Serving God and Country: A Memorial Day Salute to Our Heroes
Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark will join thousands of Catholic cemeteries nationwide with the premiere of its annual Memorial Day Program “Serving God and Country: A Memorial Day Salute to Our Heroes.â€
This year’s Memorial Day Mass will be celebrated by Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, via a video that was pre-recorded at Holy Cross Cemetery (in Mausoleum Chapel II) in North Arlington. The Mass will be available for viewing beginning at 11 a.m. EDT on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, on the Archdiocesan website, www.rcan.org, and the Catholic Cemeteries website www.rcancem.org.
Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla announced today an expansion of Hoboken’s free residential composting options for residents. As of June 15, the City of Hoboken and Community Compost Company will offer residential compost drop off to four sites:
City Hall, 94 Washington Street (near patio behind City Hall on Bloomfield Street between Newark and First Streets)
Church Square Park, 400 Garden Street (near restrooms in the center of the park)
Elysian Park, 1100 Hudson Street (near restrooms on the north side of the park)
7th & Jackson Plaza (near Portland Loo restroom on 7th Street between Monroe and Jackson Streets)
On Sunday, May 24, at noon, Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, will celebrate Mass in observance of the Ascension of the Lord via livestream from the Lady Chapel in the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark. Parishioners are encouraged to join via livestream by going to www.rcan.org/parishsupport. Local parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Newark are also livestreaming Mass, and a full guide can be found at www.rcan.org/parish-mass-livestreams-and-more.
Although the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days has been suspended, there is an understandable urgency to livestream liturgies for the faithful. To ease the pastoral work of livestreaming during this difficult time, Cardinal Tobin has transferred the observance of the Ascension of the Lord from Thursday, May 21, to Sunday, May 24, 2020. This directive can be found at: https://www.rcan.org/cardinal-tobin-approves-transfer-observance-ascension-lord
For the most up-to-date Archdiocese of Newark news and announcements, visit our website at www.rcan.org and follow our social media channels @NwkArchdiocese.
College builds upon students’ benefits by establishing the ‘Return to Campus’ Task Force, and planning for students and teachers to thrive in a safe and healthy educational environment.
Hudson County Community College (HCCC) President Dr. Chris Reber understands everyone’s concerns for today and the future. “The COVID-19 pandemic has left us all with uncertainty about aspects of our everyday life, and what we will encounter in the days, months and years ahead,†he said.
However, he states that the one thing COVID-19 has underscored is the value of education, especially a college education. “With the re-engineering of the American economy there will be new challenges and opportunities, and we intend to prepare students for those new realities,†Dr. Reber said.
Mayor Davis has directed OEM to keep residents informed on all the latest information related to this health emergency.
Mayor Davis has informed us that two more Bayonne residents have passed away due to Coronavirus-related illness. The two men, ages 66 and 68 are our 65th and 66th deaths since the pandemic started. Mayor Davis expresses his deepest sympathy, on behalf of all Bayonne, to the families of these two men.
Bayonne Residents CURRENTLY Positive – 723*
The number above reflects only the Bayonne residents that are CURRENTLY COVID-19 Positive. We have 290 Bayonne residents that are considered recovered. Recovered patients, according to the CDC, no longer have to isolate or be reported.
TESTING: The Bayonne Medical Center continues to perform testing for COVID-19 at Veterans Stadium each weekday. Your physician can make you an appointment for this testing. Rite-Aid at 1097 Broadway is also performing COVID-19 testing. This testing is free and is open to anyone (regardless if you have symptoms or not). Go to riteaid.com to make an appointment. CityMD is doing Antibody testing.
PARKING REGULATIONS: ALL parking regulations that have been suspended for the last two months, will come back this week. Mayor Davis informs us that for this week, warnings will be issued as residents get reacquainted with all parking regulations. Summonses will be issued for meters, pay lots on Tuesday 5/26/20. UPDATE: RESIDENTIAL ZONE PARKING WILL NOT BE ENFORCED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
GOVERNOR DIRECTIVES: There have been many updates to the Governor’s directives, as they relate to the RE-OPENING of New Jersey. ALL non-essential businesses are reopened (with restrictions), as well as numerous other changes. Please go to covid19.nj.gov for full information.
