News and Announcement Updates December 2020

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Planning for the Holidays & Getting Tested

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On Wednesday, Governor Murphy updated New Jersey’s travel advisory and reinforced that people should limit their travel plans out-of-state unless it is for an essential purpose. I know this request comes at a time when many people are used to getting out of town and having big celebrations with their families and friends. I actually just canceled a planned trip of mine, and I kindly ask that you consider these guidelines over the holidays to protect yourself, your loved ones, and our community members. If you do choose to travel outside the state, I encourage you to observe a 14-day self-quarantine period and to wait at least five days to get tested when you arrive back in NJ. COVID-19 testing is now widely available, and yesterday, the County of Morris launched two types of at-home COVID-19 testing programs at no cost to Morris County residents or people who work in Morris County. Those who work in Morris County, but do not live in the county, will be required to submit additional proof of where they are employed such as an employee identification card or the employer’s contact information. Applicants will also be asked to provide information about their private health insurance, Medicaid and Medicare coverage, but will not be billed for the tests. If you are not insured, you must indicate that and the county will take care of the cost of your test. The nasal swab test is restricted to individuals who are age 18 and older and is restricted to people with symptoms of COVID-19. It will be shipped overnight and you will be asked to follow directions on how to take a sample and return it in a prepaid package. The results are generally available within 48 hours of receipt by the testing company. The saliva test, provided by Vault Health, will be shipped to your home overnight. There is no age restriction, but the testing must be conducted under the supervision of an online Vault test supervisor via Zoom Video Conference. If you test positive, you should quarantine and should contact your healthcare provider. Additionally, you should anticipate a call from a health department official for contact tracing to determine if anyone else was exposed. For more information on this program, please go to: https://morriscountycovid19.org<https://morriscountycovid19.org/>. Additionally, the Township is working on providing additional testing over the next month. Please keep an eye out for an email from us over the next week. Hope you had a great weekend! Sarah Neibart Mayor, Mendham Township

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Township Committee Meeting - Monday, December 7, 2020 starting at 6:00PM Executive Session / 7:30PM Regular Meeting

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Township Committee Meeting - Monday, December 7, 2020 starting at 6:00PM Executive Session / 7:30PM Regular Meeting The Township Committee will convene at 6:00 PM and will immediately adjourn into Executive (closed) Session. The purpose of the Executive Session is to discuss matters relating to personnel. At 7:30 PM, the Committee will reconvene into Regular Session to discuss and/or act upon the items described in the attached agenda. The public is welcome to join in-person at 2 West Main Street, Brookside or virtually via Zoom. Kindly note the access information on the last page of the attached agenda. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you, Maria Coppinger Township Clerk Mendham Township PO Box 520 2 West Main Street Brookside, NJ 07926 973-543-4555 Ext. 211 973-543-6630 FAX

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Mendham Township's Ugly Holiday Mask Contest - deadline to enter is 12/28

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Tis the Season for Ugly Holiday Masks! Mendham Township Recreation is hosting a 2020 twist on an old holiday favorite! Instead of an ugly holiday sweater, create an ugly holiday mask or go ahead and purchase one. When your ugly holiday mask is ready to be fashioned, put it on, take a picture and email it to, dguida(a)mendhamtownship.org<mailto:dguida@mendhamtownship.org>. The deadline to enter is Monday, December 28, 2020. All ugly holiday mask wearing pictures will be posted to the Mendham Township Recreation Facebook Page and the one with the most likes by December 30th will win a $50 Visa Gift Card. Second place takes home a $25 Visa Gift Card. Since you'll be wearing a mask this holiday season to keep healthy and cheerful, you might as well join in the fun of our Ugly Holiday Mask Contest! You could be the winner! [cid:image001.png@01D6C986.9E7F93D0]

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2021 Mendham Township Volunteer Opportunities

