It has been 262 days since the first reported positive case of COVID-19 in New Jersey - we have all had a long eight months. Although Mendham Township has one of the lowest reported case numbers in Morris County, we are still seeing new cases of COVID-19 reported every week. Since March, there have been 87 cases of COVID-19 in the Township. Over 20 of those cases have been reported in November. We are in the midst of the “second wave” of this virus and we need to do everything possible to slow the transmission.
This past Monday, the Governor signed an Executive Order reducing the indoor gathering limits to no more than 10 people. As you finalize your Thanksgiving plans, I urge you to honor these limits. This is not the year for a big family gathering. For more information on how to celebrate Thanksgiving safely, please view the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidance on holiday celebrations<https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays.html>. The New Jersey Department of Health also strongly recommends against families taking residents out of long-term care facilities for holiday celebrations or gatherings.
I know many college students will be traveling home over the next couple of days. While it is exciting for us to have them back home in our community, we need everyone to work together to mitigate community spread. If a student hasn’t completed a 14-day quarantine before traveling home, the student can continue that quarantine period at home, but should remain separate from their family, especially high-risk family members. Additionally, college students are encouraged to get tested. For a list of Morris County testing sites, please go here: https://health.morriscountynj.gov/morris-county-covid-19-testing-sites/.
As many things this year, this holiday season will not look like years past. Please do your part to protect your loved ones, neighbors, and the most vulnerable in our community by maintaining social distancing, wearing a mask, washing your hands, and keeping your Thanksgiving celebrations small and if possible, outdoors.
Have a great weekend, and stay safe.
Sarah Neibart
Mayor, Mendham Township
Township Committee Meeting - Tuesday, November 24, 2020 starting at 6:00PM Executive Session / 7:30PM Regular Meeting
The Township Committee will convene at 6:00 PM and will immediately adjourn into Executive (closed) Session. The purpose of the Executive Session is to discuss a matter of personnel; specifically the Chief Financial Officer Position.
At 7:30 PM, the Committee will reconvene into Regular Session to discuss and/or act upon the items described in the attached agenda. Bills list will be posted to the township website under the agenda & minutes tab on Monday, November 23rd. Locate the meeting date and click on "other docs."
The public is welcome to join in-person at 2 West Main Street, Brookside or virtually via Zoom. Kindly note the access information on the last page of the attached agenda.
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
Disc Golf: Saturday, November 21, 11 am - 4 pm, Ralston Field
It's going to be a beautiful day for Disc golf at Ralston Field! The perfect outdoor activity for kids, adults and seniors!
We'll have music in the park and all event participants are encouraged to bring snacks and drinks. If you wish, you may also, BYOB.
Your group may be as large or as small as you like. No masks are required while on the course and actively playing with your group. However, when in a social area, masks are required.
$10 entry fee for all players to be paid the day of the event. Please bring your own disc as there will be a very limited number to purchase on the day of the event. To purchase a disc in advance, you may go through Community Pass<https://register.communitypass.net/reg/cat_program_list_detail.cfm?season_i…>.
In the spirit of giving during the Thanksgiving season, we encourage all disc golfers to bring a donation of canned goods that will be donated to the Market Street Mission.
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#9PMROUTINE: Start Today
Auto theft and burglary continue to be persistent in the Mendham area. Law enforcement is asking residents to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activities to the local police. Together, we can proactively discourage car thieves by taking a few simple steps to ensure that vehicles and homes remain safe and secure.
By 9:00 pm, Everyday:
* Lock your vehicle doors and be sure that your remote garage door opener is out of view.
* Take your key and/or key fob out of the vehicle.
* Report any suspicious activity or person.
* Neighbors should watch out for neighbors. Call your neighbor to remind them of the 9:00 pm Lock Up Routine.
* Call 911 to report crimes in progress.
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Township Committee Special Meeting - Thursday, November 19, 2020 starting at 6:00PM Executive Session / 7:30PM Special Session
The Township Committee will convene at 6:00 PM and will immediately adjourn into Executive (closed) Session. The purpose of the Executive Session is to discuss personnel matters; specifically the Township Administrator & Chief Financial Officer Positions.
At 7:30 PM, the Committee will reconvene to discuss and/or act upon the items described in the attached agenda.
The public is welcome to join in-person at 2 West Main Street, Brookside or virtually via Zoom. Kindly note the access information on the last page of the attached agenda.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you,
Maria Coppinger
Township Clerk
973-543-4555 Ext. 211
Disc Golf: Saturday, November 21, 11 am - 4 pm, Ralston Field
Join us at Ralston Field for Disc golf! The perfect outdoor activity for kids, adults and seniors!
