Tag: novel coronavirus pandemic
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Main Street Theatre Company to perform first show in new Old Bridge location
OLD BRIDGE – It’s almost lights, camera, action as Main Street Theatre Company prepares for its first show – “Once Upon A Crime: The Trial of Goldilocks” – in their new location at Congregation Beth Ohr. Kevin Gunther, founder of the non-profit community theater’s (MSTC) Board of Trustees, said he expects “emotions” to “run high”…
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Most schools in Woodbridge School District back to in-person learning five days a week
WOODBRIDGE – Most of the schools in the Woodbridge School District are back to in person learning five days a week. “Those schools not back to five days will hopefully be back to five days very, very shortly,” Schools Superintendent Robert Zega said in a video message on April 2. “Our goal is to have…
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Edison reports 31 new COVID-19 cases, virus testing continues on April 9 at Minnie B. Veal
EDISON – Edison officials reported 31 new COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of cases to 8,565, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on April 7. The age range of the new COVID-19 cases are from 19-72. The township has lost 335 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Vaccinations and COVID-19…
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Old Bridge reports 273 new COVID-19 cases in a week
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported 273 new positive COVID-19 cases over a seven-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 6,996, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his coronavirus report on April 7. The seven-day period is from March 31 to April 6. The township has lost one more…
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Borough officials ‘confident’ about Metuchen pool season, but membership prices expected to increase
METUCHEN – After canceling the pool season last year because of the novel coronavirus pandemic, borough officials are “confident” there will be a Metuchen municipal pool season this year. The Borough Council approved resolutions for authorization of the concession for the Metuchen Pool Snack Bar to FBJ Investments doing business as Fresco by Jimmy at…
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Edison reports 50 new COVID-19 cases, township loses three more residents
EDISON – Edison officials reported 50 new COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of cases to 8,533, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on April 6. The age range of the new COVID-19 cases are from 3-84. The township has lost three more residents to COVID-19, which brings the number of residents…
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Age range of new COVID-19 cases in Edison from 5-65
EDISON – Edison officials reported 33 new COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of cases to 8,483, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on April 5. The age range of the new COVID-19 cases are from 5-65. The township has lost 332 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Vaccinations and COVID-19…
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April starting off better than last few months of new COVID-19 cases in Woodbridge; Earth Day celebration May 1
WOODBRIDGE – The township reported 160 new COVID-19 cases over a four-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 10,388, according to Mayor John McCormac in his coronavirus report on April 5. Forty-nine new cases of COVID-19 were reported for April 1, 48 new cases were reported for April 2, 36 new cases…
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Old Bridge Council adopts $60.9 million municipal budget; officials look forward to rebounding after pandemic
OLD BRIDGE – The 2021 township municipal budget was put together with a team effort as officials dealt with issues never experienced before, and circumstances beyond their control, due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. “COVID has had a devastating impact on our town and its residents with unimaginable loss of life and sadness,” Mayor Owen…
