Telling a story of friendship, connection and hope, Gigi Darko’s new book “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pan” showcases positive experiences during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. A South River resident for 15 years, Darko said she has been an educator for 20 years in New York City, and currently is an assistant principal at…
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Edison new COVID-19 cases remain under five, police donate pizzas to families at Ozanam Family Shelter
EDISON – Edison officials reported three new cases of COVID-19, which bring the total number of cases to 1,992, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on Aug. 13. The age range of the new cases is between 25 and 88. The township has lost 235 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. The…
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South Brunswick Public Library reopens with Browse-and-Go; services now available seven days a week
The South Brunswick Public Library (SBPL) reopened its doors to the public on Aug. 11 after being closed for nearly five months to the day for COVID-19 safety. With the addition of Browse-and-Go, visitors can at long last step inside the library building to make their own selections, according to information provided by the library.…
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Burlington County partners with nonprofits to distribute food to families struggling during the pandemic
Burlington County hosted its 10th food distribution event on Aug. 11 to aid residents struggling with food insecurity during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Over a thousand boxes and bags of nonperishable goods and fresh produce were distributed to more than 300 vehicles during the event at Burlington County’s Westampton complex, according to information provided by…
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Old Bridge reports seven new COVID-19 cases over three-day period
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported seven new positive COVID-19 cases over a three-day period from Aug. 8-11, which brings the total number of cases to 1,158, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his coronavirus report on Aug. 11. The township has lost 82 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Officials…
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Total COVID-19 cases in Metuchen reach 150, mayor urges public to continue social distancing, to wear a mask
METUCHEN – With 13 new COVID-19 cases in the first 11 days of August, Mayor Jonathan Busch urges the public to continue social distancing, to wear a mask and to avoid large parties or gatherings. “In Metuchen, we’re not doing so hot,” he said in a social media post on Aug. 11, noting the borough…
