April 2020 - News and Announcement Updates

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Tomorrow will be four weeks since Governor Murphy signed the Stay-at-Home order. These measures, though necessary, are taking a toll on all of us. Many, who are lucky enough to have employment, are homeschooling children while working full time jobs. Others are not so fortunate and have now lost their jobs as a result of this economic crisis accompanying the public health one. All of this is, of course, secondary to the looming threat and reality of the disease itself. Many of the exchanges I have had with residents over the last month have been related to the challenges of this pandemic, but I have had even more conversations about the ways in which our community members have not only coped with, but found it within themselves to help others amid these circumstances. An incredible number of you have taken it upon yourselves to assist our elderly residents, cook meals for our first responders, organize online fundraisers, and donate personal protective equipment to our healthcare workers. Our Police Department has been working around the clock to keep us safe while also lifting our spirits - helping to coordinate “teachers parades” and doing “birthday drive-bys." In the face of this pandemic, I am constantly blown away and inspired by the ingenuity, strength, and heart of our community members. Social distancing should not mean social isolation. Please maintain social connections – check in on your neighbors. Connection can be a powerful healer. As you continue to look out for each other, remember that while you can draw happiness from helping others in their time of need, you need to be mindful of your needs as well. This is a marathon, not a sprint, and we all need to maintain the collective energy to keep going. Please remember that if you need help our community is here for you. To get in touch with the town’s outreach efforts, please send an email to outreach(a)mendhamtownship.org or call the non-emergency police number at 973-543-5848. Please leave a message and someone will get back to you. The Mendhams Stigma-Free Task Force is also connecting residents across our communities to resources and support. You can follow them on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/mendhamstigmafree/ or connect to the group by sending an email to mendhamstigmafree(a)gmail.com. Young people can get free, confidential support by calling 2NDFLOOR, an anonymous helpline for youth and young adults between the ages of 10 – 24. The line is open to call or text at any time – 888-222-2228. If you’re overwhelmed and feel like you’re headed toward a crisis, please utilize NJ’s Crisis Text Line, text ‘NJ’ to 741741. The line is open 24/7, and a trained counselor will respond, listen, and help you through your concerns. If you or a neighbor need immediate medical and/or emergency care, please contact 911. We have a lot on our minds these days, and it is OK not to know how to react – we are all learning and doing the best that we can during this time. As we deal with the growing uncertainty of the future, some days will be harder than others, but rest assured that we will get through this together. Sarah Neibart Mayor, Mendham Township

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Mendham Gets Fit -- complimentary classes -- April Calendar

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Dear Residents: For the month of April, Mendham Township will bring a variety of complimentary fitness classes right to your home via Zoom video conferencing. We will be offering the following: Zumba, No-Equipment Bodyweight Bootcamp, Yoga, and Barre. Please email our Director of Recreation David Guida at dguida(a)mendhamtownship.org<mailto:dguida@mendhamtownship.org> to get the Zoom link ahead of class. Check out the April calendar (attached) and get fit with Mendham! [cid:e2dddfe2-3b14-47fa-bed1-c103b3effdc2]

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Reminder: Sirens for Solidarity Tonight at 6pm

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I hope everyone is staying safe during this storm! This is a reminder that starting tonight - each Monday at 6pm - we will be sounding the emergency siren throughout Mendham Township to support our neighbors who have been directly impacted by COVID-19 and to honor our frontline workers and first responders. If the weather permits, when you hear the siren, step outside for a few minutes (on your front steps or in your yard), wave, clap your hands, and make some noise in solidarity. Looking forward to sharing this moment with all of you tonight! Stay well and stay home. Sarah Neibart Mayor, Mendham Township

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Mendham Township: Strong Winds and Severe Storms

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The current weather forecast starting tonight and for tomorrow includes sustained winds of 15 - 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph and strong to severe storms. Please stay safe and stay home, everyone. [cid:75bbb36c-3bb0-4df1-9b50-1fce95ec5365]

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Sirens for Solidarity

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As we continue to celebrate the holiday weekend, I wanted to take a moment to thank our community for adapting their religious celebrations to accommodate social distancing. This physical distancing is an act of charity and a duty of love - so that we do not expose a neighbor or family member who cannot fight this illness. This Spring’s holiday observances do not quite resemble years past; however the empathy and generosity that our community has demonstrated are extraordinary. Many of you have offered to assist our elderly residents, cook meals for our first responders, organize online fundraisers, and donate personal protective equipment to our healthcare workers. These incredible acts of kindness have given me so much hope in the face of this pandemic. While the virus may seem like the strongest influence on our lives right now, COVID-19 does not have the power to diminish the hope we have for our community. To support our neighbors who have been directly impacted by this illness and to honor our frontline workers and first responders, until further notice, we will be sounding the emergency siren throughout Mendham Township each Monday at 6:00pm. Starting this Monday, April 13th at 6:00pm, I encourage residents, when you hear the siren, to step outside for a few minutes (on your front steps or in your yard), wave, clap your hands, and make some noise in solidarity. While we are physically distanced, we can share in this moment together. I look forward to hearing you Monday evening. Until then, Happy Holidays and please remember to stay home and practice social distancing and good hygiene. The more aggressive we are in our efforts, the sooner we can begin to get back to some semblance of normalcy. Sarah Neibart Mayor, Mendham Township

