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Update: Recovery Efforts Continue in Monroe Township Following Tropical Storm Henri

Residents struggle as restoration expected to take many months

MONROE TOWNSHIP– September 17, 2021 – Monroe Township continues to assist residents recovering from the devastating effects of Tropical Storm Henri that deluged nine inches of rain over several hours on Sunday, August 22.

Tropical Storm Henri’s impact was primarily limited to Monroe Township, Helmetta, Jamesburg, Cranbury, Spotswood and East Brunswick. Despite efforts by every town, FEMA has indicated that damage from Tropical Storm Henri does not meet the monetary threshold necessary to qualify for federal (FEMA) disaster relief funding.

“I, along with my fellow Mayors, expressed our extreme disappointment and frustration to FEMA and our federal representatives that our residents most likely do not qualify,” said Mayor Stephen Dalina. “While, Tropical Storm Henri was not as widespread as Tropical Storm Ida, our residents were no less impacted and deserved federal support.”

“Monroe, as a community, will continue to do everything we can to assist our residents impacted by Henri – several of whom have endured very significant property damage and are struggling,” Dalina added.

Monroe Township Preserves 76 Acres of Wooded Property for Open Space

Middlesex County Open Space Recreation and Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust to Fund $395K Purchase Price

MONROE TOWNSHIP – September 13, 2021 – Monroe Township has closed on a 76-acre parcel of wooded land located on the western side of Perrineville Road, south of Union Valley Road.

The large parcel, previously owned by Galaxy Land Corp., served as a farm from the 1930s through the 1980s. Over the past 30 years, it has reverted to forest as illustrated in the below photo.

The Middlesex County Open Space Recreation and Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund will fund the $395,000 purchase price via Resolution for County Grant No. R-6-2020-146 which passed on June 22, 2020, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

The deed to the land has now been transferred to the Township.

Monroe Township Vaccination Rates Continue to Exceed State Averages

Office of Emergency Management Monitoring Booster Vaccine Guidance and Availability

MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. – September 10, 2021 – According to the latest vaccination reports forwarded by Middlesex County from the State of New Jersey Department of Health for the week of September 1, Monroe Township’s vaccination rates once again exceeded state averages in every age category.

“Monroe Township vaccination rates have increased in every category since early August and our 65+ population has now reached 97% of the population with at least one dose complete. We’re trending in the right direction, but the Delta variant is spreading. We need every resident to get vaccinated and continue to follow guidance,” Mayor Stephen Dalina said. “Our Office of Emergency Management is closely following guidance and availability for booster vaccines. At this point, boosters are available for the immunocompromised. We will share any information regarding booster availability as it is received.”

Monroe Township Hosts Resource and Assistance Fair for Residents Impacted by Tropical Storm Henri

MONROE TOWNSHIP– August 27, 2021 – The Monroe Township Office of Emergency Management hosted a resource and assistance fair this morning at the Rossmoor adult living community clubhouse to help Township residents who are recovering from flooding brought on by Tropical Storm Henri on Sunday.

“We are bringing as many resources and organizations together as possible to help impacted residents get the assistance they need,” said Mayor Stephen Dalina. “Our OEM team’s command center, which we set up this week at the Rossmoor clubhouse, has been providing initial guidance to residents. The resource and assistance fair connected residents directly with agencies, organizations and non-profits navigate the longer-term effects from this tropical storm.”