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Township News Page - There are updates posted on the Mendham Township News & Announcements page. Please take a look for news there on a regular basis.
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Local Government Meetings
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Schools Open! - Schools are opening across the area in the coming weeks. Please be vigilant of increased pedestrian traffic in and around schools and children waiting at bus stops. Allow for more time for your commute if it is during school bus pick up/drop off times. Please use extreme caution when dropping off or picking up your children at school. There will be new traffic patterns in place at certain schools, as well as drop-off and pick-up procedures. Please look out for additional information from the schools.
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Practice Makes Perfect - Get into a 9 PM Routine each night. At that time, remember to remove all valuables and keys from your vehicles, including vehicles in your garage, and keep them locked. Also, secure your residence, including doors and windows in garages.
Respect Your Neighbor's Opinions - The removal or defacing of campaign signs is ILLEGAL! Anyone caught removing or defacing a campaign sign on someone else’s property is subject to arrest. There has been an uptick in incidents across the township, and it is unacceptable. If you see anyone stealing or defacing a sign, please report it immediately to the township police department non-emergency number 973-543-2581. You can report it anonymously, if you wish. Visit the police department Webpage.
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Grab and Go Clambake - Don't forgot to order steamers, chowder and vegetarian chili for the Brookside Engine Company No. 1's "49-1/2 Take-Out Clambake Social Distancing Club!" Orders must be placed by midnight on Sept. 8, and then select a time for curbside pick-up on Saturday, Sept. 12, between 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., at the Brookside Emergency Services Building.
There is a limited supply of clams! Place your online order today!
Commemorate this historic time and Social Distancing Club membership with a limited-time-offer T-shirt. Then, mark your calendar for the 50th Anniversary in 2021 and a pull-out-all-the-stops, in-person township celebration, with friends and neighbors. Until 2021!
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Fall into Fitness - Outdoor yoga and pilates classes are continuing at Brookside Beach through mid-October. Bring a mat or beach towel, and head to the quiet comfort of the sand. Classes are $60 for six weeks and $80 for eight weeks; drop-in classes cost $15 for each. Sign up on Community Pass.
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Expanded Library Hours! - Welcome back to the library. It will now be open weeknights until 6 p.m. Come in, and check out some great books and the Bookflix display! Please wear a mask. Curbside service is also still available.
Activities for Kids:
- Unicorn Craft - On Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 4 p.m., make a cool unicorn bracelet or anklet live via Zoom with Miss Rachel. Register, then pick up a supply kit at the library, and you will receive a Zoom link.
- Story Time - Young children are invited to meet with Miss Rachel for story time, songs and rhymes via Zoom on Thursday, Sept. 17, at 10:30 a.m. All ages welcome! Register to receive the Zoom link.
Events for Teens:
- Young Adult Leadership Council (YALC) Meeting - Meet outside the library to discuss future YALC Meetings and social media on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m. Bring a chair and snack. Follow YALC on Instagram @mendhamtwpteens to see content for teens, by teens as well as information about upcoming events.
- Craft Project - Pick up a craft supply kit at the library and then Zoom in on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m., to complete a project together with a group. Register by sending an e-mail to Kristina.rivero@mendhamtwplib.org. Have fun being creative, while connecting with friends!
Cultural and Historical Events for Adults:
- Birds of New Zealand - From mountains to fjords and kiwis to albatrosses, New Zealand features spectacular scenery and exotic birds. On Thursday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m., meet naturalist Ben Barkely of the Somerset County Park System to see New Zealand’s amazing birds and learn about the extraordinary conservation efforts to protect them. Register to receive a Zoom link.
- Make a Bookmark Adult Craft - On Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 1 p.m., make a fun craft together on Zoom! Register in advance and pick up supplies at the library.
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Ralston Cider Mill Fall Tours - Visit the Ralston Cider Mill for small group tours by appointment only Sunday, Sept. 20, and Sunday, Sept. 27, and on Saturdays and Sundays in October, from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Masks are required. Admission is $5 per person. Learn more.
