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Press Release: Morris County to Reopen No-Cost COVID-19 Testing at County College

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COUNTY OF MORRIS Office of Communications & Digital Media [cid:8af2deba-29cf-4521-8110-57ca1834c325] PRESS RELEASE: Jan. 7, 2022 For Immediate Release Morris County to Reopen No-Cost COVID-19 Testing at County College Tests to be Provided by Appointment Only at Walk-Up Facility Inside Student Center Morris County’s Board of County Commissioners today announced the county will resume no-cost, COVID-19 testing inside the Student Center at the County College of Morris (CCM) on Monday to help meet a soaring demand. Testing is available by appointment only. No one will be permitted to walk into the facility without an appointment, and appointments must be scheduled on-line through the Morris County COVID-19 Information website<https://www.morriscountynj.gov/Residents/Health/Coronavirus/Get-a-Covid-19-…>. The center will be open seven days per week and appointments will be available between 7 a.m. and 6:45 p.m., except for a half hour between 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. “We are meeting the increased demand of our residents for more testing facilities, and we want to take a tremendous burden off local hospitals where emergency room personnel have been overwhelmed by people walking in hoping to find tests,” said Commissioner Director Stephen H. Shaw. Saint Clare’s Health and Morristown Medical Center/Atlantic Health System have noted that a Morris County testing center at CCM will relieve emergency department pressures. “Our strategic planning committee had discussed the need for testing recently, and despite tight supplies and limited resources we are pleased the county was able to launch this initiative. Hopefully the sharp increases in cases is plateauing, and we will have as sharp a decline,” said Commissioner John Krickus, referring to the board’s COVID-19 Strategic Planning Advisory Committee, of which he is a member. Testing Center Morris County and the County College of Morris will again collaborate with the Morris County Sheriff’s Office to operate the testing facility in the same Student Center location where the county operated its testing center last year. Instead of a saliva test, the center will employ the LabQ Diagnostics nasal-swab PCR tests. HQ Health, which is the new LabQ brand name for the company’s suite of comprehensive and complete healthcare services, opened a new, 100,000 square foot center in Mount Olive last May. Among other operations, the center will manage four other national data centers for LabQ and employ more than 1,000 people locally. Because of the massive demand on testing throughout the nation, people looking to be tested are being advised that receiving results may take considerably longer than the usually advertised timetable of 24 hours to 48 hours. People who schedule a test will not be charged for the service, but will be asked to provide information about whether they have health insurance, Medicaid, Medicare or no healthcare coverage. Individuals with symptoms or who have a known exposure to COVID-19 should follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for isolation or quarantine until they receive their test results. Please monitor the COVID-19 information page on the Morris County website<https://health.morriscountynj.gov/coronavirus/#testing> to learn of any changes in the testing schedule at CCM or updates on other testing programs and the pandemic. “We’ve met the pandemic head on since it began. Last year we set up the most successful vaccination center in the state at the Rockaway Townsquare Mall, as well as a testing center. With this recent rise in cases, we are launching the testing center again with the same vigor and level of tenacity as before,” said Commissioner Thomas Mastrangelo, a liaison to the county Department of Law & Public Safety. “The County College of Morris is always ready to support the county in any way, and we are willing and proud to assist with this endeavor,” said CCM President Anthony J. Iacono. Directions and Precautions Parking at CCM for people with appointments will be reserved in Lot 6, where individuals using public transportation to and from CCM also may board or disembark from a bus. To find directions to CCM and learn more about public transportation options to and from the campus, please go to the CCM website<https://www.ccm.edu/directions/>. Everyone arriving at the campus is required to wear a protective face covering or mask from the time of arrival in the parking lot to the moment of departure.

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Mendham Township Weather Alert

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Weather Alert for Mendham Township: Snow Incoming! Be prepared for late night snow into tomorrow morning. Plan ahead and drive safe. [cid:88d8c5b4-5757-40f4-8e62-5da1d000a6f2]

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FEMA Individual Assistance Registration Deadline Approaching, Jan. 5 for New Jersey Ida Disaster Assistance

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New Jersey homeowners, renters and businesses who had property damage or loss caused by remnants of Hurricane Ida from September 1 - 3, 2021, have until Wednesday to apply for federal disaster assistance. The deadline to apply for assistance from FEMA and for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is Jan. 5, 2022. Federal disaster assistance for individuals and families can include money for rental assistance, essential home repairs, personal property losses, and other serious disaster-related needs not covered by insurance. If you live in Bergen, Essex, Gloucester, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Union or Warren counties, you can register for disaster assistance, update your contact information, ask questions about a letter from FEMA, get information about FEMA home inspections, or learn how to appeal a FEMA decision by: Please use the link below for full news release: https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20220103/fema-registration-deadline-appr… Please click here to be taken to the Grants Portal for more information.<https://grantee.fema.gov/>

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Styrofoam Recycling Day, January 8, 37 Ironia Road

