Sussex County Introduces Its Overdose Fatality Review Team

The Sussex County Office of Substance Abuse and Alcoholism Services, along with Sussex County Health Officer James McDonald, has been working to bring together a team to review overdose fatalities in Sussex County.  Read More...

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Health & Human Services

Transit Director Christine Florio Recognized by TransOptions as Government Official of the Year (9/17/2019)    Print this story This year, TransOptions selected Christine Florio, Sussex County Director of Community and Youth Services and Transit, as the Government Official of the Year.

Fight the Bite! Don't Be a Litter Bug! (9/23/2019)    Print this story The second annual Hopatcong Borough Town Wide Cleanup to promote mosquito awareness to Hopatcong residents was held on Saturday, September 14, 2019.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: A Look at Mammograms (9/23/2019)    Print this story It's time to put on your pink ribbon again! Celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month along with the Sussex County Office of Public Health Nursing by learning the latest information and mammography recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Sussex County Center for Lifelong Learning Fall 2019 Offerings at Sussex County Community College (9/27/2019)    Print this story The Center for Lifelong Learning at Sussex County Community College (SCCC), a collaboration between the Sussex County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Senior Services and Sussex County Community College is hosting the following presentations and classes during the remaining Fall 2019 semester.

Help Available for Medicare Part D Annual Open Enrollment (10/1/2019)    Print this story The annual open enrollment period for Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans runs October 15 through December 7, 2019.

19th Annual Salute to Military Veterans (10/1/2019)    Print this story The Sussex County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Sussex County Division of Senior Services, and the Veterans Committee cordially invite you to attend the 19th Annual Salute to Military Veterans Event.

Law Enforcement

How to Detect Charity Scams (10/1/2019)    Print this story Report scams to the FTC.gov/complaint. Also, find your state charity regulator at www.nasconet.org and report to them as well. Most states require the charity or its fundraiser to register to ask for donations.

Library

SCLS Supports Early Literacy with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten (10/1/2019)    Print this story The challenge is simple, read a book, any book, to your child with the goal of reading 1,000 books before formal schooling begins. One bedtime story each night, started in infancy, will have parents and children easily reaching the goal by age three.

National Friends of the Libraries Week is October 20-26. (10/1/2019)    Print this story The Sussex County Library System would like to take this time to publicly thank all our wonderful Friends groups for their generosity and support.

Seasonal

Harvest, Honey and Garlic Festival (10/1/2019)    Print this story The 10th annual Sussex County Harvest, Honey and Garlic Festival will be held at the Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Road, Augusta, on October 12th from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Stay Safe and Healthy on Halloween (10/1/2019)    Print this story Candies, costumes, and parties are all part of the fun, but remember to stay safe and healthy through the season.

Elections

Where Do I Register to Vote? (10/1/2019)    Print this story Oct. 15 is the last day to register to vote for the November General Election. County Board of Elections will be open extended hours for late registration.

County Clerk

Attention Military & Overseas Voters! (10/1/2019)    Print this story You should return your voted November 5, 2019 General Election ballot before October 16. Here’s why returning your ballot before October 16 is important for this election.

Recycling

October 19, 2019 - Electronic Waste Day at SCMUA (10/1/2019)    Print this story Electronic Waste Recycling Day is available to Sussex County residents, businesses, local school districts, municipalities and county agencies.

November 2, 2019 - Household Hazardous Waste Day at SCMUA (10/1/2019)    Print this story Dispose of lead & oil based paints, stains, thinners, pool chemicals, mercury, lubricants, chlorine, driveway sealer, fluorescent bulbs, household batteries and more.

Sussex County Community College

TCNJ And Sussex Enter Articulation Agreement (10/1/2019)    Print this story TCNJ and Sussex County Community College have entered into a Transfer Articulation Agreement enabling honors program students with an associate’s degree from Sussex to complete a BA or BS degree at TCNJ.

Town of the Month

Sussex Borough (10/1/2019)    Print this story Sussex was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on October 15, 1891, as Deckertown, from portions of Wantage Township. The borough's original name was for settler Peter Decker. The borough was renamed Sussex on March 2, 1902. The county and borough are named for the historic county of Sussex in England. (Wikipedia). Sussex Day is October 20, 2019.

More

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2019 (10/1/2019)    Print this story National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) is a collaborative effort between government and industry to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and to ensure that all Americans have the resources they need to be safer and more secure online.

Census 2020 Tip of the Month

What Are the Benefits of Working as a Census Taker? (10/1/2019)    Print this story In addition to supporting your community, census jobs offer great pay every week, flexible hours, and paid training.

Everyone Counts (10/1/2019)    Print this story The census counts every person living in the U.S. once, only once, and in the right place.

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Fall Flu Clinics October 12-13, 2019 Ninth Annual Sussex County Heritage Weekend October 17, 2019 Caregiver Expo October 17th, 23rd, 28th, 2019 Opioid Symposiums October 5, 2019 99th Annual Sussex County Firemen's Association Inspection Day & Parade October 5, 2019 Lyme & Tick-Borne Diseases Conference at SCCC Photo Contest Entries Due October 25, 2019 Straight and Narrow Donations Collected through October 8 Sussex County Senior Times Newsletter Subscribe to Sussex County Email Alerts... Sussex County Public Services and Events Calendar... A Program of the County of Sussex Board of Chosen Freeholders Herbert Yardley   Director Sylvia Petillo   Deputy Director Dawn Fantasia   George F. Graham   Joshua L. Hertzberg   County Administrator Gregory V. Poff II The Board of Chosen Freeholders hopes you find the official County of Sussex Email Newsletter informative and helpful whether you live, work or play in our County. Please email your comments to feedback@sussex.nj.us. Subscribe/Unsubscribe to this periodic email newsletter. Privacy Statement Your information will not be sold or distributed and is used only to maintain this list and to assist us in tailoring our content for reader interest. We would appreciate hearing from you. Please contact us with your thoughts and/or comments on the County's Electronic Newsletter or Website by emailing us at feedback@sussex.nj.us. If you enjoyed this newsletter, please forward it to a friend. Stay Informed:          © 2019 County of Sussex One Spring Street, Newton, NJ 07860 (973)579-0200