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Atlantic Health needs Personal Protective Equipment

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Frank Cahill
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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 [email protected] for more information or to arrange a donation of supplies.

Teva to Donate Potential COVID-19 Treatment

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Frank Cahill
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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.

Man Dies After Falling off Building at Construction Site

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Frank Cahill
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FLORHAM PARK — The Florham Park Police responded to a construction site at 90 Park Avenue upon learning that a construction worker was seriously injured following a fall on Wednesday, March 18.

The Florham Park Memorial First Aid Squad and medics from Atlantic Health also responded. Wander Santos, 47, Newark, was discovered to have suffered severe head trauma as a result of a fall of approximately 30 – 35’ while working at the site.

Due to the severe trauma, and despite lifesaving efforts, tragically, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Workers at the site are building a combination of condominiums, townhouses and single-family homes.

The Morris County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit responded to assist and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was contacted as well. The incident is currently under investigation by the Florham Park Police and OSHA.

Editor’s Note: It was incorrectly reported that the building was located AVE Florham Park. We are sorry for any inconvenience.

Friends of the Madison Public Library Postponed 2020 Gala Benefit

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Frank Cahill
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Tom Bintinger

MADISON — The Friends of the Madison Public Library has postponed its 2020 Gala Benefit.

The fundraising event originally for scheduled for Saturday, March 28, was to honor Madison resident Tom Bintinger, president of the library’s Board of Trustees, at the library at 39 Keep Street.

Library Director Lynn Favreau confirmed that the library is closed, timed to coincide with the mandatory closure of Madison’s Public Schools. All library programming has been suspended. Ebooks and Streaming Services are available  by clicking here.

A new date hasn’t been set at this time

Proceeds from the annual Gala Benefit are used to support special library programs for children, teens and adults, and to expand the library’s book and media collections, as well as fund other programs.

Two Males Arrested for Possession of CDS

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Frank Cahill
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Photo for illustration purposes only. The actual incident may not reflect the photo.

HANOVER TOWNSHIP — Hanover Township Police Officer Matt Gallagher arrested Mr. Allan Dingle, 19, East Hanover, and Mr. Ralph Gamba, 20, Livingston, for possession of CDS, on Sunday, March 15.

Officer Gallagher was conducting business checks and located an occupied vehicle parked behind an abandoned building on Route 10. After a brief investigation, both Mr. Dingle and Mr. Gamba were arrested and charged with possession of CDS and drug paraphernalia.

Mr. Gamba was also charged with possessing a false government document and was issued a motor vehicle summons for CDS in a motor vehicle.

Both parties were released pending their court dates.

Editor’s Note: An arrest or the signing of a criminal complaint is merely an accusation.  Despite this accusation, the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until he or she has been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

East Hanover resident arrested for Possession of CDS

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Frank Cahill
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HANOVER TOWNSHIP — Hanover Township Police Officer Matt Gallagher arrested Mr. Anthony Volante, 57, East Hanover, for possession of CDS on Wednesday, March 4.

Mr. Volante was originally stopped for a motor vehicle violation when Officer Gallagher detected the odor of marijuana.

A search resulted in CDS and paraphernalia being located. Mr. Volante was charged with two counts of possession of CDS and drug paraphernalia.

He was also issued motor vehicle summonses for wrong way on a one way street, traffic on a marked lane and CDS in a motor vehicle.

He was released pending his court appearance.

Editor’s Note: An arrest or the signing of a criminal complaint is merely an accusation.  Despite this accusation, the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until he or she has been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

New Jersey Banks Help Customers Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

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Frank Cahill
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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.

Boonton Township Police Department Update

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Frank Cahill
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BOONTON TOWNSHIP — The Boonton Township Police Department will be taking the following precautions due to current health concerns surrounding COVID-19:

– The Main lobby doors to the Police Department will remain open. But if the matter is non-emergent you should contact the Police Department by phone to make a report or provide the information in the lobby area (if practical).

– All non-emergency calls may be handled by phone without an officer’s response to the residence.

– All requests for records should be handled either by phone at: (973) 402-4024 or email to: [email protected]

– All Police station tours, fingerprinting requests, have been suspended.

– If we do have to respond to your home, do not be offended if officers ask you to step outside and speak to him/her (if possible). We need to minimize our exposure so we can continue to provide the community with professional police services.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Madison Borough Hall has Restricted Access

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Frank Cahill
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MADISON — Hartley Dodge Memorial will be open, but with restricted access. All business will be conducted through the violation windows in the vestibule.

Restricting access allows us to continue to serve Madison in full capacity, while ensuring the health and safety of all employees.
 
Visitors are encouraged to call first to determine if the service you need can be handled via telephone, mail, online or other means.

As a reminder, everyone should be continuing their own social distancing and other guidelines to minimize community spread.

Hartley Dodge Memorial Building is located at 50 Kings Road and can be reached by calling
(973) 593-3042.

Two cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison

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Frank Cahill
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MADISON — The State of New Jersey reports that there are 427 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in New Jersey, 19 of which are in Morris County.

This includes two cases in Madison.

All individuals considered to be close contacts have been or will be communicated with and asked to self-quarantine for 14 days.

Officials noted that for patient confidentiality purposes, specific details will not be released. As is standard protocol, the health department is monitoring and investigating the case including contact tracing and notifying appropriate parties, officials said. Self-quarantining protocols are in place.

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