A Re-opening plan and revised employee guidelines.

 

Just sharing some interoffice communications with the community.....

Memo

To:	Lawrence Township Employees
From:	Kevin P. Nerwinski, Esq., Municipal Manager/QPA
cc:	Kathy Norcia, Clerk
Date:	June 7, 2021
Re:	Update to Covid-19 Related Guidelines for Township Employees.

        On June 4, 2021, Governor Murphy signed Executive Order #244 formally terminating New Jersey’s public health emergency over the coronavirus pandemic.  The decision was due to the decreasing cases and hospitalizations and more NJ residents getting vaccinated.  Though the pandemic continues, we will be implementing a “re-opening” plan for municipal buildings and revised guidelines for employees as follows:

1.  The Municipal Building will be open immediately for in-person committee/group meetings after 4:30 pm.  Vaccinated persons will not be required to wear masks.  Proof of vaccination will NOT be requested;

 2.     Municipal buildings will open to the public on July 7, 2021.  Vaccinated persons will not be required to wear masks.  Proof of vaccination will NOT be requested.  I encourage all employees to “mask up” when interacting with the public[1].

3.    The Municipal Building entrance and exit will continue to be restricted to the North entrance for all visitors until further notice.  A manned receptionist desk will remain at the entrance to greet and direct visitors; 

4.    Vaccinated employees will not be required to wear masks in the hallways or when interacting with other employees.  Wearing masks is encouraged for all employees who have the need to do so;

5.     Employees will continue daily CovidQuickScreen reporting until further notice; and 

6.  Employees who test positive for Covid-19 or are required to quarantine due to exposure to Covid-19 are authorized to use accrued sick-time or other accrued paid leave.  Administrative time is no longer available.

         We do appreciate your support and cooperation.  Please remain vigilant but sensible in your approach to dealing with this health concern.  Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Debbie Monroe or me.

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[1] Restrooms across from Engineering and Construction offices will be designated for use by the public (but may be used by employees).  The restrooms in the basement area and West end of the municipal building will be reserved for “Employees Only” until further notice.