Tag: COVID-19
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Bordentown reports uptick in cases of COVID
There were three new cases of COVID-19 reported collectively on Nov. 17 and 18 from Bordentown City, bringing the number of total positive cases to 61, with six total deaths. There are now 211 total positive cases reported from Bordentown Township, with 17 new cases reported on Nov. 17 and 18. There are six total…
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Woodbridge School District switches back to fully remote through Jan. 19 in efforts to avoid COVID-19 outbreaks
WOODBRIDGE – With increases in COVID-19 infection rates in the district and a “premier priority” to keep students and staff safe, school officials have decided to return to a fully-remote schedule through Jan. 19, according to Schools Superintendent Robert Zega. Zega updated the community of the switch, which begins Nov. 23, in a letter on…
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Old Bridge reports 129 new COVID-19 cases in five days, pre-Thanksgiving coronavirus testing begins Nov. 22
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported 129 new positive COVID-19 cases over a five-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 1,916 according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his coronavirus report on Nov 18. The five-day period is from Nov. 12-17. The township has lost 87 residents to COVID-19, according…
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Chelsea Senior Living cites strict safety protocols for reduction of COVID infections among residents, staff
Chelsea Senior Living has conducted more than 23,000 COVID-19 tests of residents and staff since June 1, nearly eliminating infections in its 21 assisted living residences. As the nation reels under the rise in infections and hospitalizations this fall, Chelsea has maintained a steady level of zero community spread among residents and employees, according to…
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Old Bridge new COVID-19 cases continue to rise, COVID-19 testing available before Thanksgiving
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported 144 new positive COVID-19 cases over a seven-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 1,787 according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his coronavirus report on Nov 13. The seven-day period is from Nov. 4-11. The township has lost one more resident to COVID-19,…
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Township offices in Cranbury closed to the public
Township offices in Cranbury will be closed to the public effective Nov. 18, until further notice. Business will be conducted as usual with staff in the building. Place all payments in the dropbox by the front doors of Town Hall. If you need assistance at the door, call 609-664-3130, and a staff member will assist.…
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Edison new COVID-19 cases in double digits, Santa Claus will stop by tree lighting on Dec. 3
EDISON – Edison officials reported 20 new COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of cases to 2,851, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on Nov. 16. The age range of the new COVID-19 cases are from 1-88. The township has lost 245 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Mayor Thomas Lankey,…
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Congregation Beth Chaim grows online community during COVID
Amid the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, Congregation Beth Chaim, the largest Reform Jewish congregation in Mercer County, is continuing to grow a thriving online religious community despite congregants not being able to gather together in person. The latest online effort is a plan to host communal Zoom events so congregants can light Hanukkah menorahs together. “The…
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Woodbridge new COVID-19 cases continue to rise, Holiday Stroll postponed
WOODBRIDGE – The township reported 121 new COVID-19 cases over a three-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 3,049, according to Mayor John McCormac in his coronavirus report on Nov. 16. Forty-four new cases of COVID-19 were reported for Nov. 13, 39 new cases were reported for Nov. 14 and 38 new…
