October 14, 2020 Volume 50

The Morning Report The Hunterdon County Morning Report provides up to date information on the actions of the Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders and Constitutional Officers and the activities of County government.

Freeholders Support Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day, Historic Courthouse Illuminated In Pink Light On October 13th #LightUpMBC For more information, visit the MBC website, http://mbcn.org/

COVID-19 Municipal Grant Program To Help Towns Approved By County

Hunterdon County’s Freeholder Board, at the October 6th meeting, unanimously approved a $50,000 municipal grant program making funds available to all of the county’s twenty-six municipalities to assist with local government COVID-19 emergency response costs. Freeholder Board Deputy Director Sue Soloway, a former Mayor of Franklin Township, commented, “Our towns are dealing with many elements in protecting the public and their employees from COVID-19, and I know from my time serving in local government on the Franklin Township Committee, any financial support is always most appreciated.”  Click here to read the full story

One Stop General Election 2020 Information Center Click here for the One Stop General Election 2020 Information Center Click here for the 2020 Vote FAQ Page

Freeholders Support Compromise Downtown Flemington Hotel Redevelopment Plan

Hunterdon County’s Freeholder Board, at the October 6th meeting, endorsed the compromise Courthouse Square redevelopment plan for downtown Flemington and the Union Hotel, saying in a resolution the project addresses many economic development objectives for the long term economic viability for Hunterdon County. Freeholder Matt Holt, the Board’s economic development liaison, said, “The project will be the cornerstone of the future success of the Borough of Flemington, and has a high level of importance in the overall Hunterdon County economic development strategy."    Click here to read more

UPDATED  Bridge and Road Closures and Detours Click here for the most current information

Free Drive-Thru Job Fair Scheduled for Oct. 15 at Somerset Patriots Ballpark More than 80 employers will be at the Somerset Patriots' TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Click here to register for the drive-thru job fair

NAMI Hunterdon & SSCC Virtual support groups available for people who have a family member or close friend with a mental illness on the 1st & 4th Thursday of each month from  6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. Click here to participate in the virtual meetings To visit the NAMI website, click here

Free Fishing Day Saturday, October 17th On Free Fishing Day, adults can fish without having to purchase a license. (Those under 16 do not need to purchase a license.) All other state regulations apply. This day is a no-risk investment for an introduction to freshwater fishing in the Garden State and the perfect time for families to enjoy a free day of outdoor fun. For more information, visit the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife website.

Hunterdon - HMG COVID-19 Test Site October 20th and 27th from 1-5 pm No prescription necessary for those with frequent contact with public. Call for appointment. 121 Route 31S Suite 100 Raritan Township HMG requires a provider prescription. Make an appointment by calling 908-237-4230 or email HMGDOTTesting@hhsnj.org Walmart is offering COVID-19 testing 152 NJ-31 N, Flemington Click here for information on eligibility and how to make an appointment CVS in Flemington is offering COVID-19 testing 798 Route 202 Click here for eligibility information and to make an appointment

Hunterdon Medical Center You can donate blood at the Hunterdon Medical Center by making an appointment. Blood donations are urgently needed, sign up today. Click here for information and to make an appointment

The Hunterdon County Library will be spending the week of October 18-24, 2020, celebrating its Friends of the Library group as part of the 15th annual celebration of National Friends of Libraries Week. Please contact the library at 908-730-6467 or visit http://www.hclibrary.us/friends.htm to find out how to become a member.

Hunterdon County Parks and Recreation Click here for virtual program information

Important Hunterdon County COVID-19 Information click here

To learn about how Hunterdon County is on the job and working, click here

Hunterdon County Community Alert Emergency Notification Sign up for Hunterdon County Emergency notification system. Click here to register for the Alert System.

Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders and Constitutional Officers Shaun C. Van Doren, Director Susan Soloway, Deputy Director Matt Holt John E. Lanza Zach Rich Mary Melfi County Clerk Fred W. Brown Sheriff Susan J. Hoffman Surrogate Michael J. Williams Acting Prosecutor

Boards and Commissions continue to conduct meetings remotely. Click here for the county's website and to check for updates on all county board and committee meetings. Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders Meeting October 20th Freeholder Meeting will be conducted in-person Historic County Courthouse 5:30 pm Face coverings please

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