Vol. 164 - 2022
June 30, 2022
The Hunterdon County Board of Commissioners wishes everyone a safe
and happy
Independence Day
Hunterdon ‘Ahead of the Curve’
With Public Safety Programs Established Four Years Ago
Hunterdon County was ‘ahead of the curve’ when the county instituted a digital school building mapping program for law enforcement and put in place the text 9-1-1 alternative emergency communications program, in 2018, providing safety and security in the schools and elsewhere, Commissioner Susan J. Soloway reported at the Board of Commissioners June 21st meeting.
 
Soloway, the Board’s liaison for the Public Safety Department reported, “Digital school mapping and text 9-1-1 are risk reduction actions that were within the county’s jurisdiction and have been implemented and active since 2018.”

Sheriff Fred Brown and JCP&L Issue An Important Joint Warning On Scams Targeting Utility Customers
Hunterdon County Sheriff Fred W. Brown joins with Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) and its parent company, FirstEnergy, to warn residents about scams targeting utility customers with sophisticated tactics and threats of power disconnection unless large sums of money are paid to the scammers.
 
Sheriff Brown said, “Since 2020 there has been a significant increase in all types of scams, often targeting the most vulnerable in our communities. While scams are active year-round, utility scams are most prevalent in winter and summer months when customers need heat or air conditioning.
 
JCP&L sent out an alert after receiving on-going reports from customers about utility scams tricking customers into giving away personal information and paying ‘unpaid bills’ to avoid service disconnection.”


Covid-19
Self-test Kits


Can be picked up at Building #1 at the
County’s Route 12 complex

July 13 and 20, from 2 pm to 7 pm 

Call the Health Department with any questions: 908-788-1351
Hunterdon’s Heron Glen Golf Course
Recognized For Environmental Excellence

Recertified As An ‘Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary’
Hunterdon County’s award-winning Heron Glen golf course has again been recognized for environmental excellence, gaining re-certification as an ‘Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary,’ Board of Commissioners Deputy Director Zachary T. Rich reported at the Board’s June 21st meeting.
 
Rich, the Board’s Parks liaison, said, “High environmental standards are important in all our parks and recreations sites in Hunterdon County, as they serve to maintain our quality of life. Having the golf course meet the high standards established by the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary is a confirmation of that great effort.”


For more information about Heron Glen, click here
Hunterdon Named One Of The
Healthiest Counties In Nation Again

Van Doren, who serves as the Board’s Health Department liaison, stated, “The report lists the county as the 27th healthiest among its peers in the nation. It is always rewarding to have third party independent verification that Hunterdon County is the safest, best, and healthiest place to live and work.”
information & updates
UPDATED: NEW
Bridge and Road Closures and Detours

Summer Parks Programs!
See below for June and July programs, and visit the county website for August programs, and more details. Pre-registration is required for all programming and children must be accompanied by an adult. To register for an in-person program, please complete a registration form, medical record, and waiver
Free Admission to State Parks, Forests & Recreation Areas Summer 2022
Park entrance fees will be waived for all visitors arriving by foot, bicycle, motorcycle or passenger car. Anyone who already purchased a 2022 annual State Park Pass will receive a full refund.
Other individual park fees remain in place, including but not limited to camping, entry to historic buildings, interpretive programs and mobile sport fishing permits.

RVCC Planetarium
In July and August, public shows will
run on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons and Friday evenings,
beginning Friday, July 8.
Reservations are recommended. Call 908-231-8805 or email the Planetarium.
Provide your name, phone number, which show you want to see, and how many tickets you'd like.
Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners
and Constitutional Officers
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
Find us on social media for important
up-to-the-minute information.
You are receiving The Hunterdon Report because you have expressed an interest in the activities of the Hunterdon County government. If you do not wish to receive it, you can unsubscribe by clicking the link at the bottom of this page.