Holiday Search and Find, December 5, Noon - 4:00 pm
Come on out and celebrate the season with a Holiday Search and Find! The Mendham Township Girl Scouts, Troop 97847, is hosting a Pitney Garden Seed House Fundraiser this Sunday, December 5, Noon - 4:00 pm. This is a great opportunity to explore the Township's new Pitney Park and Walled Garden!
**Suggested Donation to Participate is $10
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This time last year, we were awaiting the emergency use authorization and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. As we prepare for our holiday celebrations today and later this season, I am grateful that many of us can once again celebrate with our families and friends.
We are still in the midst of the pandemic but with the expansion of booster and vaccine eligibility and increased availability of vaccines, we are more able to protect ourselves and our loved ones from COVID-19.
During the Governor’s COVID-19 Briefing on Monday, the New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner encouraged all residents to take precautions during this holiday season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director has also published holiday tips, which can be viewed by clicking here<https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays/celebr…>.
Regardless of how you are observing, I urge you to take this time to reflect. It has been an incredibly trying 21 months. Thank you to every one of our community members - residents, staff, first responders, and volunteers who have supported and helped the Township continue to move forward. I am extremely lucky to be your neighbor and honored to be your mayor.
If you are interested in getting tested before your holiday gatherings, the BinaxNOW COVID-19 rapid test can be picked up at your local drugstore or can be ordered online at CVS<https://www.cvs.com/shop/abbott-binaxnow-covid-19-antigen-self-test-2-tests…> or Walgreens<https://www.walgreens.com/store/c/binaxnow-covid-19-antigen-rapid-self-test…>.
I wish each of you, your families, and friends a very happy and safe Thanksgiving.
Sarah Neibart
Mayor, Mendham Township
In observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday, Mendham Township Municipality will be closing at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, November 24.
As a reminder, Town Hall will be closed on Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26 and will reopen for normal business hours on Monday, November 29.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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On Friday, November 19th, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated their eligibility recommendations for the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 booster doses<https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/s1119-booster-shots.html> to include all individuals 18 or older who are six months out from having received their second shot of either the Pfizer or Moderna two-dose primary series.
Individuals 18 or older who received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, may receive their booster dose two months after their initial shot.<https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/booster-shot.html>
As a reminder, the Food and Drug Administration and CDC have also approved a “mix and match” approach so that individuals may receive a booster dose of a different vaccine than they initially received. If you have questions, please refer to the CDC and FDA websites and contact your healthcare provider.
The New Jersey Department of Health is encouraging all individuals who have not yet received a vaccination, to do so ahead of holiday gatherings and travel.
A complete list of NJ’s vaccination centers is available online at covid19.nj.gov/pages/finder<https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/finder>. Feel free to reach out to the NJ Vaccination Call Center at (855) 568-0545 if you need assistance in finding or scheduling an appointment.
Have a great week, and take care!
Sarah Neibart
Mayor, Mendham Township
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Today - Sunday, November 21st from 11:00am - 1:00pm at Brookside Field (1 E Main St, Brookside), please join Mendham Township Recreation and PBA Local 402 for a great way to give back to our First Responders before Thanksgiving!
Pre-registration is not required!
Join us for either a KID and FAMILY Zumba or an adult strength training class with Bolt Fitness. There will be a featured guest speaker and bagels, snacks, and juice.
Cost: $35 per participant
**All proceeds will be donated to Reps for Responders**
Attached, please find the Township Committee agenda for Monday, November 22, 2021, at 7:30 PM.
The meeting will be held in-person at 2 West Main St., Brookside and via the Zoom platform; the access information can be found on the last page of the attached agenda.
Thank you,
Maria Coppinger
Township Clerk
Mendham Township
973-543-4555 Ext. 211
Mendham Township's Reps for Responders, Sunday, November 21, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
There's still time to pre-register for our community fitness event, 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. Come on out - get some fresh air, your exercise in for the day and meet some great people!
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_class_detail.cfm?s=&t=&se…>
Featured guest speaker from Reps for Responders, choice of three workouts and bagels, snacks, coffee and juice!
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