- Recreation Program Updates

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Over the last couple of weeks, Mendham Township officials have been working with the State and County Offices of Emergency Management (OEM), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the NJ Department of Environmental Protection to assess the damage caused by Tropical Storm Ida. Last Friday, Morris County officially met the threshold for a FEMA major disaster declaration<https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4614>. Over 400 FEMA employees are currently here in our state along with 16 disaster survivor assistance teams, who are helping to register residents and process applications. As of earlier this week, the assistance teams visited over 1,800 families across NJ. To better serve each county, FEMA will be standing-up disaster recovery centers (DRCs) across the state to connect residents to storm related resources. FEMA plans to operate Morris County’s DRC at the Morris Plains Community Center at 51 Jim Fear Drive, Morris Plains, from September 20th through September 23rd. The DRCs that have already been set-up have had several hundred residents come through for assistance. They've registered over 37,000 residents already - 27,000 homeowners and about 10,000 renters. On Wednesday, September 22nd from 9:00am - 5:00pm, FEMA will deploy a team to Mendham Township to meet with individual residents who have submitted a request for individual assistance and who would like to apply for assistance. FEMA representatives will be able to answer questions, assist with registration, and conduct inquiries on the status of existing applications. If you would like to meet with FEMA, please email the Mendham Township OEM for more information at mendhamtwpoem(a)gmail.com. To start your FEMA claim, go to disasterassistance.gov<https://www.disasterassistance.gov/>. Additional resources can be found on the FEMA Fact Sheet<https://www.fema.gov/pdf/media/factsheets/dad_disaster_declaration.pdf> and nj.gov/ida<https://nj.gov/ida/>. Have a great Sunday, and take care. Sarah Neibart Mayor, Mendham Township

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20 years later, September 11, 2001

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Today, we mark the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. We honor and remember the people who perished in the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Shanksville—including the heroic first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice running toward danger to help others. The coordinated terrorist attacks on our country killed nearly 3,000 people, almost 750 of them New Jersey residents. Two decades later, more first responders and survivors have died from 9/11-related illnesses than on the day itself. We honor their lives and their memory on this occasion, and mourn all we lost on that terrible day. Mendham Township is commemorating this anniversary in a number of ways. Last Sunday, Township officials, Ralston Engine Company, and Brookside Engine Company began their 20th anniversary tribute by joining Frank Siller, from the Tunnels to Towers Foundation<https://t2t.org/>, as he walked through the Mendhams to Morris Township on his 500 mile journey from the Pentagon, to Shanksville, to Ground Zero. Later in the afternoon, members of the Brookside Engine Company paid tribute to the 343 New York City Fire Department firefighters who selflessly gave their lives on September 11, 2001<https://www.newjerseyhills.com/observer-tribune/news/video-in-mendham-towns…> by climbing the equivalent of the 100 stories of the World Trade Center. This morning, the Township will sound sirens around town at four times to pay tribute to that horrific day - 8:46am when the North Tower was struck, 9:03am when the South Tower was struck, 9:37am when the Pentagon was struck, and 10:03am when Flight 93 crashed in Pennsylvania. During the Brookside Engine Company’s Annual Clambake<https://www.bec1.org/new-page-1>, later this afternoon, Mendham Township’s first responders will lead a remembrance ceremony starting at 3:30pm which will go until 4:00pm. The tribute will be accompanied by a static memorial that will be stationed at the Brookside Community Club Field throughout the duration of the event. As we continue to reflect on that harrowing day, let us also remember the strength, solidarity, and hope we have gained over the last 20 years. Sarah Neibart Mayor, Mendham Township

