Mendham Township Annual Registration Reminders:
Alarm: Annual alarm registration is required by December 31st of each calendar year in Mendham Township. This registration applies to burglar, fire, medical, and panic alarm systems. Forms are available on our website, www.mendhamtownship.org under the Forms and Documents<http://www.mendhamtownship.org/cn/FormCenter/?TID=77&TPID=9848> section or at Town Hall. Any questions, please contact the Mendham Township Police at 973-543-2581.
To register online, please click here<https://register.communitypass.net/reg/cat_program_class_detail.cfm?s=&t=&s…>.
For Alarm Registration Forms, click here<http://www.mendhamtownship.org/FCpdf/2017-18%20AlarmRegistration%20Revised.…>.
MENDHAM TOWNSHIP
POLICE DEPARTMENT
3 Cherry Lane; PO Box 236; Brookside, NJ 07926
Non -Emergency 973 543-2581
Fax 973-543-2603
Pet Licensing: It's time to get your pet registered & licensed for the 2021 year. Please see details below.
APPLYING FOR LICENSES
Dog and cat licenses are renewed or applied for annually. A printable application can 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 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
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Online registration and payment is available, here<https://register.communitypass.net/reg/cat_program_class_detail.cfm?s=&t=&s…>. In order to receive the pet license tag, be sure to submit appropriate rabies vaccination documentation to, 2 West Main Street, P.O. Box 520, Brookside, NJ 07926
This past Tuesday, New Jersey hospitals began vaccinating frontline healthcare workers. As of yesterday afternoon, the state reported that 2,149 healthcare workers had received their first dose of the vaccine. Around 76,000 doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine were delivered to New Jersey earlier this week - about 54,000 doses have gone to our hospitals and 20,000 will be distributed in long-term care facilities starting on December 28th. The state is currently expecting a total shipment of 183,300 doses of Pfizer’s vaccine in December, representing a 38% decrease from the state’s previous estimate.
Yesterday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized emergency use of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine. New Jersey expects to receive the first shipment of the Moderna vaccine in the next few days. Unlike the Pfizer vaccine, the Moderna vaccine does not require ultra-cold storage, so there is more flexibility on the types of sites that can receive and provide the doses, which would allow wider distribution. The state is working on opening 200+ vaccination sites, and announced yesterday that Morris County will house one of the six NJ “mega vaccination sites”.
The initial focus of the vaccination effort will continue to be healthcare personnel who are defined as paid and unpaid persons serving in healthcare settings who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients or infectious materials. This first phase also includes long-term care facility residents and staff, and is expected to continue throughout December and into early 2021.
As we begin on the road to the end of this pandemic, please continue practicing social distancing, masking, good hygiene, and testing. We still have a tough few months (at a minimum) ahead. With this in mind, Mendham Township and Mendham Borough with the help of Robinson Drug & Compounding Center and CareGPS Health are standing up a drive-through testing facility before the holidays in order to help prevent the spread of the virus. While we strongly encourage you not to gather for the holidays, if you do so, please get tested beforehand.
Please sign up for your COVID-19 test here: caregps.us/mendham<https://caregps.us/reg/mendham.aspx>.
Sarah Neibart
Mayor, Mendham Township
The Deadline for Ski Club Registration has been extended to Monday, December 21, 2020.
The Township of Mendham is happy to present our annual Ski/Snowboard program. Our ski club program is open to all children in Grades 6 through 12. This year, the program will continue to take place over six Sundays at Camelback Ski Resort in Tannersville, PA.
Transportation & Lift Tickets are included in registration. This program is fully supervised, but we still look for additional volunteer chaperones.
Program dates include January 3, 10, 24, 31 and February 7, 21.
Departure: 7:00 AM (please arrive at 6:45 AM)
Pick up: We will depart Camelback at 3:00 PM and arrive in Mendham at 4:00 PM
Both Departure and Pick up will take place at 18 West Main Street, Brookside, NJ at the Mendham Township Elementary School.