We'll have music in the park and all event participants are encouraged to bring snacks and drinks. Your group may be as large or as small you like. No masks are required while on the course and actively playing with your group. However, when in a social area, masks are required.
$10 entry fee for all players to be paid the day of the event. Please bring your own disc as there will be a very limited number to purchase on the day of the event. If you wish to purchase a disc in advance, you may do so through Community Pass<https://register.communitypass.net/reg/cat_program_list_detail.cfm?season_i…>.
In the spirit of giving during the Thanksgiving season, we encourage all disc golfers to bring a donation of canned goods that will be donated to the Market Street Mission.
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It has been 240 days since the first reported case of COVID-19 in New Jersey. After eight months, I understand that we are all suffering from pandemic fatigue, but this virus has been waiting for us to get lax in our personal responsibilities. As we enter Halloween weekend, I want to remind everyone that our state is seeing an increase of new cases linked to small gatherings in private homes, where people are more likely to let their guard down. If you are celebrating Halloween this weekend, please do your best to keep your Halloween activities outside and maintain social distancing.
The Mendham Township Recreation Department is hosting a Halloween Party tomorrow at Brookside Field from 1:00pm – 3:00pm. There will be games, music, a fire safety demonstration, and lots of fun for the entire family. We look forward to seeing you dressed up and ready for the festivities!
Tomorrow night, trick-or-treating will take place in the Township from 4:00pm - 8:30pm. Please trick-or-treat in small groups and make sure that someone has a flashlight. For those putting out treats, please do your best to arrange your treats in such a way that they can be quickly and safely accessed without multiple pieces being touched. If you are trick-or-treating, do not approach a house that has their lights off, a sign posted that they are not participating or something taped across their door or walkway.
Remember - no Halloween costume is complete without a face mask!
On a different but related note, over the last few weeks there has been an uptick in burglaries and car thefts across Morris County. The 9pm Routine of locking your car, setting your alarms, and bringing all of your belongings in every night, needs to be a routine that you follow all day, every day. Just last week, Mendham Township Police responded to an attempted break-in during the morning hours. We live in a safe town, but crimes can still happen.
I hope you have a fun and safe Halloween weekend. Looking forward to seeing your festive costumes and face coverings!
Sarah Neibart
Mayor, Mendham Township
Dear Mendham Residents:
The Red Cross is hosting a blood drive in the Fellowship Hall at Hilltop House, 14 Hilltop Road on Friday, November 27, 2020. Donating blood is recognized as an essential activity during the current health crisis. Healthy donors are urged to give blood, and to support social distancing, appointments are now required. Please sign up online<https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=hilltop%20…> or call 1-800-733-2767.
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Disc Golf: Saturday, November 21, 11 am - 4 pm, Ralston Field
Join us at Ralston Field for Disc golf! The perfect outdoor activity for kids, adults and seniors!
We'll have music in the park and all event participants are encouraged to bring snacks and drinks. Your group may be as large or as small you like. No masks are required while on the course and actively playing with your group. However, when in a social area, masks are required.
There will be a $10 entry fee for all players to be paid the day of the event. Please bring your own disc as there will be a very limited number of discs to purchase on the day of the event. If you wish to purchase a disc in advance, you may do so through Community Pass<https://register.communitypass.net/reg/cat_program_list_detail.cfm?season_i…>.
Finally, in the spirit of giving during the Thanksgiving season, we encourage all disc golfers to bring a donation of canned goods that will be donated to the Market Street Mission.
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Brookside Community Club Holiday Boutique: Saturday, November 21, 9:00 am
With the holiday season upon us, there's no better time to get your gift shopping started. On Saturday, November 21, the Brookside Community Club will host its annual Holiday Boutique, from 9:00 am until 3:30 pm.
Featured at the 23rd Annual Boutique sale will be clothing for American Girl Dolls, Bitty Baby and Willie Wishers, Photos on Cards, Jewelry, Mendham Township Blankets, Hats, Bookmarks, Handmade Scarf Sets, Paper Crafts, Crochet items, Ascots, Note Cards, Handbags, Ceramics, Cork Handbags, Paper craft, Pottery, Joy Be the Difference Clothing, Baby Blankets, Felt Handbags and Hats, Cutco Cutlery, Cashmere & Luxury Fiber Accessories, Christmas Trees with mini lights, Ornaments, Clothing, Bandanas for dogs, Chocolate and much more!
Free Admission and Face Masks Required Upon Entering.
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