Vol. 40 - 2018

September 21, 2018

Hunterdon Gathers To Remember 9/11 And To Remember All Those Who Answered The Call

“It is good news that we continue to be in good hands with our Military and First Responders." Hunterdon County September 11 th Remembrance Ceremony guest speaker Prosecutor Anthony P. Kearns III, recounted for those assembled at the Remembrance event, his personal experience on September 11, 2001 as Deputy Attorney General working in Newark, with a front row seat to the events as they unfolded that tragic morning. Led by Hunterdon County Sheriff Fred W. Brown, Prosecutor Anthony P. Kearns, III, Hunterdon County officials, Police Officers, First Responders, and Veterans honored the memory of those who perished in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, during a Remembrance Ceremony. Click here to read the full story. Freeholder Lanza: School Bus Seat Belt Law Finally Enacted A new requirement that school buses have three-point lap and shoulder seat belts to protect school children travelling on buses, has become law in New Jersey, Hunterdon County Freeholder John E. Lanza has announced. Previously, Freeholder John E. Lanza called on Hunterdon County residents to ask the Governor to protect our children via Twitter and the hashtag: #protectNJkidswithbillA4110. Click here to read more. Click here to read Freeholder Lanza's campaign for seat belt safety.

COUNTY RECEIVES MOUNTED AMERICAN BALD EAGLE FOR PARKS WILDLIFE EDUCATION PROGRAM

Hunterdon County’s Parks and Recreation Division recently obtained an 80-year-old, mounted Bald Eagle for display. On loan from The United States Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service), National Eagle and Wildlife Property Repository, the Eagle will be part of the Parks and Recreation’s wildlife and bird recovery and re-population educational collection. Freeholder Deputy Director Suzanne Lagay said, “Congratulations to Dan Bush, and the entire Parks Division, on being awarded this loan of the mounted Bald Eagle for Hunterdon County. The Parks Division should be commended, not only for the diligent work required to obtain the loan of the Eagle, but for their dedication to preserving this symbol of our nation. Thank you also to Congressman Leonard Lance for joining us here today and for helping to procure the Bald Eagle for Hunterdon County.” Click here to read the full story.

Hunterdon County Library Upcoming Events September 2018   Headquarters will be open 1-5 pm on Sundays starting Sunday 9/9. Show your Hunterdon County or Flemington Library card at over 40 local businesses in September for special discounts. See www.hclibrary.us/pdfs/libcardmonth.pdf NO card? No problem! Get one at your local library.  Click here for information on all Hunterdon County Libraries and their programs.

i nformation SPECIAL COLLECTION DAY FOR COMPUTERS, COMPUTER MONITORS & TELEVISIONS THIS SATURDAY DATE: Saturday, September 22, 2018 TIME: 9:00am to 1:00pm RAIN OR SHINE  LOCATION: Route 12 County Complex, Flemington ( directions )  CONTACT: (908) 788-1351  Click here to find out how.  Sunday, September 30 Deer Path Park FREE Admission and FREE Parking Click here for more information. Department of Engineering Announces Bridge Work L-25-W County Bridge D-334 County Culvert Q-103 County Culvert T-73 County Bridge Click here for more information.

Saturday, October 6 9-12 noon Click here for more information.  MR. FIX-IT APPLIANCE DAY  October 25th, 9:30am to 12noon Hunterdon County Senior Center Building #1, 4 Gauntt Place Flemington Click here for more information. 2018 Weekly Themes Week 1:                         Make and Practice Your Plan Week 2:                      Learn Life Saving Skills Week 3:                     Check Your Coverage Week 4:                     Save For an Emergency The Fall Season is the perfect time to plan and prepare, click below to find out how. Click here to find information on National Preparedness Month. When: Saturday, September 22 Where: Three Bridges, Main St. Fire House Time: 10am - 3pm  The American Red Cross will be canvassing Three Bridges with FREE smoke alarms.

Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders and Constitutional Officers

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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