Board of Health

STANHOPE BOARD OF HEALTH
NOTICE OF MEETINGS

TAKE NOTICE the Board of Health of the Borough of Stanhope has scheduled the following meeting dates for 2021:
February 10, March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9, September 8, October 13, November 10, December 8, and January 12, 2022 reorganization/regular meeting. All meetings will to be held at 7:00 P.M. at the Municipal Building, 77 Main Street, Stanhope, New Jersey.
Monique McNeilly, Secretary

Food Pantry Locations & Home Delivery Services

Food Pantry Services and Home Delivery Services:
Need food pantry home delivery? The Hunger Coalition stakeholders and the Sussex County Human Services Advisory Council are collaborating to create a safe, efficient method of food distribution for those in Sussex County. 

A list of the most up-to-date food pantry services currently being offered can be found at  https://www.sussex.nj.us/documents/coronavirus-2020/food-pantry-update.pdf.

 NORWESCAP Pathways 2 Prosperity is offering food delivery services every Tuesday for those who are not able to drive or lack transportation.  To request delivery service please call 973-862-6680 or email morrisond@norwescap.org for further details.  For information regarding how you can contribute donations please contact Jennifer Salt at jsalt@zufallhealth.org.

St. Michael’s Food Pantry (Route 46, Netcong)  – The St. Michael’s Food Pantry serves residents in need from all area towns. The Food Pantry has re-opened and it is open every Friday from 9am-3pm and provides non-perishable foods, fresh produce each month and meats. Other assistance is also available. 

Click Below to View the Sussex County Newsletter which contains a great deal of helpful information and links for assistance:
Sussex County Newsletter

Sussex County Vaccine Information

Sussex County is now offering “Pop Up Vaccination Clinics” – As the demand for vaccine has declined, appointments for first dose vaccinations are no longer available at the Sussex County Fairgrounds vaccination site. Sussex County will be vaccinating residents at pop-up clinics at various locations throughout the County. 

Pop Up Clinics are being conducted by The Sussex County Division of Health for Free
Walk-Ins Welcome
No Appointment Required
Moderna and J&J Offered
18 Years and Older
Questions: 973 579-0570 x1211

Click Here for Locations, Schedule and Additional Information

Email the Sussex County Division of Health with any questions. The email address is:    covid@sussex.nj.us

Additional  COVID-19 Vaccine Information can be found at:  
https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/vaccine

Vaccine Information for Senior Citizens who need assistance to register for the vaccine or have transportation needs. (See Below)

• Seniors who are unable to access the internet may call the Sussex County Division of Senior Services at 973-579-0555 for help registering for a vaccination appointment. 
• Seniors in need of transportation to vaccination sites located throughout Sussex County can contact Skylands Ride at 973-579-0480 for assistance.  When possible, please contact Skylands Ride prior to registering for your COVID-19 vaccination so that transportation can be coordinated with your scheduled vaccination date.
• Seniors who have questions related to COVID19 may call the Sussex County COVID Hotline Monday through Friday 9 am to 4 pm at  973-579-9488. 
• Currently, there are 4 vaccination sites in Sussex County.   Please see information below.

1. 1. ShopRite of Newton (call for appointment)
   2. ShopRite of Byram  (call for appointment)
   3. Newton Medical Center – to make an appointment: use MyChart or register at www.atlantichealth.org/covidvaccine
   4. Sussex County Vaccination site:   to make an appointment go to 
      www.Sussex.nj.us/covid19

Find a COVID-19 Testing Site:

SUSSEX COUNTY OFFERS NO COST COVID-19 TESTING CLINICS on THURSDAYS
Sussex County has contracted with Zufall Health Center to conduct weekly COVID-19 testing clinics at no cost to residents. Zufall will be rotating the clinics between three (2) locations in Sussex County. The weekly clinics are held on Thursdays. Walk-ins are welcome however it is recommended that you link directly to Zufall’s scheduler to set up your appointment. The program is provided for the uninsured and under-insured residents of Sussex County. Zufall has teamed up with Labcorp for processing. Labcorp will bill your health insurance provider. Any amount not covered by your insurance provider will be paid for through Sussex County. A physician’s prescription is not required to participate in the testing. 

The schedule is as follows for the ZUFALL COVID Testing:
5/06/2021 — 5 West Shore Trail, Sparta from 10am – 2pm
5/13/2021 — Newton VFW, 85 Mill Street, Newton from Noon – 4pm
5/20/2021 — 5 West Shore Trail, Sparta from 10am – 2pm
5/27/2021 — Newton VFW, 85 Mill Street, Newton from Noon – 4pm
6/03/2021 — 5 West Shore Trail, Sparta from 10am – 2pm
6/10/2021 — Newton VFW, 85 Mill Street, Newton Noon – 4pm
6/17/2021 — 5 West Shore Trail, Sparta from 10am – 2pm
6/24/2021 — Newton VFW, 85 Mill Street, Newton Noon – 4pm 

Click Here to Access Site to Find Testing Location: COVID-19 Testing Site Locator

Information Regarding Antibody Testing

Current Testing Information
https://covid19.nj.gov/

Click Box “Get Tested”
On next page scroll to bottom and enter zip code.
Map shows locations to receive a test.

