Mayor Janice Mironov and Members of Council -- Denise Daniels, Anthony Katawick, Marc Lippman, David Russell, Johnnie Whittington and John Zoller -- Present |
East Windsor Township E-News Alert! |
March 29, 2020 CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATE Mercer County has reported, for March 29, 2020, there are 33 new Confirmed Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cases in Mercer County, for a current total of 202 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Mercer County, and No Deaths to date in Mercer County. The State of New Jersey has reported 2300 new Confirmed Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases for a current State of New Jersey total of 13,386 cases, and 161 New Jersey deaths. The statewide process followed whenever the East Windsor Health Department receives notification of a confirmed positive COVID-19 individual is as follows: Township health officials initiate an investigation by personally contacting that individual to identify recent close contacts with the person. These "close contacts" are then personally notified and informed to take measures to reduce risk, specifically to self-quarantine for 14 days following exposure and to self-monitor for symptoms. REMINDER: East Windsor Township Parks, Pathways and Trails continue to remain OPEN for walking, running, or engaging in outdoor activities with immediate family, caretakers, household members, or romantic partners. Playground Equipment areas within the parks, however, are CLOSED and have been fenced off to prohibit their use. Park visitors are reminded to comply with social distancing recommendations. Park visitors are reminded that group close-contact activities, including games of basketball and soccer, do not comply with state social distancing requirements and ARE PROHIBITED. Residents are asked to call the police department non-emergency line at (609) 448-5678 ext. 0 to report any observed non-compliance issues. Other updates are below: 1. East Windsor Municipal Court sessions will remain CANCELLED through April 26, in accordance with the Order of the New Jersey Supreme Court. The municipal court office remains staffed (Monday through Friday, 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.) to respond to phone and email inquiries. A drop-off box is located in the building entrance. Municipal Court payments can be made on-line (HERE). For Municipal Court questions, call (609) 448-3228. 2. Mercer County has announced that, in collaboration with health care partners, a Mercer County Drive-Up Testing Site for COVID-19 will open on Tuesday, March 31, at Quaker Bridge Mall in Lawrence. The testing center, which initially will be open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., is BY APPOINTMENT ONLY only for symptomatic Mercer County residents age 18 or older who have a prescription from their primary health care provider (PCP). If you are symptomatic for COVID-19 and want to be referred for testing, contact your primary care physician. 3. All New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) agencies, road testing, and inspection facilities will remain CLOSED to the public through at least April 12. All driver licenses, non-driver IDs, vehicle registrations, and inspection stickers expiring before May 31 have been extended by two months. Most renewals, replacements, changes of address and other transactions can be processed online at www.NJMVC.gov. 4. BUSINESS ASSISTANCE. Information for impacted businesses, including resources, assistance and regulations is available at the State of New Jersey business portal (CLICK HERE). Governor Murphy announced on March 28 Mortgage Payment Relief and Financial Protections for residents facing economic hardship as a result of COVID-19 related circumstances. Residents may be eligible for the following relief upon contacting their financial institution:
For more information on COVID-19 related mortgage relief CLICK HERE. East Windsor Public Works Facility on Ward Street is CLOSED and All Drop-off are Temporarily Suspended until Further Notice of any materials, including electronic recyclables (computers, monitors, televisions), car batteries and tires. Residents are reminded these items cannot be included in regular garbage and should be held until the drop-off facility reopens. Call (609) 443-4000, ext. 215 with any garbage or recycling questions.. Effective Monday, March 23, East Windsor Township CLOSED public access to all Township buildings and departments. Residents are strongly encouraged to conduct business with the Township by telephone, email, and regular mail. The Township main phone number is (609) 443-4000, the Police non-emergency phone number is (609) 448-5678. ext. 0, and the Township website is www.east-windsor.nj.us.
The State of New Jersey on March 25 announced the following:
Governor Murphy issued Executive Order 107 (CLICK HERE), effective Saturday, March 21, 9 P.M. announcing a Statewide Stay at Home Order until further notice, subject to the following exceptions:
The Governor's Executive Order directs that individuals who have to travel must practice social distancing when possible and should use public transportation only if they have no other feasible choice. Governor Murphy's Executive Order further requires that all Non-Essential Retail Businesses, which were previously limited to 5 A.M. and 8 P.M. operations, must now CLOSE (online delivery can continue). The list of Essential Retail Businesses that can stay open is limited to the following:
The New Jersey State Director of Emergency Management on March 24, 2020 signed Administrative Order No. 2020-5 (CLICK HERE), amending the list of Essential Retail Businesses that can stay open pursuant to Governor Murphy's Executive Order No. 107 (CLICK HERE) to include the following:
The Governor's previous Executive Order No. 104 (CLICK HERE) signed on March 16, 2020 remains in effect requiring closure of all personal care service facilities, including barber shops, hair, nail and eyelash salons, spas, massage and tattoo parlors, and tanning facilities, as well as public and private social clubs (whether or not they serve alcohol) including, but not limited to, facilities operated by the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Knights of Columbus, and any other social clubs associated with community service organizations. For general questions about COVID-19, the NJ Poison Control Center and 211 have partnered with the State to provide information to the public on COVID-19:
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Residents are advised to check the Township website at www.east-windsor.nj.us, read E-News Alerts, tune into Community Access TV Comcast Channel 27 and Verizon Channel 38, or call the municipal information hotline at (609) 443-4000, ext. 400, for schedule updates. |