COVID-19 Update

The County of Sussex will conduct pop-up clinics in various municipalities beginning on June 1. Walk-ins are welcome - no appointment is required. Find locations and times.
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Get Vaccinated - All individuals ages 12 and up are eligible
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Health and Human Services

Sussex County Seeks Nominees for Senior of the Year (6/1/2021)    Print this story Do you know a Sussex County senior citizen who is a role model and supports the community through volunteer efforts, supportive activities and advocacy on behalf of older adults and issues pertaining directly to them?

Sussex County Skylands Ride Acquires New Bus (6/1/2021)    Print this story The County of Sussex Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce that a new bus has been added to the current Skylands Ride fleet.

Childhood Lead Exposure Prevention Grant (6/1/2021)    Print this story The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce that Sussex County has been awarded funding from the New Jersey Department of Health through the Childhood Lead Exposure Prevention Grant.

Eligible Seniors Can Receive Free Produce Through the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (6/1/2021)    Print this story The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program provides financially eligible individuals who are age 60+, with $30.00 worth of vouchers to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farm stands in New Jersey.

Recycling

June 5, 2021 - Household Hazardous Waste Day at SCMUA (6/1/2021)    Print this story Dispose of lead and oil based paints, stains, thinners, pool chemicals, mercury, lubricants, chlorine, driveway sealer, fluorescent bulbs, household batteries and more.

Library

No Appointment Needed to Visit the Library Effective June 1, 2021 (5/25/2021)    Print this story The Sussex County Library System (SCLS) is pleased to announce that effective June 1 appointments will no longer be necessary for branch visits.

Tails and Tales Summer Reading Program (6/1/2021)    Print this story The Sussex County Library System (SCLS) summer reading program, Tails and Tales, kicks off on Saturday, June 19 at 10 a.m. with a special, virtual visit with Turtleback Zoo.

Engineering (Roads & Bridges)

Construction Notice: Replacement of Bridge D-35 (5/24/2021)    Print this story Sussex County Bridge D-35 on Phillips Road in Frankford Township is currently closed and will reopen when construction is complete.

Construction Notice: Rehabilitation of Bridge X-11 (5/24/2021)    Print this story Sussex County Bridge X-11 on County Route 639 (Loomis Avenue) in Wantage Township remains open to single-lane, alternating two-way traffic controlled by temporary traffic signals.

2020 Sussex County Resurfacing Program (5/21/2021)    Print this story Project completion notice.

Sussex County Community College

Register Now for Fall Semester (6/1/2021)    Print this story Students looking to begin an associate degree or certificate program, continue their studies, or get ahead in their professional careers can start their journey at Sussex County Community College.

Town of the Month

Lafayette Township (6/1/2021)    Print this story Lafayette was formed as a Township based on an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 14, 1845, from part of Frankford Township and Newton Township (the latter now dissolved), based on the results of a referendum held that same day. The township was the first in the country to be named for Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, the French general and statesman who served in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. (Wikipedia) Photo:Barb Sendelbach

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