Full Notification

Governor Murphy just announced Executive Order 107 will go into effect at 9:00 pm tonight in an effort to create additional social distancing efforts with the goal of attempting to suppress the further spread of Covid19 and to lessen the burden on emergency services and medical facilities.

Governor Murphy’s Executive Order further directs the closure of all non-essential retail businesses to the public, with the exceptions of:

• Grocery stores, farmer's markets and farms that sell directly to customers, and other food stores, including retailers that offer a varied assortment of foods comparable to what exists at a grocery store;
• Pharmacies and medical marijuana dispensaries;
• Medical supply stores;
• Gas stations;
• Convenience stores;
• Ancillary stores within healthcare facilities;
• Hardware and home improvement stores;
• Banks and other financial institutions;
• Laundromats and dry-cleaning services;
• Stores that principally sell supplies for children under five years;
• Pet stores;
• Liquor stores;
• Car dealerships, but only for auto maintenance and repair, and auto mechanics;
• Printing and office supply shops;
• Mail and delivery stores.

For complete details regarding the Governor's order and for all information and concerns pertaining to COVID19 please click on the following link:  https://covid19.nj.gov/

The site is very informative and provides a detailed breakdown of the order which goes into effect tonight.

Thank you for doing your part to help make Byram Township and New Jersey a little bit safer.