Tag: Middlesex County Office of Communication
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Middlesex County provides way to create distinct dishes from ingredients available at food pantries
Middlesex County has introduced the Share Your Foodways program, a way to create delicious, culturally distinct dishes from ingredients available at the local food pantry. This program combines the efforts of MCFOODS (Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services), with the Arts Institute of Middlesex County, to give back to the community in a fun…
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Middlesex County-wide food drive assists 1,500 families
Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services (MCFOODS), in conjunction with the Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) and with contributions from Novo Nordisk, held the county’s first ever drive-thru food distribution event, distributing 1,500 boxes of food to 1,500 families through the event and network of food pantries. The distribution, which was held…
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COVID-19 testing broadly available in Middlesex County
Middlesex County has compiled a comprehensive directory of COVID-19 testing facilities throughout its 25 municipalities to ensure that all residents can access free or affordable tests. As the State of New Jersey reopens the economy, both diagnostic (detecting current presence of the virus) and antibody testing (detecting previous development of the virus), as well as…
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East Brunswick, Edison residents first in Middlesex County to test positive for coronavirus
By Jennifer Amato and Vashti Harris Staff Writers Late in the afternoon of March 11, state officials confirmed two positive cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Middlesex County. One of the cases is an East Brunswick resident who has been hospitalized for several days, according to information provided by the East Brunswick Police Department. The patient…
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Officials throughout Middlesex County address coronavirus
Officials in Middlesex County are addressing concerns about the spread of coronavirus to the U.S. The South Brunswick Office of Emergency Management (OEM) held a briefing on preparation and response to the coronavirus on March 2. More than two dozen stakeholders representing schools, EMS, fire, health, elected officials and township department heads…
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New voting machines to feature touch screen, language options
Voters throughout all 25 municipalities in Middlesex County will soon cast votes with a new voting system that features a large touch screen and various language options. The ES&S ExpressVote XL Voting System will roll out during the special school elections on March 10 in Edison and Woodbridge, and then the April 21 school…
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New voting machines roll out before special elections in Edison, Woodbridge
Voters throughout all 25 municipalities in Middlesex County will soon cast votes with a new voting system, ES&S ExpressVote XL Voting System, beginning with the special school elections on March 10 in Edison and Woodbridge. Public demonstrations will take place from 1-8 p.m. on Feb. 24 at Edison Town Hall, 100 Municipal Blvd.,…
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Twelve officers complete 21 weeks of training, officially join Middlesex County Sheriff’s Department
The 12 newest Middlesex County sheriff’s officers come from a variety of backgrounds, are graduates of Mercer County Police Academy, and all went through 21 weeks of training from Sept. 3, 2019, through Jan. 23. “We are proud to welcome these 12 new sheriff’s officers to our ranks,” said Middlesex County Freeholder Director Ronald G.…
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County announces updated pedestrian safety program for Milltown, South Amboy
MILLTOWN – Officials gathered in Milltown on Dec. 5 to announce a new variation of an existing pedestrian safety campaign being undertaken by the Middlesex County Improvement Authority (MCIA) in cooperation with the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety (NJDHTS). The Slow Down in Our Town pedestrian safety program began 15 years ago…
