Tag: COVID-19
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Virtual grand jury pilot program returns dozens of indictments
Virtual grand juries in Bergen and Mercer counties have returned 33 indictments since June 18, allowing stalled criminal cases to move forward safely and without crowding courthouses with potential jurors. In-person court proceedings were suspended by the Supreme Court in March after a state of emergency was declared in response to the COVID-19 public…
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Only three new cases of COVID-19 reported from Hightstown over past month
The number of Hightstown residents who have newly tested positive for COVID-19 has leveled out over the past month, as only three new cases have been reported between June 8 and July 6, according to the New Jersey Department of Health. There are 142 Hightstown residents who have been infected with COVID-19 since the first…
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Lawrence residents asked to have ‘strength and resilience’ during fight against COVID-19
The number of Lawrence residents who have died after contracting COVID-19 has risen to 73 people, Lawrence Township officials announced on July 8. They are among the 442 Lawrence residents who have been sickened by COVID-19 since the first two cases were reported on March 15, officials said. Of those 73 people who have succumbed…
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North Brunswick reaches out to other states to share messages of hope
NORTH BRUNSWICK – North Brunswick’s Initiative of Hope is an effort to help other states impacted by COVID-19. Residents are being asked to share messages of encouragement, positive suggestions about how to make it through the challenge of the novel coronavirus pandemic, lessons learned from the value of helping one other, ways to care for…
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Monroe Township Public Library will reopen July 13 for Grab & Go service
The Monroe Township Public Library will reopen for limited services on July 13. Capacity and services will be reduced per the statewide guidelines. Curbside pickup service will remain available for those who prefer it. As the library reopens, there are established guidelines to ensure a safe environment for patrons and employees. The following will be…
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Hopewell Township receives funds for PPE for firefighters
U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker announced fire departments across New Jersey received a combined $472,814.50 in federal Assistance to Firefighter Grants (AFG) to purchase personal protective equipment (PPE) and other essential supplies to protect firefighters during the COVID-19 pandemic. Locally, Hopewell Township received $29,571.43. “Firefighters put their lives on the line every single…
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Create a video for promotion through the Hillsborough Business Association
In support of local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hillsborough Business Association (HBA) invites residents to create a video on their personal device for the HBA to share with the community. Tell the community about the business: state the name, location, current status (open, closed, accepting online orders), including services or products available. If…
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Edison new COVID-19 cases under five, township loses four more residents
EDISON – Edison officials reported three new cases of COVID-19, which brings the total number of cases to 1,909, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on July 8. The age range of the cases are from 85 to 90. The township has lost four more residents to COVID-19, which brings the total number…
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Temple Emanu-El’s new cantor brings her ‘drive and passion’ to inspire through music; will also serve as youth director
EDISON – Emily Simkin knew she wanted to use music as a vehicle for spirituality and inspiration since she was 9 years old. It was during her experiences at Camp Harlam, which is part of the Union for Reform Judaism family of camps and youth camps in the Poconos, where her inspiration blossomed. “From there…