Federal Grant will Expand Behavioral Health Services in Newark and Surrounding Areas
(May 20, 2020) – Integrity House, one of the largest not-for-profit providers of substance use disorder treatment licensed in the state of New Jersey, with programs in Kearny, Newark, Secaucus, Toms River, Morris Plains, and Paramus, has received a $4 million grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to expand its behavioral health services among underserved populations in and around Newark, and Essex County, New Jersey. The grant will be used to establish a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic at Integrity House’s Newark campus.
Mayor Davis has directed OEM to keep residents informed on all the latest information related to this health emergency.
Mayor Davis has announced the passing of a 68yr old male due to Coronavirus-related illness. This death is the 64th in Bayonne due to the pandemic. Mayor Davis expresses his condolences, on behalf of all of Bayonne, to the family of this neighbor.
Bayonne Residents CURRENTLY Positive – 709*
The number above reflects only the Bayonne residents that are CURRENTLY COVID-19 Positive. We have 282 Bayonne residents that are considered recovered. Recovered patients, according to the CDC, no longer have to isolate or be reported.
TESTING: The Bayonne Medical Center continues to perform testing for COVID-19 at Veterans Stadium each weekday. Your physician can make you an appointment for this testing. Rite-Aid at 1097 Broadway is also performing COVID-19 testing. This testing is free and is open to anyone (regardless if you have symptoms or not). Go to riteaid.com to make an appointment. CityMD is doing Antibody testing.
PARKING REGULATIONS: ALL parking regulations that have been suspended for the last two months, will come back into today. Mayor Davis informs us that for next week, warnings will be issued as residents get reacquainted with all parking regulations. Summonses will be issued for meters, pay lots, residential zone parking on Tuesday 5/26/20.
RECYCLING: Alternate recycling continues this week of 5/18/20. On your scheduled recycling day, please put out ONLY plastic/glass/cans this week. Normal recycling will return the week of 6/1/20.
GOVERNOR DIRECTIVES: There have been many updates to the Governor’s directives, as they relate to the RE-OPENING of New Jersey. ALL non-essential businesses are reopened (with restrictions), as well as numerous other changes. Please go to covid19.nj.gov for full information.
Mayor Davis has directed OEM to keep residents informed on all the latest information related to this health emergency.
Mayor Davis has announced the passing of two more residents due to Coronavirus-related illness. Two men, ages 86 and 81 passed away bringing the city’s total to 63 residents that have died. Mayor Davis expresses his condolences to the families of both these gentlemen.
Bayonne Residents CURRENTLY Positive – 708*
The number above reflects only the Bayonne residents that are CURRENTLY COVID-19 Positive. We have 278 Bayonne residents that are considered recovered. Recovered patients, according to the CDC, no longer have to isolate or be reported.
TESTING: The Bayonne Medical Center continues to perform testing for COVID-19 at Veterans Stadium each weekday. Your physician can make you an appointment for this testing. RiteAid at 1097 Broadway is also performing COVID-19 testing. This testing is free and is open to anyone (regardless if you have symptoms or not). Go to riteaid.com to make an appointment. CityMD is doing Antibody testing.
PARKING REGULATIONS: ALL parking regulations that have been suspended for the last two months, will come back into today. Mayor Davis informs us that for next week, warnings will be issued as residents get reacquainted with all parking regulations. Summonses will be issued for meters, pay lots, residential zone parking on Tuesday 5/26/20.
MASKS:The State of NJ and the City of Bayonne have no requirement to wear a mask when outdoors. Masks may be worn outdoors, if you choose, and should be worn outdoors when social distancing is not possible. Masks MUST be worn indoors when shopping.
