Walmart is Hiring 150,000 New Associates

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Walmart is Hiring 150,000 New Associates

MORRIS COUNTY — Walmart has a steady workforce of full-time and part-time workers helping meet the everyday needs of its customers.

As part of responding to the current environment, Walmart is also hiring 150,000 new associates through the end of May to work in stores, clubs, distribution centers and fulfillment centers.

These roles will be temporary at first, but many will convert to permanent roles over time. We’ve reached out to industry groups representing restaurants and hospitality to facilitate temporary roles that can be a bridge for their employees during this difficult time.

Walmart is also implementing a new process to dramatically expedite hiring for key roles, such as cashiers and stockers. What is usually a two-week application cycle will be reduced to a 24-hour process. Anyone interested in applying should do so by clicking here. This initiative is aimed at helping put Americans to work, while helping Walmart better serve customers during this time of increased demand.

“We know millions of Americans who are usually employed at this time are temporarily out of work, and at the same time we’re currently seeing strong demand in our stores,” said McMillon. “We’re looking for people who see Walmart as a chance to earn some extra money and perform a vital service to their community.”

Today’s steps are in addition to last week’s announcement of a new COVID-19 emergency leave policy that provides support to associates if they are impacted by the coronavirus in the following ways: (1) if they are uncomfortable coming to work right now and choose to stay home (2) if they are part of mandated quarantines or (3) if they have a confirmed case of the virus.

Atlantic Health System Begins Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing

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Atlantic Health System Begins Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing

MORRIS COUNTY — Morristown Memorial Hospital, part of Atlantic Health System has launched phase one of a drive through testing site. The test site opened with 33 appointments on Wednesday. There are 80 appointment slots available for Thursday, March 19.

The testing site is only accepting patients who meet the criteria for COVID testing through appointments made by Atlantic Medical Group physicians.

“We have been proactive in planning for the potential increase in volume in our Emergency Department,” said Trish O’Keefe, President, Morristown Medical Center. “As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, we are well-prepared to take all the necessary precautions to continue to best serve our community.”

Atlantic Health is looking to expand access to outpatient testing with all possible speed and began this effort with the opening of a testing location on the property of its corporate headquarters.

Experience gained throughout this initial phase of testing will create a blueprint Atlantic Health will use to broaden this service, said Karen Zatorski, spokesperson for Atlantic Health.

Atlantic Health recommends doing the following if you are sick:

Most people who contract COVID-19 will experience mild symptoms and can self-manage from the comfort of their own homes. The Centers for Disease Control recommends you seek medical advice if you develop symptoms, and have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19 or if you live in or have recently been in an area with ongoing spread.

Call First Communicate travel history and symptoms before arriving at a doctor’s office or health care facility, enabling the provider to determine the best setting for you to receive care.

Consult Your Doctor From Home If your symptoms aren’t severe, speak with a physician from the safety of your home.

Stay Home, Separate Yourself Restrict activities outside the home and limit contact with other people and animals in your home to limit the spread of the virus.

Rest, Stay Hydrated The CDC recommends getting rest and staying hydrated to help manage your health at home.

Monitor Your Symptoms If your symptoms get worse, seek advice from a medical professional. For medical emergencies, call 911. Notify dispatch personnel if you have symptoms of COVID-19.

TRACK YOUR ORAL TEMPERATURE

Other Tips The CDC also recommends wearing a face mask, covering coughs and sneezes, cleaning hands often, avoiding sharing personal household items, cleaning commonly touched surfaces and more.

Are you concerned you might have Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

Call the hotline at Atlantic Health if you or a loved one is exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 or have had direct contact with someone who has a confirmed case of Novel Coronavirus. Please note that this line cannot provide direction or referrals for COVID-19 testing. Atlantic Health System is following specific CDC guidelines regarding patient testing.

The Nurse Screening Hotline at 1-862-260-3199 is available seven days a week from 7:00am to 7:00pm. A highly-trained Atlantic Health System nurse will answer your call, consult with you, and direct you to the resources you need.

The New Jersey Department of Health has a 24-hour hotline at 1-800-222-1222, where trained health care professionals are standing by to answer questions about COVID-19.

Montville Mayor Frank Cooney tested positive for COVID-19

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Montville Mayor Frank Cooney tested positive for COVID-19

MORRIS COUNTY — In a press release from Montville Mayor Frank Cooney, he confirmed he tested positive for the Coronavirus.

“Unfortunately, it is my duty to convey to you that I emphasize changing our behavior particularly at this time, because I have become the most recent confirmed case of COVID-19 in our community. Prior to have any confirmation, I quarantine myself to my home out of an abundance of caution for fear of spreading the virus to others. While I am currently experiencing only mild symptoms, I have followed by physician’s and the Montville Health Department’s instructions and will remain in self isolation doe the next 14 days,” said Montville Mayor Frank Cooney.

