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
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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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
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
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
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[??] Come on out for swimming, yoga, music, food trucks, a movie and great community fun!
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On Tuesday, July 27th, Associated Appraisal Group, Inc. conducted a webinar for Mendham Township residents to explain the reassessment process and answer any questions. If you missed it, you may view the Mendham Township Reassessment Process Webinar<https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21AAh%5FfG1C1p62%2DGE&cid=05C9950670302…>.
**Please let it be know that a resident may request a 'vaccinated inspector.'
Any inquiries with respect to the inspection and/or valuation procedure should be directed to Associated Appraisal Group, Inc. at (908) 967-6272.
Mendham's National Night Out: This Wednesday, August 11, 6:00 - 10:00pm!
Mendham's National Night Out is this Wednesday!
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!
You will not want to miss this special evening of community and celebration! Come on out and enjoy family, friendship and lots of fun!
[????] 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:image001.jpg@01D78D16.38EB2350]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!
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Since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced its updated guidance for fully vaccinated people<https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated.html> last week, Morris County has evolved from a county experiencing “moderate” COVID-19 transmission to that of “substantial” COVID-19 transmission.
In an effort to keep residents, township employees, and volunteers safe, in Mendham Township, we have updated our operating protocols. As long as Morris County is within the “substantial or high transmission zones” (per the CDC’s data tracker<https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view>), the Township will be asking members of the public who enter municipal buildings to wear a mask.
As the Delta Variant continues to work its way across our state, on Monday the NJ Department of Health Commissioner announced that there has been a rise in active outbreaks in long-term care facilities. Two weeks ago, there were 18 reported outbreaks but as of Monday, August 2nd the Commissioner reported that there were 38 active outbreaks in long-term care facilities in NJ. While the percentage of vaccinated staff in NJ’s long-term care facilities has increased, in some facilities the percentage is as low as 33%. On Friday, the Governor signed Executive Order 252<https://nj.gov/infobank/eo/056murphy/pdf/EO-252.pdf>, which requires workers in certain healthcare and “high-risk” facilities to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by September 7, 2021 or be subject to weekly COVID-19 testing at a minimum. The state believes that this order will strengthen the protection against the spread of COVID-19 in some of NJ’s most vulnerable populations.
Governor Murphy also held a press conference yesterday where he announced that all students, educators, staff, and visitors will be required to wear masks inside all Kindergarten - 12th Grade school buildings, regardless of vaccination status, for the start of the 2021 - 2022 academic year.
As of today, there are 5,349,147 individuals who live, work, or study in NJ fully vaccinated, but about 42% of NJ’s population remains unvaccinated including children under the age of 12, who are not yet eligible. Based on state data covering July 12th - July 19th, roughly 80% of all positive tests were from people not vaccinated or not fully vaccinated. Governor Murphy stressed on Monday that 95% of all new COVID-19 hospitalizations and 100% of COVID-19 related deaths during that same period were of individuals who were not fully vaccinated.
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
Mendham Township: Carry In, Carry Out Policy
Some of Mendham Township's recreational facilities (hiking trails, parks, playgrounds and fields) do not have garbage or recycling bins. When you visit, you will need to take your garbage and recyclables home with you.
The parks and trails belong to all of us and we need to care for them and keep them clean. Removal of the garbage and recycling containers eliminates the mess that they create, while also keeping our recreation areas safe for the humans that visit them and the wildlife that inhabit them.
Kindly leave the trails better than you found them.
Mendham's National Night Out: Wednesday, August 11, 6:00 - 10:00pm!
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!
You will not want to miss this special evening of community and celebration! Come on out and enjoy family, friendship and lots of fun!
[????] 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:image002.jpg@01D78786.DE5F1660] 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!
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