Also note below “COVID Test At-Home”
There are 2 choices now:
PIXEL (Labcorp)
https://www.pixel.labcorp.com/at-home-test-kits/covid-19-test

VAULT
https://www.vaulthealth.com/checkout/covid-whose-test

Borough Advisory Message:

Preventing Backups – Think Before You Flush!
Unlike toilet paper, these materials cannot disintegrate properly, which can clog sewer pipes, cause sewer line breaks, and put a strain on our local wastewater treatment facility. Even “flushable” wipes can lead to sewer backups.

Never flush these items down the drain – put them in the trash instead:

• Baby/facial/cleaning wipes
• Personal care products
• Medication
• Hair
• Dental floss
• Cotton swabs/balls
• Bandages
• Rags & Towels
• Rubber Items (like latex gloves)
• Plastic Items
• Paper towels
• Tissues

*Please know that any blockage from the curb into the property is the responsibility of the homeowner and you are financially responsible for clearing the line.

Sussex County Department of Health Press Releases for June 17, 2021

06-17-2021-LTCF Report
06-17-21 COVID19 Press Release
06-17-2021-Weekly Report

The Sussex County Health Department has reported that 386 residents (as of June 16th) have tested positive for the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.  We ask that you keep these residents and their families in your thoughts.

The Borough continues to closely monitor the situation within the community and will take appropriate actions as directed by the Sussex County Health Department and the State of New Jersey to mitigate the spread of the virus. 

Please continue to follow the CDC recommendations which include maintaining social distance, complying with hand hygiene practices and notifying your physician if you become ill with symptoms such as, but are not limited to, cough, fever and shortness of breath. 

Stay up to date on COVID-19 Information:
Center for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

The CDC has updated their COVID-19 website, specifically the section on how to protect yourself:  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html

Sussex County Board of Health Coronavirus Information: https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/webpage.cfm?tpid=17089

NJ State COVID-19: https://covid19.nj.gov/

SMALL BUSINESS EMERGENCY GRANT PROGRAM – Phase 4

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) reopened pre-registration for Phase 4 of its Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program this morning, Wednesday, May 26^th, 2021 at 9:00 a.m., the Authority announced today. In line with his commitment to a stronger and fairer economic recovery, Governor Phil Murphy recently announced the allocation of $200 million in additional funds to help fulfill Phase 4 grant applications. Small business owners and non-profits that have not previously applied for Phase 4 grants may pre-register as a preliminary step toward applying for grants of up to $20,000.

Phase 4 funding is supporting restaurants, micro-businesses, and child care providers, as well as other small businesses. To ensure grants reach businesses in the hardest hit communities, including communities of color, the NJEDA has assigned one-third of funding to businesses with a primary business location within the 715 census tracts designated as eligible to be selected as an Opportunity Zone. 

Interested business owners and non-profits will need to pre-register here to access the application. Pre-registration reopened today, Wednesday, May 26^th, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. EDT, and will remain open for five weeks, until Wednesday, June 30^th, at 5:00 p.m. EDT. Applications will become available following the pre-registration period, as pre-registered applicants will be asked to return to https://programs.njeda.com/en-US/ to complete an application based on the following schedule:

• Restaurants (Food Services and Drinking Places, NAICS begins with 722), Child Care Providers (NAICS code 624410) and Small Business (6 more Full Time Equivalent Employees): July 7, 2021, 9:00 a.m. EDT. 
• Micro Business (5 or Less Full Time Equivalent Employees): July 8, 2021, 9:00 a.m. EDT.  

Applications will remain open through July 15, 2021, 5:00 pm EDT and will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, based upon the date and time the Authority receives a completed application submission. Applicants must complete the full application to be considered for grant funding.

Grant awards will be calculated based on the number of full-time equivalent employees (FTEs) businesses employ: Micro-businesses with five or fewer FTEs and sole proprietorships will receive up to $10,000; businesses with six to 25 FTEs will receive up to $15,000; and businesses with 26 to 50 FTEs will receive up to $20,000. A grant size estimator is available here.

Small businesses and non-profits will need to show they have been negatively impacted during the declared state of emergency to be eligible for this grant. This includes businesses that have been temporarily shut down, have been required to reduce hours, have had at least a 20 percent drop in revenue, have been materially impacted by employees who cannot work due to the outbreak, or have a supply chain that has materially been disrupted and therefore slowed firm-level production during the pandemic.

