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CANCELLED: New Jersey Denies Plans For 2020 State Fair Meadowlands CANCELLED: New Jersey Denies Plans For 2020 State Fair Meadowlands
Cancelled: New Jersey Denies Plans For 2020 State Fair Meadowlands The 2020 State Fair Meadowlands has been cancelled. New Jersey's largest, annual fair had initially been set to run July 23 through Aug. 9 at MetLife Stadium. But according to a Facebook, state officials denied this year's plans. Earlier this month, Gov. Phil Murphy set a 500-person limit on all outdoor events, ordering all guests stay six feet apart.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Bug Off! Flying Pests Sting South Jersey Graduation Bug Off! Flying Pests Sting South Jersey Graduation
Bug Off! Flying Pests Sting South Jersey Graduation First, it was the coronavirus outbreak that delayed graduation ceremonies at a South Jersey school and just about everywhere else statewide. Then, a second natural disaster tangled with one school's graduation plans: A swarm of insects, Burlington County officials said. There was an 11th-hour surprise: A sudden swarm of unidentified bugs threatened Lumberton Middle School's class of 130 students from walking across a stage to get their diploma on Wednesday. The school district’s pest managers warned it could take 72 hours to eliminate the pesky swarm. A strategic switch led to a happy bug…

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by Jon Craig
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Face Coverings Outside Will Be Mandatory In NJ When Social Distancing Is Not Possible Face Coverings Outside Will Be Mandatory In NJ When Social Distancing Is Not Possible
Face Coverings Outside Will Be Mandatory In NJ When Social Distancing Is Not Possible Can't social distance outside? Wear your face mask, said Gov. Phil Murphy, who will be signing an executive order Wednesday mandating the practice. The governor made the announcement on MSNBC's "Morning Joe." "There’s no question that face coverings are game-changers," Murphy said. "I think we were the first state in America to require them indoors.  "They’ve been strongly recommended out-of-doors. We’re gonna turn that up a notch today and say, We’re gonna ask you: If you can’t socially distance, it’s gonna be required." The move comes days after the transmission rate climbed over 1…

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by Cecilia Levine
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OPEN: New Paramus Chipotle Designed With Social Distancing In Mind OPEN: New Paramus Chipotle Designed With Social Distancing In Mind
Open: New Paramus Chipotle Designed With Social Distancing In Mind Chipotle Mexican Grill has opened a new Paramus location -- and it was designed with social-distancing in mind. The new Route 17 store opened Tuesday, features a "Chipotlane" -- a drive-thru pickup lane where customers can retrieve their digital orders without leaving their cars. For now, the fast casual chain is open for takeout, mobile pickup and delivery only. This is Chipotle's third Paramus location. The new store, and several others, are currently hiring a variety of positions. Chipotle, 545 Route 17 S., Paramus, 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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by Valerie Musson
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Here Are The Rules: NJ Schools To Reopen With Social Distancing, Face Masks Here Are The Rules: NJ Schools To Reopen With Social Distancing, Face Masks
Here Are The Rules: NJ Schools To Reopen With Social Distancing, Face Masks Going back to school in September will look much different for New Jersey students, who have been remotely learning since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic mid-March. The New Jersey Department of Education on Friday released guidance for reopening of schools for the 2020-21 school year. The guidelines strongly encourage face masks for students, who are required to stay six feet apart in classrooms and buses. Lunch times will be staggered and teachers are required to wear face masks. The guidelines are part of the state's "Road Back" restart and recovery plan, and were compiled…

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by Cecilia Levine
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NJ Playgrounds, Amusement Parks Can Reopen July 2 NJ Playgrounds, Amusement Parks Can Reopen July 2
NJ Playgrounds, Amusement Parks Can Reopen July 2 Outdoor amusement parks, waterparks and playgrounds can reopen with limitations Thursday July 2, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Tuesday, adding New Jersey has reached the latter portion of Stage 2 of reopening. The amusement and water parks -- including rides on Jersey Shore boardwalks -- will be able to reopen at 50 percent capacity, the governor said. Face coverings will be required and strict hygiene protocols will be fully implemented, he said.  Rides will be sanitized and will accommodate social distancing measures. Playgrounds have been closed since mid-March, as one of the…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Morristown Officials Revoke Bar's Outdoor Dining License After Crowds Pack Beer Garden Morristown Officials Revoke Bar's Outdoor Dining License After Crowds Pack Beer Garden
Morristown Officials Revoke Bar's Outdoor Dining License After Crowds Pack Beer Garden A Morristown bar had its outdoor dining license revoked by township officials for overcrowding and failing to follow new coronavirus regulations. Photos of  posted by neighbors show more than 100 people, many without face masks, packed into an outdoor beer garden at Tashmoo Bar & Restaurant on Dehart Street Friday evening. Township officials ordered the bar closed at 9 p.m., revoking its outdoor dining license. ** ALSO SEE: Reopening Date Set For NJ Indoor Dining, Casinos ** Township business administrator Jillian Barrick told Morristowngreen.com she spent most of&n…

