Welcome to Little Silver!

July 2021

Graduations and the Fourth of July – it must be summer. News about car theft, safety, the passing of two favorite Little Silver sons, some of your pet peeves, and more to follow.

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Flags are proliferating around town as Independence Day approaches. Indeed, as we emerge from the pandemic, our extraordinary country has lots to celebrate.

That said, safety should rule the day, and aerial fireworks and those that explode remain illegal. If they’re not the type you can purchase legally in local stores, they’re likely outlawed.

So as we celebrate, please heed the words of Police Chief Dan Shaffery: be courteous and respectful of your neighbors; be alert to the danger of brush fires; guard against injury to yourself and others; and be prepared to be charged if caught with illegal fireworks.

And look forward to celebrating again next year with all ten fingers.

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Looking back, June saw our fourth graders ‘move up,’ and our eighth graders and high school seniors graduate – in person! Congratulations to all these students and parents on persevering during a particularly difficult year.

At Red Bank Regional High School, we were pleased to see the many honored students during the Senior Awards Ceremony – students who excelled under trying circumstances. Among the honorees, Kevin McCarthy was recognized as the graduate from Little Silver with the highest GPA. Kevin will continue his education at the University of Notre Dame in the fall.

We wish our graduating seniors all the best as they move on to their next adventure. Wherever you may roam, please remember to share your talents, time, and your great education with your community.

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We also had some sad news recently: the passing of two people who contributed so much to Little Silver.

The Hon. Chester Apy served on the Borough Council, in the State Assembly, and as a judge of the Workers Compensation Court, among other things. I got to know him as an early advocate of the renovation and use of the Parker Homestead, and as an old-school believer in civic responsibility and public service.

We extend our sympathies to his wife Flo and family members, and know that Little Silver is a better place for Chet’s efforts.

Likewise, Tom Reardon contributed so much to Little Silver, particularly as a baseball coach and member of the Recreation Committee, among many other civic endeavors. We extend our sympathies to Tom’s wife Loretta, and his children and family.

Tom, who passed in late May, and Chet, who passed in June, will be deeply missed. We thank them for their service to their town.

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Looking forward, at this writing, the forecast for late June and early July was lots of heat and humidity.

As you try to stay cool, please remember our air-conditioned, wifi-ready Little Silver Library. Log on to the library’s website or Facebook page to learn of the many services and activities provided by this gem. Like other borough buildings, the library is open to the public.

As with other borough buildings, Library visitors who haven’t been vaccinated against COVID-19 are encouraged to wear masks.

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Next, this is my regular reminder to sign up for our Two River Alert (Code Red) program. In an emergency, this is the best way to get critically important borough information, particularly if the website is not accessible.

This is hurricane season, so please take a minute to sign up, or if you are already signed up, please check to make sure your contact information is up to date. To do so, go to littlesilver.org, and click on Emergency Services at the top of the page, and then click on Two River Alert – Code Red Emergency Notifications, or click on Code Red on the left side of the home page.  You can also call (866) 939-0911 for assistance.

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Speaking of emergencies, it’s easy to be lulled into a false sense of security in Little Silver: it’s a safe town. But that’s when thieves strike.

Recently, another expensive vehicle was stolen from a driveway when the key fob was left inside.

It’s easy to do, but it’s a mistake. Truth be told, I used to be one of the worst offenders, sometime leaving my wallet in the car as well. So that a car thief could put some gas in the car he stole, I guess.

Since working with the police, I’ve changed my ways. It’s easy, just remove your key fob and any valuables from your car, and lock it up. Don’t help make Little Silver a target. This message brought to you by your reformed mayor and your Police Department.

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And lastly, just a couple ‘good neighbor’ reminders that residents call about every once in a while:

*For dog walkers, please dispose of your pet’s waste when you get home – not in someone else’s garbage can.

*Stop for pedestrians in a cross walk – any cross walk. It’s the law.

*Dogs are not allowed on the track at Sickles Park. They’re allowed virtually everywhere else, so please respect this rule.

*Don’t litter. It seems that it still needs to be said. Trail cleanups and Public Works can’t do it all. The town supplies garbage and recycling receptacles in all public places.

*Smile and offer a kind word. It sure beats a gripe, every time, and it’s contagious. Remember, Little Silver was voted one of the ten happiest places to live in New Jersey – let’s keep it that way!