It is my moral obligation to let anyone know who I might have come into close contact with since Monday, March 16 and the Montville Health Department will be contacting you to provide you with guidance and instructions, and I ask you to be mindfully aware of their own current health status.

During the next 14 days, while I will be quarantined, I will be acting on your behalf, along with the Township Committee by telephone, email, etc.

“It is important to remind everyone that if you think this can’t happen to you, I thought the same thing, because I don’t travel internationally, and I took all the precautionary measures like washing my hands and disinfecting the things I touch and work with frequently, yet I still contracted it,” he said.

Murphy Signs Legislation to Prohibit Employers from Terminating or Refusing to Reinstate an Employee Who Misses Work Due to an Infectious Disease

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Murphy Signs Legislation to Prohibit Employers from Terminating or Refusing to Reinstate an Employee Who Misses Work Due to an Infectious Disease

MORRIS COUNTY — Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation (A3848), which prohibits an employer, during the ongoing Public Health Emergency and State of Emergency declared by the Governor in Executive Order 103, from terminating or refusing to reinstate an employee who has, or is likely to have, an infectious disease which requires the employee to miss time at work. 

Under the bill, an employee who requests or takes time off from work, based on the recommendation of a medical professional, may not be terminated or refused reinstatement if the employee is likely to infect others in the workplace.

“Our message in New Jersey has been loud and clear: if you’re sick, stay home,” said Governor Murphy. “No one should fear retribution from their employer for an absence deemed necessary by a medical professional, particularly for an illness as communicable as COVID-19. Every New Jerseyan has a role to play in our mitigation efforts and staying away from others when you’re sick is perhaps the most important thing you can do right now.”

“There’s no getting around it. When someone is diagnosed with coronavirus, they will need to be quarantined and off from work for at least 14 days,” said Assemblywoman Lopez. “Unfortunately, some workers will not have enough sick leave or vacation days to cover their full recovery, and may feel at risk of losing their jobs. We would never want an employee to go to work when they’re ill – especially with a communicable disease like the novel coronavirus – and risk the health of themselves and others.”

“These job protections can contribute significantly to limiting the spread of COVID-19,” Assemblywoman Munoz. “We are giving everyone the tools they need to put their health and the health of others first, without fear of losing their jobs.”

“No employee should have to worry about whether or not they will lose their job because they need time off to recover from novel coronavirus,” said Assemblywoman Downey. “At a time of so much unease, we should be able to assure employment protections for all.”

At a moment of tremendous fear and anxiety, nobody should have to choose between their job and their health,” said Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg. “We are calling for strict observance of social distancing and asking people to stay home if they have any signs of illness but we can’t ask that of them unless we also ensure they will have a job to go back to after this crisis passes. I’m heartened to see the Governor take such immediate action on such a crucial aspect of these public health measures necessary to mitigate the effects of the coronavirus outbreak.”

Covid-19:  Drive Thru Testing Center Being Created at CCM

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Covid-19:  Drive Thru Testing Center Being Created at CCM

MORRIS COUNTY — In coordination with the State of New Jersey, Morris County has begun the process of creating the infrastructure of a drive-thru coronavirus testing site which will be located in a parking area at the County College of Morris in Randolph.

Residents may already see the presence of tents that are being erected at the site, which is expected to serve only persons who have prescriptions for testing from their medical providers when it opens.

The Morris County Office of Emergency Management and Office of Health Management are creating the drive-thru center in partnership with Atlantic Health System. Other partners in this venture are CCM, Morris County Sheriff’s Office, Morris County Park Police Department, and the Randolph Police Department.

The opening of the testing facility is contingent on the receipt of necessary medical equipment, which is to be provided by the state. More specific details on the operation of the testing center will be made public in the coming days.

Meanwhile, it remains important to get your information on the COVID-19 pandemic from trusted sources and to avoid rumors and unsubstantiated online chatter. In Morris County click here.

For more information, visit the following:

Parsippany Recycling Yard Closing on March 24

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Parsippany Recycling Yard Closing on March 24

PARSIPPANY — As of Tuesday night March 24, at end of business (1:45 p.m.) all recycling yard operations (including Saturday recycling) will cease.

Curbside recycling will continue and follow the normal pickup schedules as of now, but this is subject to change.

For more information, call (973) 263-7273.

