Tomorrow - Sunday, October 31st, the Mendham Township Recreation Department is hosting a Halloween Party at Brookside Field from 1:00pm – 3:00pm. There will be a costume contest, games, music, and lots of fun for the entire family. We look forward to seeing you dressed up and ready for the festivities!
Tomorrow night, trick-or-treating in the Drakewick neighborhood will take place from 4:30pm - 8:30pm. Do not approach a house that has their lights off, a sign posted that they are not participating or something taped across their door or walkway.
The Drakewick Homeowners Association is hosting a food drive to benefit the Interfaith Food Pantry. Donations can be dropped off any time today or tomorrow at the trailer on Walsingham Road (near Trimingham Court).
As we prepare for a night of fun, please do remember that burglary crews are still active! Lock your cars, set your alarms, and bring all of your belongings in tonight, tomorrow night, and every night. We live in a safe town, but crimes can still happen.
Stay safe and have a wicked awesome Halloween! I can’t wait to see all of the creative costumes tomorrow!
Sarah Neibart
Mayor, Mendham Township
There’s a Halloween Party in Mendham Township!
Mendham Township Recreation is hosting a Halloween Party on Sunday, October 31! From 1:00 – 3:00 pm, join us at Brookside Field and be sure to come dressed up for the occasion. A costume contest is open to everyone in attendance and there are certainly some great prizes to be awarded!
We’ll have games, music and lots of fun for the entire family! We look forward to seeing you dressed up and ready for the Halloween festivities!
A $5 suggested participation donation is much appreciated.
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The Drakewick HOA Halloween Food Drive to benefit the Interfaith Food Pantry!
Donations can be dropped off on Saturday, October 30th and Sunday, October 31st at the DPW Trailer on Walsingham (near Trimingham) in the Drakewick Neighborhood. If you are interested in making a donation, please see below, the items the food pantry needs.
Thank you for participating!
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Mendham Township's Reps for Responders, Sunday, November 21, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Come on out for community fitness and in support of all first responders!
Mendham Township Recreation along with PBA Local 402, Reps for Responders and Bolt Fitness have organized a fundraising event that promotes health and wellness among first responders.
Date: Sunday, November 21
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Brookside Field
Cost: $35 per participant **All proceeds will be donated to Reps for Responders**
Pre-Register: Community Pass<https://register.capturepoint.com/reg/cat_program_list.cfm?season_id=18372>
Featured guest speaker from Reps for Responders, choice of three workouts and bagels, snacks, coffee and juice!
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It's Almost Time for Mendham Township's Halloween Party!
Get Ready for some sweet and spooky fun! Mendham Township Recreation is hosting a Halloween Party on Sunday, October 31! From 1:00 – 3:00 pm, join us at Brookside Field and be sure to come dressed up for the occasion. A costume contest is open to everyone in attendance and there are certainly some great prizes to be awarded!
We’ll have games, music and lots of fun for the entire family! We look forward to seeing you dressed up and ready for the Halloween festivities!
A $5 suggested participation donation is much appreciated.
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Weather Related Updates for Mendham Township:
* Old Orchard Road is currently closed due to a tree being down across the roadway and being on primary power lines. JCPL has been notified and hoping to have the road cleared soon.
* Garbage collection routes are running on a delay due to the weather. We will keep you updated if/as anything changes.
*Schools are on a 2 hour delay.
* Winds are expected to pick up throughout the day with increased chances of trees coming down & power loss.
* Rain is expected to taper off by this evening.
* If you need assistance with a pump out of your home, please contact our Fire Department for assistance; they can be reached at 973 543 2581 and press 0 and speak with our dispatcher.
Please be prepared for power loss and do not drive around closed road signs or cones/barricades. We will continue to monitor our flood prone areas and provide updates as needed.
Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic, Friday, November 5, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Mark your calendars!
In collaboration with Chester Township, we will be offering a free rabies vaccination clinic on Friday, November 5 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Please bring your leashed dog and/or cat in a carrier to Chester Township, DPW, 65 Furnace Road. Mendham Township Residents: All dogs and cats must be registered by January 31, 2022. In order to license your dog or cat, the rabies vaccination must be valid for 10 months out of the licensing year (through October 31).
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Severe weather is expected to come our way tonight into tomorrow. Be prepared for possible loss of power and trees coming down in your area. Details regarding the weather can be read in the picture below.
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The Drakewick HOA is holding another Halloween Food Drive this year to benefit the Interfaith Food Pantry!
Donations can be dropped off on Saturday, October 30th and Sunday, October 31st at the DPW Trailer on Walsingham (near Trimingham) in the Drakewick Neighborhood. If you are interested in making a donation, please see below, the items the food pantry needs.
Thank you for participating!
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In New Jersey, the Delta Variant now represents 100% of variants circulating. Given how transmissible the Delta Variant is, increasing the number of complete COVID-19 primary vaccination courses administered and boosters shots are going to be vital in reducing the spread of COVID-19 in the coming months.
Last week, the NJ Department of Health Commissioner announced that as of October 17th, there were 545 adults hospitalized for COVID-19 in NJ, 78% of them were not fully vaccinated. While no vaccine works 100% of the time, COVID-19 vaccines continue to remain highly effective in protecting people against COVID-19 hospitalization and death.
The below data was pulled from the NJ’s COVID-19 Dashboard<https://covid19.nj.gov/forms/datadashboard>. The chart shows Mendham Township’s COVID-19 Vaccination Progress as of Thursday, October 21st.
At Least One Dose
Vaccine Courses Complete
Mendham Township
Mendham Township
Morris County
Morris County
All Ages:
62%
All Ages:
57%
12 through 17:
39%
12 through 17:
35%
12 and over:
70%
12 and over:
64%
18 and over:
75%
18 and over:
68%
30 and over:
76%
30 and over:
70%
65 and over:
81%
65 and over:
72%
Four weeks ago
Four weeks ago
All Ages:
60%
All Ages:
56%
12 through 17:
38%
12 through 17:
34%
12 and over:
68%
12 and over:
63%
18 and over:
73%
18 and over:
67%
30 and over:
74%
30 and over:
69%
65 and over:
77%
65 and over:
70%
As we prepare for the holidays, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released its 2021 Holiday Celebration Guidance<https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays/celebr…>, which emphasizes the importance of being vaccinated in advance of the holiday season. The CDC recommends that those who aren’t fully vaccinated delay their travel plans until becoming fully vaccinated.
To facilitate vaccination efforts, Mendham Township, the Mendham Township School District, and the Morris County Department of Health are in the process of planning a number of vaccination clinics in the Township for primary vaccination courses and booster doses.
In the meantime, a complete list of NJ’s vaccination centers is available online at covid19.nj.gov/pages/finder<https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/finder> or by calling 1-855-568-0545.
Have a great week, and take care!
Sarah Neibart
Mayor, Mendham Township