Hello Neighbors,
I hope this finds everyone healthy, safe and in good spirits.
It has been a trying three months, as we all know. Luckily, in Roosevelt we only have six confirmed cases of Covid-19, and that number has remained the same for quite some time. As I walk and drive around town, I'm pleased to see almost everyone following certain basic rules, such as the wearing of masks and keeping socially distant. I hope by the time you're reading this our lockdown has been lifted and some semblance of normalcy has returned.
That said, it is upsetting to report that Roosevelt Summer Camp had to be cancelled for the 2020 summer. At first, we were optimistic that perhaps a short program could be instituted later in the summer, but that doesn't seem feasible now.
Additionally, unfortunately, the Roosevelt 4th of July picnic will be cancelled this year as well.
The Independence Day celebration is a time-honored tradition in Roosevelt. It has taken place every year since the inception of the town. The original Roosevelt settlers were extremely grateful to the Federal government for providing them the opportunity to begin a new life, in this remote beautiful area of New Jersey.
To express their appreciation, they held a large scale celebration on the 4th, complete with a parade, picnic, music, and other festivities. This tradition has continued right through present day. It's very disappointing that due to the Corona Virus it will have to be cancelled this year. We have many new families in town and I was hoping they would join us for the first time. It would have been a good opportunity to get to know their neighbors and participate in the wonderful celebration we still hold- as a way to show our patriotism, and gratitude, and say Happy Birthday to our country.
I'm hoping we may be able to have a modified outdoor get-together at the end of the summer, or early fall. That, of course, is up in the air at this point.
I'm sure everyone has noticed all the roadwork taking place on a few of our streets. We were lucky enough to receive a great deal of grant money, and so have been able to begin to replace our aging infrastructure. We have three more streets that are slated to begin work in 2021 and beyond.
I hope the roadwork hasn't inconvenienced anyone too much.
Finally, official notices will be sent out, but I wanted to remind everyone that the Primary Election has been moved to July7th. This will be primarily a mail-in ballot election. There will be a polling place at the Borough Hall, but it will be for disabled persons only. There won't be a booth of any kind. Any person who comes to the Borough Hall who is not disabled will be given a provisional ballot. These are State mandated regulations. So be on the look-out for your mail-in ballot, and please continue another Roosevelt tradition-having the highest voter turnout in Monmouth County! Please mail your ballot in in a timely manner.
I wish for everyone a happy relaxing summer with lots of good weather!
Peggy
I hope this finds everyone healthy, safe and in good spirits.
It has been a trying three months, as we all know. Luckily, in Roosevelt we only have six confirmed cases of Covid-19, and that number has remained the same for quite some time. As I walk and drive around town, I'm pleased to see almost everyone following certain basic rules, such as the wearing of masks and keeping socially distant. I hope by the time you're reading this our lockdown has been lifted and some semblance of normalcy has returned.
That said, it is upsetting to report that Roosevelt Summer Camp had to be cancelled for the 2020 summer. At first, we were optimistic that perhaps a short program could be instituted later in the summer, but that doesn't seem feasible now.
Additionally, unfortunately, the Roosevelt 4th of July picnic will be cancelled this year as well.
The Independence Day celebration is a time-honored tradition in Roosevelt. It has taken place every year since the inception of the town. The original Roosevelt settlers were extremely grateful to the Federal government for providing them the opportunity to begin a new life, in this remote beautiful area of New Jersey.
To express their appreciation, they held a large scale celebration on the 4th, complete with a parade, picnic, music, and other festivities. This tradition has continued right through present day. It's very disappointing that due to the Corona Virus it will have to be cancelled this year. We have many new families in town and I was hoping they would join us for the first time. It would have been a good opportunity to get to know their neighbors and participate in the wonderful celebration we still hold- as a way to show our patriotism, and gratitude, and say Happy Birthday to our country.
I'm hoping we may be able to have a modified outdoor get-together at the end of the summer, or early fall. That, of course, is up in the air at this point.
I'm sure everyone has noticed all the roadwork taking place on a few of our streets. We were lucky enough to receive a great deal of grant money, and so have been able to begin to replace our aging infrastructure. We have three more streets that are slated to begin work in 2021 and beyond.
I hope the roadwork hasn't inconvenienced anyone too much.
Finally, official notices will be sent out, but I wanted to remind everyone that the Primary Election has been moved to July7th. This will be primarily a mail-in ballot election. There will be a polling place at the Borough Hall, but it will be for disabled persons only. There won't be a booth of any kind. Any person who comes to the Borough Hall who is not disabled will be given a provisional ballot. These are State mandated regulations. So be on the look-out for your mail-in ballot, and please continue another Roosevelt tradition-having the highest voter turnout in Monmouth County! Please mail your ballot in in a timely manner.
I wish for everyone a happy relaxing summer with lots of good weather!
Peggy