Rep. Sherrill to Hold Coronavirus Telephone Town Hall Monday Night

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Rep. Sherrill to Hold Coronavirus Telephone Town Hall Monday Night

PARSIPPANY — Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) will hold a telephone town hall with residents of New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District to discuss coronavirus (COVID-19) on Monday, March 23, and answer questions. Representative Sherrill will be joined by medical providers and public officials, and she will give an update on what Congress is doing to address coronavirus in New Jersey.

“My team and I are laser-focused on helping residents of New Jersey’s 11th District, delivering resources to our healthcare workers, and finding ways to support small businesses and workers,” said Representative Sherrill. “Our town hall will be an opportunity to give an update on how Congress is responding to coronavirus, and for residents to ask questions directly to medical providers. In these difficult times, it’s critical we stay connected as a community, and I hope our residents join us on Monday night.”

WHAT:                  Telephone town hall with Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11)

WHO:                   Representative Mikie Sherrill, Healthcare Providers, Public Officials

WHEN:                  Monday, March 23, 2020 at 8:15 p.m. EST

WHERE:                Constituents can join the call by dialing (855) 731-4613.

Tax Day moved from April 15 to July 15

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Tax Day moved from April 15 to July 15

The income tax filing date has been pushed back from April 15, to July 15, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said.

Mnuchin announced the decision in a tweet Friday saying that at President Donald Trump’s direction “we are moving Tax Day from April 15 to July 15. All taxpayers and businesses will have this additional time to file and make payments without interest or penalties.”

At a White House briefing, Trump said the delay on filing and paying taxes until July 15 was done to give taxpayers more time and “hopefully by that time, people will be getting back to their lives.”

Trump said that if people are expecting refunds, they should go ahead and file now so that they can get their refunds from the IRS more quickly.

The administration had announced earlier in the week that it would delay the payments, a move that Mnuchin said would leave $300 billion in the economy at a critical time.

The administration used authority under Trump’s national emergency declaration. The delay is available to people who owe $1 million or less and corporations that owe $10 million or less.

Atlantic Health needs Personal Protective Equipment

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Atlantic Health needs Personal Protective Equipment

MORRIS COUNTY — Atlantic Health and Hackettstown Medical Center are looking for our help.

They are reaching out to our local business partners to see if they have a limited stock of personal protective equipment that they might share with Atlantic Health System during this challenging time.

There are three ways in which you can help our community and Atlantic Health:

1. Provide the following personal protective equipment: a. N95 Masks b. Eye Protectors c. Sterile Gowns d. Surgical Gloves e. Regular Masks

2. Provide Atlantic Health with alternative respirators* that OSHA has given permission to use in health care during this historic pandemic

3. Provide Atlantic Health with staff who can assist us in our OSHA required Respiratory Protection Program. This includes any or all of these services: a. Fit-testing of these alternate respirators* b. Cleaning and maintenance of the non-disposable respirators c. Assistance with program administration

Please contact Jenny Collins at Atlantic Corporate Health at (973) 971-7106 or Jenny.Collins@atlantichealth.org for more information or to arrange a donation of supplies.

Teva to Donate Potential COVID-19 Treatment

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Teva to Donate Potential COVID-19 Treatment

PARSIPPANY — Teva Pharmaceutical announced the immediate donation of more than 6 million doses of hydroxychloroquine sulfate tablets through wholesalers to hospitals across the U.S. to meet the urgent demand for the medicine as an investigational target to treat COVID-19. The company is also looking at additional ways to address the global need.

Teva is located at 400 Interpace Parkway.

“We are committed to helping to supply as many tablets as possible as demand for this treatment accelerates at no cost,” said Brendan O’Grady, Teva Executive Vice President, North America Commercial. “Immediately upon learning of the potential benefit of hyroxychloroquine, Teva began to assess supply and to urgently acquire additional ingredients to make more product while arranging for all of what we had to be distributed immediately.”

Additional production of hydroxychloroquine sulfate tablets is also being assessed and subsequently ramped up with materials that are being sent to Teva from our ingredient supplier. Teva will ship 6 Million tablets through wholesalers to hospitals by March 31, and more than 10 Million within a month.

Hydroxychloroquine sulfate tablets manufactured by Teva are approved by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of malaria, lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis. Although the product is not currently approved for use in the treatment of COVID-19, it is currently under investigation for efficacy against the coronavirus and has been requested by US government officials to be made available for use immediately. The Company is also reviewing supply of both hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine globally to determine whether there are additional supply and access opportunities for patients.

Teva is also actively looking across its expansive range of products to determine if the company can help to provide any other products that may be relevant in addressing acute and substantial need during the COVID-19 crisis.

Looking for Food? PACC offers list of members ready to serve you

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Looking for Food? PACC offers list of members ready to serve you

PARSIPPANY — Our Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce food establishments are open to serve you. Use this list as a guide, and please support our members.

