4 NEW CASES REPORTED ON THURSDAY, 2 COMMUNITY WIDE AND 2 LONG TERM CARE CASES

HONORING AND REMEMBERING OUR VETERANS VIRTUALLY THIS MEMORIAL DAY 

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS BY SUNDAY AT 5PM

    MESSAGE FROM MAYOR GERALD W. TAMBURRO

As we all know, Memorial Day weekend will be a little bit different this year.  We will miss the parades and we won’t be able to gather at memorials for a wreath laying. However, this “pause” allows us to reflect on what Memorial Day means. It’s certainly more than BBQ’s and heading to the beach, it is a day for us to REMEMBER AND CELEBRATE the sacrifice of the Americans who, through many generations, have worked to preserve the very freedoms we enjoy.  

As a Veteran myself, I couldn’t be prouder to lead a community blessed with so many Veterans and their families, who have served in conflicts from World War II to the present-day War on Terror. Our nation and indeed, our community have come through many tough times, together. And we will do so again. So, I ask that this weekend, you take a moment to reflect on their sacrifice and service. Please share with your children the importance of why we honor, remember and celebrate Memorial Day. 

4 NEW CASES REPORTED ON THURSDAY, 2 COMMUNITY WIDE AND 2 LONG TERM CARE CASES

COVID-19 Cases received Thursday, May 21: 67, Male; 92, Female; 89 Female; 88, Male 

STATE AND NJDOH STATISTICS:  

●     NJ hospitals currently have 3,017 patients being treated for COVID-19.  

●     151 new hospitalizations and 259 patients were discharged from the hospital yesterday.

●     846 patients in either critical or intensive care; 80% of if critical care patients are on ventilators; 674 ventilators currently in use, nearly half what it was 2 weeks ago.

MESSAGE FROM GOVERNOR MURPHY:  Enjoy this weekend, but DO NOT GET COMPLACENT.  Keep up with your social distancing.  Wear a face covering if you’re going out.  Let’s prove that we can keep these trendlines moving in the right direction.  

GOVERNOR MURPHY RAISES LIMIT ON OUTDOOR GATHERINGS:  In his press briefing today, Governor Phil Murphy announced the signing of an Executive Order lifting the limit on outdoor gatherings from 10 to 25 individuals. Additionally, recreational campgrounds-both public and private-are allowed to reopen, effective immediately.  Social distancing restrictions still applies.  Indoor gatherings remain limited to 10 people. The Governor stressed that outdoor dining is NOT open yet. 

UPDATE FROM DR. DORI ALVICH, MONROE TWP SUPERINTENDENT: A link to a message from the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Dori Alvich. https://www.monroe.k12.nj.us/cms/lib/NJ01000268/Centricity/domain/1/announcements/2019-20/covid/Update_5-22-20.pdf

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY AND SUPPORTING THE FOOD PANTRY: 

Katherine Budge & Shawki Gala;   Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Waller;   Sanford I. Ruden; 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Isaacs;   Mr. & Mrs. Joel Scharf;   Mr. & Mrs. Barry Panson; 

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Teicher;   Mr. & Mrs. Howard Bernstein;   Julia Gelb

Mr. & Mrs. Edward Bickel;   Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Kastin;   Dr. & Mrs. Herbert Greenberg

HAVE YOU COMPLETED THE 2020 CENSUS YET?  Help shape our community by answering the 2020 Census here. The 2020 Census provides important information to hospitals and business community, which in turn affects hiring practices and provides insight into their potential customer base. During this time, it is especially important to give our business community all the resources we can to be successful. Census data is just one piece of the puzzle for those valuable resources.