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Testing Site

The Burlington County ESTC testing site will be available April 28th and April 30th from 10am1pm for Symptomatic First Responders and residents of Burlington County. This includes any symptomatic First Responder who lives in Burlington County or a First Responder who lives outside Burlington County but serves as a First Responder in Burlington County. Symptomatic First Responders must contact the Call Center at (609)726-7097. The Call Center is open 9am5pm. Monday through Friday. After identifying yourself as a First Responder, you will be screened by the call taker and if eligible the call taker will schedule you for an appointment. Testing will be available as long as supplies allow. 48-72 hour test result turn around. NO APPOINTMENT-NO TEST!

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Thunderbirds, Blue Angels to Salute New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania COVID-19 Responders

NAS PENSACOLA, Fla. – The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, and the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, will honor frontline COVID-19 responders and essential workers with formation flights over New York City, Newark, Trenton and Philadelphia April 28.

“We are truly excited to take to the skies with our Navy counterparts for a nation-wide tribute to the men and women keeping our communities safe,” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John Caldwell, Thunderbird 1 and mission commander for the flyover. “We hope to give Americans a touching display of American resolve that honors those serving on the frontline of our fight with COVID-19.”

A formation of 6 F-16C/D Fighting Falcon and 6 F/A-18C/D Hornet aircraft will conduct these flyovers as a collaborative salute to healthcare workers, first responders, military, and other essential personnel while standing in solidarity with all Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We are incredibly honored to have the opportunity to salute those working on the frontline of the COVID-19 response, we are in awe of your strength and resilience,” said Cmdr. Brian Kesselring, U.S. Navy Blue Angels commanding officer and flight leader. “Thank you to all of those in essential industries keeping our nation moving forward. We will get through this. We are all in this together.”

This mission, the first of several planned over the coming weeks, is the culmination of more than a month of planning and coordination between the two teams and numerous city and government offices.

Residents along the flight path can expect a few seconds of jet noise as the aircraft pass overhead, along with the sight of 12 high-performance aircraft flying close in precise formation.

Flyovers in Newark, New York City and surrounding boroughs will start at noon (EDT) and last approximately 35 minutes.

Flyovers in Trenton will start at 1:45 p.m. (EDT) and last approximately 10 minutes.

Flyovers in Philadelphia will start at 2 p.m. (EDT) and last approximately 20 minutes.

Residents in these areas will be able to see the flyover from the safety of their home-quarantine and should maintain all social distancing guidelines during this event. They should also refrain from traveling to landmarks, hospitals and gathering in large groups to view the flyover. A detailed flight route will be released on the day prior to the flyover.

The teams welcome and encourage viewers to tag the flyover on social media with the hashtag #AmericaStrong.

For photos and video for Operation America Strong, visit, https://www.dvidshub.net/feature/americastrong

For more information on the Blue Angels, visit www.blueangels.navy.mil.

For more information on the Thunderbirds, visit www.afthunderbirds.com.

Public Works Yard

The Township will open the PW yard to the public this Saturday April 25, 2020 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.  Residents will be permitted to bring two (2) bulk items, electronics and yard debris into the yard at this time.  The Township reserves the right to reject any items that do not meet the above criteria.

In order to practice proper distancing, we will require that all residents adhere to the following:

1) All residents must bring ID that establishes residency within the Township.
2) All residents must wear a mask (NO EXCEPTIONS)
3) All residents must remain in their vehicles until instructed to exit.
4) We will only take the above-referenced items at this time.  We will not take regular household trash, construction debris nor hazardous materials.

Should you have any questions, please contact mjack@riversidetwp.org or 856-461-1460 x4

Food Pantry Day

FOOD PANTRY DAY!

Riverlution Church located at 46 Scott Street in Riverside will be giving away free food this Saturday April 25th at 9AM for Riverside Residence. An organized line will be established for quick pick up.

MUST WEAR MASKS AND PRACTICE 6FT SOCIAL DISTANCING.

Burlington County ESTC: Testing Tomorrow

The Burlington County ESTC testing site will be available Thursday April 23rd from 10am-1pm for Symptomatic First Responders and residents of Burlington County. This includes any symptomatic First Responder who lives in Burlington County or a First Responder who lives outside Burlington County but serves as a First Responder in Burlington County. Symptomatic First Responders must contact the Call Center at (609)726-7097. The Call Center is open 9am5pm. Monday through Friday. After identifying yourself as a First Responder, you will be screened by the call taker and if eligible the call taker will schedule you for an appointment. Testing will be available as long as supplies allow. 48-72 hour test result turn around. NO APPOINTMENT-NO TEST!

