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First Case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in East Hanover

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Frank Cahill
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EAST HANOVER — The Township of East Hanover Office of Emergency Management team has been preparing for the potential of a Coronavirus outbreak in our area. Residents should be assured that we are taking all necessary steps to deal with this virus.

Please be advised that The East Hanover Health Department, in conjunction with NJ Department of Health (NJDOH) has confirmed its first case of COVID-19 in East Hanover.

As you are all aware this is a fluid situation which will may result in additional cases being identified.

While the risk of infection to the general public still remains low, should a person start showing symptoms of COVID-19, which include fever, cough and shortness of breath, residents must contact their healthcare provider. Even though the risk is low, People who have these symptoms should contact their healthcare provider prior to visiting the hospital or a healthcare setting.

Currently, there is no vaccination for COVID-19. The East Hanover Health Department is encouraging all residents to take simple precautions to protect themselves and others from respiratory illness:

Residents are asked to be cautious about rumors and some less-than-accurate reports about this virus. Keep informed by obtaining information from trusted and reliable sources, including the Centers for Disease Control, New Jersey Department of Health, and our local health department:

As always, please use common sense and error to the side of safety when making family decisions regarding large crowds.





Morris County Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Possession of Child Pornography

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Frank Cahill
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New Jersey State Prison
Alexander Willadsen

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Acting Chief of Investigations Chris Kimker announce that on Friday, March 13, Alexander Willadsen, 31, Rockaway, was sentenced to ten years in New Jersey State Prison by the Honorable David H. Ironson for Possession of Child Pornography.

Mr. Willadsen will also be subject to registration pursuant to Megan’s Law and Parole Supervision for Life.

On October 19, 2019, Mr. Willadsen pled guilty to Possession of Child Pornography and admitted that he utilized his home computer to upload over 1,000 images of child pornography between the dates of January 27, 2017 and November 9, 2018.

The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office was first alerted to the computer upload by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

The State was represented by Assistant Prosecutor Laura Magnone and the lead investigator was Detective / Supervisor Jazmin Munoz-Felder.

 





Mountain Lakes High School Closed from March 16 to March 27; Distance Learning Plans in effect

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Frank Cahill
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Mountain Lakes High School

MOUNTAIN LAKES — The following information was released from Dr. Beth Azar, Acting Superintendent, Mountain Lakes High School:

Developments across the county, state and country are changing very quickly.  

I continue to be in contact with Dr. Chris Angelillo, Boonton Township Superintendent, our County Superintendent, local health officials, Department of Education officials, a network of superintendents, and others in order to arrive at the most responsible and proactive measures for the students and families in our school district and community with regarding Covid-19.

At this time, I am unaware of any suspected or confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Mountain Lakes. The recent NIH recommendation to “avoid large crowds and the most recent CDC guidelines for schools includes the recommendation to avoid mixing of grade levels and classes.”  In addition, Governor Murphy recommended the cancellation of all events statewide with more than 250 people. It is expected that the Governor will make additional recommendations today regarding school closures.

On Monday, March 16, all Mountain Lakes Public Schools will be closed using an emergency snow day. Beginning Tuesday, March 17 through March 27, we will be enacting our Distance Learning Plans. All extracurricular and school-related activities and events are suspended during this time. At the end of the two-week period we will reassess and make a determination as to whether a continued closure of school is necessary.  We will also continue to monitor all events associated with the Covid-19 pandemic and consider additional alterations to the school calendar if necessary.

We understand the significant impact that a change like this can have on our community, and did not come to the decision lightly.  Social distancing is known to prevent the spread of Covid-19, and we want to take every precaution to protect the safety and wellness of all community members.  Local health officials have strongly advised that students should continue to practice social distancing even when schools are closed.

This afternoon, you will receive further guidance from the building Principal regarding specific expectations and procedures for the continuation of instruction over the next two weeks. We will also provide an update regarding school related events such as Board Meetings in the next few days.

Please contact me at anytime if you have questions, suggestions or concerns.

I wish you all good health and thank you again for your support and patience.

Kind regards, Dr. Beth Azar, Acting Superintendent





Town of Boonton Recreation Center and Senior Center are Closed

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Frank Cahill
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Boonton Town Hall

BOONTON — The Town of Boonton is closely monitoring the evolving situation with Coronavirus/COVID-19. In order to prevent the spread of the virus, effective immediately, the Boonton Recreation Center and the Boonton Senior Center are closed until further notice. All Recreation and Senior programs are hereby cancelled until further notice.

All questions regarding the Recreation Center and Senior Center and their associated programs should be directed to tpryer@boonton.org.

For ongoing updates on the Coronavirus/COVID-19, please regularly visit the CDC’s website by clicking here.

For information on how the Town of Boonton is responding to the virus, please click here.





Governor Murphy and Health Commissioner Persichilli Hold Coronavirus Briefing

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Frank Cahill
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Governor Phil Murphy and Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli hold a coronavirus briefing at the New Jersey Regional Operations & Intelligence Center in Ewing on March 13, 2020.





