Vol. 104 - 2020

November 25 2020

Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving, from the Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders

Hunterdon Finances Receive High Grades From Audit For Fifth Consecutive Year

Hunterdon County’s Freeholders received the expected news that for the fifth consecutive year the county’s financial house is in good order, when the Freeholders received the audit report from the independent auditor, Wiss and Company, at their November 17th meeting. Freeholder Matt Holt, the Board’s liaison to the Finance Department, stated, “The independent auditor has consistently found excellence in the county’s financial controls system.” Freeholder Board Director Shaun C. Van Doren commented, “Once again it is the factual report card, in the form of the annual independent audit, more than our words, that establishes the county’s sound fiscal condition." Click here for more information

Visit Hunterdon Main Streets website to experience Hunterdon County's historic and charming downtowns! Explore unique shops, farm to table dining, art, historic museums and so much more! Click here for the Hunterdon Main Streets website

Hunterdon - HMG COVID-19 Test Site November 30th 4 - 8 pm December 1st and 3rd 1 - 5 pm No prescription necessary for those with frequent contact with public. Call for appointment. 121 Route 31S Suite 100 Raritan Township Make an appointment by calling 908-237-4230. Walmart is offering COVID-19 testing 152 NJ-31 N, Flemington Click here for eligibility information and to make an appointment CVS is offering COVID-19 testing 798 Route 202, Flemington Click here for eligibility information and to make an appointment

Bateman Bill Providing Nearly $1 million For Hunterdon Library Construction Signed Into Law

Senator Kip Bateman’s legislation that appropriates funds from the New Jersey Library Construction Fund, including $980,837 to the Hunterdon County Library (A-4942/S-3716), was signed into law by the Governor on November 20th, Hunterdon County Freeholder Zach Rich has reported. Freeholder Rich, the Board’s liaison to the Hunterdon County Library Commission, reported, “We are advised that only 38 of the 130 applications by libraries statewide were selected for the funding. Congratulations to the Library Commission and Library Director James Keehbler and his staff for their work in gaining inclusion on the funding list.” Click here to read the full story

2020 Hunterdon County Election Returns Update Click HERE for updated election results.

Stay up to date with who is open this holiday season along the trail!   Visit our holiday openings page on our website! Click here for the 579 Trail website

Hunterdon Freeholders Assure County Businesses Of No Interference With Hours Of Operations  Stating that that private businesses know better than government how to ensure the protection of the health of their customers and employees, while still being economically feasible, Hunterdon County’s Freeholder Board, at the November 17th meeting, approved a county policy not to interfere with private business operations with regard to hours of operation. Click here to read the full story

information & updates UPDATED: NEW Bridge and Road Closures and Detours Click here to find the closing and/or detour information in your town

Click here for more face covering safety information from the Hunterdon County Department Of Health

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WINTER NATURE CLUB: ANIMALS COPING WITH THE COLD: Tuesday, December 1, 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM, ages 4 to 3rd grade, REGISTER HERE! VIRTUAL EVERGREEN WALK: Friday, December 4, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, ages 5 through adult, REGISTER HERE! MAKE A HOLIDAY WREATH/SWAG: Monday, December 7, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, ages 5 through adult, REGISTER HERE!

The Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders and Constitutional Officers

Shaun C Van Doren Director Susan J Soloway Deputy Director Matt Holt John E Lanza Zach T Rich Mary H Melfi County Clerk Susan J Hoffman County Surrogate Fred W Brown Sheriff Michael J Williams Acting Prosecutor

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