Gourmet Cafe Italian Restaurant
136 Baldwin Road
Parsippany
https://www.gourmetcafenj.com
(973) 316-0088
Pick up or delivery
In response to a couple of requests. We will now offer a 10% Senior Citizens discount on take-out and delivery orders between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Monday – Friday 11:30 -7:30; Saturday and Sunday 2:00 – 7:30

IHOP – International House of Pancakes – Parsippany
792 Route 46
Parsippany
https://www.ihop.com
(973) 396-8629
Pick Up or delivery. click here.

Crave City
6 Route 46
Pine Brook
https://www.thecravecity.com/
(973) 396-8899
M-Sat 10-9 Sun 11-6 delivery

Creations by Sabrina
706 Main Street
Boonton
https://www.creationsbysabrinallc.com
(973) 917-3897
M Closed T-Sat 9-4 Sun 12-4
web or call no delivery
creationsbysabrinallc.com

Parsippany’s Best Pizza
756 Route 46
Parsippany
https://parsippanysbestpizza.com/
(973) 335-4450
M-Sunday 10:30-9:30
app.parsippanybestpizza.com / web or call free delivery

Ruth Chris Steak House
One Hilton Court
Parsippany
https://www.ruthschris.com/restaurant-locations/parsippany/?utm_source=yext&utm_medium=location_manager_listing
(973) 889-1400
M-Sunday 12-8
web or call special menu no delivery

Spice Grill
111 Route 46
Parsippany
https://spicegrillparsippany.com
(973) 882-4646
M-Sunday 11:30-3 and 5-9
Grub Hub, Doordash or call delivery big orders only

Grato
2250 Route 10 West
Parsippany
https://harvestrestaurants.com/gratomorrisplains/
(873) 267-4006
M-Sun 11-7
Serving beer, wine, liquor to go as well special menu family style free delivery

Dhaba Express
1521 Route 46
Parsippany
https://www.dhabanj.com
(973) 732-3200
M-W 11-10:30 RFSAT 7-11 Sun 11-10
GrubHub and Doordash

Elmas – Turkish – Mediterranean Cuisine
1561 Route 46
Parsippany
https://www.elmasnj.com
(973) 917-4700
M Closed T-Sun 11-8
GrubHub Uber, delivery

BurgerIM
131 New Road
Parsippany
https://www.burgerim.com
(973) 521-9909
Sunday-R 11-8, F-Sat 11-10
Grub Hub, Doordash Uber free delivery-$5.00 off first order

Jashan By Dhaba
252 Route 46
Parsippany
https://www.jashannj.com
(973) 521-9100
M -Sunday 11-10
Grub Hub, Doordash or call delivery

Michelle’s Catering
622 Route 10 West
Whippany
https://michellescatering.com/
(973) 952-9000
M-Sun 9-11
outside pickup call only

Anthony Francos Ristorante & Pizzeria
1422 Route 46
Parsippany
https://www.afpizza.net
(973) 299-8282
M-S 10-10 Fri-Sat 11
afpizza.net free delivery

Chick-Fil-A Morris Plains
1711 Route 10 E, Suite 20
Morris Plains
https://www.chick-fil-a.com
(973) 605-1029
M-Sa, (restaurant) 10:30-8p, Drive Thru, Carry Out mobile and Doordash. Catering orders accepted

Tito’s Burritos & Wings
226 Myrtle Avenue
Boonton
https://www.titosburritos.com
(973) 553-0000
11-7pm. Pick up or Delivery. Order on website titiosburritos.com or call 973-553-0000.

Sharky’s Wings & Raw Bar West
108 Boonton Avenue
Boonton
https://www.sharkyswingsnj.com
(973) 917-4466
Free local delivery! Starting at 4pm till 8pm tonight! Minimum of $20. Boonton, Boonton Township, Montville, Mountain Lakes, close Parsippany and close; Packaged goods available

A2B Indian Vegetarian Restaurant
3159 Route 46 East
Parsippany
https://a2bnewjersey.com
(973) 794-6836

IHOP – International House of Pancakes – Boonton
304 Wootton Street
Boonton
https://www.ihop.com
(973) 541-4815
Online ordering at ihop.com. Delivery Uber Eats or Doordash. Call to order

Moe’s Mexican Restaurant
745 Route 46 East
Parsippany
https://www.moes.com
(973) 585-6464
11am – 3pm Order online. Pick up or delivery. Uber Eats, Doordash

LongHorn Steakhouse
690 Route 46 West
Parsippany
https://www.longhornsteakhouse.com
(973) 257-9230
To Go is still available from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Jersey Mike’s Subs
317 Smith Road
Parsippany
https://www.jerseymikes.com/
(973) 503-1800
M-Sun, no dining room, 10-730, call ahead, 3rd party delivery services and through JM App.

