HANOVER TOWNSHIP — CareOne Management has a challenge for school aged children.
The patients and residents miss seeing everyone who came to visit them and have asked to reach out to you!
They are asking for you all to send in hand written notes of love and support.
You can send all your wonderful letters and drawings to the nearest CareOne location (listed below) to you and we will feature them on our social media pages. They are so excited!
The scene at 12 Selmar Terrace on Thursday, March 26
EAST HANOVER — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Acting Chief of Investigations Christoph Kimker, and Chief Christopher F. Cannizzo of the East Hanover Police Department announce that Alexander Jacobs, 74, of East Hanover, has been charged with first degree Murder, second degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, and fourth degree Possession of Prohibited Devices. The charges stem from the alleged shooting death of Jacob’s wife at their East Hanover residence.
The scene at 12 Selmar Terrace on Thursday, March 26
On Thursday, March 26, at approximately 2:02 p.m., members of the East Hanover Township Police Department were dispatched to 12 Selmar Terrace, East Hanover for a 911 call.
Upon arrival, first responding officers located the 911 caller outside the residence. The caller indicated to police that her parents were involved in a domestic incident involving a gun inside the residence.
The Defendant, who was later identified as the deceased victim’s husband, was determined to be inside the residence. He was taken into the custody of law enforcement outside the residence. The handgun believed to be used by the Defendant to inflict the fatal injuries was recovered at the scene. A deceased female was subsequently located inside the residence.
This deceased female was identified as the Defendant’s wife, Lilia Jacobs. An autopsy of the victim’s body is pending with the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office.
As a result of the investigation, the Defendant has been charged with Murder, a crime of the first degree, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, a crime of the second degree, and Possession of Prohibited Devices, a crime of the fourth degree. The Defendant was charged on a warrant-complaint and lodged at the Morris County Jail pending a court appearance.
Members of the East Hanover Township Police Department, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office – Crime Scene Investigations Unit, and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit all took part in this investigation.
If anyone has any information related to this investigation, they are encouraged to call the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office at (973) 285-6200, or the East Hanover Township Police Department at (973) 887-0432.
Editor’s Note: An arrest or the signing of a criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant(s) are presumed innocent unless and until he or she has been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
MOUNTAIN LAKES —Borough Manager Mitchell Stern sent out a press release reporting the Bloomfield Health Department informed the Mountain Lakes Office of Emergency Management that one of the borough’s residents has tested positive for the coronavirus.
The Health Department is currently working to conduct a thorough investigation into the case and to identify other individuals with whom the patient may have come in contact. Health officials will then contact them in order to provide the necessary support and guidance.
“Our thoughts are with this resident and family. Due to HIPAA regulations we have no additional information about this resident,” Stern’s release read.
“Mountain Lakes is a strong community, however, this confirmed case is a reminder to all that we are not immune to current public health concerns. All residents should make deliberate efforts to flatten the curve of virus transmission by practicing social distancing,” he said.
MORRIS COUNTY — Governor Phil Murphy today announced a new state website for reporting personal protective equipment (PPE).
In accordance with Executive Order No. 109, any business, non-hospital health care facility, or institution of higher learning in possession of PPE, ventilators, respirators, or anesthesia machines must submit that information to the State by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 27. The website created today also gives these entities the ability to donate PPE.
“We have a critical need in New Jersey for personal protective equipment,” said Governor Murphy. “Our hospitals, health care workers, and first responders on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19 can only be successful with access to these essential supplies.”
To submit information related to PPE, please click here.
Employees of Chick-fil-A collecting food donations from customers
MORRIS COUNTY — Chick-fil-A, located at 1711 Route 10 East, Morris Plains, is currently holding a canned food drive at the store to support our local food pantries.
They are asking guests to bring canned food items to the store in exchange for a free Original Chick-fil-A Chicken sandwich coupon.
One sandwich per guest, not per item donated. They are collecting at the front door and in the drive-thru at our cash cart.
They will be donating the food to Parsippany Food Pantry and Interfaith Food Pantry.
Employee of Chick-fil-A collecting food donations from customersEmployee of Chick-fil-A collecting food donations from customers
MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Park Police Department is reporting a substantially increased use of many general purpose parks and trails of the Morris County Park Commission. In response to Governor Murphy Executive Orders’ #102 to #108 to combat the COVID-19 global pandemic in New Jersey, park patrons are asked to visit the Morris County Park Commission website by clicking here as many locations have temporarily closed and/or amended operational hours in accordance with current state and county orders.
Patrons who frequent a property of the Morris County Park Commission should follow proper universal precautions as it pertains to hiking, running, biking, etc. This includes having a charged cellphone, water, and letting others know where you will be and when you should return. People should realize their own physical abilities and know the difficulty level of the area they are accessing. For all emergencies, they can call 9-1-1 or for non-emergent assistance, they should call (973) 326-7654.