Price for six-week program: $592.00 (Increases due to COVID busing and restrictions)
Price for six-week program: $372.00 (PARENT MUST PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION)
Price for six-week program: $262.00 (Township provides transport, no lift ticket – for season pass holders)
MAKE YOUR DECISION CAREFULLY. AFTER DECEMBER 4, WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE CHANGES IN MODE OF TRANSPORTATION AND NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN SHOULD YOU DECIDE TO DRIVE YOUR CHILD!
* Mendham Township & Mendham Borough residents receive "IN TOWN" pricing. There is a $25.00 out of town fee applied to all out of town residents.
* Additionally, register by MONDAY, December 21, 2020 to avoid a $25.00 late fee. Registration MAY remain open past December 18 if there are spots available to fill a bus. Should we need to start a new bus, we will begin a waitlist and when there are enough participants, they will be released from the waitlist.
* There is the option to add on ski or snowboard lessons for $45 per week. These lessons are 90-minute lessons provided by the Camelback staff.
COVID UPDATES AND GUIDELINES FOR SKI CLUB
Due to the nature of COVID-19 and the everchanging Executive Orders and guidelines issued as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, please be sure to review the below PRIOR to registering for the ski club. The ski club is a very intricate program to put together and there are many moving parts that COVID-19 makes even more difficult. In order for this program to be effective in its operation, please only register if you are sure that you feel comfortable with the given protocols. No refunds will be given after ski club has begun for any reason other than medical reasons with a doctor’s note, or a complete closure/cancellation due to COVID-19.
This year, you may notice an increased cost. Transportation is extremely costly and operating it at half capacity makes it even more costly. This is a part of why no refunds will be issued except in the situations mentioned above, as all expenses – from staffing to buses and lift tickets - need to be covered.
We do not permit anyone to sign up by the trip – you must sign up for the entire session of ski club. Additionally, if you plan to drive your child to the mountain and leave them for the day, please contact David Guida. We will waive $220 from the cost of the trip.
Please take a moment to review the below:
Buses:
* Temperature checks will be completed when entering the bus.
* Additionally, sanitizer will be provided for all participants upon entry to the bus.
* Buses will be seated every other seat (meaning each individual will have their own row).
* Masks will be required at all time on the bus.
* There will be no more than 25 participants on each bus. To eliminate possible exposure to COVID-19, we will take requests for bus placements if you are already in close contact with any individual on the trips.
* Requests (outside of grade) will be taken for individuals in close contact beyond ski club.
Meeting Area:
* More guidance is to come on this. However, we are anticipating that the lodge will have very limited access. A request is pending with Camelback to allow the buses to remain in the lots so that participants can return to the bus for breaks, and bring grab and go lunches to the bus. However, we have been guaranteed that the buses may return for lunch. So, skiers not wishing to enter the lodge will be able to leave personal items on the bus, including lunch, and return during a designated time to eat.
Refunds:
* In the event of a closure of the State of New Jersey or Camelback prior to the start of ski club, full refunds will be given to all participants.
* In the event that an individual becomes injured and cannot attend ski club, a full prorated refund will be given.
* No refunds will be given for missed trips other than injuries or with a doctor’s note!
* In the event that there is a cancellation due to COVID-19, a refund will be given for each missed week. However, make ups will be scheduled where possible first.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions that you may have via email at dguida(a)mendhamtownship.org<mailto:dguida@mendhamtownship.org>.
David Guida
Recreation Director
Office: 973-543-4555 ext. 222
Cell: 908-477-4438
dguida(a)mendhamtownship.org<mailto:dguida@mendhamtownship.org>
Township of Mendham
2 West Main Street
Brookside, NJ 07926
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Attached please find the Township Committee agenda for Tuesday, December 22, 2020 starting at 7:30pm.
The meeting will be held in-person at 2 W. Main Street, Brookside and via the virtual platform Zoom; access information can be found on the last page of the attached agenda.
Have a great weekend!
Maria Coppinger
Township Clerk
Mendham Township
PO Box 520
2 West Main Street
Brookside, NJ 07926
973-543-4555 Ext. 211
973-543-6630 FAX
MENDHAM TOWNSHIP'S SANTA TOUR ROUTE TIMES FOR TOMORROW:
Routes for the EAST SIDE OF TOWN:
Route #1:
-Start: Woodland Road at East Main Street.