Jeremiah’s Catering and Cooking Studio
44 North Beverwyck Road
Lake Hiawatha
https://www.jeremiahscatering.com
(973) 334-2004
Daily Dinner Available. Order at 973-801-2010 by 9:30 same day. Pick up or Delivery. $5 off orders of $50 or more. Food ready to heat.

Eccola Italian Bistro
1082 Route 46 West
Parsippany
https://www.eccolarestaurantnj.com
(973) 334-8211
11-7pm, Call and pick up, free delivery options, Follow IG, FB for daily specials

Baldwin Pizzeria
142 Baldwin Road
Parsippany
https://www.baldwinpizza.com
(973) 335-7731
Open seven days a week until 9:30 for delivery and take out.

Whole Foods Market
60 Waterview Boulevard
Parsippany
https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/parsippany
(201) 310-6118
M-Sun 9-8pm, seniors 60+ 8-9A
Online services offered
https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/online-ordering

Parsippany ShopRite
808 Route 46
Parsippany
https://www.shoprite.com
(973) 335-2625
M-Sun 7-7pm
Free Delivery Waived fees, ShopRite Web

Shake Shack
70 Waterview Boulevard
Parsippany
https://www.shakeshack.com
(862) 286-2750
11AM-6PM
@shakeshack is open for to-go, pick-up and deliver orders. Head to the Shack App, order.shakeshack.com or order delivery via Grubhub

If you find any of our information incorrect or requiring updates please call (973) 402-6400 or email members@parsippanychamber.org. Our volunteers did their best in obtaining this information.

Morris County Closing Park Playgrounds Recreational Facilities immediately

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Morris County Closing Park Playgrounds Recreational Facilities immediately

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County has issued an emergency declaration in connection with the COVID-19 outbreak that places restrictions on recreational business and recreational activities in Morris County.

The emergency declaration was signed by Morris County Emergency Management Coordinator Scott DiGiralomo.

“This is a very serious and difficult situation that requires county government to act strongly and decisively to help control the spread of the coronavirus,’’ said Freeholder Director Deborah Smith. “We ask all county residents to join with us and pull together in a united fashion to deal with this life-and-death issue, to help limit the community spread of this virus, which has disrupted our entire society.’’

The county is making this emergency declaration in consultation with local health officials who find that the evidence of community spread of COVID-19 continues to pose an increased risk to the safety of the people of Morris County.

Per the emergency declaration, the following types of businesses are ordered closed, within the geographic borders of Morris County, effective 8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 19:

  • Any Indoor Public or Private Recreational Bathing Facilities regulated by local health departments;
  • Indoor Recreational Facilities, including but not limited to those providing amusement activities, trampoline parks, miniature golf, batting cages, racquetball/tennis centers, and ice rinks;

The following restrictions also go into effect immediately:

  • All playgrounds and all playing fields within Morris County shall be closed immediately;
  • Parks may remain open for only passive recreation, with the following restrictions to be enforced; no organized or directed activities are allowed; all park activities that bring together groups of more than four individuals (other than family members) are prohibited, including playgrounds, dog runs, amusement rides, and stables (except for the care of horses at stables).

Local authorities will have the ability to enforce these new rules.

Also, in the interest of public health and safety, the emergency declaration also calls for the future establishment of a county drive-through virus sampling site to help deter community spread of the virus.  More information will be forthcoming on this project.

The terms of this Morris County emergency declaration will remain in effect until further order. It may be modified, altered, and/or amended as the situation develops.

The county emergency declaration supplements items addressed in Gov. Phil Murphy’s state executive order. That order limits social gatherings to 50 people or less, and closed all gaming facilities, race tracks, and other entertainment centers, and directed all non-essential retail, recreation, and entertainment business to close.

To read the text of the county emergency order click here.

New Jersey Banks Help Customers Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

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New Jersey Banks Help Customers Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

MORRIS COUNTY — The New Jersey Bankers Association is confident in the banking system and the resiliency of the economy. Customer service and safety and soundness are the twin pillars of the banking system. New Jersey’s banks are safe and sound and ready to help our customers during this trying time.

Customers faced with distress should contact their bank if they have concerns or are experiencing a financial hardship due to the health crisis caused by coronavirus, known as COVID-19. Banks in New Jersey are working with their customers to develop solutions that best meet each individual’s needs. “Our banks are well positioned to assist our customers during this trying time” said John E. McWeeney, Jr, President and CEO of NJBankers.