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Meadowood Hike - On Sunday, Sept. 20, at 6:15 p.m., enjoy a guided hike through this off-the-beaten path preserve and then snack on 'smores with your family and friends! This will be a great kickoff to the Fall season and a celebration of International Day of Peace, which is Sept. 21. Participants will receive a Mendham Township Recreation blanket! Register today.
Princess Anna Movie Night at Backer Farm - On Saturday, Sept.12, join friends for a socially distanced outdoor event to celebrate birthdays! Celebrate Princess Anna's birthday, along with Queen Elsa, with birthday treats, goodie bags, crafts, a sing-along and visit with farm animals! Children 6 and under can enjoy a pony ride. Face masks are required. Bring a blanket and lawn chairs, as we celebrate everyone's birthday at Backer Farm. Space is very limited. Ticket information here.
Music in the Woods - Schiff Nature Preserve is hosting an outdoor music event this Sunday at 3 p.m. Take a short, 15-minute hike to the amphitheater to enjoy an afternoon of music featuring Playful Banter, an eclectic singer-songwriter duo of mash-ups and originals, featuring Alexis von Aulock and Kimberly Sanchez. After a short break, the Cirotti Trio will play two sets. Friends and pickers, Joe Cirotti, Peter Lister and Mike Alexander share a love of American roots music, playing an eclectic array of both original, and cover material spanning decades. Social distancing seating will be in place, and face coverings for guests are required. Bring snacks, beverages, and, perhaps, a pillow for stadium-bench seating comfort. The member fee is $20. Non-members pay $25. Proceeds from ticket sales directly support Schiff and the musicians. Sorry but no walk-in guests will be allowed. Purchase tickets.
Historic Hike - On Sunday, Sept. 20, at 2 p.m., join local historian, author and lecturer W. Barry Thomson for a hike showcasing the rich and complex history of what is now the Schiff Nature Preserve. Starting with the 18th and 19th centuries, Thomson's talk -- enhanced by the use of archival photographs, rare maps and stops at various sites -- will then cover the early 20th century development of the 600-acre "Brookrace" estate by Richard and Julia Williams, including the family's stone manor house. In 1932, following Richard Williams' death, the "Brookrace" estate was transformed into the Mortimer L. Schiff Scout Reservation, which, for the next 47 years, served as the National Training Center for the Boy Scouts of America. Advance registration is required. Member fee is $35. Member family/four fee is $120. Non-member fee is $40. The non-member family/four fee is $140. Space is limited for this event. Social distancing and face coverings are required. Purchase tickets.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Ralston Engine Company #1
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Founded in 1942, the Ralston Engine Company #1 is located on the west side of the township. They are always looking for new members, like Ian Baio, a recent graduate of the Morris County Fire Academy Fire Fighter 1 program. Baio spent several intense weeks of his summer in the daytime program to earn his New Jersey Division of Fire Safety Certification. The course includes midterm and final exams that are both written and practical demonstrations of knowledge and skills. Welcome to the Interior firefighting team!
This Fall, Ralston firefighters will be taking refresher Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) classes with the Mendham Township First Aid Squad. These classes will hone their skills with the new AED’s provided on all responding Ralston Engine Company #1 fire apparatus, purchased with funds authorized by the Township Committee. Look for more information from Ralston Engine Company #1, including a new social media platform this month. Meanwhile, visit the Ralston Engine Company's Website to learn more. (Photo by Mike Yamashita)
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Harmony Brookside will open for regular shopping starting on Tuesday, Sept. 8! The shop/art gallery will be open Tues.-Friday, from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., and on Saturday, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. For more details about the new opening hours, visit Harmony Brookside's Website.
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Remember when we could gather in person? Enjoy a trip down memory lane on Mendham TV. View town meetings, parades, other events and more!
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