MORRIS COUNTY — Governor Murphy announced the first positive steps towards reopening New Jersey’s economy.

• Restrictions on non-essential construction will be lifted beginning on Monday, May 18, 2020 at 6:00 a.m., provided that social distancing and mitigation protocols are followed. This will allow construction prohibited by Executive Order 122 to resume.
• Retail businesses that were deemed non-essential also will benefit by the relaxing of the restrictions imposed by Executive Order 107, by being allowed to provide curbside pick-up (both by vehicle and foot traffic) beginning on Monday, May 18, 2020 at 6:00 a.m.
• Our cars also will benefit from the Governor’s announcement. Vehicle gatherings will also be allowed effective immediately, subject to social distancing. This will allow drive-in and drive-through services such as movie theaters, farms, and church services to resume.

MORRIS COUNTY — Christine Serrano Glassner was appointed to the position of Campaign Chair of the Morris County Republican Committee. This role will be critical in delivering Republican victories from the top of the ballot to the bottom this November and beyond.

“Christine is one of the smartest, most resourceful people I know. In addition to her natural talents, she is driven, charismatic and a wonderful person to be around. I am thrilled she has accepted this critical role as we deliver historic results in Morris County for all races including two big wins in both CD7 and CD11’s Congressional races,” says Acting Chair Laura Marie Ali.

Christine is the first female ever to be elected as Mayor in Mendham Borough. She was first elected to the Mendham Borough Council in November 2016 and served on the Mendham Borough Council until she was sworn into her current position as Mayor.

She has been involved in National politics for over a decade. She is married to Michael Glassner and together they live with their two daughters in Mendham Borough.

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County has risen to 5,913 presumptively tested positive cases an increase of 23 cases since last reported on Tuesday, May 12. A total of 531 deaths have been reported in Morris County. In New Jersey a total of 141,560 presumptively tested positive cases with a total of 9,702 deaths.

The County of Morris, in partnership with Atlantic Health, is offering drive-thru COVID-19 testing at the County College of Morris, Dover Chester Road, Randolph, NJ 07869, in parking lot 1. The hours for testings are 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on weekdays and is for Morris County residents only. There is no fee for the test.

To be tested, residents MUST:

• have a COVID-19 test prescription from a healthcare provider
• read and acknowledge the consent form
• make an appointment

For information and to make an appointment residents should visit the Morris County by clicking here.

Morris County COVID-19 Cases

The figures reflect COVID-19 positive cases as of the date and time indicated, some cases which may be pending, or have yet to be entered into the system.

Please note the following limitations and provisos related to the data above:

• COVID-19-related deaths are not included in this data. Visit the State of NJ COVID-19 Dashboard for a summary of death totals.
• Pursuant to HIPAA, specific identifying health information of persons testing positive or who have passed due to the virus will not be released.
• Data reflects COVID-19 positive cases on dates and times indicated; some cases may be pending and are not yet entered.
• Data may not include cases with incomplete or incorrect street addresses or PO boxes. Such cases require additional investigation by local health officials.
• Figures do not include persons under quarantine/isolation due to exposure and who have not tested positive.
• The numbers, especially higher numbers, do not necessarily reflect community spread in a specific town. Various factors may be related to high numbers, such as increased testing and facilities with high-risk populations.
• This data should not be used to gauge if heightened precautions are needed in specific towns. Social distancing, hand hygiene, and preventive steps must be followed at all times regardless of the number of cases in a municipality.

  

  

   

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Clerk Ann F. Grossi, Esq. said that, “Citizens concerned about the current COVID-19 pandemic should utilize the vote-by-mail ballot for this year’s election.”  She continued, “We are currently awaiting direction from Governor Phil Murphy concerning the manner in which the 2020 Primary Election will be conducted.”

“No person should feel they cannot vote out of fear of exposure to COVID-19. Our priority in making this announcement is to ensure that the voting public understands the choices that are available to them and feel comfortable exercising their right to vote,” said Clerk Grossi.

To apply for a vote-by-mail ballot, click here to download an application or call our office at (973) 285-6066 to have an application mailed to you.

MORRIS COUNTY — Human Services Commissioner Carole Johnson today announced the federal government has approved the Department’s plan to provide $248 million in special food assistance benefits to nearly 600,000 New Jersey children who normally receive free or reduced-price school meals as part of the response to COVID-19 school closures.

“We are doing everything we can to ensure people throughout New Jersey have access to food assistance during this difficult time, especially children,” Commissioner Johnson said. “Children should never go hungry, and approval of our plan is another step forward in our fight against hunger amid COVID-19.”

Under the plan approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, New Jersey special Pandemic-EBT benefits will be provided to recipients of the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and non-SNAP households with children who normally receive free or reduced-price school meals.

With federal approval, the Department will begin implementing the plan. The plan will provide each eligible student with $416.10 to help with nutritional support during the time that schools have been closed during the pandemic. No application is necessary to receive this benefit. Human Services is working with schools to identify students who were receiving free or reduced school meals. Eligible students already participating in SNAP will receive the Pandemic-EBT on their household’s existing Families First card. All other Pandemic-EBT eligible households will be mailed a P-EBT card. Human Services expects these benefits to be issued no later than June.

“No child should go hungry, and this program will help ensure New Jersey children will get the nutrition they need,” Human Services Deputy Commissioner Elisa Neira said. “We’ve been working hard to boost access to food assistance during this difficult time. This is a crucial step toward meeting that goal.”

NJ SNAP provides money directly to individuals and families who need help affording groceries. Funds are directly loaded onto an electronic benefits card each month, and SNAP is accepted at most grocery stores and bodegas.

Besides receiving approval of the Pandemic-EBT plan, Human Services has:

• Distributed an extra $106 million in additional benefits to SNAP recipients since the start of the emergency.
• Ensured that everyone whose benefits were up for renewal in March and April, or are due in May or June were extended for six months. This means nobody’s SNAP benefits will be ended during these extensions for not completing the renewal.
• It made it easier to apply for SNAP during this emergency by waiving the normally required interview and the hard copy signature on applications, so as to reduce the need for face-to-face interactions.

“We continue to urge residents to visit njhelps.org to learn more and apply for food assistance and other benefits,” said Human Services Assistant Commissioner Natasha Johnson, who directs the Division of Family Development that oversees NJ SNAP. “We also continue to appreciate the dedicated staff at the County Boards of Social Services who are essential to getting these critical services to New Jersey families.”