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Changing COVID-19 Restrictions

Indoor Capacity To Increase from 25% to 35% for Select Businesses

Beginning Friday, February 5th at 8am, indoor capacity limits will increase to 35% of stated capacity for food and beverage establishments, personal care businesses, and recreational and entertainment businesses, including gyms, fitness centers, and casinos. Certain indoor gatherings, including religious services and wedding ceremonies, will be limited to 35% of the room’s capacity up to 150 people. Learn more about detailed changes for your specific industry.

State to Lift Requirement to End Bar and Restaurant Service at 10pm

Starting Friday, February 5th, the State requirement to end service in bars and restaurants at 10pm will be lifted. However, municipalities and/or counties may continue to regulate hours of operation after 8pm, giving local officials the ability to respond to unique situations where they notice non-compliance. Read more about these changes for Food and Beverage Establishments.

Additional Snow Removal Operations

Please be advised that additional snow removal operations are in effect in Linden. See below for specifics.

  • Wednesday February 3rd, 8pm – 2am
    • Ashton Ave (Entire Length)
      • Urbanowitz Ave (Bachelor Ave – Ashton Ave)
      • Bachelor Ave (Urbanowitz Ave – US 1)
  • Thursday February 4th, 7am – 3pm
  • Thursday, February 4th, 8pm – 7am

Emergency Food Distribution Event – Thursday, February 4th from 10am – 12pm

The Union County Board of County Commissioners, the Village Super Market of Springfield Township, and Gargiulo Produce are providing a walk-up food distribution event to all Union County residents affected by COVID-19 on Thursday, February 4th. Click here or text “FindFood” for English, or text “Comida” for Spanish to 908 224 7776 to find helpful information quickly.

Location

Plainfield High School; 950 Park Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060

  • Please note that the original location for this event has been changed. This event is at Plainfield High School.
  • Not at Gerald B Green Plaza; 200 W. 2nd Street, Plainfield NJ 07060 – Rotunda Complex

Event Details

  • First 300 people will receive shelf-safe food and fresh produce on a first come, first served basis.
  • One food distribution per household, while supplies last.
  • Bring a cart for the walk-up.
  • Refrigerate any perishable items shortly after distribution.
  • Bring one (1) proof of NJ residency, such as a utility bill, driver’s license, ID card, etc.
  • Event will take place rain or shine.

Click here to view and/or download the event flyer in English and Spanish. With any questions, or for more information, please email the DHS Action Line or call them at 908 558 2288.

Snow Update

  • Due to the massive snowfall brought on by this Nor’Easter, DPW will be plowing and salting well into Tuesday morning. As a result, commingled (blue cart) recycling tomorrow (Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021) is cancelled.
  • After the storm is over, please put your blue carts out and DPW will work the rest of the week to empty them, starting with Districts 1,2,3 9 & 10, then the rest later in the week, possibly into Saturday.
  • As of now, garbage will still be collected as per the normal schedule.
  • Please do not blow snow into the streets!

Recycling Collection for Monday February 1st, 2021

Due to expected inclement weather conditions, recycling collection for Monday, February 1st 2021 has been cancelled.

Please do your best to keep cars in driveways when possible during snow, to help our DPW snow removal team quickly and efficiently clear the snow from streets.

Thank you!

COVID-19 Vaccination Call Center for Seniors

In order to better assist seniors 65 years of age and older, and those who may not have internet access, the Union County Board of County Commissioners announced the opening Friday, January 29th of a COVID-19 Vaccination Call Center for residents to schedule an appointment. The Union County COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center will also work to answer questions from residents who need more information regarding the COVID-19 vaccine, and can also help arrange transportation if necessary for residents with a confirmed vaccination appointment. Call 908-613-7829, on Monday though Friday, 9am until 7pm, and Saturdays from 9am until 1pm.

  Within the hotline system, there will be tailored assistance for:

  • Seniors over 65 years of age;
  • Those in the 18-64 age range with qualifying medical conditions who may lack internet access;
  • Residents who need assistance in Spanish;
  • Residents who may need assistance with transportation to and from vaccination sites

Those currently eligible to receive the vaccination are individuals ages 65 and older, persons 18-64 with high-risk medical conditions, uniformed police officers, firefighters, health care workers and others identified in Group 1A. Those who wish to make an appointment online for the Union County Vaccination center may also do so here.

NJ COVID-19 Information Hub

Primary Resource Center

General Questions – Call 211

General information on how to stay safe, test sites, financial assistance, unemployment. donations, food, and other non-medical needs.

Medical Questions – Call 1-800-962-1253

Medical Information from healthcare professionals on symptoms, when to seek medical attention, and proper steps to take if exposed to COVID-19.

Vaccine Appointment Support – Call 1-855-568-0545 (8am – 8pm)

Help with setting up a vaccination appointment.

Additional Information

  • You can text NJCOVID to 898-211 to receive alerts.
  • Download the COVID Alert NJ App on Google Play or the App Store.

Emergency Food Distribution Event – Saturday, January 30th at 8:30am

The Union County Board of County Commissioners, the Village Super Market of Springfield Township, and Gargiulo Produce are providing a drive through and walk-up food distribution event to all Union County residents affected by COVID-19 on Tuesday, December 29th. Click here or text “FindFood” for English, or text “Comida” for Spanish to 908 224 7776 to find helpful information quickly.

Location

Warinanco Park at 1 Park Drive, Roselle, NJ 07203

Event Details

  • First 1,000 vehicles will receive shelf-safe food and fresh produce on a first come, first served basis.
  • One food distribution per household/vehicle, while supplies last.
  • Please make sure to clear out the vehicle’s trunk prior to arrival to make room for food bags and/or boxes.
  • Bring a cart for the walk-up.
  • Refrigerate any perishable items shortly after distribution.
  • Bring one (1) proof of NJ residency, such as a utility bill, driver’s license, ID card, etc.
  • Event will take place rain or shine.

Click here to view and/or download the event flyer in English and Spanish. With any questions, or for more information, please email the DHS Action Line or call them at 908 558 2288.