We were notified this afternoon that a third resident from South Brunswick has tested positive for COVID-19. The woman in her 70’s is hospitalized at this time. Middlesex County now has 65 cases of people testing positive for the virus. The Middlesex County Health Department is the lead in the investigation of the case and is responsible for all notifications.
We will continue to update the community on information as it develops. There are many sources of information, some of which may not be accurate. To be clear, there is NO food shortage at area food stores.
NEW STATEWIDE CLOSURES
Governor Murphy has expanded the establishments closed under his executive order. Effective tonight, March 19th at 8:00pm, public and private social clubs must close. This includes American Legions, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Knights of Columbus and any other social clubs associated with community service organizations.
Effective 8:00 PM tonight, the closure of all personal-care businesses and social clubs which cannot comply with social distancing guidelines until further notice, including:
• Barber shops
• Hair salons
• Spas
• Nail and eyelash salons
• Tattoo parlors
FOOD DONATIONS
Tomorrow is “Food Drive Friday”. Residents can drop off food by leaving a bag in the police department lobby. Donations can be dropped off between 9am and 5pm.
South Brunswick Social Services is coordinating getting food to residents in need who are unable to get to get to the food stores. If you are in need of food contact Jeanne Wert at (732) 329-4000 Ext. 7674 or email
[email protected].
A list of items needed:
• Soups- canned or dried
• Beans- Canned or dry
• Pasta
• Pasta sauce
• Canned vegetables
• Canned meats- tuna, chicken, SPAM
• Canned pasta
• Cereal/Oatmeal
• Peanut Butter
• Jelly
• Shelf stable milk
• Rice
• Canned tomatoes
• Boxed or canned potatoes
• Macaroni and cheese
Gift cards to Stop and Shop and Shop Rite would be greatly appreciated so we can purchase items we do not have in stock.
Monetary donation can be made to the link by clicking the link -
https://register.capturepoint.com/reg/donation_detail.cfm?s=IuxMAfrQx8s=&organization_id=154&product_id=9222&season_id=12474&source=donation
