Tag: Thompson Park
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Agraj Seva Kendra celebrates Asian/Pacific heritage while honoring contributions to STEM
Agraj Seva Kendra is a nonprofit that is driven to promote Asian Pacific culture, diversity, and youth in service. Since its inception in 2006, the organization has given back to the community through STEM (science, technology, education, math) educational experiences and cultural activities for youth. Govinda Rajan, founder and CEO of Agraj Seva Kendra, has…
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Asian/Pacific Heritage Day celebration set for June 19 in Monroe
The mission of Agraj Seva Kendra is to preserve and promote Asian Indian culture and traditions and to promote diversity. Since its formation in 2006, members have been able to reach goals through education, art and cultural activities. In partnership with Siemens Asian Cultural Employee Resource Group, the organization will be conducting Asian Heritage Day…
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Woman hiking in woods locates missing person
On May 3 at approximately 3:51 p.m., Monroe Township police received a call from Emma Bodmer who was hiking the trails in Thompson Park. Bodmer advised that while hiking she came across a woman who appeared to be in distress deep into the woods, according to information provided by police officials. Bodmer called police and…
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Middlesex County adds pickleball courts to Thompson Park, fitness course at William Warren Park
Middlesex County opened new recreation facilities and exercise equipment in two county parks. The additions include six new pickleball courts at Thompson Park located in Monroe Township and Jamesburg, and a new outdoor fitness circuit at William Warren Park in Woodbridge Township. “The new pickleball courts and fitness circuit are excellent additions to these parks,”…
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More than 80 residents tested for COVID on first day of mobile testing clinic in Thompson Park
Ever evolving its testing methods with the needs of the community, Middlesex County has launched mobile testing clinics for COVID-19 in Thompson Park in Monroe as part of the county’s ongoing effort to provide Middlesex County residents free access to COVID-19 testing. “Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Middlesex County has worked hard to…
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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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People enjoy fresh air, summer-like weather as parks reopen in Middlesex County
Signs throughout Middlesex County parks – Thompson Park in Monroe Township and Jamesburg and Roosevelt Park in Edison – stood as a friendly reminder for the public to social distance in continued efforts to flatten the curve of the novel coronavirus. On April 29, Gov. Phil Murphy announced he was lifting his order to close…
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Residents enjoy recreational activity at Thompson Park ahead of new restrictions
MONROE – Residents enjoyed some recreational activity at Thompson Park – the largest park in the Middlesex County Park System, which is located in Monroe Township and Jamesburg – ahead of Gov. Phil Murphy’s announcement of new restrictions to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic on March 21. Bathroom facilities and playgrounds were…
