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, as part of Freeholder Board Director Shaun C. Van Doren’s commitment to greater public communication.
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Adopted Hunterdon County Budget
Freezes Tax Rate For Second Year
In A Row
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Hunterdon County’s Freeholder Board adopted the county’s 2020 budget, freezing the county tax rate for the second year in a row, at the May 19
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Freeholder meeting held by teleconference.
Freeholder Board Director Shaun C. Van Doren stated, “Holding the county tax rate frozen at the 2018 level again this year is a key part of the County’s plan for economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The budget meets the costs of the mandated and necessary services for our residents and businesses, efficiently and effectively.”
The 2020 county tax rate will be 31.5 cents per $100 of property valuation, the same rate as in both 2019 and in 2018.
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Hunterdon County Has Highest Census Response Rate In The State
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Hunterdon County presently has the highest Census response rate in the state, at 71%, Freeholder Board Deputy Director Susan J. Soloway reported at the May 19
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Board meeting,
Soloway said, “The high response rate is reported by the Hunterdon County United Way which is partnering with the Census program. It is extremely welcome news and I congratulate our residents. However, we should not rest on our laurels, more people need to respond, our goal should be 100%."
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COVID-19 Testing
At Raritan Valley Community College Hunterdon/Somerset Joint Testing Site
Thursday May 28th
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Blood Donations Are Needed
TOMORROW: Thursday, May 21st
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The Red Cross and medical providers are sending out the message that blood is desperately needed.
All donations are set up by appointment only and are adhering to strict social distancing guidelines.
As a special promotion for this holiday time period, donors will receive
a
free t-shirt by mail.
Red Cross will use an online-redemption model whereby donors during the promotion time frame who have a valid email address on file will receive an email from the Red Cross approximately 14 days after their donation with instructions on how they can select and receive their preferred T-shirt size by mail.
Hunterdon County YMCA
Date and Time:
Thu, May 21, 2020, 08:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Location:
144 West Woodschurch Road 1st Floor Gym, Flemington, NJ 08822
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Hunterdon County Library
The Library is continuing to serve the residents of Hunterdon County with curbside pickup at headquarters on Rt. 12 and the North County Branch in Clinton.
Please click
here
for up to date information.
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Hunterdon County Parks
and Recreation
COUNTY PARKS OPEN
County Parks are open for passive recreational activities like walking/hiking, biking, and fishing. No picnicking, playground use, groups, or large gatherings. Buildings and restroom facilities remain closed to public, so “go” before you go. Parking remains limited to 50% in all locations. 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!
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Freeholders: Opening Up Businesses The Right Call Now, The State Needs To Provide COVID-19 Test Kits
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Hunterdon County Freeholder Board Director Shaun C. Van Doren and Deputy Director Susan J. Soloway, in a letter to the Governor on the behalf of the Freeholder Board last week, called on Governor Murphy to allow small businesses to be able to offer curbside pickup effective immediately.
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UPDATED
Important COVID-19 Information
and Links
According to the CDC, the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a viral respiratory illness that has the potential to cause a severe illness
and pneumonia. It is contagious and spreads easily from person to person.
As Hunterdon County's Department of Health continues to monitor the Coronavirus (COVID-19), websites and resources are available.
You can also get Health Department updates
from their Facebook and Twitter pages.
If you have any questions, please call the 24-hour Hotline, 1-800-222-1222.
To register for testing at the Hunterdon/Somerset Test Site,
click here
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Are you experiencing food insecurity?
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The Hunterdon County Board of Elections is requesting that all forms be sent through USPS for mail delivery.
The Board of Elections Office will continue to operate to answer public phone calls and process mail.
Call 908-788-1190, Monday through Friday,
9 am to 4 pm or
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Hunterdon County Community Alert
Emergency Notification
Sign up for Hunterdon County Emergency notification system.
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Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders and Constitutional Officers
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Shaun C. Van Doren
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Director
Susan Soloway
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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
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Boards and Commissions
continue to conduct meetings remotely.
Please check the Hunterdon County website for updated information.
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