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Labor Day 2021

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As we approach Labor Day, storm restoration efforts continue across the state. While Tropical Depression Ida wreaked havoc across New Jersey, Wednesday night, Mendham Township’s Office of Emergency Management, Police Department, Fire Department, First Aid Squad, and Department of Public Works were responding to 911 calls - all night and into the following evening. Thankfully, by Thursday afternoon much of the flooding in Mendham Township had subsided and our first responders were called to assist other counties in their emergency response efforts. The NJ Department of Banking and Insurance has provided guidance on filing a homeowners or auto insurance claim for storm-related damage, as well as information about flood insurance<https://www.state.nj.us/dobi/pressreleases/pr210902.html>. Thanks to the work of the Mendham Township DPW and our Township partners at JCP&L, all roads in Mendham Township were reopened on Friday and power to all residents has been restored. As we continue to enjoy this long weekend and take part in the Mendham Pastime Club’s Annual Labor Day Carnival, Parade, and Fireworks<https://www.mendhampastimeclub.com/ld-carnival>, please take a minute to appreciate and thank our DPW employees who work all year round to keep our neighborhoods and public facilities safe and clean. Due to their tireless efforts in responding to the impact of this week’s storm, Mendham Township was able to rebound incredibly quickly. Stay safe, have a great Labor Day, and take care. Sarah Neibart Mayor, Mendham Township

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New School Year & Update on COVID-19 Vaccines

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This past Wednesday, Mendham Township Elementary School and Middle School and the West Morris Regional High Schools were the first schools in New Jersey to welcome students back for the new school year. I am so grateful to our school Superintendents, Principals, Board of Educations, educators, parents, and stakeholders who worked together to ensure that our students were able to be back full-time and in-person this school year. In addition to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) back to school health tips<https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/p0823-back-to-school-covid-19.html>, the NJ Department of Health and NJ Department of Education have issued updated health and safety guidance<https://www.nj.gov/education/roadforward/docs/HealthAndSafetyGuidanceSY2122…> for the 2021/2022 school year. Also, this past week, Governor Murphy signed an executive order requiring all preschool through grade 12 full-time and part-time workers to be fully vaccinated by October 18th or be subject to weekly COVID-19 testing, at a minimum. This order applies to all public, private, charter, and renaissance schools throughout the state. This past Monday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine<https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease…> for individuals 16 years of age and older. The fully licensed vaccine will now be marketed as Comirnaty. Pfizer’s vaccine will continue to be available under emergency use authorization (EUA) for individuals 12 through 15 years of age and for a third booster dose in certain immunocompromised individuals. EUA status continues to be extended for Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 Vaccine and Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine including a third dose for immunocompromised individuals. A full list of conditions can be found on the CDC’s website<https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/people-wit…>. In NJ, vaccination sites have been instructed to offer third doses to the immunocompromised population. Proof of condition or a doctor’s note is not required. On Monday, the NJDOH Commissioner announced that since the 3rd shot was authorized, 19,111 individuals have received a 3rd dose. Due to recent studies<https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/pdfs/mm7034e1-H.pdf> that show the decline of COVID-19 vaccine efficacy over time, the FDA and CDC are in the process of evaluating the efficacy of a third booster shot for the general population.<https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/s0818-covid-19-booster-shots.html> If approved, the goal would be for individuals to start receiving a COVID-19 booster shot beginning the week of September 20th, with individuals being eligible starting 8 months after they received their second dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines. More information and data is expected from the CDC in regards to the administration of another dose of the J&J COVID-19 Vaccine. To find a vaccination location nearest you, click here: https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/finder. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, and take care. Sarah Neibart Mayor, Mendham Township

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Hurricane Henri

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Hurricane Henri, which is pronounced "ahn-ree", is expected to begin impacting our area tonight. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch which is in effect from today until Monday, August 23rd. The primary hazard for our area is expected to be heavy rain, which could lead to flooding. Strong winds may also cause scattered tree and power line damage. If you lose power, please report your outage to JCP&L directly by calling 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877), or by visiting www.firstenergycorp.com and clicking the “Report Outage” link on firstenergycorp.com<https://firstenergycorp.com/outages_help/Report_Power_Outages.html>, or by texting 544487. If you notice a downed power line or a tree blocking the road, do not go near it, and report it immediately by calling the non-emergency police number at: (973) 543-2581 and pressing 0 to speak to an operator or email: mendhamtwpoem(a)gmail.com. Please reserve calling 911 for emergency situations. Generators can be a lifesaver during power outages, but such devices can also be dangerous if used or installed improperly. Never use a portable generator inside the house or a closed garage. For information to prepare your family for all hazards and emergencies, attached is a Storm Preparation Checklist prepared by JCP&L. Additional resources are also available on ready.nj.gov<http://www.ready.nj.gov/>. Stay safe and take care, Sarah Neibart Mayor, Mendham Township

