Mayor's Message - August 13, 2020

As things on the COVID-19 front are improving, I’m happy that businesses in Town are doing a great job with health and safety guidelines even as we open outdoor dining, exercise programs and more. Please continue to support local businesses as they are relying on us now more than ever. Meanwhile, we are working with State and County officials to bring all the information businesses and landlords need to apply for loans and grants under the CARES Act. For residents who need rental assistance, please make sure you fill out the Rental Assistance Survey—a link to the survey is posted on our website www.secaucusnj.gov.  If you have questions, feel free to call my office and we will help wherever we can.

For our younger residents, school opening is only a few weeks away. Unfortunately, our children will not be able to return to school under normal conditions due to the pandemic. That being said, the Superintendent and Board of Education have worked on a plan which will allow children to experience a hybrid of in-class and virtual instruction.  I am hopeful this will result in a meaningful learning experience. The safety, mental and physical health of our children, teachers and staff are of primary importance and I am hoping that our school system will return to a sense of normalcy in the coming months.

Enjoy the warm weather, beautiful nature trails, open spaces, movies and music concerts at Buchmuller Park. By now, social distancing, wearing masks and washing hands should have become a habit. Our COVID-positive numbers are down on all fronts as a result of our collective efforts and we must not get complacent. Working together, we can beat this pandemic and come out even stronger. 

Please continue to check our website, www.secaucusnj.gov for updates. Look forward to seeing you around Town.