News and Announcement Updates December 2021

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First Reported Case of Omicron Variant in New Jersey

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Friday night, it was reported that the New Jersey Department of Health identified a case of the Omicron variant (B.1.1.529) in a traveler to the state of New Jersey who had recently traveled to South Africa. Although there is still very much unknown about this new variant, the World Health Organization (WHO) has designated it a variant of concern<https://www.who.int/news/item/26-11-2021-classification-of-omicron-(b.1.1.5…>. Studies are underway to evaluate the transmissibility, severity, and reinfection risk of the variant. Given the unique signature generated by this variant, PCR tests are able to identify the Omicron variant. To protect against this new variant, the WHO has recommended accelerating COVID-19 vaccination coverage as rapidly as possible<https://www.who.int/news/item/28-11-2021-update-on-omicron>, especially among populations designated as “high priority” who remain unvaccinated or are not fully vaccinated. Statewide, NJ is still registering more than 1,000 new confirmed cases a day, which is being largely fueled by the Delta variant. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continue to provide updated information on both the Delta and Omicron<https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/science/science-briefs/scientific…> variants. A recent study published in Science Magazine <https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abm0620> shows a decline in vaccine effectiveness over time, with vaccine efficacy among a large group of veterans dropping between 35% and 85%. During the Governor’s briefing this past Monday, the NJ DOH Commissioner said that booster uptake will be vital in blunting the impact of this and any other new variant that may occur. Booster doses provide essential additional protection to those with waning immunity, particularly with the Delta variant still having a significant impact in NJ. The state is also actively working to increase vaccination among younger populations. Among children 5-11years old in NJ, 12% have been vaccinated. 27% of those between the ages of 5-17 have completed their primary vaccination series and 38% of 5-17-year-olds have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. There are almost 2,000 COVID-19 vaccine distribution locations across NJ. 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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Reminder: Mendham Township Tree and Menorah Lighting, Tomorrow - 12/4, 4:30pm

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Join us tomorrow evening - Saturday, December 4th at 4:30pm - as our community lights the Christmas Tree and Menorah! The event will take place outside of Mendham Township Town Hall (2 West Main Street, Brookside). Also, mark your calendars - Santa is coming to Mendham Township on Sunday, December 19th for a full day of activities. Details to follow!

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Township Committee Meeting - Monday, December 6, 2021 starting at 5:00 PM Executive Session

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Township Committee Meeting - Monday, December 6, 2021 starting at 5:00PM Executive Session Attached, please find the Township Committee agenda for Monday, December 6, 2021. The Township Committee will convene at 5:00 PM and will immediately adjourn into Executive (closed) Session. The purpose of the Executive Session is to discuss matters relating to 2022 appointments. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you, Maria Coppinger Township Clerk Mendham Township 973-543-4555 Ext. 211

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Ski Club - Registration Extended to Sunday, December 5

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Register by Sunday, December 5, 2021 Spots are Limited, Please DO NOT WAIT TO REGISTER! For the full informational package click here: Ski Club Information Package<http://www.mendhamtownship.org/documents/2022%20Ski%20Club%20Informational%…> The Township of Mendham is happy to present our annual Ski/Snowboard program. Our ski club program is open to all children in Grades 6 through 12. This year, the program will continue to take place over six Sundays at Camelback Ski Resort in Tannersville, PA. https://register.communitypass.net/reg/cat_program_list.cfm?season_id=18372 If you need assistance with the Community Pass registrations system please email David Guida at dguida(a)mendhamtownship.org<mailto:dguida@mendhamtownship.org>. Please allow up to 48 hours for a response. The Township of Mendham is happy to present our annual Ski/Snowboard program. Our ski club program is open to all children in Grades 6 through 12. This year, the program will continue to take place over six Sundays at Camelback Ski Resort in Tannersville, PA. Transportation & Lift Tickets are included in registration. This program is fully supervised, but we still look for additional volunteer chaperones. Program dates include January 9, 23, 30 and February 6, 13, 27. Departure: 7:00 AM (please arrive at 6:45 AM - busses will not arrive prior to 6:45 AM. Pick up: We depart Camelback at 3:00 PM and arrive in Mendham at approximately 4:00 PM Both Departure and Pick up will take place at 18 West Main Street, Brookside, NJ at the Mendham Township Elementary School. Price for six-week program: $450.00 Please note that this year, there will be ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS AT ALL FOR SKI LIFT PASSES. Mendham Recreation will be purchasing participants two "Triple Passes" through Group Sales. These Triple Passes will be activated on the trip days. Should a child miss a day, the passes can be used on a date that you visit the mountain on your own. Please note, because Triple Passes are being purchased, we will only be able to refund the price of the bussing only in the case of documented injury or illness with a doctors note. Mendham Township & Mendham Borough residents receive "IN TOWN" pricing. There is a $25.00 out of town fee applied to all out of town residents. In the past, I have extended the deadline. Camelback's Day Pass rate through Group Sales has skyrocketed to $70 per day (compared to $50 last year). I have negotiated for them to allow us to purchase Triple Play Passes. I have enough Triple Passes reserved for us to accommodate 170 skiers. After the mountain sells out of Triple Passes, this pricing cannot be accommodated and we will be held to the $70 per day rate. Usually this is around December 1. If you register after December 1, I anticipate the price to go up to approximately $600. So seriously, register EARLY this year. It has not been easy developing a cost-effective plan! There is the option to add on ski or snowboard lessons for $50 per week. These lessons are 90-minute lessons provided by the Camelback staff. Additional Notes: A Power of Attorney Form (which must be notarized) will be required once registrations are processed. This will only be used in the event of an emergency and a parent/guardian or emergency contact cannot be reached. This form will be made available at a later date during a parents meeting in early December. We are asking that each person contribute and additional $5.00 in cash for gratuity to the bus driver. This comes out to be $1.00 per week. Please bring the $5.00 when dropping off the notarized Power of Attorney Form at a date to be announced. Seal it in an envelope with the participant's name written on the outside. Correspondence All correspondence will be done through Message Manager in Community Pass. Please ensure that your CELL PHONE and EMAIL ADDRESS are correct in the Family Homepage as text and email alerts will be sent. THIS IS WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO REGISTER ONLINE TO BECOME FAMILIAR WITH COMMUNITY PASS! Equipment Rentals In order to save time and money, by selecting "Agree" you agree to renting equipment for the full season and bringing it to the bus drop on the day of the trip. (Rentals are available locally through Pelican Sports Center, 2980 Route 10, Morris Plains, NJ 07950. Attached are the following documents: * Administrative Information * Ski Club Rules * Sky Safety Tips * Chaperones All of this information must be input into Community Pass! These hard copies are provided for reference only. If you have any questions at all regarding the 2022 Ski Club Season, please contact Recreation Director, David Guida at dguida(a)mendhamtownship.org<mailto:dguida@mendhamtownship.org>. Email is always the preferred way of communication. [cid:image001.jpg@01D7E764.1F532ED0]

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