Welcome to Little Egg Harbor Township

Please be advised that Little Egg Harbor Court and Eagleswood Court sessions are cancelled through April 26th out of an abundance of caution and uncertainty relating to COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

All parties will be notified by mail of their rescheduled date within 2-3 weeks as Court scheduling is determined.

NJ Department of Health Information on COVID-19

Both the LEHT Planning Board meeting scheduled for April 2, 2020 and the Zoning Board meeting scheduled for April 8, 2020 are canceled.

The Department of Public Works is continuing to collect household Trash and Recycling on schedule; however, we have temporarily postponed zone pickup of bulk items until further notice. Residents who are in need of a Bulk or Brush pickup can call 609-296-3600 to schedule an individual pick up.

In accordance with Executive Orders 107 and 108 issued by Governor Murphy on March 21, 2020, all residents are to remain home until further notice to hinder the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Therefore, the Public Hearing regarding the dredging assessment project for Osborn Island originally scheduled for March 31, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. has been postponed. All residents will be notified of the new Public Hearing date once said date has been decided.

Get the facts – visit FEMA’s “Coronavirus Rumor Control” website to make sure you are getting the most accurate information regarding COVID-19.

https://www.fema.gov/coronavirus-rumor-control

Earlier today, Governor Murphy issued Executive Orders 107 and 108, which direct all residents to stay at home until further notice. The Orders provide for certain exceptions, such as obtaining essential goods or services, seeking medical attention, or reporting to work.

The Orders also prohibit the gatherings of individuals, such as parties, celebrations, or other social events. When in public, individuals must practice social distancing and stay at least six feet apart whenever practicable.

The Orders direct the closure of all non-essential retail businesses to the public, with exceptions including but not limited to grocery stores, pharmacies, medical supply stores, gas stations, banks, laundromats, drycleaners, pet stores, and liquor stores.

The Orders continues existing bans on recreational and entertainment businesses, the requirements that all restaurants operate by delivery and takeout only, and the directive that all schools cease in-person instruction.

Township Offices, while closed to the public, remain operational, and staff are available over the phone (609-296-7241) or by email to address the needs of the community.

For more information regarding the Governor’s Orders or COVID-19, please visit the State’s COVID-19 website:  https://covid19.nj.gov/

OCEAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) INFORMATION

We want to remind all residents to please follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations and practice safe social distancing to help slow the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). If you are unable to stay home please remember to avoid close contact while you are out and to properly wash your hands as often as possible.

Township offices remain closed to the public but open to staff in order to address the needs of the community as quickly and safely as possible. Please call 609-296-7241 or visit www.LEHT.com for more information related to Township operations.

For more information regarding COVID-19, please visit the following websites:

www.cdc.gov

www.nj.gov/health

www.ochd.org

15 STEPS TO SLOW THE SPREAD

The Board of Health meeting scheduled for March 24, 2020 is cancelled.

Please be advised that out of an abundance of caution regarding the current COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation, the Senior Expo scheduled for May 6, 2020 will now be postponed. As we continue to monitor the situation, we will choose a new date that will hopefully be beneficial to the health and safety of all vendors, employees and residents.

While the Township building is currently closed physically, the Township continues all planning for future dredging projects.