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by Cecilia Levine
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NJ Education Officials To Release Guidelines On Welcoming College Students Back To Campus NJ Education Officials To Release Guidelines On Welcoming College Students Back To Campus
NJ Education Officials To Release Guidelines On Welcoming College Students Back To Campus New Jersey education officials on Wednesday is expected to release guidelines for the state's colleges and universities bringing students back on campus for upcoming summer and fall semesters. No hard date was set, rather, institutions were told they can provide individual plans to The NJ Office of the Secretary of Higher Education at least 14 days before the date they want to reopen for review by the state's health department. The plans must consider 10 key areas: Instruction, housing, computer labs, libraries, research and labs, student services, transportation, dining, study ab…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Bergen County Dog Parks Can Reopen Bergen County Dog Parks Can Reopen
Bergen County Dog Parks Can Reopen Dog owners, rejoice.  Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco allowed dog parks in county parks to reopen after the coronavirus lockdown, effective immediately Tuesday.  Some dog parks in municipal parks have already begun reopening. The reopening of the dog parks comes with a set of guidelines: Dog parks may be occupied by only one person or family residing in the same household with their dog(s) at a time. Use of the dog park shall be limited to twenty (20) consecutive minutes when there is a wait for others to use the dog park. Person(s) waiting to enter the dog park shall mai…

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by Cecilia Levine
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'Outdoors Safer Than Indoors': New Jersey Enters Stage 2 Of Reopening Process 'Outdoors Safer Than Indoors': New Jersey Enters Stage 2 Of Reopening Process
'Outdoors Safer Than Indoors': New Jersey Enters Stage 2 Of Reopening Process New Jersey is officially in Stage 2 of reopening from the coronavirus lockdown. Outdoor dining at restaurants, non-essential indoor retail, childcare centers, libraries for curbside pick-up and drop off, and pickup for services at MVC centers were allowed to reopen Monday with restrictions. Social-distancing measures, limited capacity and face coverings were mandatory. Reopening indoor environments will be a slow and careful process, Gov. Phil Murphy noted. "Our goal is to not experience the spikes that other states are now seeing because they rushed to open too much too soon," h…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
LAWSUIT: Asbury Park, State Clash Over COVID-19 Indoor Dining Ban LAWSUIT: Asbury Park, State Clash Over COVID-19 Indoor Dining Ban
Lawsuit: Asbury Park, State Clash Over Covid-19 Indoor Dining Ban New Jersey is suing Asbury Park over its local decision defying Gov. Phil Murphy's orders and allowing restaurants to reopen indoor dining areas, state officials said. "We have put the health and safety protocols in place so that you can have confidence," Gov. Phil Murphy said at a Friday afternoon news briefing. State officials have tried to amicably resolve its dispute with Asbury Park government officials and "unfortunately they have not done so," Murphy said. "We believe indoor restaurants can run in a safe manner provided they are subject to all the requirements outlined in Executive …

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by Jon Craig
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Better Late Than Never: Murphy, NJ First Lady Tested For Coronavirus Better Late Than Never: Murphy, NJ First Lady Tested For Coronavirus
Better Late Than Never: Murphy, NJ First Lady Tested For Coronavirus Better late than never. Gov. Phil Murphy and his wife were tested for exposure to coronavirus on Wednesday. Murphy has been urging the public to get tested for weeks, saying it's "one of our only protections," along with hand-washing, mask-wearing, social distancing and contact tracing. "Tammy and I got tested this morning.," Murphy said at an afternoon news conference. Murphy said it's his third test for coronavirus since the outbreak began. It typically takes up to two days to get the test results. The first positive test for COVID-19 was on March 4 -- 99 days ago. In that time,&…

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by Jon Craig