Tag: COVID-19
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Borough officials ‘confident’ about Metuchen pool season, but membership prices expected to increase
METUCHEN – After canceling the pool season last year because of the novel coronavirus pandemic, borough officials are “confident” there will be a Metuchen municipal pool season this year. The Borough Council approved resolutions for authorization of the concession for the Metuchen Pool Snack Bar to FBJ Investments doing business as Fresco by Jimmy at…
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Edison reports 50 new COVID-19 cases, township loses three more residents
EDISON – Edison officials reported 50 new COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of cases to 8,533, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on April 6. The age range of the new COVID-19 cases are from 3-84. The township has lost three more residents to COVID-19, which brings the number of residents…
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Princeton Health Department will use art as a way to turn residents away from vaccine hesitancy
Work for a new COVID-19 vaccine art campaign designed to encourage vaccinations and inspire hope is already underway in Princeton. The campaign is being spearheaded by Princeton Health Department Vulnerable Population Outreach Coordinator (VPOC) Gwendolyn Krol. Krol drew inspiration for the campaign from officials in Charlotte, North Carolina’s Mecklenberg County, which had artists create pieces…
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Age range of new COVID-19 cases in Edison from 5-65
EDISON – Edison officials reported 33 new COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of cases to 8,483, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on April 5. The age range of the new COVID-19 cases are from 5-65. The township has lost 332 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Vaccinations and COVID-19…
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April starting off better than last few months of new COVID-19 cases in Woodbridge; Earth Day celebration May 1
WOODBRIDGE – The township reported 160 new COVID-19 cases over a four-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 10,388, according to Mayor John McCormac in his coronavirus report on April 5. Forty-nine new cases of COVID-19 were reported for April 1, 48 new cases were reported for April 2, 36 new cases…
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Old Bridge Council adopts $60.9 million municipal budget; officials look forward to rebounding after pandemic
OLD BRIDGE – The 2021 township municipal budget was put together with a team effort as officials dealt with issues never experienced before, and circumstances beyond their control, due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. “COVID has had a devastating impact on our town and its residents with unimaginable loss of life and sadness,” Mayor Owen…
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Hillsborough Township Public Schools prepare to welcome back students for more in-person instruction
More in-person instruction for students in the Hillsborough Township Public School District is on the horizon. On April 19, the school district will welcome back fifth and sixth graders, middle school students and high schoolers into the classroom for four days of half-day in-person instruction. According to Superintendent of Schools Lisa Antunes, around 660 fifth…
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Monroe new COVID-19 cases up 60 in a week
MONROE – Monroe officials reported 82 new COVID-19 cases over a seven-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 3,727, according to the Monroe Township Office of Emergency Management (OEM). The seven-day period was from March 25-31. The age range of the new cases are from 5-103. There are a total of 67…
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Edison reports 160 new COVID-19 cases in four days
EDISON – Edison officials reported 160 new COVID-19 cases over a four-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 8,449, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management. Thirty-two new COVID-19 cases – age range from 2-months to 78 – were reported for April 4, 45 new COVID-19 cases – age range from…
