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Vol. 14 Issue 10 - Newton, NJ - Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Feature Story
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Election Day is November 3, 2020
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m=email&utm_campaign=elections If you do not
receive your Vote By Mail ballot by October 13, or you
misplaced or incorrectly marked your ballot, you can request a
replacement ballot from the County Clerk. You may return your completed
ballot in several ways:
* by U.S. mail
* at the Post Office
* at a secure drop box location
<https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/webpage.cfm?tpid=17034#dropbox * at your designated polling location
<https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/webpage.cfm?TPID=17034#polling * at the Sussex County Board of Elections
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Election Dates & Deadlines:
Oct 13: Last day to register to vote
<https://sussexcountyclerk.org/elections/voter-information/voter-registr
ation?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=elections>
in the General Election
Oct 27: Last day to apply by mail
<https://sussexcountyclerk.org/elections/election-forms/> for a
Mail-In Ballot for the General Election
Oct 31: Sussex County Clerk's Office in Newton is open from 9 a.m. - 2
p.m. to apply for a Mail-In Ballot
Nov 2: Last day to apply in person for Mail-In Ballot before 3 p.m. at
the Sussex County Clerk's Office in Newton
Nov 3: General Election Day
<https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/webpage.cfm?TPID=17034#polling> : Polls
are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Ballot drop boxes are locked at 8 p.m.
See the video: Voting by Mail in the November 3, 2020 General Election
<https://youtu.be/iiOD0nfmxts> .
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Health and Human Services
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COVID-19 UpdateCOVID-19 Update
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Find the latest press releases from Sussex County Division of Health
and the latest guidance from CDC and New Jersey Department of Health.
Get the COVID Alert NJ App <https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/app>
Sussex County Unveils a New Video Directory of Mental Health
ResourcesSussex County Unveils a New Video Directory of Mental Health
Resources
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The Sussex County Division of Community and Youth Services is pleased
to introduce a new video directory of agencies and the services they
provide for mental and behavioral health for children and adults.
2020 Flu Season - Getting Vaccinated Is More Important than Ever2020
Flu Season - Getting Vaccinated Is More Important than Ever
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This flu season we are not only fighting influenza infection (the flu),
we are battling a global pandemic. Currently there is no vaccine that
can help protect us from COVID-19, but we can protect ourselves and our
loved ones from contracting influenza by getting vaccinated.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness MonthOctober is Breast Cancer
Awareness Month
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Are you starting to see pink ribbons everywhere you go? During the
month of October, the Sussex County Office of Public Health Nursing is
joining the rest of the United States to celebrate Breast Cancer
Awareness Month.
Help Is Available for Medicare Part D Annual Open EnrollmentHelp Is
Available for Medicare Part D Annual Open Enrollment
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The annual open enrollment period for Medicare Part D Prescription Drug
Plans runs October 15 through December 7, 2020.
Virtual Expo Offers Support Resources for CaregiversVirtual Expo Offers
Support Resources for Caregivers
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The 2020 Virtual Caregiver Expo, sponsored by the Sussex County
Division of Senior Services, provides caregivers the opportunity to
learn about the many resources available in the county to support them
as they strive to enable seniors to remain as independent as possible
in their homes and communities.
Law Enforcement
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=email&utm_campaign=LawEnforcement
Heroin Epidemic in New JerseyHeroin Epidemic in New Jersey
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The Sussex County Prosecutor's Office advises about a major cause of
home burglaries.
Recycling
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October 17, 2020 - Electronic Waste Day at SCMUAOctober 17, 2020 -
Electronic Waste Day at SCMUA
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Electronic Waste Recycling Day is available to Sussex County residents,
businesses, local school districts, municipalities and county agencies.
Freeholders
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Freeholders Outraged at Murphy Administration Cut of School Based Youth
Services FundingFreeholders Outraged at Murphy Administration Cut of
School Based Youth Services Funding
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ober (9/18/2020) Print this story Print this
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ober&print=1>
The members of Sussex County's Board of Chosen Freeholders fought back
for families of approximately 800 county students impacted by Governor
Phil Murphy's funding cut, which will entirely wipe out the School
Based Youth Services Program, addressing the Governor about the cut in
a letter on Tuesday.
Freeholders Vote to Reopen County and New Jersey, Against Firearms
TaxesFreeholders Vote to Reopen County and New Jersey, Against Firearms
Taxes
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ders%20Resolution%20on%20Reopening%20Against%202nd%20Amendment%20Taxes.p
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df?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=october&print=1>
The members of the Sussex County Board of Chosen Freeholders voted
unanimously at their September 9 meeting on resolutions urging Governor
Phil Murphy to fully reopen Sussex County businesses in the near
future; and a resolution against the increase in taxes and fees on
firearms and ammunitions.
Library
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=email&utm_campaign=Library
Teen Advisory Board - Dress the PartTeen Advisory Board - Dress the
Part
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t-via-zoom?utm_source=scnewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=october
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Attention all teens, dress up as your favorite book, graphic novel or
game character and show off your look in person (weather permitting) at
the Main Library or on Zoom.
Seasonal
10th Annual Sussex County Heritage Weekend10th Annual Sussex County
Heritage Weekend
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The tenth annual Sussex County Heritage Weekend, sponsored by the
Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council, will be held on October 10 and
11 in a down-scaled manner due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fire Prevention WeekFire Prevention Week
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The Sussex County Fire Marshal's Office is teaming up with the National
Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) - the official sponsor of Fire
Prevention Week for more than 90 years -to promote this year's Fire
Prevention Week campaign, "Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!"
Engineering (Roads & Bridges)
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2020 Sussex County Resurfacing Program2020 Sussex County Resurfacing
Program
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This project is scheduled to commence on Monday, October 5, 2020, and
includes the milling, paving, and striping of select distressed Sussex
County routes.
Construction Notice - Bridge D-17 RepairsConstruction Notice - Bridge
D-17 Repairs
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As a result of a recent motor vehicle accident, Bridge D-17 on Linn
Smith Road in Frankford Twp. will have a single lane closure for
repairs beginning on or about Monday, October 5, 2020.
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Join us for a series of virtual public meetings to learn about our
long-range transportation plan and share your vision for our
transportation system.
Town of the Month
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Branchville was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey
Legislature on March 9, 1898, from portions of Frankford Township. An
additional portion of Frankford Township was annexed as of March 1,
1951. The borough was named for its site at a branch of the Paulins
Kill. (Wikipedia)
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