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On behalf of the Borough Council, we wish you the best that the lazy, hazy crazy days of summer have to offer. As always, please call borough hall with any concerns, or contact me directly by calling my home phone at (732) 576-8595, or emailing me at [email protected]

Important Covid-19 Information - July 29, 2021

Dear Health Commissioners / Township / Borough / Village Administrators and Managers, 

I hope you all remain well and safe at this reading and continue to enjoy our NJ Summer.

COVID case activity in Monmouth and our towns has significantly increased since my last writing. The CDC has highlighted Monmouth County as an area of high COVID activity. The Governor and State Health Commissioner having confirmed most of NJ as having increased COVID activity, strongly recommend the masking of individuals again who are indoors in public spaces. We are back in high COVID Case Rate of 10.19 per 100,000 people. We are still in a Moderate COVID Activity Level Index (CALI), fortunately. We are concerned as the Delta variant has become the prominent COVID-19 variant at 74% in New Jersey.

I ask that all of you encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID, get tested if you have symptoms of COVID (even if fully vaccinated), wear masks if indoors in public spaces (even if fully vaccinated). I strongly recommend that all of the K-12 schools should return to masking for Summer School and for the Fall as well as businesses. We were hoping for a different outcome as we increase vaccinations but the level of COVID vaccine hesitancy and those not eligible to get vaccinated yet has contributed to some of the current surge. We do have vaccination clinics planned for August and September to help get more people vaccinated but we are moving again into challenging times where we need everyone’s help in stopping the spread of COVID-19.

We continue to vaccinate the homebound by way of our agreement with the VNA of Central Jersey. We are currently reaching out to Long-Term Care facilities, Schools, Monmouth University, and restaurants. As a COVID vaccine provider, we are also scheduling people interested in getting the COVID vaccine at our office in Tinton Falls. Please call (732) 493-9520. I am confident that we can reduce the COVID-19 activity if we all work together.

We can win this battle!

Yours in Health,
David A. Henry
Health Officer

Church of the Nativity Health Fair, August 11, 2021 (pdf)
Monmouth University Clinic, August 4, 2021 (pdf) 

Covid Vaccine Location Info

Please note that the following locations are available for eligible recipients to make an appointment to receive a vaccine. Appointments are limited. All listed vaccination sites may not have open appointments available immediately.

Monmouth County has many COVID-19 vaccine appointments available to book right now for this week at Brookdale Community College. Vaccine appointments are available for residents who are 18 years old or older and live, work or attend school in Monmouth County. The County-operated sites administer the Moderna vaccine, which is not approved for anyone under the age of 18. To schedule an appointment, go to  www.visitmonmouth.com  or click here:  https://bit.ly/3xmZelt

If you or someone you know is homebound, please call the Monmouth County Administrator’s office at 732-431-7384 to schedule an appointment.

COVID-19 Announcements and Updates

•  June 8, 2020 Letter
•  Memorial Day 2020
•  April 29, 2020 Tax Payments
•  April 28, 2020 Letter
•  April 20, 2020 Suspension of Homestead Rebate or Senior Freeze (PTR) Payment
•  April 15, 2020 - Face Coving Requirements (pdf)
•  Update April 5,2020 (pdf)
•  New Order 4.7.2020 (pdf)
•  March 27 update (pdf)
•  March 24 Update (pdf)
•  March 13 Recycling Yard Notice (pdf)
•  March 13 Notice Risk Catagories (pdf)
•  March 13 Notice Boro Hall Closed to Public (pdf)
•  Letter to Residents 4-1-20 (pdf)
•  IMPORTANT MESSAGE (pdf)
•  Little Silver Helpers Information (pdf)
•  Economic Relief Package
•  Executive Order 105 (pdf)
•  March 15th Letter from Mayor and Council to Residents (pdf)
•  Little Silver Declaration of State of Emergency (00188481xE471A) (pdf)
•  Summary of EO 107 and EO 108 for distro (pdf)

 
Recycling
Garbage Collection
Brush & Leaves Disposal

Trash Collection Schedule
Zone 1 - Monday & Thursday
Zone 2 - Tuesday & Friday

Trash is to be placed to the curb the night before a scheduled pick up.

Three (3) bulk Items are allowed on the 2nd pick up of the week. Only furniture and carpeting are allowed for bulk pick up.  All other items must go to the Monmotuh County Reycling Center.

Check here for information regarding recycling, garbage collection, and brush and leaf disposal