Petillo and Fantasia to Lead Sussex County Board of Chosen Freeholders in 2020

The Sussex County Historic Court House in Newton was the setting for the Annual Reorganization Meeting of the Sussex County Board of Chosen Freeholders on Thursday, January 2, 2020.  Read More...

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Library

Winter Storytimes at the Sussex County Libraries (12/20/2019)    Print this story Weekly storytimes will be held at every branch of the Sussex County Library System (SCLS) from the first full week in January through the last week of February.

Law Enforcement

Wantage and Sussex in Agreement for 9-1-1 Communications Services (12/12/2019)    Print this story Sheriff Michael Strada is pleased to announce that Wantage Township and Sussex Borough have entered into a 5-year Shared Service agreement for dispatching services at the Sussex County Sheriff's 9-1-1 Communications Center.

Health & Human Services

Caregiver Support Groups - Coping with Stress (1/1/2020)    Print this story The Sussex County Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Senior Services facilitates two separate support groups for caregivers. New dates and times have been announced for 2020.

Compulsive Gambling – Help is Available (1/1/2020)    Print this story If you or a loved one suspect that you may be struggling with the "hidden addiction," call or text the free, confidential hotline, 800-GAMBLER or visit 800gambler.org.

Cervical Cancer and HPV: What’s the Connection? (1/6/2020)    Print this story This January, celebrate Cervical Cancer Awareness month by learning about cervical cancer and its connection to human papillomavirus (HPV).

January Is National Radon Action Month (1/1/2020)    Print this story The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) encourages all Americans to test the air in their homes for the presence of radioactive radon gas.

Skylands Ride Assisted Transportation Program (12/11/2019)    Print this story The Assisted Transportation Program now includes out of county trips. This 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.

County Clerk

Spring Break Will Be Here Before You Know It... Is Your Passport Up To Date? (1/7/2020)    Print this story The Sussex County Clerk’s Office is a passport acceptance agency for the U.S. Department of State. Citizens may apply at the Clerk’s Office in Newton for a United States Passport Book or Passport Card.

Seasonal

Snowblower Safety (12/12/2019)    Print this story The US Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that snowblower operators suffer more than 500 amputations and over 5000 emergency room visits each year.

Engineering (Roads & Bridges)

Guide Rail Upgrades (1/7/2020)    Print this story This project consists of the removal and replacement of damaged and/or substandard guide rail systems. The proposed guide rail systems will be replaced with new galvanized steel beam guide rail in conformance with current NJDOT Standards.

CR 614 Slope Restoration (1/7/2020)    Print this story CR 614 (a.k.a. Paulinskill Lake Road), in the vicinity of the slope restoration work at MM 0.63, has been restored to two-way, unrestricted traffic.

Town of the Month

Franklin Borough (1/7/2020)    Print this story Franklin, known as the "Fluorescent Mineral Capital of the World," is located over a rich ore body containing more than 150 minerals, many of them fluorescent and 25 of which are found nowhere else on earth. Settled in the 17th century, the village known as Franklin Furnace after Benjamin Franklin, developed near iron mines and iron smelting operations located along the Wallkill River. (Wikipedia)

FAQ

Where Can I Find a List of Municipalities (towns) in Sussex County? (1/7/2020)    Print this story The Sussex County website maintains a list of municipality websites and social media pages. Contact your municipality for birth, marriage and death certificates, building permits and more.

More

Wallkill River Watershed Management Group Wins Governor's Award (12/11/2019)    Print this story The Wallkill River Watershed Management Group won a Governor's Environmental Excellence Award in the Environmental Education category for the Stormwater Summer Camp held at McKeown Elementary School in Hampton.

Congressman Gottheimer Honors Sussex County Hometown Heroes (12/12/2019)    Print this story 2019 Honorees include Aldo Sayre of Branchville and Patricia Green of Wantage.

Sussex County Official Directory - Updates Requested (1/7/2020)    Print this story Please verify your agency's contact information in the Sussex County Official Directory no later than March 31, 2020.

Census 2020 Tip of the Month

It's about $675 Billion (1/7/2020)    Print this story The distribution of more than $675 billion in federal funds, grants and support to states, counties and communities is based on census data. That money is spent on schools, hospitals, roads, public works and other vital programs. (logo by SCCC student Emily Hewitt)

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January 15, 2020 Hopatcong Caregiver Support Group January 20, 2020 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Photo Contest Entries Due January 31, 2020 Sussex County Senior Times Newsletter Walk-In Flu Clinics Subscribe to Sussex County Email Alerts... Sussex County Public Services and Events Calendar... A Program of the County of Sussex Board of Chosen Freeholders Sylvia Petillo   Director Dawn Fantasia   Deputy Director Anthony Fasano   Joshua L. Hertzberg   Herbert Yardley   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:          © 2020 County of Sussex One Spring Street, Newton, NJ 07860 (973)579-0200