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Over the past year, we have seen many new volunteers join our boards, committees and first-responder organizations. We are grateful to these dedicated volunteers and thank them for their service. Without their time, skills and resources, our community would be hard-pressed to keep critical town government functions running smoothly and maintain the quality of life that makes Mendham Township such a wonderful place to live. As we enter 2021, these organizations could use more helping hands! If you are interested in getting involved with our open committees and boards detailed below, please send a resume and cover letter to our Mendham Township Clerk (mtclerk(a)mendhamtownship.org<mailto:mtclerk@mendhamtownship.org>) by Friday, December 4th. If you would like to volunteer for our Fire Department or First Aid Squad, please reach out to the organizations directly. Planning Board The Planning Board functions under the guidelines established by the New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law, N.J.S.A. 40:55D. The Planning Board adopts the Township's Master Plan and Official Map and hears applications and makes decisions on subdivisions, site plans, and conditional uses. The Planning Board also advises the Township Committee on changes to the Township's land use ordinances. (Zoning) Board of Adjustment The Zoning Board deals with the issuance of variances which are based on the municipality's zoning ordinance. The zoning ordinance establishes specific requirements for a land area within a municipality and regulates not only the uses permitted, but the size of the parcels, setbacks required, parking, signs, conditional uses and numerous other such regulations. Parks and Recreation Committee The Recreation Advisory Committee works with the Mendham Township Director of Recreation to make recommendations to the Township Committee with respect to recreation programs and the planning, development, construction, and maintenance of the town's recreational facilities. Tree Committee The goal of the Tree Protection Committee is to preserve trees. This committee views trees as a precious resource which protects the semi-rural character of the Township, thereby increasing groundwater recharge, reducing stormwater runoff, increasing soil fertility and allowing for increased wildlife habitat. The committee also encourages new plantings of native species of trees. Board of Health The focus of Mendham Township's Board of Health is primarily septic and well-plan reviews, discussion and approvals. The Morris County Office of Health Management provides services to Mendham Township including septic and soil inspections, well inspections, food licensing and inspections, health clinics, health education and health code enforcement. The nurses provide various health programs for residents, including child health clinics, hypertension screenings as well as programs to assist the elderly. Each month, a health officer report is presented to the Board at their meeting; a flu clinic is scheduled for two dates in the fall. Historic Preservation Committee The Mendham Township Historic Preservation Committee's goal is to preserve and educate the community about its rich history and to encourage its protection. The committee catalogs and preserves historic documents and artifacts. Wildlife Management Committee The Mendham Township Wildlife Management Committee serves as the advisory board to the Township Committee on deer control programs and initiatives as well as provides general advice on wildlife management within the community. The Committee issues access permits to hunters to hunt on municipal lands and reports deer harvest totals to the Township Committee at the end of the season. It also maintains a list of licensed hunters who are permitted to hunt on private property. Finance Committee The Finance Committee assists the Township Committee in the municipal budget process. The Finance Committee conducts budget workshops to review department requests. After the workshops are concluded, the Finance Committee works with the CFO to present a budget to introduce at the Township Committee level. Fire Department The Fire Department is entirely a volunteer organization. The Department is comprised of two independent Fire Companies - Brookside Engine Company (www.bec1.org<http://www.bec1.org/>) on the east side of town and Ralston Engine Company (www.ralstonengine.org<http://www.ralstonengine.org/>) on the west side of town. The Fire Department's mission is to protect and serve our community from fire and other emergencies by providing fire suppression services, rescue services and to assist residents with problems beyond their control through code management, public education, and incident response. The firefighters complete training to maintain their skills and are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Anyone over the age of 14 is eligible to join. First Aid Squad The Mendham Township First Aid Squad is an all-volunteer organization of caring, well trained professionals who provide emergency medical care. From minor cuts and scrapes, to rescuing injured hikers, to critical medical emergencies - the First Aid Squad helps neighbors year-round. The squad has opportunities for Emergency Medical Technicians, Drivers, and people who have other skills they would like to volunteer. For EMTs and Drivers, the squad will provide the training that you need to become certified, no prior experience required. If you're interested in the medical field, this is a great way to get involved. The squad also works closely with our local fire companies and assists with community events. If you're interested in learning more, please email membership(a)mtfas.org<mailto:membership@mtfas.org>.

3 years, 9 months

Mendham Township's Tree & Menorah Photo Celebration

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Holiday Tree and Menorah Celebration, Saturday, December 12, 2020, Township Hall, 2 West Main Street Come on out and celebrate the holiday season! With no formal tree lighting this year, Mendham Township is eager to spread good cheer and spirit. Enjoy songs, hot chocolate and festivity by Mendham's Holiday Tree and Menorah. Santa will be there for a socially distanced, and of course, mask required picture, so get your cameras ready. In an effort to abide by Covid-19 safety guidelines, we will allow for 25 people to sign up per photo time slot. Time slots range between 4:45 pm and 6:45 pm. Please register by visiting Community Pass.<https://register.communitypass.net/reg/cat_program_class_detail.cfm?season_…> Starting on Friday, December 4, drop off an ornament outside of Township Hall to leave your mark on Mendham's Holiday Tree. **Beginning at 4:20 pm on December 12, the Tree Lighting and Menorah Lighting will be going Facebook Live. [cid:05535f70-4f40-42d2-9659-dd8b8c3862cf]

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