Tag: Monroe
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Former North Brunswick police officer admits role in prescription drug scheme
A former police officer with the North Brunswick Police Department admitted his role in a multimillion-dollar scheme that defrauded state health benefits programs through the submission of medically unnecessary prescriptions for compounded medications. Daniel Passafiume, 45, of Monroe, pleaded guilty by videoconference on March 8 before U.S. District Judge Michael A. Shipp to an…
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Monroe reports 53 new COVID-19 cases in a week
MONROE – Monroe officials reported 53 new COVID-19 cases over a seven-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 3,353, according to the Monroe Township Office of Emergency Management (OEM). The seven-day period was from Feb. 25 to March 3. The age range of the cases are from 6-89 – community-wide. There are…
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Grab a sub at Jersey Mike’s and help Make-A-Wish throughout March
MONROE – Throughout March, customers of Jersey Mike’s Subs can grab a sub and help grant wishes through Make-A-Wish New Jersey to children with critical illnesses in local communities throughout the state. Make-A-Wish New Jersey is joining forces with more than 90 Jersey Mike’s Subs throughout the state for the 11th annual March “Month of…
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Monroe reports 55 new COVID-19 cases in a week
MONROE – Monroe officials reported 55 new COVID-19 cases over a seven-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 3,258, according to the Monroe Township Office of Emergency Management (OEM). The seven-day period was from Feb. 18-24. The age range of the cases are from 6-95 – 19 community-wide and one from a…
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Monroe Township Police Department welcomes five new officers
MONROE – The township welcomed five new police officers, bringing the Monroe Township Police Department’s complement to 66. The new officers graduated from the Cape May Police Academy on July 2, 2020. Police Chief Michael Biennas and Mayor Stephen Dalina introduced the officers on Feb. 24. Biennas said “the new class of recruits joins a…
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Parker campuses implement infection control technology
Ultraviolet disinfecting equipment, temperature scanning kiosks, hand hygiene devices and other infection control technologies have been implemented at Parker Health Group, Inc.’s five campuses specializing in long-term care and aging services in response to the lingering COVID-19 pandemic. Leaders at Parker locations in Highland Park, Piscataway, New Brunswick, Somerset and Monroe Township are determined to…
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New COVID-19 cases in Monroe have been declining since December, township seeks volunteers to assist seniors with vaccination appointments
MONROE – New COVID-19 cases in the community have been declining since December. Monroe officials reported 59 new COVID-19 cases over a seven-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 3,186, according to the Monroe Township Office of Emergency Management (OEM). The seven-day period was from Feb. 11-17. The age range of the…
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Much-needed roadway improvements get boost from state funding in Monroe
MONROE – Much needed municipal roadway improvements on North State Home Road, Lower Matchaponix Avenue and a section of Spotswood Gravel Hill Road will get a boost in state funding. Township officials announced Monroe has secured $609,250 from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) municipal aid program in a release on Feb. 17. The…
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Health Matters 2/19: Proper Posture Can Help Relieve and Prevent Lower Back Pain
Sunita Mani, PT, DPT, MBA, CEAS Are you slouching as you read this? Are your shoulders rounded? Is your neck bent forward? If you’re like most people, you neglect your posture often. Unfortunately, if you forget about your posture for too long, your lower back may give you a painful reminder. At Princeton Rehabilitation, a…