After surveying members, we are confident that our industry is providing the following services on a case by case basis including but not limited to:

  • Residential loan forbearance for 90 days
  • Short term business lending facilities
  • Short term commercial real estate facilities
  • Principal and interest deferral for affected businesses for 90 days
  • Waiving overdraft, early CD withdrawal, and sweep fees
  • Increased cash available at ATM
  • Increased lines of credit
  • Restaurants and other public accommodations – 90 days principal and interest deferral and additional working capital
  • Assisting with SBA disaster relief loans
  • Small business grants
  • Large philanthropic donations.

Banks are assisting customers with an array of routine options. Continuity of banking services is an absolute priority for the industry. New Jersey banks offer online banking which offers an abundance of tools customers are encouraged to start using. Online banking provides 24/7 remote access to accounts and finances. In addition, New Jersey banks have hundreds of ATMs that are located throughout the State and offer a convenient way to obtain cash, make deposits, transfer funds, etc. Contact your bank if you would like to establish online banking capabilities.

Numerous New Jersey Bank locations have closed down lobbies and will meet with customers by appointment only. In order to take precautionary measures while continuing drive through access to protect the health and well-being of customers, employees and communities’ banks urge customers to take advantage of online banking. Banks are very prepared to manage through any disruptions and want to make sure their customers are too. Please contact your bank, or visit their website, if you have any questions about banking services.

Emergency Board Meeting at Parsippany-Troy Hills Library

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Emergency Board Meeting at Parsippany-Troy Hills Library

Agenda-Emergency Board Meeting
March 19, 2020 – 10:00 a.m.
Parsippany Library, 449 Halsey Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054

The purpose of this meeting is for the Library Board of Trustees to take formal action on library business. Notice of this meeting has appeared in a current issue of the Daily Record.

Notice has been posted on the bulletin board in the municipal building and the two library branches and the Parsippany Library website at www.parsippanylibrary.org.

  1. CALL TO ORDER
  2. ROLL CALL

Ellen Waldman
Fred Preston
Hait Leuva
Herb Levine
Ilana Scherer
Emily Peterson
Rosemarie Merola
Joseph Weisberg
Mary Kane/Dana Ahmuty
Jayne Beline

 

III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

  1. PUBLIC HEARING
  2. REPORTS
  3. Finance-Approve Check Register
  4. Personnel –Plan During Coronavirus

VIII. NEW BUSINESS

  1. ADJOURNMENT

Parsippany-Troy Hills Declares State of Emergency & Public Health Emergency

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Parsippany-Troy Hills Declares State of Emergency & Public Health Emergency

PARSIPPANY — In light of the National Emergency, Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano signed an Administrative Order today which will remain in effect until the Public Health Emergency is rescinded by the Governor of New Jersey.

“These are unprecedented circumstances and the Township has been planning for this reduction of non-essential operations for the better part of a week,” Mayor Michael Soriano said. “By taking these actions, we are helping to ensure the safety and well-being of the public and our Township staff. Continuity of government, especially required services, will remain in place. In order to manage this public health crisis, we all need to make sacrifices. Even those of us who are not part of vulnerable groups need to take social distancing and basic hygiene seriously in order to protect those we love. From now on, we all have to come together by pulling apart.”

“Our priority in Parsippany-Troy Hills is protecting public health,” Business Administrator Keith Kazmark said. “All levels of government are enacting social distancing in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The directives in the Administrative Order issued by Mayor Soriano strongly promote social distancing and reduce the exposure to the public and our employees. Rest assured, essential services like public safety and sanitation will continue, and the Township will continue to operate – in many ways by phone and email – to get us through this emergency situation.”

The State of Emergency allows the Township to take any and all necessary and future precautions to help mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus through local emergency orders.

Among these precautions are:
• Town Hall will be closed to the public beginning Wednesday, March 18 at 5:00 p.m. The Mayor’s office will remain available by emergency appointment only, and the Mayor’s Action Center will remain available by phone at (973) 263-4262 or email at action@parsippany.net.
• Departments of Administration; Township Clerk’s Office; Finance; Public Works; Engineering; Parks, Forestry & Recreation; Municipal Utilities; Planning, Zoning & Construction; Department of Human Services; Police Department; Emergency Medical Services; and Municipal Courts will be closed to the public, but will remain operational via telephone and email.
• All public contract bid openings will be delayed for 14 days, with the exception of: New England Drive Milling & Resurfacing; SCADA System Improvements for Water Dept.; Replacement of Simpson Avenue Retaining Wall; and Smith Field Park D Improvements.
• All historic sites, and the Township dog park, will be closed.
• Township-operated parks will be open from dawn until dusk, with the requirement that the public exercise social distancing. All park playground equipment, benches, tables, and other playground features WILL NOT be disinfected.
• All park restrooms and facilities will be closed, per State Park & Forestry guidelines.
• No gatherings of any kind will be allowed in parks in order to comply with social distancing recommendations.
• All Township licenses for Solicitors and Canvassers are hereby suspended.
• No new building, fire, zoning, health, public works, or recreation permits will be issued without approval of the Business Administrator.
• All non-essential transportation of seniors by the Department of Human Services and the Department of Public Works shall be suspended.
The Administrative Order comes on the heels of both the National Emergency and the New Jersey State of Emergency.
These measures are being enacted to protect the community, visitors, and employees, as well as to do whatever is necessary to slow the spread of COVID-19, while minimizing the burden on the healthcare system. As circumstances change, the Township will continue to monitor the situation and make changes as necessary. Updates will be made available on the Township’s website by clicking here, and through the official social media sites listed below:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/partroyhills/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ParTroyHills

