August 2021 - News and Announcement Updates

Mendham Township: Make Your Mark on the Pitney Farm Park

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Mendham Township Historic Park at Pitney Farm Make Your Mark on the Park! The Mendham Township Historic Park at Pitney Farm is a beautiful seven-acre gem in the center of the Mendhams; a place to relax and soak up nature on the Central Lawn, the Upper Lawn or in the Walled Garden. 30+ specimen trees will be among the new plantings in this lovely oasis, including Shingle Oaks along the Central Lawn, White Oaks lining Shelton Road and a double row of Green Mountain Sugar Maples at the entrance area. These trees are available for dedication to loved ones and friends or for adoption by individuals, groups or other organizations supporting this new park. Other Park features available for sponsorship are bluebird houses, rustic benches, and the Walled Garden, the Seed House and the Gazebo, including a shed for storing the volunteer gardeners' equipment. A proposed fence along Shelton and Cold Hill Roads also welcomes sponsors. Each dedication, adoption and sponsorship will be acknowledged with a stone marker and plaque inscribed with words chosen by the donor. Please join us as you Make Your Mark on the Park FOR DEDICATION AND ADOPTION: Please Respond by September 30 Specimen Trees - $1,000 each 10 Shingle Oaks encircling the Central Lawn 10 White Oaks lining Shelton and Cold Hill Roads 6 Green Mountain Sugar Maples at the Park Entrance 3 Dawn Redwoods in selected locations 21 Native Dogwoods - $500 each 3 Rustic Benches* - $500 each 5 Bluebird Houses - $150 each American Flag and Flagpole - $1,700 [PLEDGED] 1,000-foot Slip-Rail Perimeter Fence - $26,000 (Or $2,600 per 100-foot section) Park entrance sign - $3,000 [PLEDGED] Gardener's Shed - $3,000 Walled Garden, Seed House, Gazebo Honor Roll Plaque: Bronze level ($300+) Silver level ($500+) Gold level ($750+) Please make checks payable to Township of Mendham. Indicate the purpose of the gift (shingle oak, rustic bench, etc.) on the memo line and include your inscription wording in a note, along with your name and contact information. Payment also is accepted using Community Pass<https://register.communitypass.net/reg/login.cfm?cuBOBf7d0p4trnasCJNBkrfRqB…> on the Township website. Questions? Contact Pitney(a)mendhamtownship.org<mailto:Pitney@mendhamtownship.org> All donations are tax deductible as permitted by law. Please Respond by September 30. *The rustic benches will be built of reclaimed wood from the main barn on Pitney Farm

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New School Year & Update on COVID-19 Vaccines

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This past Wednesday, Mendham Township Elementary School and Middle School and the West Morris Regional High Schools were the first schools in New Jersey to welcome students back for the new school year. I am so grateful to our school Superintendents, Principals, Board of Educations, educators, parents, and stakeholders who worked together to ensure that our students were able to be back full-time and in-person this school year. In addition to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) back to school health tips<https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/p0823-back-to-school-covid-19.html>, the NJ Department of Health and NJ Department of Education have issued updated health and safety guidance<https://www.nj.gov/education/roadforward/docs/HealthAndSafetyGuidanceSY2122…> for the 2021/2022 school year. Also, this past week, Governor Murphy signed an executive order requiring all preschool through grade 12 full-time and part-time workers to be fully vaccinated by October 18th or be subject to weekly COVID-19 testing, at a minimum. This order applies to all public, private, charter, and renaissance schools throughout the state. This past Monday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine<https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease…> for individuals 16 years of age and older. The fully licensed vaccine will now be marketed as Comirnaty. Pfizer’s vaccine will continue to be available under emergency use authorization (EUA) for individuals 12 through 15 years of age and for a third booster dose in certain immunocompromised individuals. EUA status continues to be extended for Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 Vaccine and Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine including a third dose for immunocompromised individuals. A full list of conditions can be found on the CDC’s website<https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/people-wit…>. In NJ, vaccination sites have been instructed to offer third doses to the immunocompromised population. Proof of condition or a doctor’s note is not required. On Monday, the NJDOH Commissioner announced that since the 3rd shot was authorized, 19,111 individuals have received a 3rd dose. Due to recent studies<https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/pdfs/mm7034e1-H.pdf> that show the decline of COVID-19 vaccine efficacy over time, the FDA and CDC are in the process of evaluating the efficacy of a third booster shot for the general population.<https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/s0818-covid-19-booster-shots.html> If approved, the goal would be for individuals to start receiving a COVID-19 booster shot beginning the week of September 20th, with individuals being eligible starting 8 months after they received their second dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines. More information and data is expected from the CDC in regards to the administration of another dose of the J&J COVID-19 Vaccine. To find a vaccination location nearest you, click here: https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/finder. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, and take care. Sarah Neibart Mayor, Mendham Township

