Tag: Memorial Day
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Memorial Day ceremonies in Cranbury are ready to honor fallen soldiers in a different way
The ceremony will be slightly different from previous years when Cranbury Township honors those who have fallen in service of America’s armed forces during Memorial Day in 2020. Due to the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing, the annual Memorial Day parade taking pace on May 25 won’t have families, residents and children gathered together on…
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Spirit of Princeton plans virtual Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony
Although the Spirit of Princeton’s annual Memorial Day Parade, originally scheduled for May 23, has been cancelled, the Spirit of Princeton organization nevertheless will commemorate the holiday with a virtual wreath-laying ceremony on Monday, May 25, at 11 a.m. The community can watch the wreath-laying ceremony, featuring Spirit of Princeton co-chair Kam Amirzafar, and a…
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East Brunswick’s virtual Memorial Day observance to include pre-recorded messages, wreath laying ceremony
EAST BRUNSWICK – In lieu of the annual Memorial Day observance that was to be held on Sunday, May 24, the Township of East Brunswick will instead share a pre-recorded Memorial Day message from Mayor Cohen, the East Brunswick Veterans Alliance and East Brunswick students. Eight wreaths will be placed at the Veterans Monument in…
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Edison new COVID-19 cases remain low, township cancels annual Memorial Day Parade
EDISON – Edison officials reported eight new positive cases of COVID-19 on May 15, bringing the total number of cases to 1,646, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management. The age range of the cases are seven-months-old to 48, officials said. The township has lost 152 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. The…
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Old Bridge officials report 11 new positive COVID-19 cases, township will host virtual Memorial Day ceremony
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported 11 new positive COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of positive cases to 910 in the township, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his daily report on May 14. The township has lost two more residents to COVID-19, which brings the total number of residents…
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Opinion: Drive-through poppy service available to support veterans
For us veterans, the month of May is a solemn month. Normally, all the veterans’ organizations would be out offering poppies in exchange for donations. A poppy represents a U.S. serviceman killed in action. These donations go into the Poppy Fund, and the money is used to aid veterans, their families and military members and…
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Memorial Day parade canceled in Lawrence Township to protect community at large
For the first time in recent memory, Lawrence Township has canceled its annual Memorial Day parade. The decision to cancel the parade was made in part for safety reasons, to protect the health and safety of participants and spectators alike, township officials said. Municipal Manager Kevin Nerwinski said canceling the parade was a disappointing decision…
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Princeton’s Memorial Day Parade canceled
The Spirit of Princeton’s Annual Memorial Day Parade, scheduled for May 23, has been cancelled for 2020. No decision has been made yet as to Spirit of Princeton’s Flag Day ceremony scheduled for June 15. The Memorial Day Parade and commemoration ceremony are financed by the Spirit of Princeton, a charitable non-profit group of local…
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Opinion: All businesses should support veterans’ poppy sales
As of March 8, the days of winter were being left behind. In rapid succession, Daylight Saving time was followed by St. Patrick’s Day, flowering trees and blooming plants. Also, veterans organizations are preparing for that most solemn day of all days on their annual calendar: Memorial Day. The coming month of May is poppy…