The Administrative Order can be found by clicking here.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Meeting – March 17, 2020

Frank L. Cahill
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Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Meeting – March 17, 2020

Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Meeting – March 17, 2020

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Prosecutor’s Office Remains Open During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

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Prosecutor’s Office Remains Open During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp would like to remind the public that as a law enforcement agency, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office remains open during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.

In accordance with federal, state and county guidance, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office has implemented procedures and protocols to mitigate the potential spread of the virus to personnel and to members of the public.

The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office remains in constant communication with the Morris County Office of Emergency Management, the New Jersey Judiciary, Office of the Attorney General, the Morris County Sheriff and all local Chiefs of Police as well as other county officials as the situation and response develops.

Prosecutor Knapp said “I would like to thank our law enforcement members, partner law enforcement agencies and first responders, who are on the front lines during this emergency. The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office will continue in its role to protect and serve the community.”

To avoid any unnecessary trips to the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, we are asking the public to please call the office first at (973) 285-6200 to see if your matter can be addressed by phone.  For questions regarding Superior Court cases in the County of Morris, please contact (862) 397-5700.

24 Hour Fitness Offers At-Home Workouts to Help Members

Frank L. Cahill
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24 Hour Fitness Offers At-Home Workouts to Help Members

HANOVER — As the country grapples with the scale and impact of the coronavirus, fitness leader 24 Hour Fitness is taking preventive measures to help everyone stay healthy. From their personalized app that lets members continue with their workouts from home, to touch-free check-ins once members are back in the club, 24 Hour Fitness is there to help keep you sane and fit, no matter what the world throws at you.

The 24GO app is the free downloadable personalized fitness app from 24 Hour Fitness. It’s a great option to get in a workout wherever you may be. In addition to valuable content, the app includes over 1,500 workouts to choose from with guidance on how to execute movements.

24GO Touch-Free Club Check-In
Starting now, members can bypass the finger scan and touch-pad system in 24 Hour Fitness® clubs nationwide and use the 24GO personalized fitness app to check in touch-free. It’s as easy as 1-2-3: download the free 24GO app to mobile phone, tap the Touch-Free Club Check-in Button on the home screen to upload a photo and identification, and upon club arrival, open the app to check in.

Stay Accountable. Save Time. Find Your Way
The 24GO app offers a daily exercise prescription tailored to a user’s profile and recent activity for a customized experience. From basic to Premium levels, the 24GO app provides personalized workouts, at home programming, and access to 24 Hour Fitness group exercise class schedules (to easily browse and add classes to your calendar). And, you can chart your progress and goal tracking within a single dashboard. Key features include:

Personalized Workouts: Customized/adaptive fitness plans tailored to you that factor in where you are, how much time you have and what tools you have on hand, including at-home programming when you can’t make it to the club. During an adaptive workout, you can increase or decrease the intensity of an exercise; like or dislike an exercise; skip an exercise; or replace an exercise with another. 24GO observes your feedback and adjusts current and future workouts accordingly. Essentially, the 24GO system can learn from the user and then apply those learnings for future workouts

Personal Workout Scheduling: Including a weekly fitness calendar, that syncs with your mobile calendar to help you stay committed. This includes the flexibility to schedule and plan workouts and classes, and receive alerts and reminders

Progress and Goal Tracking: Record workouts with the option to connect with fitness wearables to integrate health data and workout history into a single meaningful dashboard

Partnership and Accountability: Share your dashboard with your personal trainer and stay on track in between sessions

World-class content from trusted partners on a variety of topics from mind and body, to nutrition, and other valuable topics that correspond with your personal goals and interests

The Future of Fitness in the Palm of Your Hand
24GO is committed to keeping you engaged with fitness every day. It can be found in the App Store and Google Play. The platform can also be used on multiple devices.

