Advisory: Nov 3 Monroe Twp OEM Community Update: DPW and Library Operations
Tuesday, November 3, 2020, 5:00 pm
Monroe Township OEM Community Update
Following is an update on DPW and Monroe Township Library operations for the remainder of this week.
As previously reported, the Township closed its Department of Public Works after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, October 28. The DPW immediately suspended operations and began employee testing. Officials promptly disinfected all township buildings. In total, three public works employees tested positive for the virus. All three employees continue to be isolated and are recovering at home.
Beginning tomorrow, November 4, DPW will resume previously scheduled bulk pickups and leaf collection through the end of the month. Out of an abundance of caution, the DPW yard will remain closed until further notice. Please contact the Monroe Township DPW at 732-656-4575 for information regarding bulk and leaf pick-up.
It also was established on Friday, October 30, that a Monroe Library employee, who last worked on Wednesday, October 28, was significantly exposed to a confirmed positive individual. The building was closed immediately as staff members and the public were notified. To date, there have been no positive cases at the library.
In the interest of public safety and in an effort to provide continued library services, the Monroe Township Library has suspended its grab-and-go operations until further notice.
The Library will resume curbside pickup only effective tomorrow, November 4. Please visit the Monroe Township Library website at www.monroetwplibrary.org or call 732-521-5000 for information regarding curbside pick-up.
We remain vigilant in our efforts to protect the health, safety and welfare of all township employees and residents as we see a resurgence in COVID-19 positive cases throughout the county, state and country.
Please protect yourself and those around you - Wear your mask. Sanitize. Maintain 6ft. of social distancing. Avoid indoor gatherings with anyone other than those in your immediate household.