UPDATED February 17, 2022
Due to the continuing fall in the number of positive COVID19 cases in our community, and steady rise in vaccination rate, the YMCA of Montclair is adopting the Montclair Township Council’s recent update to the mask mandate (Township Resolution R-22-13) and will exempt mask wearing for those who find it inhibitory for indoor athletic activity.
Please remember, per the town ordinance, that indoor mask-wearing is still required as you enter the building and move through its spaces including locker rooms. Also, if anyone using our facility is unvaccinated mask-wearing is required at all times, even while exercising.
We strongly recommend vaccination/boosters for COVID19 to help end this ongoing crisis.
UPDATED February 4, 2022
The YMCA of Montclair is continuing its policy of requiring masks to be worn at all times at our Park Street Facility. We are encouraged that the Omicron wave continues its downward trajectory in our community.
On February 18, if the numbers remain low, we will adopt the Montclair Township Council’s recent update to the mask mandate (Township Resolution R-22-13) and exempt mask wearing for those who find it inhibitory for indoor athletic activity.
We strongly recommend vaccination/boosters for COVID19 to help end this ongoing crisis.
UPDATED January 20, 2022
At this time, the YMCA of Montclair is continuing its policy of requiring masks to be worn at all times at our Park Street Facility. We are aware that the Montclair Township Council’s recent update to the mask mandate (Township Resolution R-22-13) included an exemption for indoor athletic activity, however, the YMCA of Montclair will continue to require masking due to the high rates of transmission in our community. We will reassess this requirement in two weeks based on current COVID trends and health department guidance, and will issue an update to our members on February 4th. This policy is intended to help protect the health and safety of our members and our staff during this Omicron spike.
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Dear YMCA of Montclair Community,
Yesterday, we sent a communication regarding our mask policy and a message of encouragement to wear a mask regardless of vaccination status because of the current spread of the highly transmissible Omicron variant.
Tonight, the Montclair Town Council passed a resolution requiring a mask mandate for all indoor public spaces regardless of vaccination status. The resolution takes effect immediately and will remain in effect for 30 days.
CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL RESOLUTION
Beginning tomorrow, December 22, the YMCA of Montclair will require masks at the Park Street Y regardless of vaccination status. Please plan on bringing and wearing your mask when you visit Park Street for the duration of this mandate. If needed, masks will also be available in the lower lobby.
We recognize that this may be difficult for some members, however, the Omicron variant is proving to be highly transmissible and the safety of our staff and members is our priority.
There is good news. Vaccines + booster are proving effective in minimizing symptoms of COVID. New treatments for COVID are about to be approved. We anticipate, like last year, that cases will begin to decrease after mid-January. We do anticipate that with vaccination and therapies, better days are ahead.
We want to thank you for doing your part to keep each other safe and healthy during this time.
Sincerely,
Buddy Evans
President and CEO