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BREAKING NEWS FROM THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE: Governor Murphy Announces Statewide Stay at Home Order, Closure of All Non-Essential Retail Businesses Effective 9 p.m. Today

Order Also Prohibits All Social Gatherings

Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 107, directing all residents to stay at home until further notice. 

In effort to strengthen the existing social distancing measures in place, the order also prohibits all gatherings of individuals, such as parties, celebrations, or other social events. 

When in public, individuals must practice social distancing and stay at least six feet apart whenever possible.

Governor Murphy’s Executive Order further directs the closure of all non-essential retail businesses to the public, with the exceptions of:

  • Grocery stores, farmer's markets and farms that sell directly to customers, and other food stores, including retailers that offer a varied assortment of foods comparable to what exists at a grocery store;
  • Pharmacies and medical marijuana dispensaries;
  • Medical supply stores;
  • Gas stations;
  • Convenience stores;
  • Ancillary stores within healthcare facilities;
  • Hardware and home improvement stores;
  • Banks and other financial institutions;
  • Laundromats and dry-cleaning services;
  • Stores that principally sell supplies for children under five years;
  • Pet stores;
  • Liquor stores;
  • Car dealerships, but only for auto maintenance and repair, and auto mechanics;
  • Printing and office supply shops;
  • Mail and delivery stores.

See link for summary of Executive Order:  https://monroetwp.com/index.php/news/639-governor-murphy-announces-statewide-stay-at-home-order-closure-of-all-non-essential-retail-businesses

REMINDER:  ALL GROCERY STORES AND PHARMACIES CAN REMAIN OPEN.