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Princeton COVID-19 Update
from Mayor Lempert and Princeton Council
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Monday, December 21, 2020 |
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Note: Due to the Christmas holiday, there will not be a Friday newsletter this week. |
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Healthy, Happy Holidays Call for New Traditions |
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Indoor holiday parties are not safe. Gathering indoors puts you, your loved ones, and our community at risk at a time when we need the capacity in our health care system to focus on vaccine distribution. This is the year to get creative with virtual get-togethers and time spent with the people in your immediate household. More info.
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Health Dept Gearing Up for Vaccine Distribution |
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The Princeton Health Department is working as part of the Mercer County Health Officers Association to obtain vaccine and distribute it locally. Hospitals are currently vaccinating their staff and patients. NJ's long-term care facilities are expected to receive vaccine to administer starting December 28th. The first series of local clinics will focus on EMS and other community health care workers (Phase 1A). The next priority group (1B) will be seniors ages 75 and older and frontline essential workers including other first responders, teachers, public transit employees, and grocery store staff. Phase 1C includes seniors ages 65 to 74 years old, people ages 16 to 64 with underlying health conditions, and other essential workers. Learn about the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination so you’ll be ready when a vaccine is recommended. NJDOH COVID-19 Vaccination Page.
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Video Update: County Health Officer's Association |
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Upcoming Vaccine Clinics: Volunteers Needed |
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The Princeton Health Department needs medical and non-medical personnel to help with upcoming vaccine clinics. We need registered vaccinators, translators, and people to assist with data entry, flow control, and to serve as greeters. Interested? Please complete this application. For more information email Ethan Moss, Princeton Health Department.
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Celebration of Community Recognition Night |
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All are invited to a special virtual meeting of Mayor and Council where numerous organizations and groups will be recognized and celebrated for their contributions to our community. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 6pm. More info.
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PU Voluntary Contribution Agreement Extended 2 Years |
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The town and the University have agreed to a two-year extension of the voluntary contribution agreement that outlines funding the University provides to support municipal operations. The extension runs through 2022. Under the extended agreement, Princeton University will provide a total of $8.482 million to the municipality in the next two years. More info.
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Red Flag = Not Safe For Skating |
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Ice skating is not safe at Smoyer pond, CP North pond, or on Lake Carnegie because the ice is very thin. A flag system is in place: Red Flag = NOT SAFE. White Flag = Safe. More info.
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Shop Local and Shop Safe This Holiday Season |
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Still need to buy some holiday gifts or want to make a donation to a family in need? Mr. Roger's Neighbors Kindness Project volunteers are selling pre-packaged gift baskets featuring local goods for purchase with the additional option of donating to neighbors in need. Please support our local businesses this holiday season! More info.
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Rental Assistance and Landlord-Tenant Mediation |
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Princeton will be partnering with Housing Initiatives of Princeton to provide rental assistance to low- and moderate- income tenants who have been economically impacted by the COVID pandemic. This program is federally funded through a $319,527 Community Development Block Grant. In order to qualify for funding, all tenants and their landlords will be required to attend a minimum of one mediation session with an independent third party mediator. Apply online. Make an online donation to support the program. The NJ eviction moratorium extends until at least February of 2021. More info.
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Sustainable Princeton Seeking Help with Survey |
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Sustainable Princeton has been awarded a combined grant totaling $55,000 to support work with the landscaping community to adopt leaf management practices that protect the health of both the landscapers and the environment. More info.
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Mental Health Resources: Help is Available |
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For more information on COVID-19, including testing sites, assistance programs, and opportunities for volunteering, visit PrincetonCovid.org, a community collaboration of Princeton Public Library, the Municipality of Princeton, and Princeton Public Schools.
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Upcoming Meetings and Events |
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Historic Preservation Commission, Dec 21, 4:00 PM More info
Community Awards Council Meeting, Dec 22, 6:00 PM More info
Municipal Offices Closed Dec 24 & 25 for the Christmas Holiday
Municipal Offices Closed Dec 31 & Jan 1 for the New Years Holiday
*No Trash Collection Dec 25 & Jan 1. Trash will be collected Dec 26 & Jan 2*
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COVID-19 Case Data Status Report
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Total Positive Cases: 453
Total Hospitalized: 30
Active Positive Cases: 50
35 Positive Cases in Past 7 Days
Highest 7-day total - 39 (12/12-12/18)
64 Cases in Past 14 Days
Highest 14 day total - 62 (12/8-12/21)
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Isolation Completed: 379
Negative Test Results: 6529
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Deaths: 18
Probable COVID Deaths: 13
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Male: 214 Female: 239
Ages: <11: 22; 12 - 17: 21; 18 - 25: 55; 26-35: 59; 36-45: 75;
46-55: 66; 56-65: 54; 66-75: 23; 76-85: 29; > 86: 47
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We Are All In This Together.
Mayor Liz Lempert, Council President David Cohen and Council members Leticia Fraga, Dwaine Williamson, Eve Niedergang, Mia Sacks and Michelle Pirone Lambros
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