Tag: COVID-19
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Cranbury cancels summer camp due to low enrollment
The following statement was released by Cranbury Township on July 17 regarding the cancellation of this year’s summer camp program: New rules and regulations due to the COVID-19 pandemic have forced us to work harder than ever, with an even greater emphasis on safety and an abundance of caution. The Recreation Department was prepared to…
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One new case of COVID-19 reported from Bordentown Township
BORDENTOWN – No new cases of the novel coronavirus were reported by Bordentown City on July 16, though one new case was reported from Bordentown Township. There are 34 total cases from the city, with six deaths. There are 84 total cases in the township, with five deaths. Across Burlington County there were 14…
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Old Bridge new COVID-19 cases remain low, township loses two more residents
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported eight new positive COVID-19 cases over a three-day period from July 14-16 which brings the total number of cases to 1,125, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his coronavirus report on July 16. The township has lost two more residents to COVID-19, which bring the total…
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Monroe new COVID-19 cases remain low, next drive-in movie set for July 21
MONROE – Monroe officials reported three new COVID-19 cases over a three-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 791, according to the Monroe Township Office of Emergency Management on July 16. The new cases from July 14-16 are a 72-year-old female, a 79-year-old male and an 80-year-old male. The township also received…
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Edison new COVID-19 cases include two teenagers, main library hours increase starting July 20
EDISON – Edison officials reported two new cases of COVID-19, which brings the total number of cases to 1,926, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on July 16. The new cases include a 16-year-old and an 18-year-old. The township has lost 229 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Menlo Park Mall and…
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Hillsborough’s Senior Activity Room opens July 20
After several months of the Peter J. Biondi Municipal Building being closed to the public amid the COVID-19 public health crisis, the building re-opened to the public on July 6 with several safety precautions in place. In the next phase of the opening, the Senior Activity Room will open July 20 to any Hillsborough residents…
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RWJBarnabas receives grant to enhance telehealth services
RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group was awarded a $784,200 grant from the Federal Communications Commission’s Wireline Competition Bureau (FCC) to enhance its telehealth services for patients. This includes resources for remote patient monitoring, equipment such as tablets, and a telehealth platform to allow for more comprehensive remote care for patients who are most vulnerable to sickness…
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Metuchen batting idea of an alternate week of 50% ‘roomers and Zoomers’ for back-to-school in-person plan
METUCHEN – School officials are batting the idea of an alternate week of 50% “roomers and Zoomers” for its back-to-school in-person plan. Schools Superintendent Vincent Caputo led an hour panel discussion webinar through Zoom on July 13, covering all aspects of up-to-the-minute thinking from instruction, board operations, school district operations and everything in between. School…
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East Brunswick Soccer Club joins TOPSoccer webinar
New Jersey Youth Soccer hosted a webinar presented by RWJBarnabas Health on July 10 to engage its member TOPSoccer programs. The state association used this opportunity to communicate about Return to Play guidelines, share best practices and highlight NJYS member benefits, according to a statement by NJ Youth Soccer. The webinar was led by Carol…
