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Important Telephone Numbers and Links:

• NJ Dept. of Health 24-hour Hotline: 1-800-222-1222
• NJ Dept. of Health Website: www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/ncov.shtml
• Centers for Disease Control Website: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/
• Text 898211 and send message 07110
• Call 211
• www.covid.nj.gov

Governor Murphy's Executive Orders

• To view all Executive Orders, visit: https://nj.gov/infobank/eo/056murphy

Essex County Testing and Vaccination Information

• Residents can register at www.EssexCOVID.org, or to speak to an operator, please contact our Essex County COVID Call Center at 973-877-8456.

• The vaccination location for Nutley residents is:
  KMart West Orange
  235 Prospect Avenue, West Orange

• State of NJ COVID-19 Vaccine Registration Website
  The State of New Jersey has launched a website to pre-register for the vaccine at https://covidvaccine.nj.gov/
  This will allow the general public to pre-register for eligibility, and allow them to input their personal, contact, health insurance, and demographic information. It will also allow for individuals to schedule an appointment for those who are immediately eligible based on screening questions.

• COVID Vaccine at the Local Health Department Level
  The Nutley Health Department and Commissioner John V. Kelly have been working diligently to obtain the COVID vaccine for our residents.
  Currently we have not received our portion of the vaccine, the state government determines when we will receive it. We will notify the community when the vaccine becomes available at the local health department level.

  If you are homebound and have already emailed your information,we will notify you as soon as a vaccine is obtained. Thank you for your patience.

COVID-19 Testing Sites

Below is a list of locations in Essex County where residents can be tested for COVID-19.
 
Nutley
City Pharmacy of Nutley
215 Franklin Avenue, Nutley, NJ 07110
973-667-6677

MedExpress
124 Washington Avenue, Nutley, NJ 07110
973-661-0128
https://www.medexpress.com/location/nj/nutley/ntj/

Clifton
CityMD
852 NJ-3, (Promenade Shops), Clifton, NJ 07012
973-450-1991
https://www.citymd.com/urgent-care-locations/nj/clifton/clifton/038

Cedar Grove
American Family Care Urgent Care
480 Pompton Avenue, Suite 6, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
973.239.2300
https://afcurgentcarecedargrove.com/
 
Newark
CityMD Newark Urgent Care
617 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102
862-201-4596
https://www.citymd.com/urgent-care-locations/nj/newark/newark/073
Walk in, no appointment
 
West Caldwell
The Doctors’ Office Urgent Care of West Caldwell
556 Passaic Avenue, West Caldwell, NJ 07006
973-808-2273
https://www.doctorsofficeurgentcarewestcaldwell.com/
walk in, no appointment
 
West Orange
American Family Care Urgent Care
464 Eagle Rock Avenue, Suite C, West Orange, NJ 07052
973.669.5900
https://doctorsexpresswestorange.com/

Economic Impact “Stimulus” Payments

The IRS  launched a new “Get My Payment” online application to let taxpayers check on their Economic Impact Payment date and update direct deposit information.
Get My Payment will show the projected date when a deposit has been scheduled and allows people a chance to provide their bank information. People who did not use direct deposit on their last tax return will be able to input information to receive the payment by direct deposit into their bank account, expediting receipt.

To use the application visit: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment

If you are not required to file a 2018 or 2019 tax return, enter your payment information at: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/non-filers-enter-payment-info-here

Unemployment Assistance Update

The Department of Labor will begin notifying recipients of the first round of federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Payments.
Visit covid19.nj.gov is you are self-employed, an independent contractor, or a gig worker for information on PUA benefits.

Stimulus Payment for SSI Recipients

If you receive Supplemental Security Income and have a child eligible for the $500 stimulus payment and have not filed a tax return, visit IRS.gov by May 5th and use the online non-filer portal to provide the necessary information and ensure you receive the additional payment this year.

Emotional Support Information

If you need emotional support or are feeling anxiety or worry due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you can call the NJ Mental Health Cares number at 1-866-202-HELP (4357). It is staffed with a live mental health specialist 7 days a week, 8 am-8 pm.

Locally, the Nutley Family Service Bureau is accepting referrals and can be reached by calling 973-667-1884.

NJ Contact Tracer Registration

Are you interested in assisting New Jersey's contact tracing efforts? Register and be notified when opportunities become available.

Contact tracing is a full time commitment given the training requirement and access to various necessary systems. In order to work effectively, we will be scheduling people 7 days a week between 8am-8pm, but not to exceed 35 hours per week. To learn more about contact tracing, you can complete this free training which will be required for all contact tracers.

Registration Page: https://covid19.nj.gov/forms/tracer

Municipal Department Information

Your Board of Commissioners continue to take actions that will allow us to continue to provide services while we follow best practices for keeping our employees and residents safe. Please be patient while we implement procedural changes. At this time, all municipal government will remain open, however no person other than an employee is allowed into any building unless absolutely necessary and an appointment is scheduled in advanced. We encourage residents to contact departments by phone or email.

Code Enforcement

• Going forward, we will maximize the use of our online website, email and telephone service capability. Click Here for Contact and Additional Information

Health Department

• Commissioner Kelly and the Nutley Health Department urge residents with general questions about COVID-19 to visit www.nutleynj.org/health or call the Nutley Health Department at 973-284-4976.
• Please make every attempt to check in on elderly and/or disabled neighbors. If you are aware of anyone that is in need of food and/or supplies, please contact the Department of Public Affairs at 973-284-4976.

Municipal Court

• The Municipal Court is now closed to the public but holding virtual court sessions. Uncontested motor vehicle violations and parking tickets can be paid online by going to www.njmcdirect.com. Please call 973-284-4945 with any other questions.

Nutley Public Library

• The Nutley Public Library has reopened at reduced capacity and limited services to Nutley and BCCLS Library Cardholders as of Tuesday, July 14, 2020.
  • Please visit https://nutleypubliclibrary.org/library-reopening-guidelines/ for guidelines and current hours of operation.

Revenue and Finance

• The ordered revaluation of the Township has been delayed by the Essex County Board of Taxation until 2022. The Board of Commissioners reminds residents to not allow anyone into their home or on their property who says they are an inspector conducting an inspection of the property for the revaluation. If this happens, notify the police immediately.

Parks and Recreation

• There are limited Parks & Recreation Activities currently scheduled.  Please visit our Online Recreation Catalog for current program offerings.
• TENNIS COURTS OPEN AT OWENS - Effective May 22, 2020
  • Play is limited to singles matches only and a time limit of 1 hour.

Public Affairs

• The Department of Public Affairs is operating. However, in the interest of public safety and health, access to our office is not available. If you need assistance call 862-333-8595 and a member of our staff will assist you..

Public Safety

• Please be advised that the Department of Public Safety will be fully staffed and will continue to respond to all emergencies within the Township. We ask that if you are under quarantine or symptomatic that you let the dispatcher know when you call 911.

Public Works

• Based upon most current information, there is the potential for the virus to be in feces and sewage, therefore effectively immediately, DPW will not be cleaning out residential sewer laterals.

Tax & Water Department

• We are asking all residents to use our on-line service capability from the convenience of your home. Visit our website www.nutleynj.org to:
  • Pay your water or property tax online
  • Schedule a final water meter reading (waterbilling@nutleynj.org)
• Payments can still be mailed to 1 Kennedy Drive, Nutley, NJ 07110 or dropped in the drop box located in the side door on the football field / Oval side of the building.
• PTR (NJ State Senior Freeze program) forms will be completed and returned to you within 3 to 4 business days

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