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Mayor Moench Holds Digital Small Business Forum with SBA

Last Friday, Mayor Matthew Moench and Bridgewater Township, in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration, hosted a digital Small Business Forum. Bridgewater small business owners will had the opportunity to hear directly from and ask questions to SBA officials.

Call Participants included:

· Matthew Moench, Mayor

· Michael Pappas, Bridgewater Township Administrator

· Alfred Titone, SBA New Jersey District Director

· Michael Lampton, SBA Disaster Field Operations Center Acting Deputy Director

· Kathy Cook, SBA External Affairs Specialist

Please click below for a recording of the event:

Bridgewater Small Business Webinar

Mayor Moench Holds First Telephone Town Hall for Residents

Mayor Matthew Moench, joined by Bridgewater’s Health and Emergency Management Officials, held a Telephone Town Hall for Bridgewater residents to discuss the municipal response the COVID-19 pandemic.

The community conversation ranged from information released on positive cases in Bridgewater to public health safety tips for families and included discussion on municipal taxes and revenues. Please click the link below to listen to the recording:

Bridgewater Telephone Town Hall 4/14/20

Mayor Moench Calls for Legislature to Pass Local Finance Reforms

Bridgewater Mayor Matthew Moench sent a letter to Governor Phil Murphy and Legislative Leadership calling for them to take on a series of municipal finance reforms that would help municipalities, like Bridgewater, in dealing with budgetary issues as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. Please click the link below to read the letter:

Mayor Moench Letter to Governor and Legislative Leaders

PRESS RELEASE: Heath Officer Confirms First COVID-19 Related Death in Bridgewater

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 22, 2020

Contact: Michael Pappas, Twp. Administrator

Phone: 908-725-6300 ext. 5000

Health Officer Confirms First COVID-19 Related Death in Bridgewater

Bridgewater, NJ – Today, Bridgewater Health Officer, Kevin Sumner, has confirmed the first fatality related to COVID-19 in Bridgewater.

“I have learned that one of our residents has passed away due to complications associated with the COVID-19 virus,” said Mayor Matthew Moench. “I would like to pass my condolences along to the family and friends at this difficult time. My family, and the entire Bridgewater family, will be praying for you.”

Mayor Moench continued, “We must treat all of our neighbors like family now. Everyone has a role to play. Practice the guidelines placed by our public health professionals so that we can avoid any further tragedies. I have seen the way this community has pulled together in the past and I am confident that we will come out from this crisis stronger and more close knit than ever.”

Bridgewater Health Officer Kevin Sumner said, “The Heath Department is investigating all reported cases of COVID-19 in Bridgewater. Our goal remains the same, to slow and eventually stop the spread of this disease. We ask the public to help us in this effort by following the public health recommendations such as social distancing and hand washing.”

If you have questions about COVID-19, please see below for trustworthy public resources:

Federal: Visit: www.cdc.gov or www.Coronavirus.gov

State of New Jersey: Dial: 211 or 1-800-962-1253/Text: NJCOVID to 898-211 or Text: your zip code to 898-211 for live text assistance. Visit: www.nj.gov/health/

Somerset County: Dial: 908-231-7111 to listen to daily updates about the status of the coronavirus in Somerset County

Bridgewater Township: Dial: 908-429-8444 or Email: Coronavirus@BridgewaterNJ.gov for Bridgewater specific questions

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Mayor Moench Issues Emergency Declaration in Response to COVID-19

Please click below to see the full text

Emergency Declaration – March 16 2020

Bridgewater Municipal Court Cancelled for Three Weeks

Bridgewater Township Municipal Court is cancelled for the next three weeks. Court is scheduled to resume on April 7th.

Bridgewater-Sponsored Recreational Activities are Suspended

RECREATION EVENTS SUSPENDED:

Effective immediately, Bridgewater Township is suspending all township-sponsored Recreation events until March 30. Additionally, all permits for the use of Bridgewater Township fields and facilities are suspended until March 30. We will continue to provide updates with any changes, or if any of these events are rescheduled.

PRESS RELEASE: Presumptive Positive Case of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Bridgewater Resident

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 12, 2020

Contact: Christine Madrid, Dir. of Human Services

Phone: 908-725-6300 ext. 5205

Presumptive Positive Case of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Bridgewater Resident

Bridgewater, NJ – Bridgewater is notifying residents of a presumptive positive case of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in a township resident. The test result has been sent to the CDC for confirmation.

The patient is a 25-year-old man who had close contact with a COVID-19 patient in Pennsylvania. He is currently in isolation. “The Bridgewater Health Department is monitoring the patient and working with the state to identify any potential contacts for follow-up,” said Christine Madrid, Director of Human Services.

The COVID-19 prevention guidelines for Bridgewater residents remain the same:

– Avoid close contact with people who are sick (within 6 feet).

– Wash your hands often with soap and water. If they are not available, use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.

– Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

– Clean frequently touched surfaces like doorknobs, switches, cabinet handles, remotes, tables, counters, sinks, toilets, etc.

What should I do if I am sick?

– Stay home. Avoid close contact with other people (within 6 feet), including family members.

– Cover your sneeze or cough with a tissue or your sleeve, not your hands.

– Call your doctor if your symptoms get worse or if you have trouble breathing.

If you have more questions:

Call 1-800-222-1222

Visit https://NJ.gov/health or https://cdc.gov

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2020 OPERATION SECURE SHRED SCHEDULE

Operation Secure Shred is sponsored by The Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders, in cooperation with the County Department of Public Works. All events run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until the trucks are filled, rain or shine.

Proof of Somerset County residency is required. Residents can bring a combination of up to six bags, containers or boxes per trip. No businesses allowed. No commercial vehicles allowed. For more information, call 908-203-6018, email PublicWorks@co.somerset.nj.us, or go to www.co.somerset.nj.us/shredding

New Area of Bridgewater to Receive Dual Steam Recycling Totes from County

The Somerset County Department of Public Works is expanding their use of Dual Stream Recycling totes to additional areas of Bridgewater. This area will receive their totes on February 19th and the first pick up will be March 4th. Please see the below flyer for additional information and to see if you will be receiving a Dual Stream tote this month.

New Recycling Tote Flyer

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