Tag: COVID-19
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Public health employees encouraged to discuss emotional and mental health during COVID
A support group for public health employees will be held at 4 p.m. Thursdays in December. The open discussion will focus on the importance of nurturing emotional and mental health during COVID-19 and beyond. The groups will share about how the pandemic has impacted emotional health for public health employees, and discuss wellness strategies to…
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Old Bridge, school district collaborate to offer COVID-19 testing through holiday season
OLD BRIDGE – As Old Bridge continues to be one of five coronavirus hotspots in Middlesex County, the township and the public school district have collaborated to provide COVID-19 testing through the holiday season. “We saw a need,” Mayor Owen Henry said, adding it made sense to offer testing as Old Bridge is one of…
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Edison new COVID-19 cases continue to rise, WellCare, TCCM will provide drive-thru COVID-19 testing Dec. 7, 11 at Lake Papaianni
EDISON – Edison officials reported 76 new COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of cases to 3,413, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on Dec. 1. The age range of the new cases are from 3-95. The township has lost two more residents to COVID-19, which brings the total number of residents…
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South Brunswick library, schools change operations due to increase in COVID cases
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – The South Brunswick Office of Emergency Management (OEM) issues a weekly report on positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the community. This report is compiled from data received from the Middlesex County Department of Health in conjunction with the New Jersey State Department of Health. It offers a snapshot of case activity over…
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Mobile Health Solutions selects R.J. Brunelli & Co to expand COVID testing sites
Responding to the critical need to make COVID-19 testing more accessible to New Jersey residents, Mobile Health Solutions has selected R.J. Brunelli & Co., LLC to help guide its expansion to parking lots of shopping centers and other high visibility sites throughout the state. In its role as exclusive real estate representative for New Jersey, the firm will…
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Officials waive Uniform Construction Code permit fees in East Brunswick to help small businesses
The East Brunswick Township Council unanimously passed a resolution on Nov. 30 to waive the Uniform Construction Code (UCC) permit fees for establishments that erect structures outside of their main building, such as tents, to accommodate customers. The township seeks to prevent local businesses from having to bear another financial burden during the pandemic.…
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Bordentown Regional School District to continue hybrid model despite two schools shutting down
In-person instruction will still remain available for students in the Bordentown Regional School District despite two schools closing down because of COVID-19 cases. Superintendent Dr. Edward Forsthoffer said in an exclusive interview with centraljersey.com that the school district will continue its hybrid model into the near future after both Peter Muschal Elementary School and Bordentown…
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High school ice hockey season delayed with state’s temporary suspension of indoor sports
The Princeton High School (PHS) and Hopewell Valley Central High School (HVCHS) athletic departments, along with others statewide, are now adapting to Gov. Phil Murphy’s executive order temporarily suspending indoor high school sports practices and competitions. The issued order, which goes into effect on Dec. 5, comes as the state faces the second wave of…
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As coronavirus cases rise, Metuchen Borough Hall operations temporarily move back to a virtual operations schedule
METUCHEN – As a result of an uptick in coronavirus cases, Borough Hall operations will temporarily move back to a virtual operations schedule. Mayor Jonathan Busch announced the changes on social media. The following is a summary of these temporary changes: all business may be conducted by phone and email; all permitting and licensing appointments…