Florham Park has Closed all Public Buildings to Public Access

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Frank Cahill
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Borough of Florham Park

FLORHAM PARK — The Borough of Florham Park, in consultation with the Department of Emergency Management, has closed all public buildings to public access until further notice in an effort to prevent social contact and potential transmission of the COVID-19 virus. Borough Hall, the Public Library, the Senior Center, the Recreation Building, and the Little Red School House will all remain closed to public access until further notice. The buildings will remain staffed and contact can be made with Borough officials via telephone and/or email. Visit the Borough of Florham Park website at www.fpboro.net for Department listings, phone numbers, and emails.

Construction permit applications and various paperwork have been placed on a table inside the vestibule of Borough Hall, at the Police Department entrance. The public will have access to this vestibule and any contact with Borough officials will be accomplished through the intercom system located within the vestibule.

The vestibule will also be utilized for those members of the public requiring Marriage Certificates, as well as Court, Tax, Water, and Sewer payments.

Anyone needing to file police reports or in need of police assistance can utilize the Police Entrance to enter the vestibule and contact the police dispatcher via the intercom system.

Please understand the Borough is acting in an abundance of caution to proactively protect its employees and the public from transmission of the COVID-19 virus and asks that all remain patient while this pandemic runs its course and normal operations resume. Updates will continue as the situation evolves.





East Hanover Schools Health-Related School Closure Announcement

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Frank Cahill
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EAST HANOVER — In conjunction with the recommendations from health officials and our sister districts, we will utilize a snow day on Friday, March 13, and then transition to our distance learning model beginning Monday, March 16. Schools will be closed through March 27. Prior to our return to school, we will reevaluate and determine if we need to extend the closure.

As we are utilizing a snow day, students and staff do not need to record their attendance or complete any assignments. We will remind all students to take all of their personal belongings home, as only maintenance and custodial personnel will have access to our buildings. All “bolt bags” that have not been picked up will be placed in the offices of the East Hanover Police Department where parents can retrieve them.

Please know that we will be in frequent contact during the duration of the closure. Please contact me through my email address should you have any questions or concerns: nbartlett@easthanoverschools.org.

Click here for more information.





A Message from Michael J. Wasko, Superintendent of Schools, Hanover Township Public Schools

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Frank Cahill
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HANOVER — Mr. Michael J. Wasko, Superintendent of Schools, Hanover Township Public Schools issued the following statement:

In consultation with our local health officials, as well as the Regional Superintendents, out of an abundance of caution, the district will be utilizing a snow day and close tomorrow, Friday, March 13.

We will then transition to our Flexible Instructional Day/Distance Learning Plan beginning Monday, March 16.

Schools will be closed tomorrow and will remain closed through March 27, 2020. Access to our buildings will be for essential personnel only. All activities will be canceled from the period of Friday, March 13 through Friday, March 27.

We will continue to communicate with parents, guardians, and staff via our SwiftK12 notification system, district website, as well as our mobile communication app.

This message applies to all students of Memorial Junior School, Bee Meadow School, Mountview Road School, and Salem Drive School.





CCM to Close Campus Early for Spring Break

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Frank Cahill
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MORRIS COUNTY — As part of its efforts to best protect the health of its students, employees and the greater community against a COVID-19 outbreak, County College of Morris (CCM) has decided to close early for its Spring Break. All on-campus classes are canceled for Friday, March 13, and the campus will close at 1:00 p.m. Online and off-campus classes will be held as scheduled.

The college had announced on Wednesday that it had decided to close its campus in conjunction with its Spring Break, which starts Monday, March 16, to allow for a thorough deep cleaning and sanitizing process. The earlier closing has been implemented to provide an even higher level of protection.

Normal campus activities, including office hours and operations, will be suspended during Spring Break, which ends Sunday, March 22.

During Spring Break, individuals can continue to apply to the college, submit financial aid applications and register for classes online on the CCM website by clicking here.

Many of the events that were scheduled to take place at CCM this spring have been canceled, postponed or modified. For a list of those events and their status click here.

It is possible that the campus may remain closed beyond Spring Break. Updates regarding any additional campus closure will be provided by clicking here.





Hanover Park Regional High School Regional will begin “District Learning”

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Frank Cahill
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Hanover Park School District serves Hanover Park High School and Whippany Park High School

EAST HANOVER — Maria C. Carrell, Superintendent of Schools, Hanover Park Regional High School District, issued an updated statement regarding the Coronavirus:

Out of an abundance of caution, the district is taking precautionary measures continue to clean and sanitize its facilities.  At this time, there are no known cases of COVID-19 in the schools.

As a precaution and in consultation with the local health departments, the district will be closed on Friday, March 13, to allow for additional cleaning and sanitization as well as preparation for distance learning.

Distance learning will begin for the Hanover Park Regional High School District on Monday, March 16 and will continue through Friday, March 27. The district will reassess distance learning the week of March 23 to determine if distance learning needs to be extended.

Schools will be closed throughout the distance learning period of Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 27.  Access to the buildings will be for essential personnel only.  All activities and athletics will be canceled from the period of Friday, March 13 through Friday, March 27.





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