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Updated Protocols in Mendham Township - August 2021

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Since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced its updated guidance for fully vaccinated people<https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated.html> last week, Morris County has evolved from a county experiencing “moderate” COVID-19 transmission to that of “substantial” COVID-19 transmission. In an effort to keep residents, township employees, and volunteers safe, in Mendham Township, we have updated our operating protocols. As long as Morris County is within the “substantial or high transmission zones” (per the CDC’s data tracker<https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view>), the Township will be asking members of the public who enter municipal buildings to wear a mask. As the Delta Variant continues to work its way across our state, on Monday the NJ Department of Health Commissioner announced that there has been a rise in active outbreaks in long-term care facilities. Two weeks ago, there were 18 reported outbreaks but as of Monday, August 2nd the Commissioner reported that there were 38 active outbreaks in long-term care facilities in NJ. While the percentage of vaccinated staff in NJ’s long-term care facilities has increased, in some facilities the percentage is as low as 33%. On Friday, the Governor signed Executive Order 252<https://nj.gov/infobank/eo/056murphy/pdf/EO-252.pdf>, which requires workers in certain healthcare and “high-risk” facilities to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by September 7, 2021 or be subject to weekly COVID-19 testing at a minimum. The state believes that this order will strengthen the protection against the spread of COVID-19 in some of NJ’s most vulnerable populations. Governor Murphy also held a press conference yesterday where he announced that all students, educators, staff, and visitors will be required to wear masks inside all Kindergarten - 12th Grade school buildings, regardless of vaccination status, for the start of the 2021 - 2022 academic year. As of today, there are 5,349,147 individuals who live, work, or study in NJ fully vaccinated, but about 42% of NJ’s population remains unvaccinated including children under the age of 12, who are not yet eligible. Based on state data covering July 12th - July 19th, roughly 80% of all positive tests were from people not vaccinated or not fully vaccinated. Governor Murphy stressed on Monday that 95% of all new COVID-19 hospitalizations and 100% of COVID-19 related deaths during that same period were of individuals who were not fully vaccinated. To find a vaccination location nearest you, click here: https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/finder. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, and take care. Sarah Neibart Mayor, Mendham Township

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New CDC Guidance for Areas of High & Substantial Transmission

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On Thursday, July 27th, the state reported over 1,000 new COVID-19 positive cases, which was the first time that New Jersey has exceeded a count of 1,000 new positive cases in a single day in more than two and a half months. This past Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also updated its guidance for fully vaccinated people<https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated.html>. This guidance recommends that masks be worn in indoor public settings in areas of high and substantial transmission, regardless of vaccination status. Based on the CDC’s data tracker<https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view>, this guidance refers to nearly two-thirds of all counties in the United States and 10 NJ counties. Currently, Monmouth County is the only county in NJ which has a high transmission rate, while Bergen, Essex, Union, Middlesex, Ocean, Burlington, Atlantic, Gloucester, and Passaic counties have substantial transmission rates. The CDC announced this recommendation based on new cases per 100,000 people, test positivity rates over the previous seven days, and new data that was published in the in CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report<https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7031e2.htm?s_cid=mm7031e2_w>. This report found that the Delta variant resulted in similarly high SARS-CoV-2 viral loads in vaccinated and unvaccinated people, which raises a concern that, unlike with other variants, vaccinated people infected with the Delta variant can transmit the virus. In the state’s most recent COVID-19 Variant Surveillance Report<https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/documents/topics/NCOV/COVID_19_Variant_Report_…>, the Delta Variant accounts for approximately 75% of NJ’s new COVID-19 positive cases. Although NJ has among the highest vaccination rates in the nation - about 70% of the vaccine-eligible population in NJ is vaccinated, there are still 4 million people in NJ who remain unvaccinated. The CDC has highlighted that Americans between 12 and 29 are contracting COVID-19 at the highest rates while being the least protected. In NJ, only 42% of those 12 - 17 have received at least one dose of the vaccine. The NJ Department of Health Commissioner continues to stress the importance of increasing the vaccination rate among 12 - 17 year olds due to the potential of this group coming into contact with the population of children under 12 who are not yet eligible to get vaccinated. To find a vaccination location nearest you, click here: https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/finder. Enjoy the rest of your weekend and take care. Sarah Neibart Mayor, Mendham Township