Sussex County COVID-19 Hotline

The Sussex County Division of Health COVID-19 Hotline is now open. Residents may call the Hotline number at 973-579-9488 to speak with a Sussex County Division of Health (SCDOH) staff member or Sussex County Medical Reserve Corp volunteer. The Hotline’s hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

Additional information for residents can be found on the SCDOH website: Sussex County Website https://sussex.nj.us/covid19

Grief & Loss Support Offered by Atlantic Health

Atlantic Health has an ongoing webinar on Grief and Loss Support occurring Wednesdays at Noon. Grief and Loss Support Flier

SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE

Social Security remains committed to providing uninterrupted benefits and vital services the public relies on, especially during the current coronavirus pandemic.  Despite challenges government and businesses face at this time, Social Security wants people to know they remain ready and able to help  by phone with most Social Security matters. 

Local community members who live in ZIP Codes 07416, 07418 – 19, 07422, 07428, 07439, 07460 – 62, 07821 – 22, 07826 – 27, 07837, 07839, 07843, 07848, 07851, 07855, 07860, 07871, 07874 – 75, 07877, 07879, 07881, and 07890 may speak with a representative by calling the local Newton Social Security office at 1-877-575-5189 or our National 800 Number at 1-800-772-1213 (1-800-325-0778 TTY).  For people who live in other parts of the area, Social Security provides local office phone numbers conveniently online Social Security Office Locator, at www.ssa.gov/locator.

Although the offices are not providing service for walk-in visitors, they may be able to schedule an appointment for limited, critical issues if someone needs help that cannot be provided by phone or online.

Please utilize Social Security’s secure and convenient online services to:

• Apply for Retirement, Disability, and Medicare benefits,
• Check the status of an application or appeal,
• Request a replacement Social Security card (in most areas),
• Print a benefit verification letter, and
• Much more.

Most business with SSA can be done online but we know that many people still rely on phone or in-person help.  That’s why we want people to know they can still count on us by phone.

Lastly, Social Security knows that getting medical and other documentation can be difficult due to the pandemic.  The deadlines continue to be extended wherever possible.

Click Here To View/Print Flyer with Contact Information (English)
Administracion del Seguro Social Informacion Importante

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information:

NOTE OF IMPORTANCE:  Alcohol based hand rub should contain ethanol or isopropanol alcohol, not methanol alcohol. Methanol alcohol is a toxic alcohol and can cause blindness and/or death when absorbed through the skin or when swallowed. FDA Warning Regarding Hand Sanitizers

Click Below to View the Sussex County Newsletter which contains a great deal of helpful information and links for assistance:
Sussex County Newsletter

For up to date information and to sign up to receive email alerts, please go the the link listed here: Sussex County Division of Health Website

Flyer with Helpful Information/Reminders: KEEPING THE HOME SAFE

Flyer Regarding Employee Rights: Paid Sick Leave & Expanded Family & Medical Leave Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

2019 Novel Coronavirus.Recommendations on the Use of Cloth Face Coverings

DIY-cloth-face-covering-instructions
COVID_Face_Coverings
cloth-face-coverings-information

COVID-19 Emergency Response Resource Directory contains contact information for a varied amount of sources within the County, State and US such as: Hotlines; Social Services; Food Banks; Emergency Shelters; Senior Services; Veterans Services; Etc.
NJSP DMI COVID 19 RESOURCE GUIDE 042220

COVID-19 Child Care Tuition Assistance Program

The applications for the COVID-19 Child Care Tuition Assistance Program open today, September 21, 2020. Eligible families in need of child care for their school age children as schools have opened remotely can apply online at www.childcarenj.gov/COVID19.

The tuition assistance is part of $250 million plan announced last month by Governor Murphy to support working families and child care. This new program will provide tuition assistance to New Jersey families with incomes up to $75,000 in need of either full or part-time child care depending on their school’s remote learning schedule. The department will consider applications until funding is exhausted.

Listed below you will find fliers with more information and details about the program including a Spanish version. 