Part of the increased use of Morris County Park Commission properties has resulted in many violations of the Morris County Park Commission’s Rules and Regulations, especially as it pertains to the parking of vehicles, dogs off-leash, and entering and/or remaining in a county park during closing hours. Vehicles should only be parked in designated spots inside park property and not on surrounding streets; dogs need to be kept on a leash no longer than six-feet long; and all persons must vacate the property by closing time, which is generally sunset, but may vary by property. The Rules and Regulations of the Morris County Park Commission should be posted in directories in each property and can also be found at the website by clicking here.
“We understand the public’s want and need to frequent one of our locations during these unprecedented and unfortunate times, but I must direct all persons to obey the rules and regulations of the Morris County Park Commission,” said Chief Gabe DiPietro. “Increased and continuing violations will result in increased enforcement and summonses may be issued.”
HANOVER TOWNSHIP — Twenty-four of the residents transferred from St. Joseph’s Seniors Home Nursing Center & Assisted Living facility have been confirmed to have the virus.
On Wednesday, all of the residents of a coronavirus-stricken St. Joseph’s Seniors Home Nursing Center & Assisted Living, Woodbridge, moved to Care-One, Hanover Township.
New Jersey health officials said in a news conference on Tuesday that many of the residents of the St. Joseph’s Senior Home had taken ill, and many of the staff were out sick as well. That meant there were just three nuns left to take care of nearly 100 people. (Click here to read Governor Murphy’s Order).
The order stated “The basis upon which the order is justified is the significant spread of COVID-19 in New Jersey, the high number of COVID-19 cases at the facility and inadequate staffing at the facility to care for its residents.”
Of the 94 total residents, 24 are positive for COVID-19 and the other 70 are “presumptive positive,” government sources.
“Hanover was NOT consulted on this matter – and will respond to the State accordingly. Be assured all our municipal agencies, police, fire, administration as well as board of health and county board of health, have met to review protocols to insulate our public and first responders from any risk at all stemming from this care facility,” a message posted on Hanover Township website.
St. Joseph’s Senior Home, a Catholic faith health care facility, located in Woodbridge, offered their residents a home away from home. The facility consists of a 51-bed Nursing Center and a 56-bed Assisted Living. Private and semi-private rooms are available, including some units with kitchenettes.
St. Joseph’s Seniors Home Nursing Center & Assisted Living
HANOVER TOWNSHIP — All of the residents of a coronavirus-stricken St. Joseph’s Seniors’ Home Nursing Center & Assisted Living, Woodbridge, now presumed to have the virus, are being moved to Hanover Township.
New Jersey health officials said in a news conference on Tuesday that many of the residents of the St. Joseph’s Senior Home had taken ill, and many of the staff were out sick as well. That meant there were just three nuns left to take care of nearly 100 people. (Click here to read Governor Murphy’s Order).
The order stated “The basis upon which the order is justified is the significant spread of COVID-19 in New Jersey, the high number of COVID-19 cases at the facility and inadequate staffing at the facility to care for its residents.”
Of the 94 total residents, 24 are now positive for COVID-19 and the other 70 are “presumptive positive,” government sources. They residents are being moved from the Woodbridge facility to a CareOne, 101 Whippany Road, Whippany.
St. Joseph’s Senior Home
“Hanover was NOT consulted on this matter – and will respond to the State accordingly. Be assured all our municipal agencies, police, fire, administration as well as board of health and county board of health, have met to review protocols to insulate our public and first responders from any risk at all stemming from this care facility,” a message posted on Hanover Township website.
St. Joseph’s Senior Home, a Catholic faith health care facility, located in Woodbridge, offered their residents a home away from home. The facility consists of a 51-bed Nursing Center and a 56-bed Assisted Living. Private and semi-private rooms are available, including some units with kitchenettes.
EAST HANOVER — Hanover Park Regional High School District donated 4,000 Medical Grade Gloves to keep their staff members safe as they serve our communities during the outbreak of COVID-19.
After inventorying their supplies over the weekend, the district has determined it is able to donate a total of 4,000 medical grade gloves. 1,000 pairs will be given to the men and women of the East Hanover, Florham Park, and Hanover Township police departments who continue to bravely serve our communities.
In addition, we will be donating 1,000 pairs of gloves to the Morris County Office of Emergency Management. It is our hope that we can continue to help our communities as we unite in service during these unprecedented times.
Upon arrival, first responding officers located the 911 caller outside the residence. The caller indicated to police that her parents were involved in a domestic incident involving a gun inside the residence.
