Tag: Woodbridge
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International Martial Arts Taekwondo holds virtual belt tests, classes in wake of COVID-19
WOODBRIDGE – After three months of hard work and dedication, students at the International Martial Arts Taekwondo school in Woodbridge were ready to test for their first belt. Then the novel coronavirus outbreak happened. Master Mohamed Elshikh, a sixth degree black belt, decided for the first time to hold virtual belt tests via Zoom Video…
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Woodbridge reports 31 new positive COVID-19 cases
WOODBRIDGE – Woodbridge officials reported 31 new positive COVID-19 cases, which brings total COVID-19 cases to 459, Mayor John McCormac said in his daily report on April 8. “There is certainly nothing good about 31 more residents getting sick, but it’s the lowest day in the last six after we reported 63, 60, 47, 80…
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Woodbridge mayor urges social distance practice ahead of April holidays
WOODBRIDGE – As residents begin to observe the many holidays in April – Passover, Ramadan, Baisakhi and Easter Sunday – Mayor John McCormac urges residents to keep practicing social distancing to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. “Governor [Phil] Murphy’s Executive Order No. 107 specifically bans social gatherings of any size and directs residents…
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Woodbridge sees “worst day so far” with a report of 80 new positive COVID-19 cases
WOODBRIDGE – Woodbridge officials report 80 new positive COVID-19 cases, the township’s “worst day so far” within the last 24 hours, which brings total COVID-19 cases to 381, Mayor John McCormac said in his daily report on April 6. “All of the experts have pointed to this week as likely being the peak in terms…
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YMCA of MEWSA announces child care for essential employees
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy will provide quality, licensed, emergency child care services for essential employees with children ages 0-12 years. Child care services will be provided at the Edison YMCA, 1775 Oak Tree Road, from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The service is open to the community, and you do…
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In the midst of the pandemic, Woodbridge Fire Department paid respects to one of their own
WOODBRIDGE – In the midst of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the Woodbridge Fire Department paid respects to one of their own the best they could – providing a funeral procession going past his home and firehouse for his family and friends. Richard T. Gould, 81, passed away on March 29. For the last three years,…
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Woodbridge officials report 47 new positive COVID-19 cases
WOODBRIDGE – Woodbridge’s total positive COVID-19 cases reach 301 after a report of 47 new cases, according to Mayor John McCormac in his daily report on April 5. The cases range in age from 21 to 95 with no noticeable trends. In his report, McCormac noted the passing of an 81-year-old long-time volunteer firefighter and…
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Woodbridge total positive COVID-19 cases reaches 254
WOODBRIDGE – Woodbridge’s total positive COVID-19 cases reaches 254 after a report of 60 new cases, according to Mayor John McCormac in his daily report on April 4. The cases range in age from 17 to 86 with still no clustering in any particular area of town. “Our last two days have been our worst…
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Woodbridge DPW worker dies from coronavirus
Woodbridge Mayor John McCormac addressed residents with the following message on April 3: “We will begin today’s report with the sad announcement that one of our Public Works employees, a 48-year-old male who did not live in town, passed away yesterday [April 2] from the coronavirus. His last day of work was March 10 and…