-Woodland Road to Twin Park 10:05
-Left onto Twin Park Drive
-Right onto Woodland Road
-Left onto Mount Pleasant Road 10:06
-Take Mount Pleasant to Standish Drive- loop around in cul-de-sac 10:10
-Left onto Mount Pleasant Road
-Left onto Schoolhouse Lane 10:13
-Right onto Wilrich Glen 10:15
-Left onto Old Orchard Road 10:17
-Right onto Washington Valley Road 10:20
-Right onto Hamilton Dr 10;22
-Left onto Dogwood Drive 10:25
-Left onto Tingley Road 10:10:28
-Right onto East Main Street 10:30
-Back in front of town hall in the vicinity of BEC #1 Headquarters 10:32
Begin Route #2 automatically
Route #2:
-Start: West Main at Cherry Lane
-West Main Street to Cold Hill Road 10:35
-Cold Hill Road to Mountainside Road 10:35
-Mountainside Road to Calais Road 10:38
-Calais Road to Parkwood Lane 10:41
-Loop in cul de sac at Parkwood Lane
-Right onto Calais Road
-Left onto Horizon Drive 10:43
-Horizon Drive to Mountainside
-Mountainside to Cold Hill
-Left onto Cold Hill
-Right onto Buddy Lane 10:48
-Loop in cul-de-sac
-Left onto Cold Hill
-Cold Hill to Shelton Road 10:50
-Left onto Shelton
-Shelton to Ballantine 10:51
-Right onto Ballantine
-Left back onto Cold Hill
-Cold Hill to Route 24 10:55
Return to firehouse via Route 24 and Cherry Lane for 15-minute break after #2
Route #3
-Start: Cherry Lane
-Cherry Lane to Colonial Road 11:20
-Left onto Route 24
-Right onto Corey Lane 11:22
-Corey Lane to Green Hills/Indian Hollow
-Left onto Green Hills Road 11:23
-Loop in cul-de-sac
-Left back onto Corey Lane
-Corey Lane to Tempe Wick Road 11:25
-Tempe Wick to Drakewick
-Right onto Walsingham Road 11:27
-Left onto Devonshire 11:28
-Devonshire to Cold Hill Road
-Right onto Cold Hill
-Right onto Route 24
-Route 24 to Governor’s Lane
-Right onto Governor’s Lane 11:28
-Take cul-de-sac at Olmstead Lane
-Right onto Route 24 then immediate left onto Brockden Drive 11:30
-Brockden Drive to the cul-de-sac
-Loop around in cul-de-sac
-Left onto Farm Drive 11:35
-Left onto Knollwood Trail West
-Left onto Deer Run 11:37
-Right onto Hilltop Circle East 11:38
-Right onto Hilltop Circle East
-Left onto Cherry Lane 11:40
-Return to firehouse- end of tour
Routes for the WEST SIDE OF TOWN:
Route #1:
-Start: Ralston Firehouse
-Left onto Route 24
-Right onto Nesbitt Drive 10:01
-Left onto Jane Terrace 10:02
-Right onto Valley View Drive 10:04
-Right onto Oak Knoll Road 10:05
-Right onto North Gate Road
-Take crossroads straight to Cedar Lane 10:08
-Right onto Roconan Drive 10:09
-Loop in the cul-de-sac
-Left onto Cedar Lane
-Left onto Burnet Road 10:11
-Burnet Road to Ironia Road 10:12
-Left onto Ironia Road
-Ironia Road to Animal Shelter Complex 10:13
-Loop Around in Shelter Complex
-Ironia Road to Roxiticus Extension
-Roxiticus Extension to Route 24
-Cross over 24 to Roxiticus and begin Route #2 10:20
Route #2:
-Start at Roxiticus Road 10:20
-Roxiticus Road to Hunters Glen 10:25
-Left onto Hunters Glen 10:27
-Carriage Hill Road both sides 10:32
-Back down Hunters Glen
-Right onto Roxiticus
-Left onto East Fox Chase Road 10:36
-Right onto Springcroft Road 10:37
-Right onto Winston Farm Lane 10:40
-Left onto Roxiticus Road
-Right onto Saddle Hill Road 10:41
-Loop in cul-de-sac
-Right onto Roxiticus Road
-Right onto Union Schoolhouse Road 10;43
-Left onto Mosle/Pleasant Valley Road 10:45
-Left onto Brookrace Drive 10:45
-Brookrace Drive to cul-de-sac 10:49
-Loop in cul-de-sac
-Right onto Pleasant Valley/Mosle Road (Brookside can go either way; end of route)
-Right onto Union Schoolhouse Road
-Right onto Roxiticus Road 11:01
-Left onto Route 24
-Return to Ralston Firehouse 11:05
*The times listed above are approximates, please expect some delays.
