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Mayor’s Message of May 7, 2021
 
This is West Caldwell Mayor Joe Tempesta with a public service announcement.
 
It has been several weeks since my last call and I am happy to report that West Caldwell’s adult population is close to 70% receiving their vaccinations to fight the Covid-19 virus.
 
As of today Friday, May 7, 2021 we currently have twenty (20) new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in West Caldwell’s general population since last my last call several weeks ago.
 
Since the beginning of the Pandemic, we have had a total of 719 cases, of which, we have had 14 citizens pass away in our general population. Thankfully, we have had all 719 cases closed whereby those citizens recovered and no longer quarantined.
 
In our two skilled nursing facilities combined, we have no current COVID-19 cases in Crane’s Mill and Hackensack Meridian Health WC Care Center.
 
We are committed to continue to provide our residents with services, programs, and events. The Township will be hosting a ceremony honoring our veterans this Memorial Day at Crane Park. More detailed information will be available closer to the event and on my next call.
 
The Recreation Department is currently taking registrations for various summer programs including Swim Team, Basketball Camp and our summer playground and Tot Lot programs.
 
We will be opening our two town pools this summer beginning on Memorial Day weekend. Pool registrations are currently being accepted – registration can be made either online by visiting www.westcaldwell.com or pool applications are also available in the Municipal Building lobby.
 
We encourage all of you to continue the practice of social distancing, wash your hands often, and wear masks whenever possible.
I also ask that you continue to join me in thanking all our first responders and teachers. I also thank you for continuing to patronize our restaurants and retail stores.
All eligible individuals may register for the COVID vaccine through Essex County by visiting essexcovid.org or by calling 973-877-8456. Appointments are available immediately and I urge all of you that have not been vaccinated to please take advantage of this availability and get your vaccinations.  Thank you.