Vol. 66 - 2019

July 3, 2019

UPDATED: Bridge and Road Closures and Detours

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HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY July 4, 2019

Flemington Fireworks, click here for information. Delaware River Towns Fireworks, click for information. Lebanon Borough Fireworks, click for information. Fireworks in Bridgewater, click here for information.

Hunterdon Volunteer Firefighters To Gain Upgraded County Training Complex

Hunterdon County Volunteer firefighters from the twenty-seven County volunteer fire companies and other emergency first responders will receive state required training at an upgraded eight-acre County Emergency Services Training Complex, under a plan approved by Hunterdon County’s Freeholder Board on July 2 nd . The long planned upgraded complex in Clinton Township, including a state of the art forty-foot live burn training tower, will replace the current facilities that are between forty and twenty-six years old and are at or past their useful lives. The $6.9 million in capital funding required for the project was approved by the Freeholder Board in a 2016 ordinance. Click here to read the full story.

Hunterdon County First Responders Receive Active Shooter Training

Training by C3 Pathways was provided to Hunterdon County law enforcement, fire, EMS and dispatch members in Active Shooter Incident Management (ASIM), basic and advanced courses, June 18 th through June 20 th , at the Route 12 County Complex. Freeholder Deputy Director John E. Lanza, the Board’s Public Safety and OEM liaison, said, “It is critical for the County to ensure that all First Responders are adequately trained on how to protect themselves, and the public, during an active shooter incident. This training saves lives. Nothing is more important than that simple fact.” Click here to read the full story.

Hunterdon Freeholders Call On NJDEP To Fix ‘Miscommunication’ And Fund Black Fly Spraying Now

After being notified by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection on July 1 st that the New Jersey side of the Delaware River will not be sprayed for black flies, due to New Jersey not providing funding, the Hunterdon County Freeholders have called on the NJDEP to fund the program that protects the health and quality of life for Hunterdon County residents. The County received an email from the Pennsylvania DEP’s Southeast Regional Office, on July 1st, the day before spraying was to begin stating, ‘without financial support from New Jersey, Pennsylvania can no longer manage and spray the New Jersey portion of the Delaware River.’ There has been no notice from the NJDEP regarding the funding cut. Click here to find out more information.

PBS TV39 Media Coverage: Grant To Help With River Cleanup Hunterdon County is slated to receive an $87,000 grant for 2019 from the NJ Clean Communities Coalition, which is dedicated to litter and river cleanup projects. To find out where you can help with a river cleanup this fall visit, click here. To watch the full PBS TV39 video, click here.

i nformation HUNTERDON COUNTY 2019 SUMMER READING CLUBS Adult, children and teen's are encouraged to participate in the Hunterdon County Library Summer Reading Clubs. Click here to find out how. Hunterdon County Parks and Recreation Division  Now offering discount tickets to all local amusement parks. Click image below for further information about ticket prices. HUNTERDON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH The NJ Poison Control Center is committed to protecting and improving the health of New Jersey's residents. Pool chemicals, plants and heat-related illness are summer hazards, Click here for tips on how to stay safe during summer. NJ DOT Project at Devil's Tea Table Rockface in Kingwood, Click here for more information.

Hunterdon County Parks & Recreation Read all about the County Arboretum and the Parks programs in July here. 2019 IS HUNTERDON'S 305TH ANNIVERSARY!! Can you believe that it's been 5 years since our big year in 2014?! We have designed a special theme around a special year! Join us in "CELEBRATING 305 YEARS OF HUNTERDON'S HISTORIC HOMETOWNS AND HAMLETS"     FIND OUT MORE BY CLICKING HERE 50 th Anniversary of Moon Landing Events Featured at RVCC Planetarium in July The month of programs features “Moon Day: 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing,” Saturday, July 20, from 1-5 p.m. Planetarium tickets cost $10 for one show, $16 for two shows on the same day. For reservations and information, call 908-231-8805. For additional information, visit: www.raritanval.edu/planetarium .   RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ.  PROJECT UPDATE: 06/24/19 Abutment grouting is underway at the South Dam, with work expected to continue for several months before moving to the North Dam. The public may see drill rigs or other large machinery on both dams over the next few months, but the work will not restrict any use of the Reservoir.  Click here for more information. Learn all about Raritan Valley Community College has to offer by attending an Information Session in July at RVCC's Branchburg Campus. Click here for information on dates and academic program sessions. Next concert to be held on July 11th , please note there will not be a show on July 4th. Click image for further information

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Suzanne Lagay   Director John E. Lanza  Deputy Director J. Matthew Holt Susan Soloway  Shaun Van Doren Mary H. Melfi County Clerk Fred W. Brown Sheriff Susan J. Hoffman Surrogate Michael J. Williams Acting Prosecutor (not pictured)

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