Virtual Hunt Winners

Congratulations to our winners of the Virtual Egg Hunt Contest!!!

*The Bettencourt Family

*The Bienkowski Family

*The Karabell Family

Census Information

Census Information

PW Yard

The Township will open the PW yard to the public this Saturday April 18, 2020 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.  In order to practice proper distancing, we will require that all residents adhere to the following:

1) All residents must bring ID that establishes residency within the Township.
2) All residents must wear a mask (NO EXCEPTIONS)
3) All residents must remain in their vehicles until instructed to exit.
4) We will only take yard debris (branches/leaves/grass) at this time.

Should you have any questions, please contact mjack@riversidetwp.org or 856-461-1460 x4

SCAM ALERT

Scams: Another Side Effect of Coronavirus

PSE&G warns customers of scammers taking advantage during times of crisis.

(NEWARK, N.J. – April 8, 2020) — Public Service Electric & Gas,

New Jersey’s largest utility, is more committed than ever to the health and safety of its customers. A heightened sense of uncertainty throughout the world is emboldening phone scammers who impersonate utility employees and PSE&G urges customers to know the facts and protect themselves.

“In times like these, every challenge our households face is

magnified,” said Fred Daum, executive director, PSE&G Customer Operations. “The heightened anxiety we’re feeling is perfect for scammers, whose preferred tactic is to make people panic at the thought of getting their power shut off. That’s why it’s important for people to know that, during this crisis, PSE&G is not shutting off power for non-payment due to financial burdens.”

Phone scammers typically tell their potential victims that they must pay an overdue bill or face immediate shut off of electricity. PSE&G is reminding its customers that, in the interest of protecting public health, shut-offs of electric service for non-payment have been temporarily suspended.

As another reminder, PSE&G does not accept payment via prepaid gift cards, wire transfers or cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin.

What to look out for

* You receive a call from what looks like PSE&G on your caller ID.

* The caller threatens to shut off your service and demands an immediate payment by cash, pre-paid card, wire transfer or Bitcoin.

* The caller informs you that you require a new meter and demands a deposit before the installation can occur (PSE&G does not require a deposit for a new meter installation).

* You're given a phone number to call back that, when called, may sound similar to PSE&G’s automated call system.

* The caller alerts you that, because of your good bill-paying history, you’re eligible for a bill reduction or discount but you must provide information first.

What PSE&G will and won’t discuss over the phone

* A genuine PSE&G representative will ask to speak to the account owner.

* If that person is available, the representative will explain why they are calling and provide the account name, address and current balance.

* If the account owner is not available, the PSE&G representative will not discuss the account at all and ask that a message be left for the Customer of Record to call 1-800-436-PSEG (7734).

For more information on various payment scams in the PSE&G service area and around the country, visit www.pseg.com/scamalert.

Message from PSEG

Dear Elected Official and Professional Staff: During the current COVID-19 health crisis, customers who may never have been behind on their bill may be looking for financial assistance. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is still taking applications. Like most of America, LIHEAP agencies are not taking walk-in traffic, but customers can still submit a LIHEAP application online or by fax. Sending an application by mail is also an option. To receive LIHEAP assistance, customers should meet income eligibility requirements and submit a completed application. Applications can be downloaded through the PSE&G website at pseg.com/help or pseg.com/ayuda(Spanish). (Note: customers do not have to be behind on their bill to receive LIHEAP, and customers who have already received LIHEAP this season may also be eligible for additional assistance through LIHEAP.) For more information about the LIHEAP program, or other energy assistance programs, call 1-800-510-3102 or ‘211’ seven days a week. We strongly encourage you to please share this important information in any manner (township website, Facebook page, township newsletter, council meeting, municipal TV, etc) that will help advance this communication.  Thank you,  PSE&G Regional Public Affairs Team  PSEG 80 Park Plaza Newark, NJ 07102 See what's happening on our social sites  ‌  ‌

Free Mulch

There is free mulch at the DPW Yard located at 300 Monroe Street.  This is available for a limited time on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Please remember to practice social distancing when loading mulch into your vehicle.  If someone is already loading, wait in your own vehicle until they are finished before exiting your vehicle.  Thank you and stay safe!