Child Care School Age Tuition Assistance (English)

Child Care School Age Tuition Assistance (spanish)

Additional Sources of Information

The NJ Poison Control Center and 211 have partnered with the State to provide information to the Public on COVID-19. The New Jersey Department of Health has a 24 hour Public Hotline for anyone with questions or concerns relating to COVID-19:

• Call (General COVID-19 Questions): 2-1-1 (7am-11pm)
• Call (Clinical Questions): 1-800-962-1253 (24/7)
• Text: NJCOVID to 898-211 to receive alerts
• Text: your zip code to 898-211 for live text assistance

In addition, the State of New Jersey created an online COVID-19 Information Hub which can be accessed at this website: https://covid19.nj.gov/

USDA Unveils Tool to Help Rural Communities Address the COVID-19 Pandemic. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue unveiled a one-stop-shop of federal programs that can be used by rural communities, organizations and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a first-of-its-kind resource for rural leaders looking for federal funding and partnership opportunities to help address this pandemic.
https://www.rd.usda.gov/sites/default/files/USDA_COVID-19_Fed_Rural_Resource_Guide.pdf
The USDA has taken many immediate actions to assist farmers, ranchers, producers, rural communities, and rural-based businesses and organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information on these actions, visithttps://www.usda.gov/coronavirus

Information Regarding SNAP (Food Stamps) Benefits COVID-19 (1)

Information Regarding Mortgage Relief COVID-19 032820

NJ Temporary Rental Assistance Program: The DCA is pleased to announce the COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program, which will provide temporary rental assistance to selected low and moderate income households who have experienced unemployment or reduced income due to the pandemic. For more information on the program and how to apply, visit https://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/dhcr/offices/cverap.html.

Click Here to View Executive Order 123 Insurance Premiums
On April 9th, Governor Murphy announced Executive Order No. 123 to extend a 60-day grace period for health and dental insurance, as well as a 90-day grace period for home, auto, life and renters insurance, for residents who are unable to pay their insurance premiums because of the financial hardship caused by COVID-19.

A new video on the New Jersey State Parks and Forests Facebook page also illustrates these recommendations: Video Outlining Rules for Visiting State Parks

Employment Opportunities Available: The NJ COVID-19 jobs portal still lists nearly 50,000 positions available: https://jobs.covid19.nj.gov/

Click Here for Information Regarding Rumor Control and Disinformation Updates from NJ Homeland Security https://www.njhomelandsecurity.gov/covid19

Mental Health Services

If you are feeling stressed about the novel coronavirus and would like to talk with a mental health professional. The NJ Department of Human Services operates a toll free “warm line” which is a resource for people
seeking mental health service. The warm line is activated during events that impact the mental health of New Jersey residents. The warm line is available 24 hours and has language access; (877) 294-HELP (4357).
NOTE: The “warm line” does not replace 911 and is not used to report emergencies.

Mental Health Hotline: 866-202-4357
NJ Hopeline (Peer Support & Suicide Prevention Hotline): 1-855-654-6735
@NJVET@VET: 1-866-838-7654

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The NJ Business Action Center has put together a comprehensive list of COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Information at cv.business.nj.gov for New Jersey businesses. Information categories (many updated daily) include:

• Business Operations Guidance
• Guidance for Employers
• Economic Assistance for Businesses
• Benefits for Impacted Individuals
• General Information about COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus

Additional information from the State of NJ is available:

• By calling the Helpline at 1-800-Jersey7
• For written questions from businesses you can use the Chat Bot (located in the lower right corner of the page). Click the link and then chat with an expert. Someone will respond as soon as possible.

About the Board of Health

The Board of Health in conjunction with the Sussex County Health Department provides an array of health promotion and disease prevention programs such as male and female cancer screenings, skin cancer screening, blood pressure testing, and flu & pneumonia vaccinations. Environmental health services include inspection of restaurants and retail food vendors, inspection of public bathing facilities, free rabies immunization clinic, mosquito control and radon kits at a reasonable price. Animal control services are provided for stray dogs and cats, and other animal related concerns.

The Board of Health meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7pm at the Stanhope Municipal Building at 77 Main Street.

Contacts:

The Stanhope Board of Health can be reached through the Board Secretary, Monique McNeilly, at 973-347-2435.  Or you can send an email to: health@stanhopenj.gov

The Sussex County Division of Health and Human Services Office can be reached at 973-579-0370 or through their website: Please click here for a full report on services provided by the Sussex County Department of Environmental & Public Health Services

Minutes:

View Minutes from Meetings of the Board of Health

PET LICENSES:

All dogs and cats residing in Stanhope Borough are required to have a valid license and current rabies vaccination.

Please submit your dog and cat license registration as soon as possible. Payment must be by check or money order, made payable to Stanhope Borough. You can send in the registration by mail or you may drop it off in the mail slot located on the front door of the municipal building.   The licenses will be processed and mailed back to you. If you have any questions, please contact the Clerk’s Office.

Radon Kits:

RADON KITS are available for purchase at Borough Hall. Radon occurs naturally and could be inside your home. Testing is important because radon can cause serious health problems like lung cancer. Testing is simple and inexpensive. Get started today.  Cost for Radon Kit is $10.00 (payable by cash, check or money order)

Helpful Information:

ACS Skin Cancer Prevention Tips
Measles Frequently Asked Questions 
Ticks and Lyme Disease Information
Lyme Disease Brochure