Stafford Township New Jersey

The Township of Stafford is proud to be a part of the New Jersey Coastal Coalition (NJCC), a collaborative group of New Jersey floodplain communities working together to build stronger, more resilient communities along the Jersey Shore. Through monthly workshops and collaboration efforts, the NJCC partners with municipalities to develop forward-thinking policies and best practices, addressing future concerns and creating shared solutions that benefit everyone. Want to stay informed? Visit: https://lnkd.in/e5CTex97 for active advisories, live streams, and additional helpful resources. #NJCoastalCoalition #NJCC #StaffordTownship #CommunityCollaboration #FloodPreparedness

We’re excited to share an article from the National Fitness Campaign highlighting Stafford Township’s partnership with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield and the National Fitness Campaign to launch New Jersey’s First Horizon BCBS Fitness Court at Nautilus Park! This incredible project brings free, world-class outdoor fitness opportunities to our community, helping residents stay active and healthy. Check out the article to learn more about how this initiative is transforming community fitness in Stafford and beyond! ?? https://lnkd.in/e6jQpXKg Let us know—have you visited the Fitness Court yet? We'd love to hear your thoughts! #StaffordNJ #CommunityWellness #FitnessForAll #HorizonBCBS #NationalFitnessCampaign

Join Stafford Township for an Important Workshop: Talk Saves Lives Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2024 Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST Location: Virtual (Zoom) Stafford Township is proud to partner with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, New Jersey to present Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention. This valuable session will cover the latest data on suicide, prevention strategies, and how we can all work together to make a difference. You will learn about: Warning signs and risk factors. Strategies for managing mental health and self-care. How to start important conversations and seek help. Why Attend? Gain a deeper understanding of how we can reduce suicide risk and promote mental wellness in our community. Register Today! Scan the QR code on the flyer or contact Rae Baldwin for more information: [email protected] 609-597-1000 Ext. 8511 Let's work together to create a supportive and informed community. #TalkSavesLives #MentalHealthAwareness #AFSPNewJersey

Join Stafford Township for an Important Workshop: Talk Saves Lives ?? Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 ? Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST ??? Location: Virtual (Zoom) Stafford Township is proud to partner with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, New Jersey to present Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention. This valuable session will cover the latest data on suicide, prevention strategies, and how we can all work together to make a difference. You will learn about: Warning signs and risk factors. Strategies for managing mental health and self-care. How to start important conversations and seek help. Why Attend? Gain a deeper understanding of how we can reduce suicide risk and promote mental wellness in our community. Register Today! Scan the QR code on the flyer or contact Rae Baldwin for more information: [email protected] 609-597-1000 Ext. 8511 Let's work together to create a supportive and informed community. #TalkSavesLives #MentalHealthAwareness #AFSPNewJersey

Stafford Township is excited to announce the opening of our new Fitness Court, a free outdoor exercise space for the entire community! ?? Thanks to the generous sponsorship from Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey of New Jersey and the collaboration with the National Fitness Campaign, we’re bringing state-of-the-art fitness opportunities right to our residents. #CommunityFitness #StaffordTownship #HorizonBCBSNJ #NationalFitnessCampaign https://lnkd.in/ew7rYEbH

Join the NJ Coastal Resilience Collaborative (NJCRC) for a Technical Assistance Coffee Chat. See below for details!

The City Health Dashboard highlighted the Township of Stafford in their monthly newsletter for May's Mental Health Awareness Month. See the Township's Impact Story here: https://lnkd.in/eF2a2URd

Drexel University, the Marine Academy of Technology & Environmental Science (MATES), Save Barnegat Bay, the Beach Haven West Civic Association and the Township of Stafford are again partnering this year to monitor the tides. On Friday, May 10, 2024, the tide gauges were installed with the help of Public Works staff, along the Mill Creek and at the Jennifer Lane slips. These tide gauges help collect data on the height of the tides. This data is used by the schools to help further research and learning, while providing data that may be used by the Township to go after future grants for the community. Thank you to all involved!

Drexel University, the Marine Academy of Technology & Environmental Science (MATES), Save Barnegat Bay, the Beach Haven West Civic Association and the Township of Stafford are again partnering this year to monitor the tides. On Friday, May 10, 2024, the tide gauges were installed with the help of Public Works staff, along the Mill Creek and at the Jennifer Lane slips. These tide gauges help collect data on the height of the tides. This data is used by the schools to help further research and learning, while providing data that may be used by the Township to go after future grants for the community. Thank you to all involved!

Mayor Henken and the Township Council are excited to announce that the Township of Stafford received our Healthy Town designation from the Mayor's Wellness Campaign! The New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute today announced the Mayors Wellness Campaign “Healthy Town” winners for 2023. These cities and towns go above and beyond to improve health and wellness in their communities through innovative programs in areas such as exercise, healthy eating, and mental health education and awareness. The Mayors Wellness Campaign (MWC) is a program of the Quality Institute in partnership with the New Jersey State League of Municipalities. In addition to seventeen Healthy Town winners, another nineteen towns were designated as 2023 “Healthy Town to Watch,” and twelve were designated as 2023 “Healthy Town Up-and-Coming.” “The League of Municipalities is excited to see the growth of the MWC Healthy Town designations. It shows what we already know: that community leaders across the state are focused on the health of residents and want to continue to provide these important wellness opportunities at the local level,” said Mike Cerra, Executive Director of the New Jersey League of Municipalities. Each year, communities participating in the MWC complete a comprehensive Healthy Town application outlining the research they’ve done to identify their community health needs and explaining how they have organized their local MWC committee. The application also highlights the actions the towns have taken to make their communities healthier places to live, work, and play. In 2023 the Township of Stafford elevated its program to a gold-level Healthy Town designation. Stafford's focus on mental health, older adults, and connecting the community to available health and wellness resources are key components of this successful local program. “I am so excited for Stafford Township to be recognized by the Quality Institute as a 2023 Healthy Town,” said Mayor Robert Henken. “Our Mayors Wellness Committee's mission is to improve the health and wellness of our residents. We recognize that health is more than a visit to the doctor; it's a way of life. Working with our community partners, we'll strive to continue to provide programs and events for all our residents to empower them to improve health outcomes in Stafford. Thank you to the Mayors Wellness Campaign staff, the committee, and the staff for making this possible.”