Clipping from Evening Gazette Oct. 11th, 
 during 1918 Epidemic

Almost 102 years years later,
we are experiencing similar restrictions.
3/27/20  Notification

Montague's Branch is now open for Drive-Thru ONLY!


The Montague Post Office is not doing business transactions directly at the counter, so please limit one person inside the Post Office space with others waiting outside - keeping 3 feet apart.

There is now a case in Montague,
and the total # in Sussex County has risen!


3/27            One death reported in Sussex County. 
 Ages of those confirmed range from 19 - 82 years of age.

The Sussex County Division of Health is urging residents to continue monitoring their health and exercise good habits.
  • Wash your hands regularly for 20 seconds, with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rub especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
  • Cover your nose and mouth with a disposable tissue or flexed elbow when you cough or sneeze.
  • Avoid close contact (minimum 3 feet) with people - 6 feet is ideal - in home if anyone is ill, or when out.
  • Stay home and self-isolate from others in the household if you feel unwell.

Do not touch your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands!!

Keep up with the latest information and updates at

Pike County, PA has 23 cases & is also under stay-at-home.
Orange Cty NY jumped to 756 confirmed cases  - 3 deaths.

Sandyston (as of Thursday) and Montague ( Friday's report) now each have one individual diagnosed with the COVID-19.

Our county had 47   -  but increased at last report to 72. 

Stay safe & follow ALL the guidelines.

 
                  CORONAVIRUS 

        NJ Governor's updated declaration 
 includes mandating 8 p.m. closure of non-essential retail,   recreational, and entertainment businesses.
          https://nj.gov/infobank/eo/056murphy/pdf/EO-104.pdf

             Also check these sites for frequent updates: