Results Matter: Hunterdon Finances Receive Clean Audit
For Seventh Consecutive Year
Strong Financial Controls Pay Dividends For Taxpayers
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Hunterdon County Commissioner Director John E. Lanza announced, in advance of the upcoming County Commissioner meeting scheduled for August 2nd, Hunterdon County CFO Janet Previte will be able to report that the 2021 Independent Audit is certified as ‘clean’ for a record seventh consecutive year.
Commissioner Director Lanza, liaison to the Finance Department, noted, “Each year when the independent auditing firm releases its findings on county finances, it’s an affirmation that the financial and accounting best practices--put in place by this Board in consultation with the CFO--are working. These are not empty words. Rather, it is a fact, proven by the report clean audit by an independent party for the seventh straight year.
Through continued hard work, determination, and strong fiscal oversight, the county has made itself a model of government finance.”
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County Commissioners Join Marine Corps League To Hold Solemn Flag Retirement Ceremony
Ceremony Of Final Tribute Held In Annandale On Flag Day
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Commissioner Deputy Director Zachary T. Rich with Marine Corps League Member, Kevin Cahalan at the June 14th, 2022 Flag Retirement Ceremony |
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The Ceremony of Final Tribute for the American Flag is a reverent acknowledgement of retirement for flags that need to be replaced and the Marine Corps League, Detachment 927 - Hunterdon County Bulldog organization, conducts these respectful ceremonies at the Hunterdon County Emergency Services Training Center in Annandale annually on Flag Day in June and the Monday before Thanksgiving in November, Commissioner Board Deputy Director Zachary T. Rich said.
Deputy Director Rich, the Board’s Co-Veteran’s liaison, said, “It is incredibly moving to witness the solemn Ceremony of Final Tribute, with the Color Guard’s precision, and see the proper retirement of this nation’s symbol of freedom and justice, something the Hunterdon County Bulldogs deliver perfectly.”
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2022 Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers providing locally grown fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs, is available for eligible seniors 60 and older.
Seniors will receive $30 worth of vouchers to spend at participating Farmers’ Markets throughout Hunterdon County until October 30th.
Vouchers will be available for pick-up on Monday and Tuesday in July, August and September at 4 Gauntt Place, Building #1, Flemington.
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Hunterdon County Human Services Department Providing
Mental Health Support And Resources To Municipalities
Commissioner Kuhl’s Goal For Hunterdon County Is To Be “Stigma Free By ‘23”
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Hunterdon County’s Human Services Department is providing the county’s municipalities with resources and information to help residents with mental health support, aligning with Commissioner Jeff Kuhl’s recent request for Hunterdon County Mayors to work with their governing bodies to adopt resolutions declaring their community as “Stigma Free By ’23,” to highlight mental health services and support, all without fear of stigma.
At the upcoming Commissioner Board meeting on August 2nd, Kuhl, the Board’s Human Services Department liaison, will report on his ongoing efforts to get Hunterdon County municipalities to declare themselves ‘Stigma Free’ and join the effort to help those in need of mental health services to overcome the barrier of being stigmatized. Kuhl has outlined a goal to have all of Hunterdon County’s municipalities commit to being ‘Stigma Free By ’23.’
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Lanza Calls on Governor to Investigate Proposed Rate Hikes for the State Health Benefits Program
Staggering Increases Unveiled for 2023
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Hunterdon County Commissioner Director John E. Lanza has sent a letter to Governor Murphy requesting that his administration immediately investigate proposed rate increases for members of the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP) for the upcoming calendar year that could have a damaging effect on property taxpayers.
Commissioner Director Lanza, liaison to the Finance Department, wrote, “local government participants in the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP), were recently advised of the possibility of staggering rate increases for 2023: specifically, a 24% hike for the “Active Medical” group, a 15.6% increase for “Early Retiree Medical” and a 3.7% increase in “Active Pharmacy.”
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information & updates
UPDATED: NEW
Bridge and Road Closures and Detours
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Hunterdon To Receive $1 Million Budget Grant For County 9-1-1 Operations
Lanza announced, “The state’s FY 23 budget, signed into law last week, allocated $1 million towards 9-1-1 infrastructure improvements and upgrades for Hunterdon and Somerset Counties, which is the appropriate use of telephone surcharge revenues.”
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Click image above to visit the 4-H Fair website |
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RVCC Planetarium Presents:
The Skies Over Hogwarts
TONIGHT! 7:00 and 8:00 PM
Reservations are recommended.
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Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners
and Constitutional Officers
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John E. Lanza
Director
Zachary T. Rich
Deputy Director
Susan J. Soloway
Shaun C.
Van Doren
Jeff Kuhl
Mary H. Melfi
County Clerk
Fred W. Brown
Sheriff
Susan J. Hoffman
Surrogate
Renee Robeson
Prosecutor
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