March 11, 2020

Also see below for: Senior Wellness Event and Spring Social cancelled by the Mayor due to concerns over the Coronavirus. 

From Millstone and Allentown social media accounts:

Upper Freehold Regional School District

Good Evening, UFRSD Family,

This afternoon, we were made aware that a district staff member has come in to close contact with a person who possessed symptoms of the Coronavirus. That person was tested and is awaiting results. The good news is that our staff member has not exhibited any symptoms and is feeling fine. We have been in contact with the Monmouth County Department of Health and our Executive County Superintendent to discuss this situation.

As a precautionary measure, we are closing all UFRSD schools tomorrow, Thursday, March 12th. In talking with our Department of Health, they believed that we would still be able to open tomorrow, but we felt that we would rather make sure that our buildings are deeply cleaned and scrubbed before our students return. In our conversations, it was clear that a person who is not symptomatic is not spreading the virus, so we feel fortunate to be able to give the buildings a deep cleaning just to be sure. We are closing schools out of an abundance of caution in an effort to ensure that our students and staff are safe.

The day will count as one of our three snow days that are embedded into the calendar.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out me.

I appreciate your patience and support with this situation.

My best,

Mark Guterl

Superintendent of School

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Senior Wellness Event and Spring Social cancelled by the Mayor due to concerns over the Coronavirus. 

Dear residents of Allentown,

As your Mayor, my primary responsibility is to ensure the safety of our community and take every precaution  necessary.  After careful consideration and consultation with our emergency management official,  Chief of Police and review of local, county and state advisories, I have decided to cancel the Senior Wellness Event scheduled for March 18th and the Spring Social scheduled for March 30th.  

These decisions never come easy but we must consider what is the best interest of our Seniors who are most at risk.   We will be monitoring every report closely and will continue to push out the  appropriate messages to keep all residents informed.  

We are also working with our neighboring municipalities and the UFRSD to maintain a high level of communication and preparedness.  On behalf of the Governing Body, we appreciate your understanding.  

Sincerely,

Thomas C. Fritts, Mayor
Allentown Borough