Tag: COVID-19
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Opinion: Social distancing – Am I too close?
Our world has turned into something out of a dystopian novel. Crossing the street when we see someone walking towards us, working from home, and having a conversation from the windows of our cars have become the norm. Hundreds of thousands of people have already lost their lives to the COVID-19 pandemic, and with new…
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Edison new COVID-19 cases under five, public library has launched COVID memory project
EDISON – Edison officials reported three new cases of COVID-19, which brings the total number of cases to 1,924, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on July 15. The age range of new cases are 23 to 55. The township has lost two more residents to COVID-19, which bring the total number of…
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Emotions run high as Woodbridge’s three high schools hold in-person graduations
WOODBRIDGE – Emotions swirled as Woodbridge High School Principal Glenn Lottmann learned he couldn’t attend the high school’s Class of 2020 in-person graduation due to the coronavirus. “I was really upset and honestly I didn’t know how to handle the bad news,” he told the class during their graduation on July 8; he called into…
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Neighbor allegedly complains about healthcare heroes lawn sign; resident alleges family targeted
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – The members of a family in Dayton believe they are being targeted because of a lawn sign they posted in front of their house. Michelle Lev said her mother contacted the development’s management company, Preferred Community Management Services, on July 10 about a leak in the roof. She said her mother was…
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North Brunswick expected to finalize school reopening plan on July 29
NORTH BRUNSWICK – After surveying the families of more than 5,000 students in the North Brunswick School District and more than 1,100 staff members, district administrators have devised a reopening plan for the 2020-21 school year. New Jersey’s schools were ordered to close in mid-March by Gov. Phil Murphy at the start of the 2020…
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It’s time to get health care now
With the downward trend in COVID-19 incidents and the easing of restrictions statewide, it is time to seek the health care services that you may have postponed. Hackensack Meridian Health facilities are prepared and enforcing strict sanitizing protocols to ensure the safety of our patients, physicians and team members. Emergencies “Do not resist going to…
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Rider University’s reopening plans account for dormitory assignments, classroom instruction
Rider University is on track to re-open for the 2020-21 academic year, but it will be a different experience for new and returning students as the university continues to face the challenges posed by COVID-19. The Fall 2020 Planning Task Force, which included more than 70 administrators, faculty members, staff and students, prepared Rider University’s…
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Edison reports one new COVID-19 case
EDISON – Edison officials reported one new case of COVID-19, which brings the total number of cases to 1,921, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on July 14. The new case is a 36-year-old resident. The township has lost 227 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Menlo Park Mall and all indoor…
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Cranbury school administrators continue work on reopening plan for 2020-21 school year
The Cranbury School District administration is developing a finalized return to school plan, as the new 2020-21 school year fast approaches. The school district joins others statewide who are currently establishing return to school plans by following state guidelines from the Department of Education. Administrative officials have not released any specific details from their planning…
