Tag: Middlesex County
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Additional Mercer, Middlesex county educators eligible for COVID-19 vaccines come March 15
Superintendents and administrators in school districts statewide received welcome news, when Gov. Phil Murphy announced that more teachers will be able to make appointments to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. Starting March 15, teachers and support staff for pre-K through 12th grade, not currently eligible, would become eligible for vaccine access this month in the state’s vaccination…
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Cranbury School District pushes for teachers to receive COVID-19 vaccine access
The Cranbury School District has been calling for teachers to receive the highest priority access to New Jersey’s COVID-19 vaccine roll out since late January. Earlier this month, Superintendent Susan Genco joined other district superintendents and administrators within Middlesex County on a letter sent to Gov. Phil Murphy urging that teachers receive that access to…
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Middlesex County celebrates Black History Month with a spectrum of arts and cultural events
The Arts Institute of Middlesex County is presenting, promoting and supporting a multitude of arts and culture events, exhibitions and shows throughout February, primarily centered around Black History Month. February’s event highlights include: Zimmerli Art Museum and Windows of Understanding, a screening and panel discussion around “The Moral Responsibility of the Artist” by James Baldwin,…
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Middlesex County: The epicenter of thriving businesses
The Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners announces Middlesex County’s Economic Development Initiative for 2021, to be led by Director of Business Engagement Sandy S. Castor. The economic development initiative emphasizes Middlesex County’s connected business infrastructure and its long history of advances in healthcare, education and technology, according to information provided by the Middlesex County…
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Vaccine mega-site opens at convention center in Edison
Middlesex County and RWJBarnabas Health officials joined New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy in opening the Middlesex County Regional COVID-19 Vaccine Mega-Site in Edison on Jan. 15 at the New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center. The Edison vaccination mega-site is equipped with 20 vaccination stations and will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.…
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Middlesex County commissioners outline priorities for 2021
The Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners shared their vision for the county in 2021. That vision focuses on initiatives and programs that position the county for continued success, including: economic development – building an infrastructure for businesses; education – enabling students to thrive; and COVID-19 – expanded testing and vaccine distribution. The event, which…
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Skeet’s Pantry aids families facing issue of food insecurity
Across New Jersey the state has seen an increase in food insecurity since the coronavirus pandemic began to hit residents in 2020. Feeding America, a national hunger relief organization, projected in its latest report last fall that New Jersey would see the food insecurity rate increase by 56%, and that child food insecurity is also…
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Free COVID-19 testing, by appointment only, on Dec. 29 in Monroe
Middlesex County will offer free COVID-19 testing by appointment only beginning at 9 a.m. Dec. 29 at Thompson Park, Perrineville Road, Monroe/Jamesburg. There are a limited number of slots available. Appointments are required by visiting https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=19315640 or calling 732-745-3100.
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Commemorate National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day on Dec. 21
The Raritan Bay YMCA will live stream a ceremony for National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day at 6 p.m. Dec. 21. Join in the sharing of poetry, artwork and music by those who have experienced homelessness along with those who are working to end homelessness. To view the ceremony, visit https://www.facebook.com/RBAYMCA/ Donations of men’s and women’s undergarments,…
