The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized emergency use of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine. This vaccine only requires one dose and does not require ultra-cold chain storage. Yesterday, Governor Murphy reported that New Jersey expects to receive an initial shipment of roughly 70,000 Johnson & Johnson vaccination doses next week. These doses are in addition to the first and second doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine that the state receives weekly.
Hopefully, this authorization will help rectify the current imbalance of COVID-19 vaccine supply and demand in NJ. At this point, is it unlikely that you will be offered a choice of which vaccine you will get, as supplies are too scarce.
To receive notifications regarding your eligibility to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and to find out when appointments are available, please sign-up at atlantichealth.org<https://www.atlantichealth.org/conditions-treatments/coronavirus-covid-19/c…> and the NJ Vaccine Scheduling System<https://covidvaccine.nj.gov/>.
Sarah Neibart
Mayor, Mendham Township
On Monday, March 1, 2021, starting at 6:00 PM, the following meetings will take place virtually via the Zoom platform.
* 6:00 PM - Budget Workshop: The Township Committee and Finance Committee will host a Budget Workshop in preparation for the 2021 budget.
* 7:30 PM - Regular Session: The Township Committee will adjourn into Executive (closed) Session. The purpose of the Executive Session is to discuss matters relating to personnel.
The access code, which is the same for both meetings, can be found on the attached agenda's last page or below.
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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A Message from the Board of the Brookside Community Club
The board of the Brookside Community Club would like to thank you for decades of support and involvement in our community. Our little club has served as a gathering place for our town in the best of times and in the worst of times. We have had birthdays, funerals, weddings, Super Bowl Parties, Boy and Girl Scout meetings, fundraisers, New Year's Parties, and even our own local award show The Mendies. If there is a reason to gather together, the Brookside Club has hosted it. The club also hosts weekly classes such as dance, yoga and art. We are a nonprofit organization. We are funded through rentals and membership. We are also all volunteers.
To become a new member or remain a loyal member, you must be a resident of Mendham Township and also pay an annual fee of $45 running from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021.
Community Events:
Easter Egg Hunt
Brookside 4th of July Parade
Brookside Engine Co. Family Clam Bake
Holiday Boutique
Please fill out and return the attached document with your payment to:
Community Club of Brookside
P.O. Box 168
Brookside, NJ 07926
Recycling 101 - Did you know? Tin cans that are recycled can be back on grocery store shelves within two months!
This was just one recycling fact shared during the recent Recycling 101: Lunch & Learn Webinar, featuring representatives of the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA). The program provided an overview of the Township's new recycling program and answered questions about what can be recycled and what should be reused or discarded. It was co-hosted by Committeewoman Amalia Duarte and Environmental Commission Chair Martin Slayne.
You can now watch a recording of the Webinar on Mendham TV<https://videoplayer.telvue.com/player/DlmmPfdsX2xkVdFmHGUnNrmtSQmz1Apm/medi…>.
If you have questions about recycling, please send them to: mendhamtownshiprecycling(a)gmail.com.
Thank you!
The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook and a Winter Weather Advisory from 9am-6pm today. The current forecast data suggests that we will once again see 2 - 4 inches of snow, with an exit late this afternoon into the early evening. Most of the snow is anticipated to occur within a 1 to 3 hour burst of heavy snow during the late morning and early afternoon. Snow rates during this time could exceed 1" per hour.
Please stay safe and warm!
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The sun finally broke through the clouds today! Another shot of wintry weather will impact us on Monday, but warmer weather is expected to head our way later next week. I think I speak for everyone when I say that Spring can’t come soon enough.
Unfortunately, due to extreme weather across the country, there have been nationwide mail and package delivery delays. New Jersey has not yet received approximately 230,000 COVID-19 vaccination doses that were expected earlier this week. The state has been working with its vaccination sites to use existing inventory to satisfy current appointments. However, not all sites have been able to do this, and some appointments have been rescheduled and will continue to be rescheduled.
As of yesterday morning, 1,559,569 vaccination doses have been administered in NJ. That includes more than 1.1 million first doses, and more than 456,000 second doses. There continues to be a tremendous imbalance between the supply and demand of COVID-19 vaccines across the country, and shipping delays have added yet another layer of frustration to the ongoing supply challenges.
As NJ's vaccination program continues, the NJDOH is eager to increase distribution points for the vaccine. Unfortunately, the state cannot expand the number of sites until more vaccination doses are available. Currently, there are 1,700 providers in NJ approved to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine, but the state only has enough supply to provide vaccination doses to about 300 of these providers. For a list of available locations, please click here<https://newjersey.github.io/vaccine-locations/NJ-COVID-19-Vaccine-Locations…>.
Hopefully, as the state sees an increase in vaccination allotments from the federal government, NJ will expand locations and access for more people to get vaccinated.
To receive notifications regarding your eligibility to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and to find out when appointments are available, please sign-up at atlantichealth.org<https://www.atlantichealth.org/conditions-treatments/coronavirus-covid-19/c…> and the NJ Vaccine Scheduling System<https://covidvaccine.nj.gov/>.
Sarah Neibart
Mayor, Mendham Township
On Monday, February 22, 2021, starting at 6:00 PM, the following meetings will take place virtually via the Zoom platform.
* Budget Workshop: The Township Committee and Finance Committee will host a Budget Workshop at 6:00 PM in preparation for the 2021 budget.
* Regular Session: The Township Committee will meet at 7:30 PM for their regularly scheduled meeting - agenda and bills list attached.
The access code, which is the same for both meetings, can be found on the agenda's last page or below.
Have a great weekend!
Maria Coppinger
Township Clerk
973-543-4555 Ext. 211
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As temperatures fall, it's never a bad idea to take it slow. 70% of snow and ice-related injuries occur in automobiles. Please leave extra space between you and the vehicle in front of you. Take it slow and you'll get where you need to go.
Initial intermittent light snow starts early tomorrow morning and turns steadier towards 9:00am. Snow will continue throughout the day. A period of wintry mix with sleet and freezing rain is expected tomorrow night.
As temperatures decrease, icing is likely - do your best to stay off the roads!
An Ice Storm Warning will go in effect at 6:00pm tonight until tomorrow at 10:00am. During this time, road conditions will be extremely hazardous. Please be advised that the State of New Jersey is experiencing a salt shortage and we have been asked to utilize our inventory in the most efficient way possible without sacrificing the safety of our roadways. In Mendham Township, for our 83 miles of roads, each salt application requires about 80 tons of salt. Currently, we have enough for the incoming storm, but I ask that you do your best to stay off the roads from tonight through tomorrow afternoon. We will continue to exhaust all possible options to acquire salt so that we can be prepared for any future weather emergencies.
As the temperature decreases, icing is expected to weigh down branches and power lines.
Please prepare yourself and your family for a possible power outage.
If you lose power, 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. Please have your account number on hand.
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.
As a reminder, 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 in a closed or even open garage. Also, do not use gas stoves, kerosene heaters, or other open flame heat sources to keep warm. These sources of heat can cause deadly carbon monoxide gas to build up in your home. A fireplace can be helpful but if the chimney flue is not clear it can also become a hazard. It is important to always have working carbon monoxide detectors.
If you need assistance or someone to check on a community member, please email the Mendham Township OEM at: mendhamtwpoem(a)gmail.com or call them at (973) 370-5905.
Stay safe,
Sarah Neibart
Mayor, Mendham Township