October 30, 2020 Volume 53

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.

FALL BACK Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, November 2, 2020, at 2:00 A.M. Remember to set clocks back one hour. Change your clock, change your batteries, in all smoke & carbon monoxide detectors.

County Announces Evening Appointments For COVID-19 Testing Starting Nov. 2nd

Hunterdon County’s Freeholders have announced that free COVID-19 testing appointments will be available on Mondays, from 4 to 8 pm, for 1st responders, teachers, critical infrastructure employees, or anyone who has frequent contact with the public while working, starting Monday, November 2nd. Freeholder Board Deputy Director Susan J. Soloway, the Board’s Health Department liaison, stated, “The Freeholders have worked with HMG to create additional testing at convenient hours for people who work during the day. First responders, teachers, and those whose jobs put them in close contact with the public are all encouraged to take advantage of the testing.” Click here for more information photo credit: Walter O'Brien

VIRTUAL Veterans' Recognition Medal Ceremony On Veteran's Day With Online Program  November 11th at 11:15 am

Freeholder Deputy Director Susan J. Soloway, with Veterans Services Officer Rich Booth, presenting the Veterans' Recognition Medal to Hunterdon County Veteran John Savacool

Freeholder Board Deputy Director Susan J. Soloway has announced that the annual Hunterdon County Veterans’ Recognition Medal Ceremony will take place this year virtually via the internet, on Veterans’ Day, November 11th, at shortly after 11 am.  Soloway, the Board’s Veterans liaison, stated, “The other Freeholders and I believe that by offering the ceremony virtually through the county website; it may extend the scope of viewership, as friends and relatives of medal recipients, wherever they reside, as well as other Veterans and members of the public will be able to view the program on any of their electronic devices. Click here for information on how to watch the VIRTUAL ceremony

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

Make Sure Your Vote Is Counted; Sign And Seal Certificate Envelope When Submitting Vote By Mail Ballot

Hunterdon County Clerk Mary Melfi Certificate Envelope Video

State law requires that vote by mail ballots submitted to the Hunterdon County Board of Elections must be placed inside the voting certificate envelope, and the certificate must be signed, in order for your vote to be counted, County Clerk Mary Melfi and Board of Elections Administrator Beth Thompson have reminded voters. The County Clerk and Elections Administrator made their announcement due to the numerous calls from voters concerned about how to return their vote by mail ballot – because for most voters this is their first experience with a vote by mail election. Click here to learn more about the certificate envelope

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

Hunterdon County 2020 Trick-Or-Treat Guide Click here for a list of towns in Hunterdon County and their 2020 Halloween plans Click here to visit all Hunterdon municipalities for information about Halloween

Hunterdon - HMG COVID-19 Test Site November 3rd and 10th 1-5 pm November 9th 4-8 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

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 November 4th Freeholder Meeting will be conducted in-person NEW LOCATION Assembly Room, Building #1, Hunterdon County Route 12 Complex 314 State Rt. 12, Flemington 5:30 pm **call-in information, click here Face coverings please

Hunterdon County Government | Hunterdon County Website

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