Township of Randolph News
February 2012
Cancer Screenings for Women Scheduled
Posted: February 29, 2012
Female cancer screenings will be held on Thursday, March 15, 2012 at St. Clare’s Hospital, Dover Campus - St. Catherine’s Health Center from 5:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. All Randolph Township adult female residents are invited to attend.
Screenings include a Pap test, pelvic and breast exam, Hemoccult test (blood in stool), mammography referral (if eligible) and health education counseling. The fee is $50.00.
Please call the Randolph Township Health Department to pre-register at 973.989.7050.
Deer Count to be Conducted After Dark
Posted: February 21, 2012
Members of the Randolph Township Deer Control Subcommittee (RDCS) are working with a biologist from the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife to conduct a deer count in Randolph.
The group conducted the first part of the count on February 15; the second session will take place on Wednesday, February 22; the third session, day to be determined, will take place on one of the days between February 27 through March 1.
To conduct the count, members of the RDCS will be driving through town during evening hours, from approximately 7:00 p.m. through 11:00 p.m., using a spotlight to count deer in various public areas throughout the township. Consequently, residents may see a slow moving van moving going at 10 mph with RDCS members shining strong, hand-held spotlights across lawns and nearby woods. They will also be using small laser instruments to accurately measure distances used in the final calculations.
The count is intended to establish a baseline number for the current deer herd to better track how deer control efforts such as the deer hunt are affecting the number of deer in the township. These numbers will then be extrapolated using a formula developed by the Division of Fish and Wildlife to give an estimated population for Randolph.
Chem-23 Blood Screenings
Posted: February 19, 2012
CHEM-23 blood profiles for Randolph residents 18 and older will be conducted by the Health Department on Thursday, March 1st at 8:30 a.m.
CHEM-23 is a comprehensive blood test used to provide valuable information about the general state of your health. Information obtained may be used to recommend dietary or lifestyle changes. The test also aids in detecting abnormalities that may be causing specific symptoms and can be useful in evaluating a specific health condition and monitoring the effectiveness of its treatment. Blood pressure checks are also conducted in conjunction with the screening. Know your numbers!
The screenings will be held at the municipal building located at 502 Millbrook Avenue. The fee is $35.00; $25.00 for seniors.
Please call the Health Department to pre-register for an appointment at 973.989.7050.
Construction to Begin on Salem Street Bridge
Posted: February 9, 2012
Weather permitting, New Jersey’s Department of Transportation (NJDOT) will be commencing work on the Salem Street Bridge over Route 10 beginning Friday, February 17, 2012.
This project, which involves replacing the superstructure, calls initially for the relocation of the existing overhead electrical wires along the westbound side of Route 10.
Residents should expect to encounter delays resulting from the closure of one of three westbound lanes from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and/or from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. into the following day.
This is the beginning of a very large construction project for the bridge expected to span much of the 2012 year. We will endeavor to post updates on lane closures when so notified by NJDOT.
Sussex Turnpike Detour
Posted: February 7, 2012
On or about February 14, 2012, Sussex Turnpike will be closed between Morris Turnpike and Calais Road.
The purpose of this closure is to perform utility work associated with the construction of the new public works maintenance facility.
This closure will occur between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. All traffic will be detoured to Morris Turnpike and Calais Road (see map below).
Questions? Please contact the Randolph Township Engineering Department at 973.989.7066.
Get Your Blood Pressure Checked
Posted: February 4, 2012
The Randolph Township Health Department is offering free blood pressure screenings to Randolph residents on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.
The screenings will take place at the Randolph Township Library. No advanced registration is necessary. For questions, call the public health nurses at 973.537.7118.
Cancer Screenings for Men Scheduled
Posted: February 1, 2012
Male cancer screenings will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at St. Clare’s Hospital, Dover Campus - St. Catherine’s Health Center from 5:15 to 7:30 p.m. All Randolph adult male residents are invited to attend.
The screenings will include a digital rectal exam and breast exam by a board certified urologist, prostate specific antigen blood test, urinalysis, blood pressure check, Hemoccult test (testing for blood in the stool) and health education counseling. The fee is $40.00; $35.00 for senior citizens.
Please call the Randolph Township Health Department to pre-register at 973.989.7050.