Tick Season Awareness - May 2019

Exposure to ticks can happen at any time of the year, but ticks are most active during the warmer months - from April to September.  Read More...

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Health & Human Services

"Cancer Thriving and Surviving Workshop" Announced (4/15/2019)    Print this story The "Cancer Thriving and Surviving Workshop" is a FREE six-week, 2 1/2 hour per week course, based on a chronic disease self-management model developed at Stanford University.

Division of Senior Services Annual Public Hearing Announced (4/24/2019)    Print this story 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 6, 2019, from 1:30 to 3 p.m., at the Sparta Senior Center, 39 Trapasso Drive, Sparta, New Jersey.

May is Skin Cancer Prevention Month! (4/24/2019)    Print this story This May, the Sussex County Division of Health, Office of Public Health Nursing and the Sussex Warren Chronic Disease Coalition are encouraging you to learn about skin cancer.

May is Mental Health Month (5/1/2019)    Print this story “May is Mental Health Month” was started 70 years ago by the national organization, Mental Health America, to raise awareness about mental health conditions and the importance of good mental health for everyone.

Sussex County Skylands Ride Announces New Assisted Transportation Program (5/2/2019)    Print this story This new service is specifically for Sussex County seniors ages 60 years and older who meet eligibility criteria and require a higher level of assistance for transportation services for medical appointments, shopping and basic errands within Sussex County.

Law Enforcement

Safe Travel Tips from the Sussex County Prosecutor's Office (4/26/2019)    Print this story Preparing for travel abroad will result in greater safety for you and your companions.

Scammers Looking to Defraud Consumers by Prompting Expensive Call Back (5/7/2019)    Print this story The Federal Communications Commission is alerting consumers to reported waves of scam robocalls targeting specific area codes in bursts.

Engineering (Roads & Bridges)

2019 Sussex County Resurfacing Program (5/7/2019)    Print this story The 2019 Sussex County Resurfacing Program is currently under design within the Division of Engineering for the upcoming construction season.

Rehabilitation of Sussex County Bridge C-18 Roseville Road Byram Township (5/7/2019)    Print this story A grant for the project, in the amount of $470,000.00, was authorized and is funded from the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority Act. Award of a construction contract is expected to be made in September 2019.

Library

Career Connections at the Sussex County Library (5/7/2019)    Print this story The library system is able to offer Jersey Job Club workshops on resume building, job searching, LinkedIn, interviewing, and networking in addition to computer courses and one-on-one job search assistance.

Recycling

May 11, 2019 - Electronic Waste Day at SCMUA (5/7/2019)    Print this story Electronic Waste Recycling Day is available to Sussex County residents, businesses, local school districts, municipalities and county agencies.

June 1, 2019 - Household Hazardous Waste Day at SCMUA (5/7/2019)    Print this story Dispose of lead & oil base paints, stains, thinners, pool chemicals, mercury, lubricants, chlorine, driveway sealer, fluorescent bulbs, household batteries and more.

FAQ

How do I request service from the Office of Mosquito Control? (5/7/2019)    Print this story Request service around your property, request pre-notification of mosquito spraying and more.

More

USDA Designates Bergen, Passaic, and Sussex Counties as Contiguous Natural Disaster Areas (5/7/2019)    Print this story Producers who suffered losses caused by excessive precipitation that occurred on or after July 23, 2018, may be eligible for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) emergency loans.

Bring Your Child to Work Day April 25, 2019 (5/3/2019)    Print this story The events of the day provided children an opportunity to learn about the County and what their parent's employer does.

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