RECYCLING: Alternate recycling continues this week of 5/18/20. On your scheduled recycling day, please put out ONLY plastic/glass/cans this week. Normal recycling will return the week of 6/1/20.
On Saturday, there were an additional three new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Hoboken, with none reported on Friday or Sunday, for a total of 545 known, confirmed cases. There was sadly one additional fatality reported as a male in his early 90s from April, only recently provided to the City as the individual was in a nursing home. Our hearts are with his family and loved ones.
Honest conversation about social distancing
I’m incredibly thankful for our community and the way we came together over the past two months. Because of all the proactive actions we took from the very beginning of the pandemic, and the substantial efforts everyone took to social distance and remain in self-isolation, our infection and mortality rates are lower than the region and other comparable municipalities. This is no small feat, and one we should all be very proud of.
While our numbers are low, we should all remain vigilant. Most people and residents were wearing face coverings and remaining socially distant this weekend, however I did unfortunately observe a number of people congregate in public spaces and not wearing face coverings around others. Hoboken, we must continue to take this virus seriously, as it has not disappeared despite the nice weather and positive data trends. If anything, now is the time to “double down†on social distancing practices so we can do our best to avoid a resurgence of this virus.
As difficult as it may be, I respectfully urge residents in the strongest terms to not congregate in public places, limit trips outside the home when possible, wear face coverings when outside, and observe social distancing. While the risk of transmission outdoors is less than compared to indoors, medical professionals still state that the best way to remain safe is to remain six feet away from others that are not in your household. This is especially critical as you may not realize you have COVID-19, and ignoring social distancing and not wearing face masks could mean you are inadvertently spreading it to your friends and neighbors.
As we enter a gradual re-opening in Hoboken, it’s not a question of if cases will rise, but by how much, and if we can mitigate this increase. I know we can do it, but it’s up to each of us to make the right decisions on a daily basis in the weeks and months to come to help make it happen. I want schools to open back up in the fall (as do my kids), but I also know that the decisions we make know will have an impact on decisions like this one in the fall. Please continue to take the virus seriously.
As a City, we will continue to provide additional methods to provide more room to social distance, including our business recovery plan to expand outdoor operations, open up additional fields and public spaces (more on this to come soon), and continue to promote safe and responsible open streets.
Door-to-door testing and senior meal delivery
Hoboken continues to prioritize the safety of our seniors, and I’m glad to share that by the end of Tuesday, we will have provided over 400 door-to-door COVID-19 testing to seniors and delivered over 68,00 meals in senior buildings. Protecting our seniors is no small task, and I’m very grateful to Dr. Javed Islam from Prompt MD, Director Pellegrini and Sg. Montanez and the hundreds of volunteers who have come together to lend a hand to our most vulnerable population.
Curbside/outdoor pickup permitted for retail stores
Retail stores were permitted by Governor Murphy to re-open for curbside/outdoor pickup today, which is a positive step for our struggling small business owners. As a reminder, retail stores must have in-store operations closed to customers. Attached are some guidelines for stores and customers to help maximize social distancing and minimize person-to-person interactions.
Large social gatherings are prohibited
As a reminder, large social gatherings are prohibited according to the State’s Executive Order. On Friday night, the Hoboken Police Department broke up a large gathering of individuals. If you observe a large house party, please call the Hoboken Police Department at 201-420-2100.
Office of Constituent Services
At a time where many residents are struggling, I want you to know that the Hoboken Office of Constituent Services, led by Caroline Caulfield and Migdalia Pagan Milano continue to serve as a front-line resource for a variety of resident needs. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Caroline and Migdalia have assisted over 1,000 residents with various issues, including connecting 35 families to critical grocery deliveries from the Hoboken Food Pantry, interacting with federal and state agencies to assist 50 residents and small business owners with the Paycheck Protection Program, and assisting over two dozen residents with unemployment claims with the State.
Should you need assistance related to any COVID-19 or City issue, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline at ccaulfield@hobokennj.gov or at 201-420-2000, ext. 1311.
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