Election Day is November 3, 2020

If you do not receive your Vote By Mail ballot by October 13, or you misplaced or incorrectly marked your ballot, you can request a replacement ballot from the County Clerk. You may return your completed ballot in several ways:

• by U.S. mail
• at the Post Office
• at a secure drop box location
• at your designated polling location
• at the Sussex County Board of Elections

Election Dates & Deadlines:
Oct 13: Last day to register to vote in the General Election
Oct 27: Last day to apply by mail for a Mail-In Ballot for the General Election
Oct 31: Sussex County Clerk's Office in Newton is open from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. to apply for a Mail-In Ballot
Nov 2: Last day to apply in person for Mail-In Ballot before 3 p.m. at the Sussex County Clerk's Office in Newton
Nov 3: General Election Day: Polls are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Ballot drop boxes are locked at 8 p.m.

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Health and Human Services

COVID-19 Update (10/6/2020)    Print this story Find the latest press releases from Sussex County Division of Health and the latest guidance from CDC and New Jersey Department of Health. Get the COVID Alert NJ App

Sussex County Unveils a New Video Directory of Mental Health Resources (9/24/2020)    Print this story The Sussex County Division of Community and Youth Services is pleased to introduce a new video directory of agencies and the services they provide for mental and behavioral health for children and adults.

2020 Flu Season - Getting Vaccinated Is More Important than Ever (9/8/2020)    Print this story This flu season we are not only fighting influenza infection (the flu), we are battling a global pandemic. Currently there is no vaccine that can help protect us from COVID-19, but we can protect ourselves and our loved ones from contracting influenza by getting vaccinated.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month (9/24/2020)    Print this story Are you starting to see pink ribbons everywhere you go? During the month of October, the Sussex County Office of Public Health Nursing is joining the rest of the United States to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Help Is Available for Medicare Part D Annual Open Enrollment (9/24/2020)    Print this story The annual open enrollment period for Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans runs October 15 through December 7, 2020.

Virtual Expo Offers Support Resources for Caregivers (9/24/2020)    Print this story The 2020 Virtual Caregiver Expo, sponsored by the Sussex County Division of Senior Services, provides caregivers the opportunity to learn about the many resources available in the county to support them as they strive to enable seniors to remain as independent as possible in their homes and communities.

Law Enforcement

Heroin Epidemic in New Jersey (9/24/2020)    Print this story The Sussex County Prosecutor's Office advises about a major cause of home burglaries.

Recycling

October 17, 2020 - Electronic Waste Day at SCMUA (10/6/2020)    Print this story Electronic Waste Recycling Day is available to Sussex County residents, businesses, local school districts, municipalities and county agencies.

Freeholders

Freeholders Outraged at Murphy Administration Cut of School Based Youth Services Funding (9/18/2020)    Print this story The members of Sussex County’s Board of Chosen Freeholders fought back for families of approximately 800 county students impacted by Governor Phil Murphy’s funding cut, which will entirely wipe out the School Based Youth Services Program, addressing the Governor about the cut in a letter on Tuesday.

Freeholders Vote to Reopen County and New Jersey, Against Firearms Taxes (9/11/2020)    Print this story The members of the Sussex County Board of Chosen Freeholders voted unanimously at their September 9 meeting on resolutions urging Governor Phil Murphy to fully reopen Sussex County businesses in the near future; and a resolution against the increase in taxes and fees on firearms and ammunitions.

Library

Teen Advisory Board – Dress the Part (10/6/2020)    Print this story Attention all teens, dress up as your favorite book, graphic novel or game character and show off your look in person (weather permitting) at the Main Library or on Zoom.

Seasonal

10th Annual Sussex County Heritage Weekend (10/6/2020)    Print this story The tenth annual Sussex County Heritage Weekend, sponsored by the Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council, will be held on October 10 and 11 in a down-scaled manner due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fire Prevention Week (10/1/2020)    Print this story The Sussex County Fire Marshal’s Office is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) — the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years —to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!”

Engineering (Roads & Bridges)

2020 Sussex County Resurfacing Program (10/6/2020)    Print this story This project is scheduled to commence on Monday, October 5, 2020, and includes the milling, paving, and striping of select distressed Sussex County routes.

Construction Notice - Bridge D-17 Repairs (10/6/2020)    Print this story As a result of a recent motor vehicle accident, Bridge D-17 on Linn Smith Road in Frankford Twp. will have a single lane closure for repairs beginning on or about Monday, October 5, 2020.

More

Help Us Plan for the Future! (10/6/2020)    Print this story Join us for a series of virtual public meetings to learn about our long-range transportation plan and share your vision for our transportation system.

Town of the Month

Branchville Borough (10/6/2020)    Print this story Branchville was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 9, 1898, from portions of Frankford Township. An additional portion of Frankford Township was annexed as of March 1, 1951. The borough was named for its site at a branch of the Paulins Kill. (Wikipedia)

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