From Plainfield City Hall
Mayor Adrian O. Mapp
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Since our last update on Thursday, October 15, there are twenty-three (23) new COVID-19 cases to report, bringing our total to two thousand, five hundred and forty-seven (2547) confirmed cases since the pandemic began. Since that date, an additional one hundred and four (104) persons have been quarantined, bringing the total amount of persons in quarantine to six thousand and two (6002) since the pandemic began. This past Saturday, October 17, three women of ages seventy (70), seventy-eight (78), and ninety- three (93), of White, Hispanic, and African-American descent, respectively, passed away due to the virus. The total number of fatalities stands at one hundred and seventeen (117).
The spread of the virus is beginning to rise in our state. We must continue to practice the safety protocols which helped us lower our numbers during the first wave of the pandemic. I advise all residents to get their flu shots, get tested for COVID-19 if you have been traveling, have been exposed to someone with the virus, or have symptoms. Please also continue to always social distance and wear facial coverings in public and while around people that don't live in your home.
This newsletter shares many upcoming, virtual events for Plainfield residents including live broadcasts, events for your children, and online workshops. We will continue to apprise you of events taking place locally and elsewhere. We may not be able to attend meetings and events in person, but thanks to technology – we can participate virtually.
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Creating One Plainfield, One Future |
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Mayor Adrian O. Mapp
City of Plainfield
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Querido Plainfield,
Desde nuestra última actualización el jueves 15 de octubre, hay veintitrés (23) nuevos casos de COVID-19 para informar, lo que eleva nuestro total a dos mil quinientos cuarenta y siete (2547) casos confirmados desde que comenzó la pandemia. Desde esa fecha, ciento cuatro (104) personas adicionales han sido puestas en cuarentena, lo que eleva la cantidad total de personas en cuarentena a seis mil dos (6002) desde que comenzó la pandemia. El pasado sábado 17 de octubre, tres mujeres de setenta (70), setenta y ocho (78) y noventa y tres (93), de ascendencia blanca, hispana y afroamericana, respectivamente, fallecieron a causa del virus. El número total de víctimas mortales asciende a ciento diecisiete (117).
La propagación del virus está comenzando a aumentar en nuestro estado. Debemos seguir practicando los protocolos de seguridad que nos ayudaron a reducir nuestro número durante la primera ola de la pandemia. Aconsejo a todos los residentes que se vacunen contra la gripe, se hagan la prueba de COVID-19 si han estado viajando, han estado expuestos a alguien con el virus o tienen síntomas. Por favor también continúe siempre manteniendo la distancia social y use cubrimientos faciales en público y cuando esté cerca de personas que no viven en su hogar.
Este boletín comparte muchos eventos virtuales futuros para residentes de Plainfield, incluyendo transmisiones en vivo, eventos para sus hijos y talleres en línea. Continuaremos informando sobre los eventos que tienen lugar localmente y en otros lugares. Es posible que no podamos asistir a reuniones y eventos en persona, pero gracias a la tecnología, podemos participar virtualmente.
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Creando Un Plainfield y Un Futuro |
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Alcalde Adrian O. Mapp
Ciudad de Plainfield
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For more information on COVID-19 and resources available to you as a Plainfield resident, click here to view our most recent COVID-19 resource newsletter which goes out every Wednesday.
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The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) has just announced an additional $70 million is available for grants to small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses can receive grants up to $20,000. In order to apply, you must pre-register between Monday, October 19th, and Tuesday, October 27th at http://bit.ly/NJEDA_Registerhere.
The NJEDA’s Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program has to date provided grants to more than 20,000 businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Phase 3 of the Grant Program provides grants of $5,000 to $20,000 to New Jersey businesses and nonprofits with 50 or fewer full-time equivalent employees, including sole proprietorships and home-based businesses.
