Tag: COVID-19
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Springtime food drive set for April 17 in Monroe
As food insecurity continues to hit New Jersey hard due to the COVID-19 pandemic, supplies are running low at MCFOODS (Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services) and local food pantries. To continue to aid families in need, MCFOODS is partnering with Monroe Township to host a Springtime Food Drive on April 17 from…
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Lawrence ‘vaccine angel’ makes an impact
In the last year, we have all faced both unique and shared challenges while grappling with the various aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, one local resident has been trying to make everyone’s lives a bit easier, helping us on the way to “normalcy,” or at least as close as we can hope to come…
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Free COVID-19 testing offered at Edison Housing Authority
EDISON – In partnership with Edison Township, the Edison Housing Authority (EHA) will provide no-cost COVID-19 testing from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every second Monday and every second Friday of the month. “With the health and safety of our EHA families and staff coming first and foremost, we wanted to ensure continued access to…
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Homebound residents of Middlesex County can register for COVID-19 vaccine
Middlesex County developed a program to provide the COVID-19 vaccine to homebound residents within the county. To register, email [email protected] Include name, home address, date of birth and telephone number. For more information, call 732-248-7345 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. The deadline to register is April 16.
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Metuchen’s Team Vaccine rocks booking vaccine shots
BY GLORIA STRAVELLI Correspondent METUCHEN — They tiptoe around in the early hours of the morning when their households are quiet and there is an opportunity to help keep vulnerable people safe from the COVID-19 virus. That’s when volunteers for Metuchen’s #Team Vaccine do the vital work of tracking down and booking vaccination appointments for…
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Most schools in Woodbridge School District back to in-person learning five days a week
WOODBRIDGE – Most of the schools in the Woodbridge School District are back to in person learning five days a week. “Those schools not back to five days will hopefully be back to five days very, very shortly,” Schools Superintendent Robert Zega said in a video message on April 2. “Our goal is to have…
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Edison reports 31 new COVID-19 cases, virus testing continues on April 9 at Minnie B. Veal
EDISON – Edison officials reported 31 new COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of cases to 8,565, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on April 7. The age range of the new COVID-19 cases are from 19-72. The township has lost 335 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Vaccinations and COVID-19…
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Old Bridge reports 273 new COVID-19 cases in a week
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported 273 new positive COVID-19 cases over a seven-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 6,996, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his coronavirus report on April 7. The seven-day period is from March 31 to April 6. The township has lost one more…
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Woodbridge teens will be mentored through Zuckerberg Institute
Woodbridge Township and the Zuckerberg Institute announced the formation of a Post Pandemic Task Force comprised of Woodbridge Township high school students supporting local businesses while being mentored by global leaders in Silicon Valley. “I am pleased to report that Woodbridge Township and the Zuckerberg Institute have established a partnership and collaboration to create…