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April 13, 2020 - Finance Committee Meeting (5:00PM) & Township Committee Meeting (7:30PM)

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Good Afternoon, On Monday, April 13, 2020 the following meetings will take place via the Zoom platform. Below, please find the instructions on how to access the meetings by internet and/or telephone: * Finance Committee will meet at 5:00PM in preparation for the 2020 budget * Township Committee will meet at 7:30PM for their regular meeting - agenda and bills list attached separately Both meetings are open to the public via the Zoom platform. Access code is the same for both meetings. ************************************************************************************************************************** You are invited to a Zoom webinar When: Apr 13, 2020 05:00 PM / 07:30 PMEastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: Finance Committee (5:00PM) & Township Committee (7:30PM) Meeting Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/587798742?pwd=ei95cEJSc21jNlNMd3RxUUIvQUUxUT09 Password: 021071 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +13126266799,,587798742#,,#,021071# or +16465588656,,587798742#,,#,021071# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 9128 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 301 715 8592 Webinar ID: 587 798 742 Password: 021071 International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/abgekomRNM Click here<http://www.mendhamtownship.org/cn/MailingList/index.cfm?ID=88&TID=77&TPID=9…> to unsubscribe or to make changes to your email preference. Thank you, Maria Coppinger Township Clerk 973-543-4555 ext. 211

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If You're Sick, What Should You Do?

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If you think you may have COVID-19, call your primary care doctor or clinic. Most medical facilities want you to call first if you’re experiencing COVID-19 symptoms so they can best help you and minimize exposures. Also, the public should not call 911 for COVID-19-related testing. If you feel you need to be tested for COVID-19, please contact your primary care doctor or clinic for direction. [cid:758d00ef-9a2d-48ef-abcd-19796027f7a6]

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A Message to Residents During this Holiday Season

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Message from Mayor Sarah Neibart Tuesday, April 8, 2020 As our community begins celebrating this spring holiday season - a time when we would normally meet with family and friends and observe in different religious settings - unfortunately, there is simply no way that our holiday observances can resemble years past. Social distancing, sheltering-in-place, and widespread anxiety are significant obstacles to embrace, especially during these holidays as they are meant as a time of joy and renewal. However, in these unprecedented and challenging times, it is important to be reminded that tenets of faith and religion are less about a physical space and more about community, tradition, charity, and empathy toward others. The most empathetic thing that we can do right now is to care for our neighbors and our community the way that we would care for ourselves and our families. Please do your part to protect your loved ones, neighbors, and the most vulnerable in our community by staying at home. Social Distancing is less about the distance between me and you and more about the possibility of one of us exposing someone… a loved one or a stranger… who cannot fight this illness. Many of us are looking for something to celebrate and temporarily liberate us from these challenges and this fear. It is truly incredible that religious leaders all around the world are using technology to connect to their congregations and adapt their religious practices. We are distanced geographically, but are together in solidarity across belief systems and nations. Regardless of how or if you observe these upcoming holidays, I urge you to take this time to reflect. These are challenging times, but we are an incredibly resilient community. A community made better because we are able to rely on each other. We shouldn’t let this pandemic hinder our ability to observe and welcome the spring; rather, with creativity, love, and defiance, we will temporarily adapt our rituals in order to protect the people that we love.

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A Message from Mayor Sarah Neibart

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Message from Mayor Sarah Neibart Tuesday, April 7, 2020 Today, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order 118, closing all state parks and forests and county parks to further social distancing measures. After receiving numerous reports of people congregating and not following social distancing guidelines, and after discussions with our Chief of Police, I have authorized the Mendham Township Police Department to close Buttermilk Falls at 8:00pm tonight until further notice. This was not an easy decision to make, but it is in the best interest of the health and safety of Mendham Township residents. We will be monitoring other areas in the Township, and we reserve the right to close additional parks and trails if deemed necessary.

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Virtual Fun in Mendham Township This Week!

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Mendham Gets Fit: In these times of uncertainty, with gyms and fitness centers closed, we are expanding our Mendham Gets Fit campaign to an online platform. Starting next week, for the month of April, we will bring a variety of fitness classes right to your home via Zoom video conferencing. These classes are complimentary to residents and are being provided by the Township. Schedules will be posted on the Mendham Township Recreation site each week. We will be offering the following classes: Zumba, No-Equipment Bodyweight Bootcamp, Yoga, and Barre. Please email our Director of Recreation David Guida at dguida(a)mendhamtownship.org to get the Zoom link ahead of class. Egg Hunt: These tough times can put a damper on holiday festivities. Over the next week, head on over to the Mendham Township Recreation Department's Facebook page and take part in our Virtual Egg Hunt! Each day, a picture of an egg will be posted on the page. You will have the opportunity to private message the Recreation Department's Facebook page with your guess of where the eggs were found in town. Please do not leave your answer in the comments in order to allow everyone to play. The first Passover Seder is on the evening of April 8th and the second Seder takes place on the evening of April 9th; on those days we will have a Virtual Afikomen Hunt to find the hidden matzah in Mendham! For each correct guess, you will be placed in a drawing for a special Grand Prize. If you correctly guess all locations, you will also receive a prize as well. Please feel free to contact the Director of Recreation David Guida at dguida(a)mendhamtownship.org with any questions. To view the printable flyers for these events, please click, here<http://www.mendhamtownship.org/cn/news/index.cfm?NID=50831&jump2=0> Happy Holidays!

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