September 25, 2020 Volume 46

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.

Free Electronic Waste Recycling Event September 26th 9 am to 1 pm rain or shine Click here for information about electronic waste recycling

Hunterdon County Highlands Master Plan Element Review September 29, 2020 6 - 7:30 pm ZOOM Meeting  Click here for information about the meeting

Milford Riverfront Park Highlighted During Hunterdon Economic Development Sites Tour

The Hunterdon County Freeholders’ Economic Development sites tour continued last week when Freeholder Matt Holt and Board Director Shaun C. Van Doren gained a first-hand update from Milford Mayor Henri Schepens on economic and tourism projects moving forward in the riverfront borough. Van Doren, Holt and Mayor Schepens, joined by County Economic Development Director Marc Saluk, walked the site of the future county riverfront park, which anticipates a connecting trail way to Frenchtown, and discussed how the project fit into Milford’s larger development plans, as well as discussing the Boroughs’ plans to utilize a recently awarded county economic development grant. “The Milford project is the epitome of the county’s economic development initiative. It represents an investment in one of our communities and combines elements of tourism, open space, and economic development in a single project,” stated Holt, the Board’s Economic Development liaison.  Click here to read the full story

One Stop General Election 2020 Information Center Hunterdon Vote 2020 Information Click here for frequently asked vote-by-mail questions

Hunterdon Senior Center Offers Added Virtual Programs For Autumn

While the Hunterdon County senior center remains closed to in person use, by order of the Governor due to the public health emergency, the senior center staff continues to offer new and creative programming available virtually to seniors in the county, Freeholder Board Deputy Director Susan J. Soloway reported at the September 15th Freeholder meeting. Soloway, the Board’s liaison for the Senior Citizen Center, reported, “Virtual programs are presented using several platforms – Zoom, Webex, or Streamed over the internet. There are daily fitness classes presented on Zoom. There will be an important fall prevention and pedestrian safety program on October 30th. Seniors can even take guitar lessons. Click here to read more

Freeholders Call For BPU To Reject JCP&L’s $185 Million Rate Hike Hunterdon County’s Freeholder Board at the September 15th meeting, approved a resolution calling on the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to reject Jersey Central Power and Light (JCP&L)’s petition for an $185 million rate increase and to require the utility to reimburse residential customers for cost of food and prescription medicine spoiled or compromised as a result of a sustained electric service outage. Click here to read the full story

Hunterdon - HMG COVID-19 Test Site September 29th & October 6th from 1-5 pm 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

The North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) is seeking public input into the development of their 2050 long-range transportation plan. The NJTPA is the federally authorized Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for 6.7 million people in the 13-county northern New Jersey region, including Hunterdon County. The 2050 plan will make policy recommendations, envision new programs and details transportation investments for the next 30 years.  Click here to provide input and participate in the plan development

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

Click here for information about movies in the park

Hunterdon County Parks and Recreation Click here for virtual program information COUNTY PARKS OPEN County Parks are open for passive recreational activities like walking/hiking, biking, and fishing. Please practice physical distancing of 6’ between non-household members, wear face coverings in busy areas, and consider exploring a lesser-known park if your favorite is busy. Thank you!

Important Hunterdon County COVID-19 Information click here

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

Raritan Township FREE Drive-in Concert Sunday October 4th Lenape Park 4 - 6:30 pm Click here for information about the concert

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 6th Freeholder Meeting will be conducted in-person Historic County Courthouse 5:30 pm Face coverings please

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