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Mendham Township: Kids Triathlon, 8/29, Registration is Open - Please Note Time Change

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Sunday, August 29, 2021, End of Summer Kids Triathlon - TIME CHANGE Come on out this Sunday for some fun and fitness! The Mendham Township Recreation Department will host an End of Summer Kids Triathlon. Details: Times: Ages 3-5, 2:00 pm; Ages 6-8, 2:05 pm; Ages 9-12, 2:10 pm Parking: Mendham Township Town Hall Parking Lot Take Off Location: Mendham Township Town Hall Parking Lot Awards: All participants will receive ice cream and a participation medal Cost: $15 registration fee per child, registration can be completed at Community Pass<https://register.communitypass.net/reg/cat_program_class_detail.cfm?s=&t=&s…>. *Ages 3-5 will be a "Parent and Me" event. For questions, please reach out to David Guida at dguida(a)mendhamtownship.org [cid:15af4a86-a2eb-403a-94a5-8f26fba6422a]

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Brookside Engine Company No. 1 Annual Clambake. Get Your Tickets Today!

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Brookside Engine Company No. 1 to host ‘Official” 50th Annual Family Clambake On September 11, 2021, beginning at 1:00 pm, Brookside Engine Company will be hosting its "official" 50th Annual Family Clambake at the Brookside Community Club. This annual event has become a community milestone – signaling the official end of summer and a reconnection opportunity for the upcoming school year. Hope to see you there! You can get your tickets online at Brookside Engine Annual Clambake<https://www.bec1.org/clambake1>. [cid:f3c712f3-f043-4c47-a3b4-d2d164856de1]

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Mendham Township: Kids Triathlon, 8/29, Registration is Open

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Sunday, August 29, 2021, End of Summer Kids Triathlon Come on out this Sunday for some fun and fitness! The Mendham Township Recreation Department will host an End of Summer Kids Triathlon. Details: Times: Ages 3-5, 11:00 am; Ages 6-8, 11:05 am; Ages 9-12, 11:10 am Parking: Mendham Township Town Hall Parking Lot Take Off Location: Mendham Township Town Hall Parking Lot Awards: All participants will receive ice cream and a participation medal Cost: $15 registration fee per child, registration can be completed at Community Pass<https://register.communitypass.net/reg/cat_program_class_detail.cfm?s=&t=&s…>. *Ages 3-5 will be a "Parent and Me" event. For questions, please reach out to David Guida at dguida(a)mendhamtownship.org [cid:8928a265-69c1-4676-a76a-d181ac4224cb]

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Hurricane Henri

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Hurricane Henri, which is pronounced "ahn-ree", is expected to begin impacting our area tonight. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch which is in effect from today until Monday, August 23rd. The primary hazard for our area is expected to be heavy rain, which could lead to flooding. Strong winds may also cause scattered tree and power line damage. If you lose power, please report your outage to JCP&L directly by calling 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877), or by visiting www.firstenergycorp.com and clicking the “Report Outage” link on firstenergycorp.com<https://firstenergycorp.com/outages_help/Report_Power_Outages.html>, or by texting 544487. If you notice a downed power line or a tree blocking the road, do not go near it, and report it immediately by calling the non-emergency police number at: (973) 543-2581 and pressing 0 to speak to an operator or email: mendhamtwpoem(a)gmail.com. Please reserve calling 911 for emergency situations. Generators can be a lifesaver during power outages, but such devices can also be dangerous if used or installed improperly. Never use a portable generator inside the house or a closed garage. For information to prepare your family for all hazards and emergencies, attached is a Storm Preparation Checklist prepared by JCP&L. Additional resources are also available on ready.nj.gov<http://www.ready.nj.gov/>. Stay safe and take care, Sarah Neibart Mayor, Mendham Township

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Brookside Engine Company No. 1 Annual Clambake. Get Your Tickets Today!

