Tomorrow will mark one year since Governor Murphy implemented the statewide Stay-At-Home
Order and mandated all “non-essential” businesses to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thursday marked one year since New Jersey schools closed and transitioned to completely
remote learning.
Earlier this week, the NJ Department of Education reported that 142 schools are currently
open for all in-person instruction, 534 are open for hybrid instruction, 37 districts are
using some combination of in person, hybrid, or all-remote learning, and 98 are still
full-time remote learning. I am so grateful that our Superintendents, Principals, Boards
of Education, educators, parents, and other stakeholders continue to work diligently to
come to the right decisions for Mendham Township. This kind of partnership is what has
made our school districts among the very best in the entire country.
As temperatures begin to climb, vaccination rates increase, and restrictions on NJ
businesses continue to decrease, I am hopeful that we are on our way back.
Yesterday, restaurants, indoor amusement and recreation venues, and personal care
businesses were able to raise their indoor capacities to 50%. This past Monday, vaccine
eligibility was expanded to include public and local transportation workers, public safety
workers, migrant farm workers, members of tribal communities, and individuals experiencing
homelessness and those living in shelters.
This past week, the NJ Department of Health launched an effort towards vaccinating
individuals 65 years and older. Since the last week of February, the percentage of
individuals 75 years and older who have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine
increased from 33% to 58%.
The NJ Vaccination Call Center is now fully operational. They have had 36,000 Individuals
register for vaccinations, and they have made 14,000 appointments. Any senior can call the
support line at 1-856-249-7007 to reschedule appointments, register or schedule a
vaccine.
Have a good weekend, and if you are able - try to get outside!
For some inspiration, visit:
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Sarah Neibart
Mayor, Mendham Township