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Somerset County Department of Health
Somerset County Coronavirus Update Line: 1 908 231-7111.
The prerecorded message is updated daily.

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Latest Testing Site Dates and Additional Information

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

NJ State Department of Health:
https://nj.gov/health
24/7 Hotline: 1 800 962-1253
Residents can also text NJCOVID to 898-211 for text information or dial 211.

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Please review the links below for latest 2020 Halloween update.
2020 North Plainfield Halloween Flyer
NJ Department of Health Guidance - Halloween

This month is National Fire Prevention Month and due to the ongoing pandemic, the North Plainfield Fire Department will be modifying our typical fire prevention activities. First and foremost, all residents should take this time and opportunity to be reminded of some important fire safety facts and tips that are listed below and provided by the NFPA. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is a global self-funded nonprofit organization, devoted to eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fires. ...

In 2019, local fire departments across the country responded to an estimated 1.3 million fires. These fires caused roughly 3,700 civilian fire deaths (10 fire deaths per day) and 16,600 reported civilian fire injuries. Property damage was estimated at $14.8 billion. On average, a fire department responded to a fire somewhere in the US every 24 seconds in 2019. Fire departments protecting populations under 2,500 had the highest rate of fires.

This year’s theme is “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!” Cooking is the #1 cause of home fires and home fire injuries. Unattended cooking is the leading cause of fires in the kitchen, so we are trying to raise awareness about the importance of fire safety while cooking. Of course, it is equally important to have working smoke detectors to help alert you to a possible fire. Now is a good time to test/check all your detectors for operation and change the battery.

During this campaign, activities throughout the month include working with the schools, as best as possible, to provide a revised instructional format that educates the students, while at the same time, takes health and safety precautions into account. We will also kick-off our 2020 Change Your Clock - Change Your Battery program, which will begin on Monday, October 19th. It will be in a modified format, where visits will only be made upon request by the senior citizen, with responding Fire Department personnel wearing appropriate protective equipment and taking all necessary precautions. This cost-free program is typically for any senior citizen in the community, but we will also assist any other resident who requests our help. Interested seniors or any other participants should call fire headquarters at 908-769-2935 to schedule a time/date. Read more

North Plainfield voters, Ballot Drop Box is now installed at the Community Center, 614 Greenbrook Road. It will be available for you to drop in your ballots day and night.

In addition, ballots can be mailed or dropped off in person on Election Day at a voter’s assigned polling location. The link below is the full news release with additional details.

***Borough hall is not a polling place and ballots cannot be dropped off there.

ON ELECTION DAY, IF YOU LIVE IN DISTRICT NOS. 3, 5 OR 8:
AND VOTING VIA PROVISIONAL BALLOT OR DISABLED MACHINE
PLEASE PROCEED TO THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:

DISTRICT 3: HOLY CROSS CHURCH - 40 MERCER AVE.
DISTRICT 5: COMMUNITY CENTER - 618 GREENBROOK RD.
DISTRICT 8: EAST END SCHOOL - 170 ONEIDA AVE.

QUESTIONS? PLEASE CALL 908-769-2910

https://www.co.somerset.nj.us/Home/Components/News/News/3994/

Watch this Informative Video from Somerset County Board of Elections to learn.

https://www.co.somerset.nj.us/government/affiliated-agencies/election-board

The North Plainfield Department of Public Works has scheduled cleaning of sewer mains within the highlighted areas along the central portions of the Borough (see map). This cleaning is not expected to affect sewer use, however in rare instances air may bubble and splash water in toilet bowls, particularly in basement facilities. Residents may therefore wish to keep their toilet lids closed when not in use as a precautionary measure against splashing.

The work will occur during the daytime, with hours varying between 7 AM and 4 PM.

Please contact the Department of Public Works with any concerns – 908-769-2914.

This cleaning procedure is necessary to keep our sewer system in good working order.

Have your tenants had difficulty making rent payments as a result of the COVID-19 emergency? The Small Landlord Emergency Grant (SLEG) Program is reopening and expanding to reimburse owners of three- to 30-unit rental properties for lost rent revenue due to COVID-19 between April and July 2020, as long as they agree to forgive outstanding back rent and late fees that their tenant accrued during this time.

Applications will be accepted from September 28
until October 13 at 4 p.m. EDT
https://njhousing.gov/dca/hmfa/rentals/sleg2/index.shtml

Interested business owners will need to pre-register to receive an application. Pre-registration will begin on Monday, October 19th and will close on Tuesday, October 27th. The application will be available via a phased approach following the end of the pre-registration period, as detailed below. Applicants must complete the full application to be considered for grant funding.

Phase 3 of the Grant Program will likely be oversubscribed. To streamline the application process, the Authority is requiring all applicants to pre-register online. Applications will become available on a rolling basis following the pre-registration period. Pre-registered applicants will need to return to complete an application based on the following schedule:

Restaurants – 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2020

Micro businesses – 9:00 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2020

All other businesses, excluding restaurants and micro businesses – 9:00 am on Monday, November 2, 2020

Applications for each category will be open for a period of one week will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information: https://faq.business.nj.gov/en/articles/3835237-what-is-the-status-of-the-njeda-small-business-emergency-assistance-grant-program

https://www.co.somerset.nj.us/government/human-services/community-development/cdbg-cv-emergency-rental-relief-err-program

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. Please share these flyer.