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Brookside Engine Company No. 1 to host 'Official" 50th Annual Family Clambake On September 11, 2021, beginning at 1:00 pm, Brookside Engine Company will be hosting its "official" 50th Annual Family Clambake at the Brookside Community Club. This annual event has become a community milestone - signaling the official end of summer and a reconnection opportunity for the upcoming school year. Hope to see you there! You can get your tickets online at Brookside Engine Annual Clambake<https://www.bec1.org/clambake1>. [cid:image001.jpg@01D7936A.30AC65A0]

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Project Update: Mendham Township's New Police Station Project

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Last week, the structure located at 4 West Main Street in Brookside was demolished in preparation for the construction of Mendham Township’s new Police Headquarters<http://www.mendhamtownship.org/documents/Police/police%20station%20design%2…>. To ensure that the new Police Station includes aesthetics inherent to the Brookside Historic District, on November 9, 2020, the Township Committee established the Construction Project Exterior Design Advisory Committee. The committee worked collaboratively with the Township and Cornerstone Architectural Group from December 2020 - March 2021 and presented their final design to the Township Committee. In March 2021, the Township Committee voted to approve the proposed design<http://www.mendhamtownship.org/documents/Police/police%20station%20design%2…>. In order to preserve the historic fabric of the Brookside Historic neighborhood, there will be minimal parking adjacent to the new police building and vehicular access will be maintained from Cherry Lane through the municipal parking lot. Additionally, to limit site disturbance and preserve the landscaping around the building, the building will also utilize the existing septic field and use the large municipal parking lot for the police fleet and personal vehicles. To ensure this project stays on schedule, over the last year, the Township and Cornerstone Architectural Group have been working with the State’s Historic Preservation Office, Department of Corrections, and Department of Environmental Protection. On July 12th, the bid proposal and specifications for Mendham Township’s new Police Station were advertised, and on August 10th, eight bids were received. Cornerstone Architectural Group on behalf of Mendham Township has verified the adequacy of the three lowest bidders. During the Township Committee meeting tomorrow night - Monday, August 16th, the Township Committee is expected to make a decision on the bid award. If a bid is awarded and a contract is signed, c onstruction for the new Police Station could commence as early as the middle of September 2021, with the building substantially completed by the middle of Summer 2022. The new Police Station project is part of a larger Township infrastructure plan which also includes upgrades to the existing Town Hall building and Library. To learn more, visit mendhamtownship.org<http://mendhamtownship.org>. Sarah Neibart Mayor, Mendham Township

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August 16, 2021 Township Committee Agenda

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Township Committee Meeting - Monday, August 16, 2021 starting at 6:30PM Executive Session / 7:30PM Regular Session The Township Committee will convene at 6:30 PM and will immediately adjourn into Executive (closed) Session. At 7:30 PM, the Committee will return to Regular Session to discuss and/or act upon the items described in the attached agenda. The public is welcome to join in-person or virtually via Zoom. Kindly note the access information on the last page of the attached agendas. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you, Maria Coppinger Mendham Township 973-543-4555 Ext. 211

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Mendham Township: National Night Out, 8/11, begins at 6:00 pm

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It's the 2nd Annual Mendham Township National Night Out! Wednesday, August 11, 6:00 - 10:00 pm Join Mendham Township Police Department, Mendham Township First Aid Squad, Brookside Fire Company, Ralston Fire Company, The Mendhams Stigma Free Task Force and Mendham Township Recreation for a celebration that is surely not to be missed! Gather with family and friends and enjoy a special evening with Mendham's Finest! [?????] Brookside Beach will be open with music until 8:00 PM. [??] Our movie showing of The Incredibles will begin at sundown. [?????] Dunk Police Officers and Mayor Neibart – Dunk Tank open until 8:00 PM [cid:f3cb182c-e853-4e95-ac10-2477f12c91cf]Food Trucks [????? Woman In Lotus Position Emoji — Dictionary of Emoji, Copy & Paste]Yoga [??] Come on out for swimming, yoga, music, food trucks, a movie and great community fun! [cid:fc949ffc-7e2f-42be-9d0a-7fa14bf9aa82]

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