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Vol. 14 Issue 6 - Newton, NJ - Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Feature Story
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COVID-19 Update
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The drive-through coronavirus testing site continues at Sussex County
Community College in Newton.
The county's coronavirus blog is updated daily with most updates posted
on the county's Facebook <https://facebook.com/sussexnj> and Twitter
<https://twitter.com/sussexnj> pages. Visit
https://sussex.nj.us/covid19#scblog for the latest information. Recent
entries:
6/1/2020 The Division of Health reported 4 additional cases of COVID-19
and no additional deaths
<http://www.sussex.nj.us/documents/coronavirus-2020/20200601-covid-19-pr
ess-release.pdf> among county residents. Of the 1,123 cases, 936 cases
have been classified as recovered. CDRSS Report
<http://www.sussex.nj.us/documents/coronavirus-2020/20200601-CDRSS.pdf>
.
6/1/2020 Governor announces limited stage 2 reopening: Effective 6/15:
Outdoor dining at restaurants can begin; non-essential in-person retail
can begin; Effective 6/22: Salons and barber shops can open (limited
personal care).
5/29/2020 NJ Division of Consumer Affairs announces the COVID-19 Short
Term Rental Assistance Program external link
<https://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/dhcr/offices/shorttermrap.html> for
low- and moderate- income households that have had a substantial
reduction in income or have become unemployed due to the COVID-19
pandemic.
5/29/2020 Governor announces the following can resume over the next
several weeks if they follow health and safety safeguards: Child care
centers can reopen 6/15; Non-contact organized sports activities can
restart 6/22; Youth day camps, including municipal summer rec programs,
can begin 7/6.
5/28/2020 The Boards of Chosen Freeholders in Hunterdon, Warren, and
Sussex Counties have called on Governor Phil Murphy
<http://www.sussex.nj.us/documents/coronavirus-2020/20200528-tri-county-
gateway-release.pdf> to allow for a regional re-opening of businesses
in New Jersey's northwest corner and announced the creation of a
'Gateway to Resources for Business Re-opening external link
<https://www.hunterdonwarrensussex.com/> ' website that provides the
latest information on the best practices for commercial re-openings.
CDC issues guidance on what to do if you are sick or caring for someone
external link
<https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/> .
CDC issues guidance on when you can be around others external link
<https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/end-home-isol
ation.html> after you had or likely had COVID-19.
Updated food pantry schedule
<https://www.sussex.nj.us/documents/coronavirus-2020/food-pantry-update.
pdf> . View food pantries on an interactive map
<http://sussex.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=e6e6b267a
f374beaace5d6497b629ebb> .
Updated Human Services Provider Schedules
<https://www.sussex.nj.us/documents/coronavirus-2020/hsac-service-provid
er-alert.pdf> .
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Elections
Primary Election Rescheduled to July 7, 2020Primary Election
Rescheduled to July 7, 2020
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To register to vote in New Jersey, you must be a United States citizen,
at least 17 years of age, (you must be 18 to vote), and a resident of
your home county for at least 30 days before the next election.
Executive Order No. 144 requires the County Clerk to send all
Democratic and Republican registered voters a Vote-by-Mail Ballot for
the upcoming July 7 election. Ballots will be mailed on or around June
12th.
This Letter to Voters From County Clerk Jeff Parrott
<https://sussexcountyclerk.org/letter-to-voters-from-county-clerk-jeff-p
arrott/> explains the changes to the Primary Election process.
Other Election Dates & Deadlines:
June 16: Last day to register to vote
<https://sussexcountyclerk.org/elections/election-forms/> in the
Primary Election. Board of Elections office is open until 9 p.m. for
voter registration.
June 30: Last day to apply by mail
<https://sussexcountyclerk.org/elections/election-forms/> for a
Mail-In Ballot for the Primary Election.
July 7: Last day to apply in person for a Mail-In Ballot before 8 p.m.
at the Sussex County Clerk's Office in Newton.
July 7: Primary Election Day - Polling locations have changed
<https://sussex.nj.us/cn/webpage.cfm?TPID=17034> : Polls are open 6
a.m. to 8 p.m.
Health and Human Services
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Eligible Seniors Can Receive Free Produce Through the Senior Farmers
Market Nutrition ProgramEligible Seniors Can Receive Free Produce
Through the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
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The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program provides individuals who
are 60+ and who meet the financial eligibility with $30.00 worth of
vouchers to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farm
stands in New Jersey.
Office of Mosquito Control Continues to Protect Public Health During
Coronavirus OutbreakOffice of Mosquito Control Continues to Protect
Public Health During Coronavirus Outbreak
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The Sussex County Office of Mosquito Control will continue its mission
to protect the health, safety and welfare of Sussex County residents
under modified operations and processes for the benefit of the public
and mosquito staff.
Sussex County Mental Health Board Seeks New MembersSussex County Mental
Health Board Seeks New Members
<https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/news/index.cfm?NID=48901&jump2=0&utm_source
=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=june>
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The mission of the Sussex County Mental Health Board is to promote
access to and availability of efficient, adequate, integrated health
care services for adults with serious mental health and/or substance
use disorders and for children and adolescents with emotional,
behavioral and mental health disorders.
Freeholders
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Advisory Councils, Committees and BoardsAdvisory Councils, Committees
and Boards
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The County website has been updated to include a central location for
information on Advisory Boards, Commissions and/or Committees available
for volunteers. The information can be found at www.sussex.nj.us
<https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/webpage.cfm?tpid=17286> under the
Government tab, under Freeholders.
Library
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Be Part of HistoryBe Part of History
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tory3.pdf>
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Share your COVID-19 story. The Local History Department of the Sussex
County Library invites you to share your unique experience with the
community. In about 5OO words: Tell us your story about how COVID-19
has changed your life.
Share your COVID-19 story
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tory3.pdf>
More
Historic Markers to be Announced in JulyHistoric Markers to be
Announced in July
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New historic marker recipients will be announced July 15, 2020. The
Sussex County Historian is working on Summer History Virtual Fun Tours,
allowing kids to 'visit' significant historic sites in Sussex County.
Contributions are welcomed.
Photo Contest Winner AnnouncedPhoto Contest Winner Announced
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=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=june>
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Diane Brunovsky was the winner of the Spring 2020 Sussex County Photo
Contest for "Sussex County Court House."
Hurricane Survival Guide for New JerseyHurricane Survival Guide for New
Jersey
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20.pdf>
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20.pdf&print=1>
NJOEM: We have updated our NJ Hurricane Survival Guide! It's FREE to
download. Get tips on how to build a kit, make a plan, and prep your
pets.
Town of the Month
Sparta TownshipSparta Township <https://spartanj.org/>
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Sparta was organized as a township by an act of the New Jersey
Legislature on April 14, 1845, from portions of Byram Township,
Frankford Township, Hardyston Township and (the now-defunct) Newton
Township. The township was named after the existing community of
Sparta, which had been settled and named years before, the name likely
coming from Sparta, Greece. (Wikipedia)
Census 2020 Tip of the Month
It's Not Too LateIt's Not Too Late <https://2020census.gov>
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It's not too late to respond to the 2020 Census while being safe and
practicing social distancing at home. Once you have responded, please
encourage your family, friends, and loved ones to complete the census
too. #2020Census
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* Caregiver Support Group Meetings Have Been Suspended
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* June 6, 2020 Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day Has Been
Cancelled
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Board of Chosen Freeholders
Sylvia Petillo
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