Full Notification

April 28^th, 2020

The Ocean Township Office of Emergency Management continues to work with the Ocean Township Police Department, Waretown First Aid Squad, Waretown Fire Company and the Township of Ocean Committee along with officials from the county, state, health department and school district to address this ever changing situation. 

This afternoon the Ocean County Health Department notified us that we had NO new cases of COVID-19 in town today.

For a full review of all cases within Ocean County please visit the Ocean County Health Department Website: https://www.ochd.org/covid-19-case-totals/

Township of Ocean:
 
The Township Committee is reporting that TOWNSHIP OWNED PARKS are open for Passive Recreation.  Please follow the guidelines listed below. The parks will continue to be actively monitored by the Ocean Township Police Department.
 
GUIDELINES FOR PROPER USE OF TOWNSHIP OF OCEAN PARKS
 

• PARKS are OPEN for Passive Activities only, such as: 
  • Walking, jogging, running etc.
• Gatherings of any size are strictly PROHIBITED
• Organized Sports Activity are strictly PROHIBITED
• ALL play structures, courts, skate park, bathrooms, fitness equipment, and playing fields are CLOSED
• If you do not feel well, GO HOME and refrain from using the park
• The Use of a facial mask is highly recommended
• EVERYONE MUST practice social distancing.  Proper Social distancing guidelines can be found at www.cdc.gov

 
Tax Payment Extension:
 
Please be aware that Governor Murphy today signed an Executive Order #130 allowing municipalities to extend the grace period on property tax payment for May 1^st taxes until June 1, 2020.  This applies to residents who do not pay their property taxes through a mortgage. 
 
State of New Jersey:
 
113,856 total confirmed COVID-19 cases

6,442 total deaths

For additional details please visit: https://nj.gov/health/cd/topics/covid2019_dashboard.shtml

Prepared by:
Michal J. Rogalski
Chief of Police – Ocean Township Police Department
Ocean Township Office of Emergency Management
Email: [email protected]
Office: 609-693-4007 ext 310
Fax: 609-693-8392