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The Sussex County Division of Health continues to vaccinate our county residents at the Sussex County Fairgrounds with a drive-through vaccination clinic. The Division thanks Mike Richards and the Fairgrounds Board of Directors for the use of the Richards Building and continued use of the grounds to facilitate the administration of COVID vaccine. During the first week of May, the clinic will relocate to a tent at the fairgrounds to allow the fair to continue to expand their seasonal events.
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Elections

Primary Election Day Is Approaching - Are You Registered to Vote? (5/4/2021)    Print this story NOW is the time to make sure you are registered, your registration is up to date, and you've applied for an absentee ballot, if you need one. May 18: Last day to register to vote for the June Primary Election. The Sussex County Board of Elections will be open until 9 p.m. on May 18 for evening registration of voters. June 1: Last day to apply by mail for a Mail-In Ballot for the Primary Election. June 8: Primary Election Day. #sussexcountyvotes

Health and Human Services

Sussex County Personal Assistance Services Program (PASP) (5/4/2021)    Print this story The Personal Assistance Services Program (PASP) provides routine, non-medical personal care assistance to adults with permanent physical disabilities between the ages of 18-70 who are employed, preparing for employment, attending school or involved in community volunteer work and who are able to self-direct their own services.

Division of Senior Services Annual Public Hearing Announced (5/4/2021)    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 3, 2021, from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., via Zoom.

A Week to Change Direction (5/4/2021)    Print this story In the United States, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The County of Sussex and the Sussex County Mental Health Board/Local Advisory Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse have embraced the Change Direction Campaign. The campaign is a national initiative to change the culture of mental health in America so that all in need receive the care and support they deserve.

Recycling

May 22, 2021 - Electronic Waste Day at SCMUA (5/4/2021)    Print this story Electronic Waste Recycling Day is available to Sussex County residents, businesses, local school districts, municipalities and county agencies.

Library

May the 4th Be With You at the Dorothy Henry Branch Library (5/4/2021)    Print this story Vernon, NJ – Members of the 501st Star Wars Legion will be outside the Dorothy Henry Branch Library in Vernon on Tuesday, May 4, from 4-5 p.m. to celebrate Star Wars Day with family photo ops. The Northeast Remnant is the official Garrison of the 501st Legion in NJ. Their diverse membership celebrates Star Wars by making appearances in screen-accurate costume to support local communities. Their visit to the Dorothy Henry Branch will support local food pantries, and they ask that everyone stopping by for photos bring canned goods to donate.

Sussex County Community College

Open House at Sussex (5/4/2021)    Print this story Sussex County Community College is excited to welcome guests back to campus for their annual Open House. Attend the Sussex Spring Open House on Saturday, May 15th with a rain date of May 16th. Students can choose from one of three time slots.

Town of the Month

Hardyston Township (5/4/2021)    Print this story Hardyston Township was set off from portions of Newton Township by Royal charter on February 25, 1762. It was named after Josiah Hardy, who was royal governor of New Jersey from 1761–1763. The original British spelling of Hardiston was Americanized to Hardyston after the American Revolutionary War. (Wikipedia)

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