Township Buses Halting Operations On Thursday

Frank L. Cahill
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Township Buses Halting Operations On Thursday

PARSIPPANY — Due to the unfolding COVID-19 pandemic, in order to mitigate potential exposure, and to maintain social distancing, Parsippany Township Bus Services will halt operations beginning Thursday, March 19 until further notice.

The last day of service will be Wednesday, March 18. We will look to reopen the bus lines at a later date. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Now is the time to make other plans for transportation around the township.

For more information, please contact the Office of Public Works at (973) 263-7273.

Pennacchio: Important COVID-19 Update

Frank L. Cahill
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Pennacchio: Important COVID-19 Update

MORRIS COUNTY — People around the world are facing an unprecedented challenge due to the emergence of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), a highly infectious pathogen that can result in serious complications or even death to some people.

You can be assured that the State of New Jersey, the federal government, and our neighbors in the Tri-State Region are working together to keep all of our families safe.

We know this is an extremely difficult time, so we’re providing this update to let you know what we know and to share important information and links to helpful resources.

As always, our district office is available by phone and email to answer your questions and to help address any needs.

** Guidance from the State of New Jersey **

Governor Phil Murphy has declared a State of Emergency and a Public Health Emergency to address the spread of COVID-19 in New Jersey. That declaration tasks certain officials in State government with managing the response, allows for faster action by State departments and agencies, and triggers consumer safeguards, including prohibiting price gouging by retailers.

Yesterday, the Governor signed Executive Order No. 104, which calls for aggressive social distancing measures to mitigate the spread of the Coronavirus in the state.

Governor Murphy’s Executive Order:

  • All gatherings of persons in the State of New Jersey shall be limited to 50 persons or fewer, with limited exceptions;
  • All public, private, and parochial preschool programs, and elementary and secondary schools, including charter and renaissance schools, will be closed beginning on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, and remain closed as long as the Order remains in effect;
  • Institutions of higher education will cease all in-person instruction beginning on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, and shall cease such in-person instruction as long as the Order remains in effect;
  • The Commissioner of Education shall continue working with each public, private, and parochial school to ensure students are able to continue their education through appropriate home instruction
  • The Secretary of Agriculture and the Commissioner of Education shall take all necessary actions to ensure all students eligible for free or reduced meals will continue to receive the services necessary to meet nutritional needs during closures;
  • All casinos, concert venues, nightclubs, racetracks, gyms, fitness centers and classes, movie theaters, and performing arts centers will be closed to the public beginning on Monday, March 16, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. and remain closed as long as this Order remains in effect;
  • All other non-essential retail, recreational, and entertainment businesses must cease daily operations from 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m.; and
  • All restaurant establishments, with or without a liquor or limited brewery license, are limited to offering delivery and/or take out-services only.

Information from the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH)

The NJDOH maintains a COVID-19 homepage to address the impact of the disease on New Jersey.

Additionally, the NJDOH maintains a New Jersey COVID-19 Dashboard that shows the current number and geographical distribution of cases in the state.

Information from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission

The NJMVC has extended the expiration dates of driver’s licenses, vehicle registrations, and inspections stickers by two months.

Additionally, all NJMVC agencies and road testing facilities are closed for two weeks. Online services remain available at NJMVC.gov.

Resources for Workers/Employers Impacted by COVID-19

Many workers and employers will be impacted as a result of this unprecedented crisis and have questions about benefits that may be available due to sickness, quarantine, or disruptions to business operations or employment status.

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development has a dedicated COVID-19 page for workers and employers to answer questions and offer guidance.

They have also produced the following chart of COVID-19 Scenarios & Benefits Available to show what benefits are available in a variety of situations:

** CDC Advice If You Are Sick or Showing Symptoms **

Detailed information on each of the follow items is available on this page on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.

Call your doctor: If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, call your healthcare provider for medical advice.

Stay home except to get medical care:

Stay home: People who are mildly ill with COVID-19 are able to recover at home. Do not leave, except to get medical care. Do not visit public areas.

Stay in touch with your doctor. Call before you get medical care. Be sure to get care if you feel worse or you think it is an emergency.

Avoid public transportation: Avoid using public transportation, ride-sharing, or taxis.
Additional steps you should take to prevent the spread of COVID-19 if you are sick:

    Separate yourself from other people in your home, this is known as home isolation.

  • Call ahead before visiting your doctor.
  • Wear a facemask if you are sick.
  • Cover your coughs and sneezes.
  • Clean your hands often.
  • Avoid sharing personal items.
  • Clean all “high-touch” surfaces daily.
  • Monitor your symptoms.
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