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Over the course of the past 10 months, many organizations and individuals have worked to get food to New Jerseyans in need.
In fact, some groups have massaged their missions in order to help those who have felt the economic impact of the coronavirus.
One such organization is Grow It Green Morristown, which works to create sustainable farms and gardens, and educate communities on healthy eating and environmental stewardship.
Lisa Alexander, executive director of the nonprofit said, “In 2020, determined to serve, Grow It Green modified programs and focused resources to meet the needs of our community in crisis. We provided equitable and sustained access to fresh, local food, outdoor spaces and activities, and education about the environment and health in a year when food insecurity, racial equity and climate change issues were brought to the forefront.”
Changing tiers, cross-border vaccines, contingency plans: News from around our 50 states From USA TODAY Network and wire reports, USA TODAY
Alabama
Montgomery: A state hotline for COVID-19 vaccination appointments has been overwhelmed with calls after Alabama announced Friday that the state will begin giving the shots to people 75 years old or older, as well as first responders, later this month. The Alabama Department of Public Health said Saturday that the telephone number received 1.1 million calls in the first day of being open to the public. The Health Department pleaded with people not to call unless they are in the eligible groups. “Due to the overwhelming amount of calls, our target population cannot get through to schedule their appointments,” the health department wrote in a social media post. The state health department said the free vaccinations can be made by appointment only. Eligible people can call the ADPH toll-free phone number at 1-855-566-5
HOLMDEL Teachers have taken a nearly unanimous vote of no confidence against Acting Superintendent Lee Seitz as the district switches to all in-school learning against the wishes of the teachers union.
Seitz took over as superintendent for the 2020-21 school year while the district looks for a replacement for Robert McGarry, who took an assistant superintendent position with the the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public School District after six years. By law he can remain in the position for two years.
Holmdel Teachers Education Association president Denise King told a school board meeting on Dec. 16 that it s ridiculous to have to wait that long for a permanent replacement, according to an Asbury Park Press report.
NJ opens megasites planned to vaccinate thousands
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NJ Gov. Phil Murphy toured coronavirus megasites in the state Friday.
TRENTON - Gov. Phil Murphy toured what’s being called a vaccine megasite at a former Sears store in Morris County on Friday where health officials hope to vaccinate more than 2,000 people per day in coming weeks and months.
Several first responders received the vaccine Friday, including Thomas Lyons, an EMT with the Pequannock Township fire and rescue squad. It’s been a long 10 months, Lyons said. After months of dealing with sick patients and people who are struggling to breathe, it’s a relief to know that I can go forward and do my job safely. It’s great that we’ve gotten to the point where we can vaccinate health care workers and first responders. Now I’m looking forward to getting to the point when my 80-year-old mother can get vaccinated, too.