May 3, 2021 Volume 71

The Morning Report The Hunterdon County Morning Report provides up to date information on the actions of the Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners and Constitutional Officers and the activities of County government.

Hunterdon County Health Department Offering Johnson and Johnson Vaccine At May 7 Clinic   Appointments Available For Moderna Vaccine On May 4

The Hunterdon County Health Department has announced that vaccination clinic appointments are available for the administration of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine on Friday, May 7 and for the Moderna vaccine on Tuesday, May 4.   Health Department Director Karen DeMarco, stated, “Some individuals may be interested in the J&J vaccine because of its single dose application and those age 18 and above can schedule appointments on-line at the County website www.co.hunterdon.nj.us or by calling the County Health Department Call Center at 908 788-1351.” Click here for more information Click here for the USFDA Fact Sheet on the J&J Vaccine

Hunterdon Commissioners: ‘Take Rockfall Plan Back to Drawing Board’

The Hunterdon County Board of Commissioners requested that the New Jersey Department of Transportation pause its plans for $87 million in rockfall mitigation projects along Route 29 and I-78 in the County, in order to seek more public input in a resolution approved at the Board’s April 20th meeting.   The rockfall mitigation projects are planned at Jugtown Mountain, along I-78 in Bethlehem Township, $34 million, on Route 29 in Kingwood Township, at the Devil’s Tea Table historic rock formation, $33 million, and a $20 million project along Route 29 in West Amwell and Lambertville.   Commissioner Zach Rich, the Board’s representative to the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA), said, “The NJTPA funds these projects and we are looking for the DOT and the NJTPA to take a step back and examine the issues associated with the massive mitigation project and consider not only their high cost, but also the concerns being raised by various individuals and groups.   The Warren County Board of Commissioners has raised similar concerns regarding the planned rockfall mitigation along I-80 and have also requested a re-evaluation of the project by NJDOT and NJTPA.” Click here to read the full story

Value of Volunteers Recognized By Hunterdon Commissioners

Health Director Karen B. DeMarco (Left) and Commissioner Director Susan J. Soloway (Right) with volunteers at the Rt. 12 vaccine clinic

The Hunterdon County Board of Commissioners, at the April 20 meeting, recognized April 18th through April 24th as Volunteer Appreciation Week in Hunterdon County with a Proclamation expressing appreciation for the value of those who volunteer and asked residents to thank local volunteers. Director Susan J. Soloway said, “Over the course of the past year, we have seen volunteerism in action. Volunteers stepped up during the height of COVID-19 testing and are still lending a hand while the county provides COVID-19 vaccinations. None of this could have been organized or executed without the selfless individuals who rise to the call and get involved to help their fellow man. Recognizing their value to our community is the least we can do.” Click here to read more

Arbor Day 2021 Commissioner Zachary T. Rich, Parks & Recreation Division Head Dan Bush, Ranger Craig Evans and Shade Tree Commissioner members, Bill Wild, Neil Hendrickson and Keith Decker join in planting a healthy Thornless Honey Locust Tree in Hunterdon County's Deer Path Park for Arbor Day, April 30th, 2021.

Hunterdon - HMG COVID-19 Test Site May 4th and 6th 1 - 5pm May 10th 4 - 8 pm No prescription necessary. 121 Route 31S Suite 100 Raritan Township Make an appointment by calling 908-237-4230 Click here for all testing site information

COVID-19 Self Test Kits are now available to all those who live or work in Hunterdon County Click here for HunterdonCares.org to get your FREE test kit

The Salvation Army's Summer Lunch Club July 6th through August 26th 2021 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 1 PM to 2:30 PM Click here to sign up for summer lunches Volunteers needed, training dates: June 4th and 14th at 9 AM - click here to sign up as a volunteer

Hunterdon County Bike Month #bikehunterdon May is National Bike Month. We'll be celebrating "all things bicycling in Hunterdon County". Our theme this year is simply, #BikeHunterdon, with "bike" as a verb, to encourage exploration of Hunterdon County by bicycle!   No need to register or commit to mileage goals. Simply ride any time, anywhere in Hunterdon County between May 1- May 31, 2021. Share photos of your ride on your own social media, with the hashtag “#BikeHunterdon”. Share your photos to the Bike Hunterdon Facebook Group or send by email through this link with the Bikehunterdon hashtag.

UPDATED: NEW Bridge and Road Closures and Detours  Click here to find road and bridge closure information

Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners and Constitutional Officers Susan J Soloway Director John E Lanza Deputy Director Matt Holt Shaun C Van Doren Zach T Rich Mary Melfi County Clerk Fred W Brown Sheriff Susan J Hoffman Surrogate Michael J Williams Acting Prosecutor

Boards and Commissions continue to conduct some meetings remotely. Hunterdon County Planning Board Thursday May 6, 2021 at 8:15am The meeting will be held via teleconference. Click here for meeting information ~~~~~~~~~~~ Hunterdon County Board of Commissioners Meeting Tuesday, May 4th 5:30 pm By phone and in-person at the Historic Courthouse Click here for more information

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