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[cid:image001.png@01D80235.37E7F3E0] January 8, 2022, Styrofoam EPS Recycling Day, 37 Ironia Road On Saturday, January 8, 2022, The Mendham Township Environmental Commission and Mendham Borough ECOSST Commission will host a Styrofoam EPS Recycling Day at Mendham Borough Public Works, 37 Ironia Road, between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm. The following styrofoam items will be accepted: * Foam sheets * Foam coolers * Foam packaging The following styrofoam items will NOT be accepted: * White foam cups * Colored foam trays * Food service trays * Foam egg cartons * Packaging peanuts [cid:image004.jpg@01D80236.9D608E70]

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Mendham Township School District's Bond Referendum, Vote, January 25, 2022

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What to know about Mendham Township School District’s Jan. 25 bond referendum The Mendham Township School District will ask the community to vote Tuesday, Jan. 25, on $19.9 million of funding for building repairs and renovations, tech-centered instructional spaces, and safety and security upgrades. A voter-approved referendum would let the district access state aid to reduce the local cost of improvements by 37 percent. That state funding stream is only available through an authorized referendum. The new debt amount would be less than debt that is expiring, so taxes would decrease by $97 while the district makes $19.9 million in improvements. (The school debt tax decrease is based on a home assessed at the Township average of $905,519.) [cid:image001.png@01D8021E.A05B44C0] The projects would position the district for continued academic excellence for years to come and maintain Mendham Township’s status as a highly desirable community for families. The community played a role in determining the proposed improvements, starting with a 2018 strategic planning process. A resident survey identified schools as the top factor in the decision to live in Mendham Township. Members of a citizens committee named technology and 21st-century classroom space, security and safety as community priorities. The district’s proposal includes renovations that would provide enhanced opportunities for innovative learning and activities, as well as security upgrades and other critical building repairs. Vote in person or by mail to make your voice heard: ● Polls will be open from 12 - 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 25 for in-person voting. Find your polling district at www.mendhamtwp.org/vote<http://www.mendhamtwp.org/vote> ● Vote By Mail ballots can be deposited in the Morris County Board of Elections drop box at 10 Court St., Morristown ● Residents can still apply to Vote By Mail. Applications<https://nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/forms-vote-by-mail/vote-by-mail-e…> must be received by Jan. 18. Residents can learn more about the referendum at upcoming events. A Jan. 6, in-person info fair will give participants the chance to ask questions of the district’s architect, financial advisor, teachers, principals, administrators, and more. A morning and evening session will be held. ● Morning session: Thursday, Jan. 6, 10 - 11:30 a.m., MTES Gym ● Evening session: Thursday, Jan. 6, 6:30 - 8 p.m., MTES Gym For residents who cannot attend the in-person fairs, the district will also host a virtual referendum forum on Wednesday, Jan. 12 at 6 p.m. The Q&A-style session will encourage community members to ask live questions or submit them in advance to referendum(a)mendhamtwp.org. Click this link<https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82155976018?pwd=bkJCamRkUWp3bFlNMlRtR0tEalJFQT09#…> to join live via Zoom. For more information about the vote on Jan. 25, including project renderings and descriptions, financial details and FAQs, visit www.mendhamtwp.org/vote<http://www.mendhamtwp.org/vote>.

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Township Committee Reorganization Meeting Agenda - January 5, 2022 at 7PM

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Happy New Year! Attached, please find the Township Committee agenda for Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held in-person at 2 West Main St., Brookside and via the Zoom platform; the access information can be found on the first page of the attached agenda. Thank you, Maria Coppinger Township Clerk Mendham Township 973-543-4555 Ext. 211

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Reflecting on 2021 & Looking Toward 2022 - Happy New Year, Mendham Township!

