Recreation Program Updates October 2021

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The Nerds are Performing in Mendham Township this Monday at 6:00pm

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Due to unforeseen circumstances, the band Brian Kirk & The Jirks is no longer able to peform this coming Monday. However, we are so excited to welcome The Nerds (https://www.the-nerds.com) this Monday to Mendham Township! The concert starts at 6:00pm on Monday, October 18th. Looking forward to seeing you all there!

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Today is the Last Day to Register to Vote for the 2021 General Election

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Today - Tuesday, October 12th is the last day to register to vote for the November 2nd Election. To register or check your registration status, click here: https://nj.gov/state/elections/voter-registration.shtml.

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Flu Vaccination Clinic in Mendham Township

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As the number of COVID-19 Vaccine additional doses and boosters continues to be administered and the weather gets colder, flu season is right around the corner. Annual flu vaccinations are recommended for everyone six months and older. It’s likely that flu viruses and the virus that causes COVID-19 will both spread this fall and winter, making it more important than ever to get both vaccinations. For more information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on flu vaccines for the 2021-2022 flu season, please click here: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/flushot.htm. Influenza viruses and Corona viruses are different. Getting a flu vaccine will not protect you against COVID-19. However, the flu vaccine can reduce flu illness, hospitalizations, and can help to conserve potentially scarce healthcare resources during the pandemic. The flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine can be administered at the same time. October is a good time to be vaccinated. It takes two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop in the body and provide protection against the flu infection. That's why it's best to get vaccinated before the flu starts to spread. However, you can get vaccinated anytime while the flu virus is circulating, even after January. Flu vaccines are safe and effective and are offered in many locations including doctors’ offices, urgent care centers, pharmacies, local health departments, federally qualified health centers, and some non-profit organizations. This Thursday, October 14th, the Mendham Township Health Department will hold a flu vaccination clinic from 3:00pm - 6:00pm at the Emergency Services Building in the EMS Bay (1 Cherry Lane) in Brookside. Residents 65 and older will not be charged and are asked to bring their Medicare Part B card. Residents 18 - 64 years will be charged $45. Cash or check can be made out to the Township of Mendham. Appointments are required. Please call 973-285-6063 to book your appointment. Have a great rest of your weekend and take care. Sarah Neibart Mayor, Mendham Township

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Fire Prevention Week Open House at Ralston Firehouse Tomorrow 12:00pm - 2:00pm

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Tomorrow - Saturday, October 9th from 12:00pm - 2:00pm, Ralston Engine Company # 1 will be holding its 2nd Open House for Fire Prevention Week at the Ralston Firehouse located at 322 Mendham Road West! During the Open House, Ralston Eng. Co. #1 members will demonstrate the fire fighting and rescue equipment, and discuss this year’s National Fire Protection Week theme: “ Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety”. Ralston Eng. Co. #1 is also seeking new members & volunteers! Members & volunteers serve the Engine Company in many different aspects including: firefighting or support activities such as equipment maintenance, fire house operations, fundraising, administrative functions, community fire prevention awareness, and more! For more information, check out ralstonengine.org<http://www.ralstonengine.org>!

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Exciting Things Happening in Mendham Township

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A lot of exciting things are happening in Mendham Township! On Monday, September 13th, the Historic Park at Pitney Farm was officially opened to the public!<https://www.morriscountynj.gov/Morris-County-News/Morris-County-Mendham-Tow…> The park was built after years of planning and public input on a seven-acre tract acquired by Mendham Township in 2009. It features walking trails that are handicap accessible, grassy lawns, and meadow-like areas for passive recreation. This project has been spearheaded by Former Mayor Diana Orban Brown and the Township Committee Task Force which included a large stakeholder group. Since August when Deputy Mayor Nick Monaghan announced the fundraising campaign for the new park, there have been over $20,000 in dedications made, which includes many new trees as well as additional amenities, such as benches and bluebird houses. There are still many items to adopt to “Make Your Mark on the Park.” Please click here for more information<https://register.communitypass.net/reg/cat_program_class_detail.cfm?s=&t=&s…>. Special thanks to Bill Moran and the “Gardening Angels'' who spent countless hours working this past summer - weeding, planting new greenery, and assisting in the general maintenance within the walled garden to prepare it for the grand opening! If you haven’t had a chance to visit the Historic Park at Pitney Farm or the walled garden yet, I encourage you to check it out! Additionally, this past Monday, September 27th, Mendham Township broke ground on its new Police Station Building<https://patch.com/new-jersey/mendham-chester/mendham-township-police-break-…>. Over the last 30 years, there have been multiple efforts and proposals to update Mendham Township Police Department’s Headquarters. Unfortunately, for one reason or another, none of those efforts came to fruition until now. Due to the commitment of the Mendham Township Committee’s investment in its infrastructure, we are excited that the Mendham Township Police Department will have a new home by July 2022. The new police station project is part of a larger Township infrastructure plan which also includes upgrades to the existing Town Hall building and library. To learn more, visit mendhamtownship.org<http://mendhamtownship.org/>. As many of you know, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mendham Township’s Recreation Department, headed by Recreation Director David Guida, expanded its event offerings significantly. We are happy to report that this October is no different! On Saturday, October 9th, join us for a Doggy Dip at Brookside Beach from 10:00am - 12:00pm. Later that evening, we are hosting our 2nd Annual Haunted Hike at Ralston/Wysong parks. From 6:00pm - 7:00pm the hike will be suitable for younger children, and 7:00pm - 8:00pm we will have a super spooky option for folks of all ages. On Monday, October 18th, the band Brian Kirk and the Jerks is coming back to Mendham Township for our 2nd Annual Free Fall Concert from 6:00pm - 7:30pm. If you have any questions, please contact David Guida at dguida(a)mendhamtownship.org. On Sunday, October 31st, the Township is having its 2nd Annual Mendham Halloween Party and Costume Contest on Brookside Field from 1:00pm - 3:00pm. This event is open to all ages - there will be games, crafts, music, and prizes. As we prepare for the next budget season, David, Township Committeeman Jordan Orlins, and I will be hosting a listening session on Wednesday, October 20th at 7:00pm at the Mendham Township Municipal Building. We would like to hear any ideas that the community has for additional recreation programming. Hope you have a great rest of your weekend. Sarah Neibart Mayor, Mendham Township

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