If you or someone you know will need the COVID-19 vaccine administered at home and you have not contacted the Township, please send their information to Mayor Sarah Neibart directly at sneibart(a)mendhamtownship.org by 12:00pm today.
The Morris County Department of Health contacted the Township last night and asked us to submit a list of homebound residents that will need the COVID-19 vaccine administered at home by Monday afternoon. Luckily, many of you have already provided us with this information. If you or someone you know will need the COVID-19 vaccine administered at home, please send their information to me directly at sneibart(a)mendhamtownship.org by Monday, March 29th at 12:00pm.
This coming Monday, the state of New Jersey expects to receive 494,430 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine - 267,930 Pfizer doses, 174,800 Moderna doses, and 51,700 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. This will be an increase of 77,770 doses from this past week.
Today, Governor Murphy reported that 3,798,523 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in NJ. He also announced that vaccine eligibility in NJ will expand again in April.
On Monday, March 29th, frontline essential workers in the following industries will become eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations: food production, agriculture, food distribution, eldercare and support, warehousing and logistics, social services support staff, elections personnel, hospitality, medical supply chain, postal and shipping services, clergy, and the judicial system. On April 5th, individuals in the following groups will become eligible: individuals aged 55-64, individuals aged 16+ with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, higher education educators and support staff, librarians and library support staff, and workers in the following jobs: communications, IT, media, real estate, building and home services, retail financial institutions, sanitation, laundry services, and utilities.
As many members of our community begin their spring holiday celebrations of Passover and Holy Week, I encourage you to take full advantage of the beautiful weather! As a reminder, the gathering limits are set at 25 individuals indoors and 50 individuals outdoors. Indoor gatherings for religious services must be limited to 50% of the room’s capacity.
Have a good weekend and take care.
Sarah Neibart
Mayor, Mendham Township
On Monday, March 29, 2021, starting at 6:00 PM, the Township Committee and Finance Committee will host a Budget Workshop in preparation for the 2021 budget.
The access code to the virtual meeting via Zoom can be found below. Agenda attached.
Have a great weekend!
Maria Coppinger
Township Clerk
973-543-4555 ext. 211
mtclerk(a)mendhamtownship.org<mailto:mtclerk@mendhamtownship.org>
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Mendhams’ Amazing Egg Hunt Race!
Mendham Township Recreation will host the 2021 Egg Hunt Race! On Sunday, March 28, beginning at 1:00 pm participants will collect Easter eggs in designated pick-up locations in the Township. The quickest to get all eggs will be the winner of the time slot and will receive a special prize basket.
**Pictures with the Easter Bunny and prize goodie bags will be provided to all participants!
**Registration Required at Community Pass<https://register.capturepoint.com/reg/cat_program_class_detail.cfm?season_i…> .
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Spring Cleanup at Tempe Wick Reserve, April 17, 9:00 am, Registration Required
On April 17th, The Mendham Township Environmental Commission is joining with Raritan Headwaters to host a Spring Cleanup at Tempe Wick Reserve. Enjoy the outdoors while you help clean up our environment from 9am to 12 noon. Gloves and garbage bags will be provided. There are a limited number of slots to register, so sign up today.
To register for Tempe Wick Reserve (Site #11) and to get more information use this link: https://RHAcleanup2021.givesmart.com<https://rhacleanup2021.givesmart.com/>
We will follow state and local Covid-19 guidelines. Everyone must register at the Raritan Headwaters site for this event. No walk-ins will be accepted.
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MENDHAM TOWNSHIP -- Gardening enthusiasts - or those who just want to learn about gardening - are invited to volunteer to restore the celebrated Walled Garden on the former Pitney Farm property that is now known as the Mendham Township Historic Park at Pitney Farm.
The Township is turning the open space into a seven-acre park, slated to open in September 2021, and the Walled Garden will enjoy a prominent place in the finished product.
Under the guidance of resident Bill Moran, a Rutgers Master Gardener, volunteers will have the opportunity to return this Township gem into its former status as a quiet oasis on the Pitney family's one-time estate.
