Tag: COVID-19
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Mercer County providing funds for those most in need of rental assistance
Renters statewide and nationally have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Mercer County officials are seeking to support the county’s most in need on catch up on rent after being awarded close to $11 million in federal funds. The federal funds are from the latest signed $900 billion stimulus package back in December 2020.…
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Metuchen Parade Commission delivers successful parade activities despite pandemic
METUCHEN – No one could have foreseen what was to come when the Metuchen Parade Commission was formed, through ordinance, in October 2019. The novel coronavirus pandemic in March 2020 threw a curveball into century-long traditions of the annual Memorial Day Parade and Winter Festival Parade. However, that did not deter the five-member commission –…
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North Brunswick remembers township residents lost to COVID-19
Mayor Francis “Mac” Womack, Township Council President Carlo Socio, Schools Superintendent Dr. Brian Zychowski and Office of Emergency Management Coordinator Mark Cafferty gathered at Community Park to reflect on the lives of the North Brunswick residents lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Seventy-eight flags were placed at the Community Park sign near Route 130 south…
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Old Bridge reports 134 new COVID-19 cases in a week
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported 134 new positive COVID-19 cases over a seven-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 5,814, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his coronavirus report on March 3. The seven-day period is from Feb. 24 to March 2. The township has lost seven more…
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New COVID-19 cases under 20 in Edison
EDISON – Edison officials reported 18 new COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of cases to 7,279, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on March 2. The age range of the cases are from 4-78. The township has lost 320 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Well Care, TCCM provides drive-thru…
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Edison reports 15 new COVID-19 cases
EDISON – Edison officials reported 15 new COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of cases to 7,261, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on March 1. The age range of the cases are from 3-76. The township has lost 320 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Well Care, TCCM provides drive-thru…
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February new COVID-19 cases 1K less than January in Woodbridge
WOODBRIDGE – The township reported 122 new COVID-19 cases over a three-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 8,798, according to Mayor John McCormac in his coronavirus report on March 1. Thirty-nine new cases of COVID-19 were reported for Feb. 26, 29 new cases were reported for Feb. 27 and 44 new…
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Though COVID cases increase slightly in South Brunswick, officials say there is no cause for concern
Following three weeks of declining cases of COVID-19 within South Brunswick, there was an uptick over the past week; however, this on its own should not be cause for alarm, as slight aberrations are common and expected, according to information provided by the South Brunswick Office of Emergency Management on March 1. The Office of…
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Lawrence Township police chief reviews 2020 during budget presentation
While the COVID-19 pandemic was challenging to society as a whole, it was especially challenging to Lawrence Township’s first responders, from police officers to firefighters and emergency medical technicians. Police Chief Brian Caloiaro outlined the impact of COVID-19 on the Lawrence Township Police Department’s operations – from issuing fewer traffic tickets to fewer calls for…