Mendham Township Closes Buttermilk Falls To Visitors

MENDHAM, NJ - Irresponsible use of the land at Buttermilk Falls has forced officials to close the area to visitors.

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"After receiving numerous reports of people congregating and not following social distancing guidelines, and after discussions with our Chief of Police, Mayor Sarah Neibart said. "I have authorized the Mendham Township Police Department to close Buttermilk Falls."

The closure comes at the same time Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order 118, closing all state parks and forests and county parks to further social distancing measures.

"This was not an easy decision to make, but it is in the best interest of the health and safety of Mendham Township residents," Neibart said. "We will be monitoring other areas in the Township, and we reserve the right to close additional parks and trails if deemed necessary."

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