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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 Facility Information

• The Essex County testing site opened at Weequahic Park on Thursday, March 26, 2020 and is now open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9am until further notice. They will be testing 600 people a day by appointment only.

• Residents can register at www.EssexCOVID.org, or by calling the Essex County Office of Emergency Management COVID-19 Testing Call Center at 973-324-9950 if they do not have internet.
  The call center will be open from 7am - 11pm.
  Phone: 973-324-9950
  Email: covidtesting@essexsheriff.com
  Fax: 973-324-9958

• COVID Screening Flyer – Additional Dates
  COVID Screening Flyer – Additional Dates (Spanish)

Testing for Asymptomatic Residents

Governor Phil Murphy on May 8, 2020 announced that New Jersey’s Community Based Testing Sites located at Bergen Community College and PNC Bank Arts Center will expand access to testing for COVID-19. The two testing locations, established in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will be open to asymptomatic New Jersey residents. In addition to continued testing for symptomatic residents, testing will be prioritized for asymptomatic health care workers and first responders, personnel in congregate living settings, and New Jersey residents who have been in close contact with an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19.

Expanded testing began on Sunday, May 10, at Bergen Community College at 8:00 a.m. and Monday, May 11, at PNC Bank Arts Center at 8:00 a.m. Asymptomatic New Jersey residents should attempt to seek guidance from a health care provider before accessing testing.

For more information on COVID-19 testing locations and resources, visit https://covid19.nj.gov/.

Other COVID-19 Testing Sites

Below is a list of other locations in Essex County and those offered by the State of New Jersey where residents can be tested for COVID-19. The state testing sites are offering the tests free of charge; private locations may either charge a co-payment or bill your insurance. The sites are:
 
NJ State Testing Location – Northern Jersey
Bergen Community College
400 Paramus Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
No appointment, drive in only
 
NJ State Testing Location – Southern Jersey
PNC Bank Arts Center
Garden State Parkway, Exit 116
Holmdel, NJ 07733
No appointment, drive in only
 
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

Turtle Back Zoo Employment Opportunities

Join our team for the summer/fall season!
 
Visit the link for a complete list of available jobs and how to apply: https://buff.ly/2QWodaV

• Guest Relations/ Cashier
• Paddle Boats
• Treetop Adventure
• Maintenance/ Housekeeping
• Parking

Online application inquiries should be submitted for follow up phone interviews.

All applicants must be 18 years of age or older and successfully pass a criminal background check.

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.
• FREE RABIES CLINICS RE-SCHEDULED
  The Free Rabies Clinics has been re-scheduled to Monday, July 13 from 5-8pm at Chestnut St. Fire Headquarters.

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 will re-open for CURBSIDE PICKUP only beginning Monday, June 22, 2020.  Please visit www.nutleypubliclibrary.org to order books using your library card and for more information.

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.
• DOG AND CAT LICENSE RENEWALS
  • Pet license renewal period is extended to July 31, 2020
  • The $10 late payment is waived through July 31, 2020

Parks and Recreation

• There are limited Parks & Recreation Activities currently scheduled.  Please visit our Online Recreation Catalog for current program offerings.
• Basketball courts, tennis courts, ball fields, and playgrounds are closed. Parks will remain open for walking and exercising. DeMuro Track is also permitted to remain open at this time.
  • However, our administration has responded to numerous reports that have been made regarding larger numbers of residents than permitted walking/exercising at DeMuro Track located on Margaret Avenue, despite the signage posted regarding social distancing. In the best interest of our community, if these calls persist we will be forced to close the track indefinitely and ask that residents find alternate places to exercise. Please abide by the rules and help us keep our residents safe. Parks and Recreation Department personnel will be monitoring the area moving forward.
• 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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