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Fireworks Show Tonight in Mendham Township @ Mosle Field

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We are thrilled that you will be joining us tonight for Mendham Township’s Fourth of July Fireworks Show! We want to thank all of the community stakeholders who have been involved in organizing this event. Also, an enormous thank you to all of our generous donors and sponsors who have truly made this event possible. Please see some important information below: * Gates will open at 6:30pm for the fireworks event. * Beginning at 7:00pm there will be DJ music. The band Audio Riot (http://www.audioriotband.com) will take over the stage at 7:30pm for an amazing live performance. * At 9:00 PM we will host a ceremony to commemorate the event, which will be honoring Mendham Township's Department of Public Works. * The firework show is expected to go off at 9:15pm and last for approximately 20 minutes. * Throughout the evening starting at 6:30pm there will be food trucks and arts & crafts and games for the kids. Access and Parking is off of Hunters Glen which is off of Roxiticus Road. There will be no access off of St. John’s Drive other than the residents who live there. Parking is first come first serve. Overflow parking will be on Carriage Hill and Hunters Glen on the Roxiticus-bound side of the road (opposite side of the temporary No Parking Signs). Handicap Parking spots are in the Mosle Field Lot closest to the field - there will be transportation available for those who require assistance. * We kindly ask everyone to arrive no later than 8:00pm. At 8:45pm, no one will be permitted to enter or leave Mosle Park. * We ask that if you bring any materials into the park with you that you, please carry them out with you. As you enter, we will be happy to provide you with a small garbage bag to carry your trash out. * There will be eight porta-johns on site. * A water station will be on site for anyone who needs additional water. It is very important to remain hydrated while outdoors in the heat. We are very excited to spend an amazing evening celebrating our country and our Mendham Township community! See you tonight!

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Freedom this Fourth of July

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It was great seeing so many of you, yesterday, at the Brookside Community Club’s 98th Fourth of July Parade. It was the first time that many of us have gathered together in almost 18 months. It was a day full of celebration, smiles, and a whole lot of candy. As vaccination rates increase and case counts continue to lower, freedom has a new meaning this Fourth of July Weekend. I would be remiss to not thank our Department of Public Works (DPW) and first responder organizations - Mendham Township Police Department, Mendham Township First Aid Squad, Brookside Engine Company No. 1, and Ralston Engine Company No. 1 - who are behind the success of all of our celebrations this Independence Day Weekend. During our Fireworks celebration this Monday night we will be honoring and thanking Mendham Township’s DPW for everything that they have done and continue to do for Mendham Township. DPW is the heart of our community and is responsible for assisting in emergency response efforts, road improvement projects, maintaining public facilities, keeping neighborhoods clean, and so much more. We are so incredibly lucky to have this group of people serving our community. See you at Mosle Field Monday Night for the Fireworks! Gates Open at 6:30pm. Happy Independence Day and God Bless America! Sarah Neibart Mayor, Mendham Township

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Don't Miss the Parade Today!

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The Brookside Community Club's Fourth of July Parade is Today @ 9:00am - Primary parking will be at the Mendham Township Elementary School and other side streets including Hilltop Circle. - East Main Street, Tingley Road, and Washington Valley Road from the Mendham Township Middle School to Tingley Road will be closed starting at 8:30am. - No parking areas will be designated along the parade route and throughout Brookside. Please do not park within 50 feet of a "No Parking Sign". - If you are participating in the parade, please plan on being at your designated staging area by 8:30am.

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