Vol. 34 - 2018

July 19, 2018

Hunterdon County Officials: Scam Tactics Targeting Seniors Is Elder Abuse

Participants at the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day program sponsored by the Hunterdon County Human Services Department, learned that elder abuse is not just physical or mental abuse, but also includes exploitation through fraudulent scams targeting the senior community.  Freeholder Board Deputy Director Suzanne Lagay, the Board’s Liaison to the Department of Human Services, who participated in the Elder Abuse Awareness program, said, “The scams are becoming an epidemic. It is important for the public, particularly our senior citizens, to be educated to avoid these traps.” “In most cases,” Freeholder Board Deputy Director Lagay added, “compliance in such scams is not a lack of intelligence or awareness, but rather the cleverness of the culprits’ pitch and sophisticated use of technology that becomes threatening and believable. Always report suspicious requests-usually involving forwarding money or regarding a loved one’s safety-to the police before acting.”  Click here to read the full story.

Hunterdon County's Building and Maintenance Division Receives Safety Award For Zero Lost Time Record Logging in 56,700 hours without lost time due to work-related illness or injury during 2016 and 2017 has earned Hunterdon County’s Building and Maintenance Division the Merit Safety Award from the State’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Freeholder Director Matt Holt said, “Anytime a County unit has an exceptional achievement, it is important to the Freeholder Board to recognize their efforts. This award demonstrates the Division’s commitment to health and safety, while doing a good job for their fellow workers and the people of the County.” Click here to read the full story.

Roads, Bridges, Public Safety Addressed In County's No Debt Capital Plan

The Hunterdon County Freeholder Board, at the June 19 th meeting, gave approval to a $14 million ‘pay as you go’ capital improvement plan for roads, bridges and public safety that, for the fourth year in a row, results in no County debt. Freeholder Shaun Van Doren, the Board’s liaison for the Department of Engineering and Public Works, stated, “The two most significant items in the capital plan (bond ordinance 2018-01) are $6.575 million for road resurfacing and reconstruction and $5.375 million for bridge restoration and replacement projects. Both are of extreme importance in maintaining safety for those using the roadways and our quality of life in Hunterdon County.” Click here to read the full story.

Hunterdon County Veterans Reminded To Apply For The Veterans Recognition Medal Click here to read the full story. Hunterdon County Parks and Recreation Has Plenty To Do All Summer Long  Click here to find more information.

SUMMER FUN AT THE HUNTERDON COUNTY LIBRARY Film: Phantom Thread Thursday Thursday 7/19 @ 6 pm (R) London, 1950s: A renowned dressmaker’s orderly life is disrupted when a younger woman becomes his muse & lover. Magical Dogs 2: Connecting the Dots, Connecting the Dogs by local author Patti Kerr Tuesday 7/24 @ 6:30pm Patti launches her new book about how dogs impact the lives of people who rescue them. Also: book sale & signing! Book discussion: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury Friday 7/27 @ 10 am Scot Ebner, Supervisor of English at DVRHS, explains how this classic dystopian novel foreshadowed current civilization. Film: Wonder Thursday 7/26 @ 6 pm A boy with severe facial deformities mainstreams into the local public elementary school 5th grade, for the first time. (PG)

History of English Tea by food historian Judith Krall-Russo Saturday 7/28 @ 2 pm In 1840, Anna the 7th Duchess of Bedford began the custom of Afternoon Tea, a tradition embraced by Queen Victoria. Learn proper tea etiquette, and the difference between High Tea and Afternoon Tea. Light refreshments will be served. Games While away steamy summer days with classic board games downstairs in the Bookmark Café. For all County Library activities: click here

i nformation Department of Engineering and Public Works announces: County Culvert D-334 Closure Located on Pine Hill Road in the Township of Delaware. Culvert D-334 is located 6/10 of a mile from Locktown Sergeantsville Road and 2/10 of a mile from Old Mill Road. Culvert D-334 will be closed to ALL TRAFFIC starting on July 16 for approximately 12 weeks. County crew’s will be repairing this culvert.  A detour will be posted.  The Hunterdon County Engineer announces: Construction Plans for the Resurfacing of County Route 523 between Sergeantsville and Stockton are now available for viewing at the municipal offices of: DELAWARE TOWNSHIP: 570 Rosemont-Ringoes Road Sergeantsville STOCKTON BOROUGH: South Main Street Stockton This project consists of milling and repaving the roadway, including minor drainage repairs, and is expected to be constructed this Fall.

Hunterdon County Clerk’s Office  EXPANDED SUMMER 2018 PASSPORT HOURS - Thursday evenings and some Saturdays. Click here for more information.  2018 4-H & Agricultural Fair August 22-26, 2018 Aug. 22 at 4pm under the Main Tent, join us for Opening Ceremonies and The Veteran's Recognition Awards Ceremony Location: Roger K. Everitt Field at South County Park Route 179 in Ringoes Click here for the 4H Fair website. PROJECT UPDATE: 07/09/18 This summer, the public may see crews digging test pits on the North and South Dams and installing instrumentation on all three embankments. This work will be done in restricted areas of the reservoir property and will not affect the public’s use of it. For more information, click here.

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

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