Tag: COVID-19
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Milltown 2020 municipal budget reflects revenue, appropriation decreases due to pandemic, no proposed reductions in municipal services
MILLTOWN – Decreases in proposed 2020 budget appropriations and revenues are direct results of the novel coronavirus pandemic, borough officials said. “It’s a tough budget year,” Council President Randy Farkas said, expressing appreciation for Business Administrator Jeanette Larrison and the council Finance Committee’s due diligence in putting together the 2020 municipal budget. “We have gone…
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Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute urges patients: Don’t delay care
Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute is urging patients to seek the physical therapy and rehabilitation services they need to improve their overall health and wellbeing — and to prevent the long-term complications of delaying care. JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute is following strict protocols and putting safety at the forefront as physicians, therapists and other health…
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Metuchen reports seven new COVID-19 cases in eight days, borough accepting crossing guard applications
METUCHEN – With seven new COVID-19 cases in eight days, Mayor Jonathan Busch continues to urge the public to stay vigilant. “This is serious,” he said in a social media post on Aug. 1. “If you are concerned that a gathering may be too big, leave. If you are wondering whether you should wear a…
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Edison reports one new case of COVID-19
EDISON – Edison officials reported one new case of COVID-19, which brings the total number of cases to 1,971, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on Aug. 1. The new case is a 32-year-old resident. The township has lost 233 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. The Edison Senior Center, 2963 Woodbridge…
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Old Bridge reports one new case over two-day period, township animal shelter to reopen by appointment only on Aug. 3
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported one new positive COVID-19 cases over a two-day period from July 29-30, which brings the total number of cases to 1,141, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his coronavirus report on July 31. The township has lost 82 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Officials…
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Edison new COVID-19 cases under five
EDISON – Edison officials reported four new cases of COVID-19, which brings the total number of cases to 1,970, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on July 31. The age range of the new cases are from 24 to 73. The township has lost 233 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. The…
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Woodbridge reports lowest number of cases in July since pandemic started, free Boy Band Project concert from 5-8 tonight
WOODBRIDGE – The township reported five new COVID-19 cases over a four-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 1,814, according to Mayor John McCormac in his coronavirus report on July 31. Three cases of COVID-19 were reported for July 27, zero cases were reported for July 28, and one new case was…
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Burlington County health director urges vigilance amid uptick in new COVID-19 cases
Burlington County Director of Health Dr. Herb Conaway released the following statement on July 31 based on reports labeling Burlington County an emerging “hot spot” for COVID-19 infections: “From the very start of the pandemic we have kept close watch on the daily testing numbers and data, and we are actively seeking to trace the…
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Monroe reports eight new COVID-19 cases over three-day period, township resumes medical transport for seniors, people with disabilities
MONROE – Monroe officials reported eight new COVID-19 cases over a three-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 813, according to the Monroe Township Office of Emergency Management on July 30. The three-day period was from July 28-30. The cases include six community-wide and two from long-term care facilities. The new cases…
