Thursday, March 26



Should I sanitize my groceries?

Should I sanitize my groceries? Some health experts say it’s an important step to protect yourself from coronavirus. This is the best solution I've seen to date: article and video.



An update from ShopRite

From ShopRite, here are some key updates:



Restaurants still open in Franklin

With restaurants across the country shutting their doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many are still offering takeout or delivery. The Township has collected names of restaurants in Franklin Township that are offering delivery or pickup services. The information listed on this page can change at anytime. Please call the restaurant to assure they are still providing services. Here is the list




Report from the Daily Freeholders Phone conference

From the daily Freeholder conference call:
  1. 52 new cases in the County (11 in Franklin) for a total of 119 confirmed cases. There were 2 new deaths bringing the total to 4.
  2. The state will provide grants and loans to small businesses:
    • $5000 grants to businesses with 1-10 employees
    • 0% loans for medium sized businesses
    • Assistance for entrepreneurs and startup investors
    • For additional information see: https://cv.business.nj.gov, where there is an extensive collection of FAQs pertaining to:
      • Economic Assistance for Businesses
      • Business Operations Guidance
      • Guidance for Employers
      • Benefits for Impacted Individuals
  3. To report businesses violating the Governor’s orders go to https://covid19.nj.gov/violations
  4. The state's Office of Emergency Management reports that 4 mobile field hospitals will be set up, locations based on need.
  5. Meals on Wheels is operating, serving 500 residents with 2 weeks of food.
  6. Schools won’t open anytime before 4/17 and that date can easily be set back



Telephone and Web Resources

All the rest I got from Assemblyman Zwicker
  • New Jersey Economic Development Authority. This site has information for New Jersey businesses, including information on the waiver for specific requirements relating to employee presence under EDA incentive programs.
  • New Jersey Department of Labor
  • Information focused on employer strategies during the COVID-19 crisis.
    LABOR/WORKFORCE RESOURCES: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
  • Resources for employees in case they are out of work as a result of COVID-19: New Jersey Department of Human Services
  • The latest on support available to residents that receive services including Medicaid coverage, SNAP benefits, Aging services, Individuals with Disabilities, Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services.
  • Social Security Administration
  • The latest information on the impact COVID-19 will have on the SSA and what resources are available to recipients: New Jersey Department of the Treasury
    Information for individuals and businesses who may have tax or revenue questions as a result of COVID-19. It also has COVID-19 resources for SHBP/SEHBP.
  • TRANSPORTATION



  • What to do if you test positive/negative (pdfs)

    From the New Jersey Department of Health:
    Instructions for Persons Who Tested POSITIVE for COVID-19 (pdf)
    Instructions for Persons Who Tested NEGATIVE for COVID-19 (pdf)



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