COVID News HUB
Give Input On Improving New Jersey’s Food Insecurity
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority is seeking input on strategies to address food insecurity in NJ’s food deserts and ideas for initiatives to increase access to affordable healthy food through a Request for Information (RFI). The Authority is seeking input from: food retailers, producers, processors, or suppliers, advocacy organizations or social services providers, supermarket developers or operators, technical assistance providers, agricultural organizations, and others. Responses to the Request for Information are due April 12th.
SBIR/Coaching and Proposal Preparation Assistance
NJ entrepreneurs and small businesses are eligible to receive guidance and assistance in pursuing the SBIR and STTR programs. These services include help in determining whether SBIR and STTR are worth pursuing given a company’s technology, core competencies, business goals, and team; and coaching throughout the proposal development process.
CSIT Announces Clean Tech Seed Grant Program Proposals due April 5, 2021
The New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation, and Technology (CSIT) Clean Tech Seed Grant Program will help accelerate development and innovation of clean technologies by furthering research and development (R&D) within the Garden State’s clean technology startup community. CSIT developed the program in coordination with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA).
State to Lift Requirement to End Bar and Restaurant Service at 10 p.m.
Starting Friday, February 5th, the State requirement to end service in bars and restaurants at 10 p.m. will be lifted. However, municipalities or counties may continue to regulate hours of operation after 8 p.m., giving local officials the ability to respond to unique situations where they notice non-compliance
Indoor Capacity To Increase from 25% to 35% for Select Businesses
Beginning Friday, February 5th at 8 a.m., 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.
Small Business Assistance Loan Program Deferred
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority has deferred pre-registration for Phase 2 of the Small Business Emergency Assistance Loan Program. The deferral accommodates the rollout of additional federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) financing for small businesses, which was not announced when the NJEDA was planning the Small Business Emergency Assistance Loan Program. More information about economic assistance can be found at business.nj.gov/covid.
NJEDA Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program
Governor Phil Murphy, Lieutenant Governor Oliver, Senate President Steve Sweeney, Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin, U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, and Congressman Tom Malinowski announced $70 million in additional Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act...
Governor Murphy Announces Main Street Commercial Corridors Relief
LONG BRANCH – Governor Phil Murphy announced a new relief program for small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Small Business Lease – Emergency Assistance Grant Program (SBL-EAGP) will allow businesses in 64 eligible municipalities to apply for grants of up to $10,000 for lease costs.
Netcong Borough COVID-19 Update June 1 2020
Department of Public Works is not back to full staff. Each employee is assigned his own vehicle and social distancing, when the work does not allow it, is strongly recommended…
Spread the word! The Netcong Borough Emergency Food Bank
The Netcong Borough Emergency Food Bank is open on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9am to Noon in the Boro Hall Parking Lot. No ID is required. Please wear a mask. / La Despensa de Alimentos en Netcong Borough estará abierta todos los martes y jueves desde las 9 de la mañana hasta las 12 del mediodía. Ubicado en el estacionamiento de la alcaldía (Boro Hall).
Emergency Food Bank Letter
As we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic together, one thing is clear: The Netcong Borough Police Department, the Skylands Rotary, the Netcong Community Partnership the Borough of Netcong and the Netcong Education Foundation “We are all in this together and we’ll be here for as long as we’re needed”. A trailer has been placed in front of the Netcong Borough Police Department to collect all types of food for our community.
Netcong CORONA UPDATE
Hi everyone. As you may have heard the municipal building is closed to the public. We are conducting business via telephone and email. A subject that is germane to the NCP is our local restaurants and food establishments. Later this afternoon Chief Blesson and I will...
State of New Jersey COVID-19 Jobs and Hiring Portal
Did you lose your job or have your hours reduced as a result of COVID-19? Businesses across New Jersey need thousands of workers for immediate hire. Learn more about who is hiring in your community. Need help finding a job that’s a good fit for you? You can enter some...
ShopRite is changing store hours & Limiting Amount of Customers in the Store
Hey Netcong Borough. Please be aware, Starting on Friday, 4.3.2020, ShopRite is changing store hours to 8am-8pm Monday-Saturday. Our Sunday hours of 8am-7pm will remain the same. This will allow us to focus on cleaning, product replenishment, and the well-being of our valued associates. Thank you for your understanding as we go through this time together.