VOL. 10 - 2017

October 6, 2017

Hunterdon County Special collection day for computers, computer monitors and televisions on Oct. 14 , 9am - 1pm . Click here for more information.

Kingwood, NJ to Kingwood, TX Hunterdon School Kids Offer Help And Encouragement

Kingwood Township School in Hunterdon County created a video to reach out to the victims of Hurricane Harvey in Kingwood, Texas. The video offers the Texas students support, encouragement and shows how New Jersey's Kingwood Rescue Squad helped save two individuals during the hurricane. Currently, the students are holding a fundraiser to benefit all those affected in Kingwood, Texas. The car wash fundraiser will be held at the Kingwood Township School, in the front parking lot on Saturday, October 7 from 12 noon to 4pm. Click here for more information.

Freeholders Act To Preserve Agricultural Use Of Nearly 500 Acres of Hunterdon County Farmland

The Hunterdon County Freeholder Board took action Tuesday evening to approve the preservation of seven county farms, totaling 494 acres, and to seek over $3 million in farmland preservation funding from the State Agriculture Development Committee. Freeholder Director John E. Lanza said, “As I have stated at previous Freeholder meetings, the preservation of farmland in our county is a priority focus of the Freeholder Board. Placing these acres beyond the reach of development is important to maintaining Hunterdon County’s rural character, farmland preservation goals, and other key strategies to retain agriculture in the county.” Read more...

October is a busy month at the Hunterdon County Library. Click here for more information about the activities taking place all month long. Hunterdon County Prescription Drug Drop Boxes, click here to find out where to take your expired medications. Hunterdon County's Hazardous Waste Clean Up Day Returns to Hunterdon County, Nov. 18 , 9am - 1pm . Click here for more information. East Amwell Bridge Closed For Repairs The Hunterdon County Department of Engineering and Public Works has announced the bridge over the Back Brook on Van Lieus Road, just south of Back Brook Road in East Amwell, will be closed for priority repairs starting October 10, 2017.  The bridge is expected to be closed for approximately five weeks. Fall County Parks Programs Enjoy a walk in Hunterdon County's local parks this fall! Click here to read about upcoming programs for the next three months.  To register for any of their programs, click here to print out the registration form.

HUNTERDON COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS AND CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS

John E. Lanza   Director John W. King   Deputy Director J. Matthew Holt Suzanne Lagay  Robert G. Walton Mary H. Melfi County Clerk Fred Brown Sheriff Susan J. Hoffman Surrogate Anthony P. Kearns III Prosecutor

You are receiving The Hunterdon Report because you have expressed an interest in the activities of the Hunterdon County government. If you do not wish to receive it, you can unsubscribe by clicking the link at the bottom of this page.

Read other County Newsletters, find out what our County Offices are doing and Connect with Us on Social Media. Visit:  www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/connect.html