A Message from Mayor Mahr

Earlier today the state reported another 3,219 positive COVID-19 cases, bringing the statewide total to 64,584. The current total in Union County is 6,636. Below you will find an up-to-the-minute tracker of test results statewide.

I’d like to remind residents that the Fanwood Memorial Library continues to provide digital library resources services during their physical closure. Services include e-books and audiobooks, entertainment media, online newspapers and magazines, and homework help. Visit the link below for services.

Fanwood Memorial Library Online Resources

Finally, the State of New Jersey has announced that over 650 companies are hiring for over 50,000 jobs during this health crisis. Click here for job listings.

– Mayor Colleen Mahr

Reminder: Recycling will be picked up this Wednesday, April 15

Good News in Hard Times

 

Today we would like to recognize Fabio’s Bistro and their customers who have donated 45 pizzas to families throughout town for lunch today. Thank you to everyone who helped bring some good food to children all over Fanwood!

 

 

New Executive Orders Announced

Today, Governor Murphy signed into action the following for New Jersey residents and businesses:

  • Prohibiting Internet and phone services from being shut off until 30 days after our current public health emergency has ended;
  • Prohibiting all service downgrades, service reductions, or late fees due to non-payment unless they are imposed in accordance with a policy approved by the Board of Public Utilities; and
  • Requiring reconnection of any Internet or phone service that was disconnected due to non-payment after March 16.

Governor Murphy, Governor Cuomo, Governor Lamont, Governor Wolf, Governor Carney, Governor Raimondo, Announce Multi-State Council to Get People Back to Work and Restore the Economy

Council Will Include One Health Expert, One Economic Development Expert and Respective Chiefs of Staff from Each State

Council Will Develop a Fully Integrated Regional Framework to Gradually Lift the States’ Stay at Home Orders While Minimizing the Risk of Increased Spread of the Virus 

New Effort Builds on the States’ Ongoing Regional Approach to Combatting COVID-19

Please click here to learn more.

Face Masks are Not a Substitute

We would like to remind ALL Fanwood residents that wearing a face mask in public is not a substitute for existing stay-at-home orders or social distancing protocol.

  • Please leave surgical and N95 masks for our medical professionals and first responders, who need them
  • Avoid touching the front of the mask
  • Wash your hands before putting on the mask & again after removal
  • Store the mask in a paper bag
  • Cloth masks are not recommended for children under two

A Message from NJ TRANSIT

NJ TRANSIT remains committed to the safety of our customers and employees and is working to ensure a safe environment by following the health standards set by the CDC through the sanitation of our facilities and vehicles and the cleanliness practices of our employees; Additionally, NJ TRANSIT remains committed to providing reliable and dependable service.

Per Governor Murphy’s Executive Order 125 requiring all personnel and customers on New Jersey Transit vehicles to wear face coverings, among other requirements, strengthening NJ TRANSIT’s efforts to protect the public during the COVID-19 pandemic, please be advised that:

NJ TRANSIT REQUIRES ALL RIDERS TO WEAR A FACE COVERING.

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE CDC GUIDE ON THE USE OF CLOTH FACE COVERINGS TO HELP SLOW THE SPREAD OF COVID-19.

NJ TRANSIT WORKERS AUTHORIZED TO LIMIT PASSENGER OCCUPANCY TO 50% OF THE VEHICLE’S MAXIMUM CAPACITY ON ALL TRAINS, BUSES, AND LIGHT RAIL LINES.

CUSTOMERS SHOULD BE USING NJ TRANSIT SERVICES FOR ESSENTIAL TRAVEL ONLY.  

For more information on Governor Murphy’s Executive Order 125 please click here.

Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman’s Website Provides Resources

On her website, Congresswomen Bonnie Watson Coleman states “As our nation continues efforts to mitigate both the spread and impact of COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, I am committed to providing you with as much information and as many resources as possible to keep your family healthy and secure during, and in the immediate aftermath of this crisis. While I’m working on legislation that will provide resources for families hit by layoffs or other coronavirus-related challenges, I’m also working with state and federal leaders to get New Jersey every tool it needs to see us through this.”

The Congresswoman’s website has compiled a number of different resources at

watsoncoleman.house.gov/coronavirus