**If you would like to park in a safe spot along the route, that is fine - but we ask that you avoid the main roads!
Mendham Community COVID-19 Testing, Monday, December 21, 2020, Beginning at 9:00 am
Mendham Township and Mendham Borough with the help of Robinson Drug Shop<https://robinsondrugshop.com/> and CareGPS Health<https://caregps.health/> is hosting a COVID-19 Drive-Through Testing Day. Preregistration is required at caregps.us/Mendham<https://caregps.us/reg/mendham.aspx>. There is no cost to you for this test, all medical insurance fully covers the fee.
**Please note that all participants are required to arrive at the designated test location in a vehicle and wearing a mask.
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Dear Residents:
Due to the projected snowfall, there will be no recycling pick up tomorrow, Thursday, December 17. Recycling will be picked up on Friday, December 18.
Thank you.
The Mendham Township Office of Emergency Management (OEM), Department of Public Works (DPW), and our first responder organizations are monitoring the incoming storm that is set to arrive mid to late afternoon tomorrow - Wednesday, December 16th. We currently expect 9-14 inches of snowfall with heavy winds. Although the storm is expected to subside on Thursday, there will likely be a re-freeze cycle throughout the weekend.
Starting tomorrow at 2pm, please do your best to stay off the roads. Travel could be extremely difficult, and the heavy winds could lead to downed trees and possible power outages.
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 police non-emergency number at: (973) 543-2581 press 0 to speak to an operator or email: mendhamtwpoem(a)gmail.com.
Please reserve calling 911 for emergency situations.
If you lose power, report your outage to JCP&L directly by calling 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877), or visiting www.rstenergycorp.com and clicking the “Report Outage” link on www.firstenergycorp.com<http://www.firstenergycorp.com/>, or by texting out to 544487.
JCP&L is prepared to activate its storm response and Incident Command System plans and has crews standing by ready to help.
Reminder: Generators can be a lifesaver during power outages, but can also be dangerous if used or installed improperly. Never use a portable generator inside the house or a closed garage. Additionally, 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.
If you need assistance or someone to check on a community member, please email the Mendham Township Office of Emergency Management at: mendhamtwpoem(a)gmail.com.
Stay Safe,
Sarah Neibart
Mayor, Mendham Township
Township Committee Meeting - Thursday, December 17, 2020 (weather permitting) at 7:30PM.
The Township Committee will meet on Thursday, December 17, 2020, at the Municipal Building, 2 West Main Street, Brookside, NJ. The Township Committee will convene at 7:30PM and will immediately adjourn into Executive Session (closed) to discuss 2021 appointments; agenda attached.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you,
Maria Coppinger
Township Clerk
Mendham Township
PO Box 520
2 West Main Street
Brookside, NJ 07926
973-543-4555 Ext. 211
973-543-6630 FAX
Mendham Community COVID-19 Testing, Monday, December 21, 2020, Beginning at 9:00 am
Mendham Township and Mendham Borough is hosting a COVID-19 Drive-Through Testing Day. Preregistration is required at caregps.us/Mendham<https://caregps.us/reg/mendham.aspx>. There is no cost to you for this test, all medical insurance fully covers the fee.
**Please note that all participants are required to arrive at the designated test location in a vehicle and wearing a mask.
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