Attached, please find the Township Committee agenda for Wednesday, February 2, 2022, 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, RMC
Township Clerk
Township of Mendham
973-543-4555 Ext. 211
Save the Date and Spread the Valentine's Day Love!
On Friday, February 11, 5:30 - 7:00 pm, the Mendham Township Recreation Department invites you on a Valentine's Day Stroll at the new Pitney Park! After strolling the luminary lit pathway, please join us in the Walled Garden for chocolate covered goodies and also a photo-op in the Gazebo.
**A $5 donation per participant would be much appreciated to go toward continued recreation programming!
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The light snow from earlier today is tapering to a flurry. Steadier snow is expected later this evening. Snow will generally be light to moderate intensity and continue for the rest of the night and much of tomorrow. Significant blowing/drifting of the snow will occur both during and after the storm.
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, 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.
Call 911 for emergency situations.
To receive weather updates in advance of major storms and updates on scheduled or extended power outages, please visit www.firstenergycorp.com/connect. You can also follow JCP&L on Twitter @JCP_L, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/JCPandL or online at www.jcp-l.com.
Reminder to have your Pets registered by January 31, 2022 to avoid a late fee.
MENDHAM TOWNSHIP: It's time to get your pet registered & licensed for the 2022 year. Please see details below.
APPLYING FOR LICENSES
Dog and cat licenses are renewed or applied for annually. An application is attached to this email and can also be found on our website, here<http://www.mendhamtownship.org/documents/Pet%20Licensing%20Application%2020…>. New pets six months of age or older must be licensed at this time or when this age is reached during the year.
DOCUMENTATION
Please include the rabies vaccination certification so that pet records may be updated. A rabies vaccination must have an expiration date valid through October 31st of the licensing year (2022) in order to obtain an animal license. All required documentation, the appropriate fee and self-addressed and stamped envelope must be submitted with the application form or everything will be returned to you.
Payment & LATE FEES
On February 1st, a $5.00 late fee will be charged for dog license renewals, and a $5.00 late fee will be charged for cat license renewals. There are no late fees charged for newly acquired dog and cat licenses received on or after February 1st. Payment can be made with cash or a check, made payable to 'Township of Mendham'.
DOG AND CAT LICENSE FEES
Description
Fee
License for spayed / neutered
$15.00
License for not spayed / neutered
$18.00
Late fee for dogs (added on February 1st for renewals only)
$5.00
Late fee for cats (added on February 1st for renewals only)
$5.00
A free COVID-19 Vaccine & Booster Clinic is taking place at West Morris Central High School’s Media Center on 259 Bartley Road on January 25th between 4:00pm - 7:00pm. This clinic is being co-sponsored by the Washington Township Health Department and Green Brook Family Medicine.
Pre-registration is required for the clinic at https://wtboh-covidvax.timetap.com<https://wtboh-covidvax.timetap.com/>.
At the clinic, individuals can receive:
* Pediatric Pfizer COVID vaccines for ages 5 - 11
* Pfizer vaccines and boosters for ages 12 and older
* Moderna vaccines and boosters for ages 18 and older
Though it’s no charge to get vaccinated, if insured, individuals should bring their insurance cards. Contact Washington Township’s Health Department with any questions at (908) 876-3650.
Township Committee Meeting - Monday, January 24, 2022, starting at 7:00PM Executive Session / 7:30PM Regular Meeting
The Township Committee will convene at 7:00 PM and will immediately adjourn into Executive (closed) Session.
At 7:30 PM, the Committee will reconvene into Regular Session to discuss and/or act upon the items described in the agenda.
The meeting will be held in-person at 2 West Main St., Brookside and via the Zoom platform.
Agendas, bills list and Zoom access information can be located on the Township's website, linked here: Agendas & Minutes - Mendham Township<http://mendhamtownship.org/cn/Meetings/?tpid=9854>
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Maria Coppinger, RMC
Township Clerk
Township of Mendham
973-543-4555 Ext. 211
Hello Mendham Township Residents. This is a reminder that the 2022 Townwide reassessment program is nearly complete. In December 2021, each homeowner was sent a letter from Associated Appraisal Group containing the assessed value of their home for 2022. If you have questions about your new assessed value, you may request a meeting with the appraiser to discuss it. As noted in the letter, all meetings regarding the 2022 home assessment must be completed by January 25, 2022. Meetings can be arranged by calling Associated Appraisal Group at (908) 967-6272, Monday-Friday between the hours of 9:30 A.M and 4:00 P.M. Due to Covid-19, all meetings will be telephone conferences.
Nick Monaghan
Mayor
Winter Weather Mix is expected to arrive overnight through the morning commute. Roads may be slippery so please do drive with care and allow extra time if you need to head out!
Every home in the United States is eligible to order 4 free at-home covid-19 tests. Please visit COVIDtests.gov - Free at-home COVID-19 tests<https://www.covidtests.gov/> to order your tests now.
The tests available for order:
* Are rapid antigen at-home tests, not PCR
* Can be taken anywhere
* Give results within 30 minutes (no lab drop-off required)
* Work whether or not you have COVID-19 symptoms
* Work whether or not you are up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines
* Are also referred to self-tests or over-the-counter (OTC) tests
Today - Tuesday, January 18th is the last day to request a Vote-By-Mail application to vote in the January 25th Mendham Township School District Bond Referendum.
If you would like to request a Vote-By-Mail Ballot, click here: https://nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/forms-vote-by-mail/vote-by-mail-e…. This application needs to be dropped off at the Morris County Clerk's Office at 10 Court Street in Morristown by 4:30pm today.
If you choose to Vote-By-Mail, your ballot will be mailed to you prior to the Bond Referendum.
Once your ballot is received, if you choose to Vote-By-Mail, ballots must be mailed and postmarked by January 25, 2022. If you prefer to drop off your Vote-By-Mail ballot, instead of sending it in the mail, you can use the Drop Box at the Morris County Board of Elections at 10 Court Street in Morristown until 8:00pm on January 25th.
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What to know about Mendham Township School District’s Jan. 25 bond referendum
The Mendham Township School District will ask the community to vote Tuesday, Jan. 25, on $19.9 million of funding for building repairs and renovations, tech-centered instructional spaces, and safety and security upgrades.
A voter-approved referendum would let the district access state aid to reduce the local cost of improvements by 37 percent. That state funding stream is only available through an authorized referendum.
The new debt amount would be less than debt that is expiring, so taxes would decrease by $97 while the district makes $19.9 million in improvements. (The school debt tax decrease is based on a home assessed at the Township average of $905,519.)
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The projects would position the district for continued academic excellence for years to come and maintain Mendham Township’s status as a highly desirable community for families.
The community played a role in determining the proposed improvements, starting with a 2018 strategic planning process. A resident survey identified schools as the top factor in the decision to live in Mendham Township. Members of a citizens committee named technology and 21st-century classroom space, security and safety as community priorities.
The district’s proposal includes renovations that would provide enhanced opportunities for innovative learning and activities, as well as security upgrades and other critical building repairs.
Vote in person or by mail to make your voice heard:
● Polls will be open from 12 - 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 25 for in-person voting. Find your polling district at www.mendhamtwp.org/vote<http://www.mendhamtwp.org/vote>
● Vote By Mail ballots can be deposited in the Morris County Board of Elections drop box at 10 Court St., Morristown
Residents can still apply to Vote By Mail. Applications<https://nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/forms-vote-by-mail/vote-by-mail-e…> must be received by Jan. 18.