Tag: COVID-19
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Montgomery, Hillsborough announce joint COVID vaccination program
Officials in Montgomery and Hillsborough announced a series of joint COVID-19 vaccination clinics for May and June, as part of a push to maximize the number of their residents protected against the novel coronavirus. The two neighboring municipalities will alternate between their respective senior centers on Saturday mornings 9 a.m. to noon. They will also…
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Princeton municipal building may reopen in June
Fourteen months after the Witherspoon Hall municipal building was closed to the public because of the COVID-19 pandemic, steps are being taken to gradually open the building at 400 Witherspoon St. to the public – possibly as soon as June 1. Although municipal employees have been working in Witherspoon Hall off and on during the…
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First shot of Moderna will be given out at New Brunswick Islamic Center on May 6
The New Brunswick Islamic Center will hold a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at 6:30 p.m. May 6 at the mosque, 1330 Livingston Ave., North Brunswick. The first does of the Moderna vaccine will be administered. A follow-up for the second dose will be scheduled. Free. Register at https://form.jotform.com/211194458025049
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Renters behind on payments can apply for financial aid
Middlesex County’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (MCERAP) is accepting applications for financial aid from renter households who are behind on rent and/or utility payments as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Renter households in need of assistance may submit their application and required documentation via the MCERAP online application portal at middlesexcountynj.gov/rentalassistance. The MCERAP…
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Opinion: Many thanks for helping venues stay afloat
The application portal for the federal Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) to provide relief funds for devastated indie venues across the U.S. has launched after a failed launch earlier in April due to technical difficulties. You might better recognize this as the culmination of the #SaveOurStages (SOS) Act spearheaded by the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) that you…
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Students back in classrooms on all five MCVTS campuses
In-person classes have resumed on all five campuses of the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools. Since April 19, both academic and career-education classes have been held in person, although students still have the option of virtual education. Since September, career-education classes had been held in person five days a week, while academic classes were…
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Middlesex County Regional COVID-19 Vaccine Megasite surpasses 250,000 vaccinations
The Middlesex County Regional COVID-19 Vaccine Megasite in Edison reports it has surpassed a major milestone in the fight against COVID-19: administering its 250,000th vaccination. Run by RWJBarnabas Health, the Army National Guard, FEMA and Middlesex County, more than 150 staff members provide on-site services including security, registration, vaccination and medical observation, according to information…
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RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery provides COVID-19 emotional support at Middlesex County vaccine mega-site
The RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention (IFPR) began providing emotional support services at the Middlesex County vaccine mega-site in Edison through its Hope and Healing program for COVID-19 support. The mega-site in Edison, managed by RWJBarnabas Health, is the first and only vaccination site in the state to offer emotional support services, which includes therapy dogs…
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COVID-19 vaccines available for South River residents
The Borough of South River will be offering Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to residents age 18 and older. Vaccinations will take place on May 2 and are available by appointment only. Appointments will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis. Appointments can be scheduled by calling the Office on Aging at 732-257-2340 through April 30…