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We entered 2021 full of uncertainty and hope. Cautiously anticipating the efficacy of vaccines and a deep yearning for “precedented times”. As we reflect on this past year, and we transition to the next, New Jersey is dealing with a surge of COVID-19 cases. In Morris County, as of yesterday, there were 7,299 newly reported cases of COVID-19 over the last seven days. The Morris County Department of Health reported this week that between December 23rd and December 30th, the number of new cases in NJ had increased by 55%. As we await for the peak of the new Omicron variant, it is clear, none of us are entering 2022 unscathed. These past two years have been incredibly challenging for everyone. Thankfully, our community has remained relatively healthy. However, we have all been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in one way or another. Some individuals in our community are grieving the loss of a loved one, some have suffered major health setbacks, while others have lost their employment and livelihoods. It has been an incredibly trying time, which has caused many of us to question ourselves and our sense of direction. Although at times it seems like the world stood still, due to the strength and love of our tremendous community, Mendham Township was lucky enough to continue moving forward. This past year was the second year in a row that there was no tax increase in Mendham Township - we actually had a slight tax decrease. We have also made great strides in growing our topline and attracting new families to the Township. Our construction office has processed more building permits than ever before. Also, earlier this year, the Planning Board approved the Township’s new Master Plan, and months later the Planning Board and Township Committee approved applications and a rezoning request that, in my opinion, will lead to smart, limited growth in the Township for years to come. In addition to giving the green light on future projects - we were finally able to see some fruits of our labor! On Monday, September 13th, the Historic Park at Pitney Farm was officially opened to the public! The park was built after years of planning and public input. A couple of weeks later, after over 30 years of efforts, the Township broke ground on its new Police Station, which is expected to be completed by Summer 2022. At that time, the Township will start the infrastructure improvements to the Town Hall Building and Library. As we look towards the new year, I would be remiss if I didn’t take the time to wholeheartedly thank Mendham Township’s professional staff and first responder organizations. I have learned over the last two years that the strength of one’s community is measured by those willing to serve with no expectation of anything in return. Since the first COVID-19 positive case in NJ on March 4, 2020, these individuals have been on the frontlines and have done everything in their power to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Mendham Township. Among many other contributions, these selfless people respond to emergency calls, help with vaccination and testing clinics, contribute to weekly Township update meetings, help to facilitate public and educational forums, create assistance programs, run countless holiday and birthday parades, and take part in many other special events to bring smiles to residents’ faces. They combine the best of professionalism and compassion and, over the last two years, are the glue that has kept us together. It has been an incredible honor working alongside these individuals and serving as your Mayor these last two years. I have witnessed a sense of community from our residents and community members that surpassed any expectation I have ever had. Everyone in our community put aside their differences and focused on one thing — helping each other. It was truly extraordinary. Wishing you and your family a Happy and Healthy New Year! Take care, Sarah Neibart Mayor, Mendham Township

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Updated CDC Guidance - Shortening Recommended Quarantine Period

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On Monday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidance shortening the recommended isolation and quarantine period for individuals who test positive for COVID-19 from 10 days to five, if symptoms are no longer present<https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/s1227-isolation-quarantine-guidance…>. After the five-day quarantine period is over, the CDC recommends that a mask be worn for an additional five days. In the release, the CDC mentioned that this decision was motivated by data demonstrating that the majority of virus transmission occurs early in the course of illness. The CDC also updated its guidance related to COVID-19 exposures. For people who are unvaccinated or are more than six months out from their second dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines or more than 2 months after the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine and not yet boosted, the CDC now recommends quarantining for 5 days followed by mask-use for an additional 5 days. Individuals who have received their booster shot do not need to be quarantined following an exposure, but the CDC recommends wearing a mask for 10 days after the exposure. Vaccinated and unvaccinated people who have been in close contact with someone with COVID-19 should get tested after an exposure. If symptoms occur, individuals should immediately quarantine until a negative test confirms symptoms are not attributable to COVID-19. To find a testing location in New Jersey, visit: covid19.nj.gov/pages/testing<https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/testing>. If you are interested in getting a rapid before or after your holiday gatherings, the BinaxNOW COVID-19 rapid test can be picked up at your local drugstore. As a reminder, the NJDOH and Vault have partnered to offer free at-home PCR COVID-19 saliva tests. You can request a free test kit by visiting: https://learn.vaulthealth.com/nj/. Have a great night, and take care, Sarah Neibart Mayor, Mendham Township

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A Friendly Reminder: Pet Registration & Licensing for 2022 - Register by 1/31/2022

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MENDHAM TOWNSHIP: It's time to get your pet registered & licensed for the 2022 year. Please see details below. APPLYING FOR LICENSES Dog and cat licenses are renewed or applied for annually. An application is attached to this email and can also be found on our website, here<http://www.mendhamtownship.org/documents/Board%20of%20Health/Pet%20Licensin…>. 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 (2022) 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 Registration and Payment is due by Monday, January 31. 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

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Revised agenda - Township Committee Meeting - Monday, December 27, 2021 starting at 6:00 Executive Session / 7:30PM Regular Meeting

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Good Evening, The attached agenda for tonight's (12/27) Township Committee meeting has been revised. The Sharing Project Presentation has been postponed to January 24, 2022. Resolution 2021-247, under the regular agenda, has been added. Thank you, Maria Coppinger Township Clerk Mendham Township 973-543-4555 Ext.211 ********************************************************************** Township Committee Meeting - Monday, December 27, 2021 starting at 6:00 Executive Session / 7:30PM Regular Meeting Attached, please find the Township Committee agenda for Monday, December 27, 2021. Bills list can be viewed at http://mendhamtownship.org/cn/meetings/meetingdetail.cfm?tpid=9854&mid=45945 The Township Committee will convene at 6:00 PM and will immediately adjourn into Executive (closed) Session. At 7:30 PM, the Committee will reconvene into Regular Session to discuss and/or act upon the items described in the attached agenda. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you, Maria Coppinger Township Clerk Mendham Township 973-543-4555 Ext. 211

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