The plan is to work one day a week - from 10 a.m. until noon on Tuesdays - starting in mid-April or early May. Volunteers of any age or experience are welcome and should contact Bill directly at 973-219-8989 for details and to sign up.
Pitney Farm was a working agricultural operation in Mendham from the early 1700s. Over time most of its acreage was developed into the residential neighborhoods adjacent to Cold Hill Road and Mendham Road (County Road 513).The remaining 12.5-acre tract was acquired by the Township in the late 2000s, with seven acres set aside, in partnership with Morris County, as permanently preserved open space. The Walled Garden, a greenhouse area, Seed House and the gazebo are the remaining structures on the open space.
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An updated agenda for tonight's (3/22) Township Committee meeting has been posted to the website at http://mendhamtownship.org/uppages/03-22-2021%20Agenda%20BU1.pdf.
The previous agenda reflected the following resolution as a pending item:
2021-075 - RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MENDHAM AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A COMPETITIVE BIDDING CONTRACT TO FATHER DAUGHTER LLC. OF LONG VALLEY, NEW JERSEY FOR BASEBALL INFIELD MAINTENANCE
The meeting will be held via the virtual platform Zoom. The Zoom access information can be found below.
Thank you,
Maria Coppinger
Township Clerk
973-543-4555 Ext. 211
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Gardening with Native Plants for Wildlife, Wednesday, April 7, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Do you want to see more birds and butterflies in your yard this year? Then you need to provide the food they love at every stage. Native flowers and bushes support the whole life cycle of butterflies by providing habitat for their young as caterpillars, which provide food at the right time for birds. The Mendham Township Environmental Commission & the Mendham Township Library will sponsor a webinar led by Deb Ellis, the founder and co-leader of the Essex County chapter of the Native Plant Society of New Jersey & a Master Gardener. It will be held via zoom on Wednesday, April 7 from 7-8pm. Register to attend on the Library website<http://engagedpatrons.org/Events.cfm?SiteID=5471&BranchID=&thisMonth=4&this…> or https://tinyurl.com/yhn2eow4.
This workshop is perfect for beginner or experienced gardeners who want to support pollinators. You will learn about invasive species and how to replace them with easy-care and beautiful natives. Deb will be happy to take your questions after the webinar. Deb has served on the Montclair Environmental Commission and has had a Certified Backyard Habitat through the National Wildlife Federation for 15 years.
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Tomorrow will mark one year since Governor Murphy implemented the statewide Stay-At-Home Order and mandated all “non-essential” businesses to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thursday marked one year since New Jersey schools closed and transitioned to completely remote learning.
Earlier this week, the NJ Department of Education reported that 142 schools are currently open for all in-person instruction, 534 are open for hybrid instruction, 37 districts are using some combination of in person, hybrid, or all-remote learning, and 98 are still full-time remote learning. I am so grateful that our Superintendents, Principals, Boards of Education, educators, parents, and other stakeholders continue to work diligently to come to the right decisions for Mendham Township. This kind of partnership is what has made our school districts among the very best in the entire country.
As temperatures begin to climb, vaccination rates increase, and restrictions on NJ businesses continue to decrease, I am hopeful that we are on our way back.
Yesterday, restaurants, indoor amusement and recreation venues, and personal care businesses were able to raise their indoor capacities to 50%. This past Monday, vaccine eligibility was expanded to include public and local transportation workers, public safety workers, migrant farm workers, members of tribal communities, and individuals experiencing homelessness and those living in shelters.
This past week, the NJ Department of Health launched an effort towards vaccinating individuals 65 years and older. Since the last week of February, the percentage of individuals 75 years and older who have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine increased from 33% to 58%.
The NJ Vaccination Call Center is now fully operational. They have had 36,000 Individuals register for vaccinations, and they have made 14,000 appointments. Any senior can call the support line at 1-856-249-7007 to reschedule appointments, register or schedule a vaccine.
Have a good weekend, and if you are able - try to get outside!
For some inspiration, visit: https://www.hikemendham.org<https://www.hikemendham.org/>.
Sarah Neibart
Mayor, Mendham Township