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Vol. 14 Issue 11 - Newton, NJ - Tuesday, November 3, 2020
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2020 Salute to Military Veterans
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Today is Election DayToday is Election Day
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Today is Election Day. If needed, pick up an official ballot at the
Sussex County Clerk's office before 8 p.m. Return your completed ballot
by 8 p.m. to:
* the Post Office (ask to have your ballot hand stamped)
* a secure drop box location
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* your designated polling location - Find your polling location
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Veterans
Veterans ServicesVeterans Services
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The Veterans Services Portal
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r&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=november> highlights health, housing,
mental health, transportation and more veteran and community resources.
Resource DirectoryResource Directory
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The
Veteran ID Card and Discount ProgramVeteran ID Card and Discount
Program
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The Veteran ID Card and Discount Program affords participating
businesses in the county an opportunity to say "thank you" to our
military veterans by offering them a special discount on various goods
and services.
Health and Human Services
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COVID-19 UpdateCOVID-19 Update
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COVID-19 Test (At-Home Kit) available. 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
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Health Insurance Marketplace Open EnrollmentHealth Insurance
Marketplace Open Enrollment
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Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment for 2021 runs from
November 1, 2020 to December 15, 2020. If you don't have health
insurance through a job, Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health
Insurance Program (CHIP), or another source that provides qualifying
health coverage, the Marketplace can help you get covered.
Sussex County Receives Grant for Its Overdose Fatality Review
TeamSussex County Receives Grant for Its Overdose Fatality Review Team
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The purpose of the Overdose Fatality Review Team is to help provide
some context to overdose deaths, understand the myriad reasons behind
overdose, address the stigma of people who use drugs, and explore the
challenges to those on the front lines of this epidemic.
Law Enforcement
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Two Sussex County Sheriff's Correctional Police Officers PromotedTwo
Sussex County Sheriff's Correctional Police Officers Promoted
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Sussex County Sheriff Michael F. Strada is pleased to announce the
promotions of two Correctional Police Officer Corporals in the Sussex
County Sheriff's Office Bureau of Corrections.
Contractor FraudContractor Fraud
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If you are a victim of a natural disaster, the National Insurance Crime
Bureau (NICB) urges you to do your homework before hiring a contractor.
Fire Safety Fact Sheet - Propane Pedestal HeatersFire Safety Fact Sheet
- Propane Pedestal Heaters
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If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Sussex County Fire
Marshal's Office or your local Fire Official for assistance.
Recycling
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November 7, 2020 - Household Hazardous Waste Day at SCMUANovember 7,
2020 - Household Hazardous Waste Day at SCMUA
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Dispose of lead and oil based paints, stains, thinners, pool chemicals,
mercury, lubricants, chlorine, driveway sealer, fluorescent bulbs,
household batteries and more.
Library
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November is National Novel Writing MonthNovember is National Novel
Writing Month
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The Sussex County Library System (SCLS) celebrates National Novel
Writing Month this November with two online events.
Your Online Library Is Open All the TimeYour Online Library Is Open All
the Time
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All branches are now open Monday through Saturday by appointment
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See the library events calendar
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online programs scheduled through the month of November. Your online
library is open all the time!
* Search our catalog
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* Check your library account
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* Browse our online databases
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* Read a book on cloudLibrary
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* Flip through digital magazines on RB Digital
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* Stream a movie on hoopla digital
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Sussex County Community College <https://www.sussex.edu>
Winter Registration is OpenWinter Registration is Open
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Registration for the 2021 Winter Session is open. Classes run from
January 4 through January 20. These 3-credit classes can be completed
during a 2 1/2 week condensed semester and are offered conveniently
online.
FAQ
Where Can I Find a Food Pantry?Where Can I Find a Food Pantry?
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If anyone is in need of food for themselves, their family or their
pets, they can stop by the Division of Social Services, 83 Spring
Street, Newton, NJ, on Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30
p.m. No appointments are necessary. Other food pantries in Sussex
County
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. Call ahead as hours may have changed.
Town of the Month
Hampton TownshipHampton Township <http://www.hamptontownshipnj.info/>
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Hampton Township was formed from portions of Sussex County by an act of
the New Jersey Legislature on April 11, 1864. The township was named
for Jonathan Hampton, who donated land in 1769 to the Episcopal Church
of Newton. (Wikipedia)
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* December 3, 2020 Annual Transportation Public Hearing
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* November 19, 2020 - Virtual Expo Offers Support Resources for
Caregivers
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_medium=email&utm_campaign=october>
* Sussex County Senior Times Newsletter
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Joshua L. Hertzberg
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