Tag: COVID-19
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Edison reports zero new COVID-19 cases, fourth time in July
EDISON – Edison officials reported zero new cases of COVID-19, which is the fourth time this month, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on July 19. The total number of COVID-19 cases remain at 1,930. The township has lost 230 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Menlo Park Mall and all indoor…
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Metuchen’s proposed 2020 municipal budget is ‘lean and mean’
METUCHEN – When Melissa Perilstein began her role as borough administrator in March, a proposed 2020 municipal budget was already set to be introduced at a council meeting. Then the novel coronavirus pandemic hit and the proposed municipal budget was revised twice since. “We were able to take about $94,000 out of the appropriation side,”…
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L’Dor V’Dor: Charitable giving from generation to generation
After the sudden passing of Rabbi James S. Diamond in 2013, his family wanted to do something meaningful in his memory. They set up a five-year memorial lecture series, a partnership of the Princeton University Judaic Studies department and the Center for Jewish Life where Diamond served as executive director for nine years. But the…
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Edison officials report one new COVID-19 case
EDISON – Edison officials reported one new case of COVID-19, which brings the total number of cases to 1,930, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on July 18. The new case is a 20-year-old resident. The township has lost 230 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Menlo Park Mall and all indoor…
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CMA launches new digital services to help businesses market themselves during COVID-19
CMA, a full-service communications, marketing and association management firm, has launched new digital services to meet marketplace demand amid COVID-19. Due to social distancing precautions and health concerns surrounding the new virus, CMA has turned several of its services into digital formats, including annual and regional conferences, town hall meetings and training, according to information…
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Elmo brings smiles and sweet treats to the children in Central Park development
OLD BRIDGE – In times of uncertainty, Elmo, the furry red monster from Sesame Street, came to bring some joy to the children in the Central Park development. Dorit Yehudai said the Central Park development has been a wonderful place to live and raise their children and grandchildren. “We have lived in the same house…
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Edison new COVID-19 cases under five, township loses one more resident
EDISON – Edison officials reported four new cases of COVID-19, which brings the total number of cases to 1,930, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on July 17. The age range of the cases are 36 to 73. The township has lost one more resident to COVID-19, which brings the number of resident…
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Woodbridge reports a number of older COVID-19 cases, township will hold live graduation for college graduates Aug. 1
WOODBRIDGE – The township reported 17 new COVID-19 cases over a four-day period, which bring the total number of cases to 2,193, according to Mayor John McCormac in his coronavirus report on July 17. Twelve new COVID-19 cases were reported for July 13, two new cases reported for July 14, one new case reported for…
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Disabilities Allies connects young adults with and without special needs; online services available during COVID-19
Disability Allies is a non-profit organization in East Brunswick whose main objective is to create a more inclusive community by connecting young adults with and without special needs. Through team building, social activities and job skill development, members build relationships and capitalize on the confidence that has been developed. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic,…
