This Saturday is Brookside Engine Company No. 1's ‘Official” 50th Annual Family Clambake
This Saturday, 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. Come on out and enjoy some great food some great company! You can get your tickets online at Brookside Engine Annual Clambake<https://www.bec1.org/clambake1>.
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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
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
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
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
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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>.
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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
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