Township Updates

The Township offices will remain closed to the public through May 15, 2020.  We will continue to follow State and National guidelines, and will open to the public as soon as possible.  Our offices are staffed daily and can be reached at 856-461-1460 or by email as found on our website http://www.riversidetwp.org/government/

Please see the following updates:

2^nd Quarter Taxes and Sewer – payments are due no later than May 10^th for taxes and May 31^st for sewer.  The Township has no jurisdiction to extend the statutory tax due date and, as previous announced, the State has frozen the Homestead Rebate so there are no credits to the 2^nd quarter taxes. 

You can make payments in one of three ways:

·      on-line https://wipp.edmundsassoc.com/Wipp/?wippid=0330

·      via mail – PO Box 188 Riverside, NJ 08075

·      via drop box at 237 S. Pavilion Avenue

Animal Licenses – the due date for animal licenses has been extended to May 1, 2020.  You can make payment in one of two ways:

·      via mail – PO Box 188 Riverside, NJ 08075

·      via drop box at 237 S. Pavilion Avenue

If required, please ensure that current rabbies vaccination information is included with the payment.  We will mail your license to you.

Solid Waste Collection – curbside collection of bulk items has been suspended due to COVID-19.  We will give an update on the ongoing situation as frequently as possible, so please check back.  All other solid waste collection services will continue as normal.  If you have any questions regarding solid waste, please email mjack@riversidetwp.org

Zoning & Construction Permits – the Zoning and Construction Office continues to operate.  All forms and documents must be submitted via mail or the drop box (as noted above) and we will not perform inspections of any occupied properties.  If you have any questions regarding zoning and/or construction, please email mjack@riversidetwp.org

Police & Public Works - Our Police and Public Works Departments continue to work at this time.  Please visit the PD social media for recommended guidelines on reporting incidents.  The Public Works Department is currently collecting leaves and branches at this time. Please place all items curbside per the instructions on our website http://www.riversidetwp.org/public-works-schedule/  

Should you have any other questions regarding Township services at this time, please contact Meghan Jack, Township Administrator, at mjack@riversidetwp.org or 856-461-1460 x4.  Please remember that social distancing is the best thing you can do for yourself and your community at this time.  We will get through this together.  Be well and safe!

Riverside Hunts 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Township was forced to cancel the Annual Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for April 4,2020. Though we will not be able to gather, we would like to bring the community together to celebrate in an another way! We have planned a Virtual Easter Egg Hunt from April 4 to April 18, 2020. We are asking you to color the designated picture (please print from our website) and place it in a front window of your home. Families can hunt for your pictures while walking or biking and practicing social distancing!

We have 2 Contests!!

Contest 1: For Infants -12 years: We ask that you take a picture of your child with their drawing and submit in one of two ways:
1- Post a photo of your child holding their picture with #RiversideHunts2020 on our official Face Book Event (RiversideHunts2020) or
2- Email the photo to mweaver@riversidetwp.org

Contest 2: For 13 years – Adults: We ask that you create a positive inspirational poster and take a picture! Hang in your front window!
You can submit in one of two ways:
1-Post a photo with your poster with #RiversideHunts2020 on our official Face Book Event (RiversideHunts2020)
3- Email the photo to mweaver@riversidetwp.org

WINNERS will be announced at our April 20, 2020 Virtual Town Meeting and posted on Riverside Township Website and official Facebook page- “Riverside Township”

Healthy at Home: A Toolkit for Supporting Families Impacted by COVID-19

https://healthyathome.readyrosie.com/en/

Master Business List

COVID-19 FACTSHEET

Homestead Rebate Update

The Township has received the following information from the State:

In light of the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, the State has placed funding for Homestead Credits in reserve to meet  emergency and statutorily required obligations. As a result, eligible property owners will not see a credit to their taxes at this time.  While this State action is highly regrettable, it is deemed necessary due to the highly fluid and unanticipated fiscal impact of the COVID-19 event on Statewide revenues. Reissuance of the Homestead Benefit Credit will be revisited if conditions warrant it. 

Economic Relief Package - COVID-19

NJ WIC - COVID-19