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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 [email protected].

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: [email protected].

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.

Superintendent of Schools Issues Statement Regarding Coronavirus

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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 the following information regarding the Coronavirus:

While there remains no immediate cause of alarm, I would like to provide you with information related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

    • While news of Coronavirus cases in New Jersey has raised public concerns in the past few days, our planning and communication with health officials has been ongoing for several weeks. In addition to our usual precautions, the following actions are in place:
    • Regularly disinfecting common areas and high touch surfaces, using electrostatic sprayers when faculty and staff are not present.
    • Ongoing communications and meetings with various health officials and emergency management teams at the local, county and state level.
    • Administrative planning meetings to develop contingencies for a possible outbreak.
    • Ongoing dialogue with local area school districts.
    • Daily monitoring of Coronavirus news and information.

Out of an abundance of caution, based upon the information received over the course of this week, the district has made the decision to cancel all field trips, concerts, and activities which include but are not limited to large gatherings of visitors on school property, and staff professional development activities outside of the district through April 9, 2020. After April 9, the district will reassess the situation and make recommendations moving forward.

In addition, please note that the College Board intends to host SATs on the campuses of Hanover Park High School and Whippany Park High School on Saturday, March 14. The district is prepared to have the custodial staff onsite at the conclusion of the SATs to perform a thorough cleaning and sanitization of all areas on Saturday afternoon.

In the event that a school closure is necessary to protect public health, district staff have been working to plan for a potential closure of schools. Through the use of PowerSchool and Google Classroom, teachers will be able to communicate with students in a remote fashion using personal devices from home. If you do not have access to an electronic device for student educational use, please complete this Electronic Device Survey. Our plans will include the delivery of curriculum and practical accommodations for special needs students and English language learners.

If a closure should become necessary, our calendar currently includes the following:
– 2 unused snow days
– 2 additional days on June 24 & 25 leading to graduation

If it becomes necessary to close, these days could provide a buffer for our district to prepare for distance learning. The distance learning days will not begin to count towards the 180-day school year state requirement until the Board of Education is provided with a written directive by either the New Jersey Department of Health or the Health Officer in the local jurisdiction.

As we prepare for possible outcomes, we ask that families join our efforts by doing the following:

– Do not send children who are sick to school.
– Please call the attendance offices to report your child’s absence. Include your child’s name, grade and reason for absence.
– Notify your school if anyone in your family has recently traveled to a highly-impacted area. School personnel should also be notified if any member of the household becomes ill within 14 days of their return from any affected area. Our staff will notify local health officials as necessary.

For additional information, please see the following resources:
– www.cdc.gov
– https://www.nj.gov/health/

Morris County Government Leading Response to Coronavirus

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Frank Cahill
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MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Board of Freeholders is closely monitoring the situation regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) and has authorized county funding for needs related to this issue.  Morris County will employ an epidemiologist and a public health nurse, allowing for a more rapid response to local issues that arise in conjunction with coronavirus.

The Morris County Office of Emergency Management and Office of Health Management are coordinating regularly with officials in all 39 Morris County towns, school districts, and major healthcare providers.

“Morris County has proven time and time again that when the challenges are the greatest, it is the bond that we have fostered with our local governing bodies that will make us successful,” said Freeholder Director Deborah Smith.

Officials across the county are working in concert with the state Department of Health and federal agencies to ensure they have the latest information to best deal with the virus. In particular, county officials are working closely with Atlantic Health and Saint Clare’s Health.

Connections have also been made with the large network of nonprofits that serve Morris County.  It is vital that these providers are able to continue to provide the diverse and often essential support to the community.

“County residents should be assured that we are taking all necessary steps to be prepared to deal with this virus,’’ said Freeholder Tom Mastrangelo. “Significant coordination has occurred and will continue to occur so that resources may be shared in the most effective way.’’

  • Morris County is working with health and medical professionals to take extra precautions at county government facilities, including the Correctional Facility, Juvenile Detention Center, Youth Shelter, and 9-1-1 Communications Center;
  • The Morris County Sheriff’s Office is working in partnership with the Morris County OEM to support all operational activities.
  • The Morris County Communications (9-1-1) Center has implemented call screening tools for emergency medical calls to identify potential COVID-19 cases at the time of dispatch, so first responders can be aware of relevant information and take appropriate precautions;
  • Morris County OEM’s Mobile Ambulance Bus will have added equipment on board capable of assessing large numbers of patients in connection with COVID-19, if needed.
  • County OEM is encouraging EMS responders, physicians, and healthcare facilities operators to make early notifications to hospitals, allowing hospitals to be prepared for patient admission prior to arrival.

The following are tips provided by the Morris County Office of Health Management (consistent with CDC recommendations) to protect yourself and others from respiratory infections, including the coronavirus (COVID-19):

  • Stay home if you are sick;
  • Limit close contact with people who are sick;
  • Put distance between yourself and other people. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth;
  • Avoid handshakes. Try an elbow bump;
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds;
  • If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol;
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces, such as door handles and cellphones;
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. If you do not have a tissue, use your sleeve (not your hands);
  • Get a flu shot to prevent the flu if you have not done so this season.

Residents are asked to avoid rumors and some less-than-accurate reports about this virus. Keep informed by obtaining information from trusted and reliable sources, including the CDC, NJDOH, and their local health departments:

Click here for CDC’s COVID-19 website.

Click here for N.J. Department of Health COVID-19 website:

NJ COVID-19 Information Public Call Center: 1-800-222-1222.

For your local health department, see the Morris County Office of Health Management click here.

 

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