Due to the anticipated high demand for grant funding, the NJEDA is requiring all applicants to pre-register online. Pre-register at http://bit.ly/NJEDA_Registerhere beginning October 19, 2020. Pre-registered applicants must return to the site to complete an application based on the following schedule, depending on the type of business:
- Restaurants – 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2020
- Micro businesses (5 or fewer employees) – 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
I hope you will take advantage of this valuable resource. Questions related to the Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program should be directed to 844-965-1125.
Additional information about the Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program and other government support for small businesses is available at https://cv.business.nj.gov.
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City Hall COVID-19 Modified Hours Schedule |
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Skip the Trip to City Hall |
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Vaccination Program & Free Flu Clinics |
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St. Marks Episcopal Church
Drive-Thru Food Drive
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Attend These Events as You Practice Social Distancing |
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Plainfield Division of Parks and Recreation Events |
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Plainfield Public Library Events |
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*Free membership with library card. |
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Each appointment is a max of 30 minutes for one family at a time for browsing, staff assistance, and self-checkout. Call 908-757-1111 x129 to make an appointment!
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Union County, NJ – The Board of Chosen Freeholders wishes to inform residents that the popular, free “Wildlife Wednesdays” program will conclude its 2020 programming over the next 2 Wednesdays, with a new starting time of 6:00 PM.
“Union County is striving to bring educational programs directly to our children that may not be accessible to everyone during these challenging times, and Wildlife Wednesdays is a great example of them,” said Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella. “I encourage residents to register for any or all of these free programs and learn more about animals and the critical role they play in our environment.”
Participation is free and open to all county residents. Pre-registration is required and capacity is limited to the first 100 families who sign up. The programs will be held on Zoom so a valid email and Zoom access are necessary to participate. Once registered, attendees will receive a confirmation and Zoom login information via email.
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Free & Safe Disposal for Hazardous Waste |
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Union County, NJ – The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders reminds residents that the next free Household Hazardous Waste recycling event will be held on Saturday, October 24, at the Nokia campus in New Providence, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Any Union County resident may participate, regardless of their home town.
Use GPS address 600 Mountain Avenue & Ryder Way, New Providence 07974 and follow signs to the event.
“The Household Hazardous Waste events provide a free, convenient opportunity for residents to remove unwanted chemicals and other potentially hazardous items from their homes and yards, and dispose of them safely,” said Freeholder Chairman Al Mirabella.
Fireworks and ammunition are among the many different types of hazardous materials that will be accepted at the October 24 event.
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Autism & Sensory-Friendly Virtual
Halloween Event
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Providing a sensory-friendly event for our families to enjoy for Halloween while practicing physical distancing. Costumes are encouraged!
About this Event
Children will have the chance to connect with other children in a quiet and calm environment for Halloween! You will receive a video link to join us after getting your ticket!
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Halloween Event for Kids and Teens
An Hour of Code
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Join in on this fun Halloween Event. Haedos "Hour of Code" event is intended to introduce a group of students to their first hour of computer science or to advance the skillset of intermediate users. We will attempt to demystify "code", and show that kids can learn to code and to broaden participation in the field of computer science.
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HOLA New Jersey Conference |
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Everything you want to know about Contracts & Procurement, and Supplier Diversity
Since 2007, the number of minority-owned businesses in the United States has grown by nearly 40%, according to the Minority Business Development Agency, a division of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Earlier this year the U.S. Census Bureau released data showing that 1.1 million employer firms were owned by women and 1.0 million were owned by minorities.
As the number of minority firms continues to grow, it is imperative that access to procurement and contract opportunities are made available to this critical sector of our local economies. Our 2020 HOLA NJ Conference presented by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey will focus on issues of supplier diversity and becoming certified.
Join us for a day of discussion and networking with professionals working in the area of supplier diversity and your peers!
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Virtual Narcan Training | TOMORROW |
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Free Virtual Support Groups |
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Drug Free NJ Virtual Workshops |
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Drug Free NJ is offering a variety of virtual events for prevention, treatment , and recovery support. Click the picture below to find out more.
This week's workshops:
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Plainfield Action Services |
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Plainfield City Hall Employment Opportunities |
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Job openings from our partners:
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