PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE AVAILABLE TO
MENDHAM TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS!
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We are happy to announce that the Township's Public Health Nurse, Carole Hudson, RN, BSN, JD will be available to provide free blood pressure screenings, health information, referrals, and resources to Township residents. Please stop by on the 1st Thursday of every month at the Township Municipal Offices from 9:00 am t0 12:30 pm or at the Township Library on the 4th Tuesday of every month from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. No appointment necessary.
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE SCHEDULE FOR THE REMAINDER OF 2021
September 9, 2021 (2nd Thursday only for this month)
September 28, 2021
October 7, 2021
October 26, 2021
November 4, 2021
November 23, 2021
December 2, 2021
December 28, 2021
FLU SHOT VACCINATION CLINIC: Thursday, October 14, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
The Mendham Township Health Department will be holding a flu vaccination clinic:
When: October 14, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Where: EMS Bay, 2 West Main Street, Brookside
Cost: Residents 65 and older will not be charged and are asked to bring their Medicare Part B card. Residents 18-64 years will be charged $45 (cash or check made out to Township of Mendham)
**Appointments are required** Please call 973-285-6063 to book your appointment.
Questions: Please call 973-543-4555 x218
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As we approach Labor Day, storm restoration efforts continue across the state.
While Tropical Depression Ida wreaked havoc across New Jersey, Wednesday night, Mendham Township’s Office of Emergency Management, Police Department, Fire Department, First Aid Squad, and Department of Public Works were responding to 911 calls - all night and into the following evening.
Thankfully, by Thursday afternoon much of the flooding in Mendham Township had subsided and our first responders were called to assist other counties in their emergency response efforts.
The NJ Department of Banking and Insurance has provided guidance on filing a homeowners or auto insurance claim for storm-related damage, as well as information about flood insurance<https://www.state.nj.us/dobi/pressreleases/pr210902.html>.
Thanks to the work of the Mendham Township DPW and our Township partners at JCP&L, all roads in Mendham Township were reopened on Friday and power to all residents has been restored.
As we continue to enjoy this long weekend and take part in the Mendham Pastime Club’s Annual Labor Day Carnival, Parade, and Fireworks<https://www.mendhampastimeclub.com/ld-carnival>, please take a minute to appreciate and thank our DPW employees who work all year round to keep our neighborhoods and public facilities safe and clean. Due to their tireless efforts in responding to the impact of this week’s storm, Mendham Township was able to rebound incredibly quickly.
Stay safe, have a great Labor Day, and take care.
Sarah Neibart
Mayor, Mendham Township
Mendham Township’s Office of Emergency Management, Police Department, Fire Department, First Aid Squad, and Department of Public Works continue to work throughout the night to mitigate the damage caused by Tropical Depression Ida.
Unfortunately, there are still many roads that are impassable. Do not drive around barricades, cones, and emergency vehicles. Roads may be closed due to flooding, downed trees, and/or downed power lines. If you have any questions or require a pump out, call the non-emergency police number at (973) 543-2581 and press 0 to speak to an operator.
If you notice a downed power line or a tree blocking the road, do not go near it - as it may still be energized - and report it immediately by calling 911.
Please report power outages 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.
Stay safe and take care,
Sarah Neibart
Mayor, Mendham Township