Tag: Gov. Phil Murphy
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Emotions run high as Woodbridge’s three high schools hold in-person graduations
WOODBRIDGE – Emotions swirled as Woodbridge High School Principal Glenn Lottmann learned he couldn’t attend the high school’s Class of 2020 in-person graduation due to the coronavirus. “I was really upset and honestly I didn’t know how to handle the bad news,” he told the class during their graduation on July 8; he called into…
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State is correct to do away with title of freeholder
I applaud Gov. Phil Murphy’s proposed bill to change the freeholder title to commissioner. In 1776 by definition, a freeholder was an elected official who had to be a debt free land owner. That pretty much excluded women and people of color; you know, all those other pesky humans who make up the population. America…
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Millstone officials call on Gov. Murphy to relax pandemic restrictions
MILLSTONE – Municipal officials in Millstone Township are calling on Gov. Phil Murphy to ease restrictions he has placed on businesses and restaurants during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. The township’s leaders said the restrictions are harming businesses. In recent weeks, Murphy said food and beverage establishments would be permitted to offer indoor dining at a…
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Old Bridge High School’s top students reflect on relationships made ahead of in-person graduations next week
OLD BRIDGE – As the valedictorian and salutatorian get ready to lead the Old Bridge High School Class of 2020 in four, in-person graduation ceremonies next week, they reflected on good relationships with teachers and camaraderie with friends. “I know Old Bridge is a large school compared to others, but it felt like a community,”…
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Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office swears in its first female prosecutor
NEW BRUNSWICK – The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office swore in its first female prosecutor. Yolanda Ciccone, the former Assignment Judge of Somerset County, was sworn in to her new role on June 30 during a brief ceremony officiated by retired Judge and former Middlesex County Prosecutor Alan A. Rockoff. In June 2020, Gov. Phil Murphy…
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Indoor portions of New Jersey shopping malls may reopen on June 29
The indoor portions of retail shopping malls may reopen to the public at 6 a.m. June 29. Gov. Phil Murphy made the announcement on June 18 as he continued to lift restrictions that had been in place during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. New Jersey’s shopping malls have been closed since mid-March. “Malls are an undeniable…
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New Jersey continues to lift restrictions as coronavirus pandemic eases
June 22 will mark the next milestone date for New Jersey residents and business operators as the state continues to rebound from the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Phil Murphy has taken action within the past week to begin lifting restrictions that have been in place since mid-March. Beginning June 22, barber shops, hair salons, nail…
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In-person graduations still undecided for Edison, Metuchen, virtual pomp and circumstances planned for the Class of 2020 next week
School districts in Metuchen and Edison will end the school year with virtual pomp and circumstance for the Class of 2020. In-person graduations are still up in the air. Gov. Phil Murphy announced in-person graduations would be allowed after July 6. He lifted the state’s stay-at-home order on June 9, which went into effect on…
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Old Bridge new COVID-19 cases remain low, mayor joins township’s local business owners in their demand to reopen
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported one new positive COVID-19 case, which bring the total number of cases to 994, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his daily report on May 26. The mayor noted the county over-reported three cases over the weekend for the township. The township has lost 58 residents…
