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Annual Public Hearing Announced

Release Date: May 03, 2021

Annual Public Hearing Announced

(Newton, NJ) The Sussex County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Senior Services (Area Agency on Aging) and its Advisory Council will hold their Annual Public Hearing on Thursday, June 3, 2021, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., via Zoom.

The purpose of the Hearing is to receive comments on the proposed 2022-2024 Area Plan, which generates funding for Sussex County through the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended. A summary of the planning and contracting process will be shared at the Public Hearing along with a presentation of currently funded programs. Several service agencies will be available to provide information and answer questions. Attendees will have an opportunity to voice their opinions on current service needs for the seniors of Sussex County.

A copy of the 2019-2021 Area Plan Contract, including all currently funded services by the Sussex County Area Agency on Aging, can be obtained by visiting the Division of Senior Services website at http://www.sussex.nj.us/documents/dhs/srsvcs/2019/2019-2021-sussex-county-area-plan-9-7-18.pdf

If you are interested in testifying at the Public Hearing or would like to submit written testimony, please contact the Sussex County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Senior Services by May 28, 2021, at 973-579-0555, ext. 1222, or email seniorservices@sussex.nj.us. Individuals interested in attending the Public Hearing via Zoom may contact the Sussex County Division of Senior Services either by phone or by email at 973-579-0555, ext. 1222, or dfriedberg@sussex.nj.us to receive the invite link.