View this email in your browser <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/webpage.cfm?TPID=7814&utm_source=newsletter header&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletters#newsletters> | Past Issues <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/webpage.cfm?TPID=7814&utm_source=newsletter header&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletters#newsletters> | Sign Up <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/MailingList?TPID=7711&utm_source=newsletter header&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=subscribe> Sussex County Email Header Image - right click to download <https://www.sussex.nj.us> Vol. 14 Issue 10 - Newton, NJ - Tuesday, October 6, 2020 Feature Story Image<http://www.sussex.nj.us/images/600/sussexcountyvotes.jpg Election Day is November 3, 2020 <https://sussexcountyclerk.org/elections?utm_source=newsletter&utm_mediu m=email&utm_campaign=electionsIf 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 <https://sussex.nj.us/cn/webpage.cfm?tpid=1503#contact 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> . Read More... <https://sussexcountyclerk.org/elections?utm_source=newsletter&utm_mediu m=email&utm_campaign=elections> If you enjoy this newsletter, please forward it to a friend. Health and Human Services <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/webpage.cfm?tpid=3373&utm_source=newsletter &utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=HealthAndHumanServices COVID-19 UpdateCOVID-19 Update <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/webpage.cfm?tpid=17089&utm_source=newslette r&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=october(10/6/2020) Print this story Print this story <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/webpage.cfm?tpid=17089&utm_source=newslette r&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=october&print=1> 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 <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/news/index.cfm?NID=51966&jump2=0&jump2=0&ut m_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=october(9/24/2020) Print this story Print this story <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/news/index.cfm?NID=51966&jump2=0&jump2=0&ut m_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=october&print=1> 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 <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/news/index.cfm?NID=51871&jump2=0&utm_source =newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=october(9/8/2020) Print this story Print this story <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/news/index.cfm?NID=51871&jump2=0&utm_source =newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=october&print=1> 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 <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/news/index.cfm?NID=44722&jump2=0&utm_source =newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=october(9/24/2020) Print this story Print this story <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/news/index.cfm?NID=44722&jump2=0&utm_source =newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=october&print=1> 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 <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/News/index.cfm?NID=31353&jump2=0&utm_source =newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=october(9/24/2020) Print this story Print this story <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/News/index.cfm?NID=31353&jump2=0&utm_source =newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=october&print=1> 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 <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/news/?NID=35037&utm_source=newsletter&utm_m edium=email&utm_campaign=october(9/24/2020) Print this story Print this story <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/news/?NID=35037&utm_source=newsletter&utm_m edium=email&utm_campaign=october&print=1> 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 <https://www.sussexcountysheriff.org?&utm_source=scnewsletter&utm_medium =email&utm_campaign=LawEnforcement Heroin Epidemic in New JerseyHeroin Epidemic in New Jersey <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/News/index.cfm?NID=47541&jump2=0&utm_source =newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=october(9/24/2020) Print this story Print this story <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/News/index.cfm?NID=47541&jump2=0&utm_source =newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=october&print=1> The Sussex County Prosecutor's Office advises about a major cause of home burglaries. Recycling <http://www.scmua.org/Cit-e-Access/webpage.cfm?TID=121&TPID=11922&utm_so urce=scnewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Recycling October 17, 2020 - Electronic Waste Day at SCMUAOctober 17, 2020 - Electronic Waste Day at SCMUA <https://www.sussex.nj.us/Cit-e-Access/news/index.cfm?NID=32200&jump2=0& utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=scmua#ew(10/6/2020) Print this story Print this story <https://www.sussex.nj.us/Cit-e-Access/news/index.cfm?NID=32200&jump2=0& utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=scmua#ew&print=1> Electronic Waste Recycling Day is available to Sussex County residents, businesses, local school districts, municipalities and county agencies. Freeholders <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/TownCouncil/?tpid=591&utm_source=newsletter &utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Freeholders Freeholders Outraged at Murphy Administration Cut of School Based Youth Services FundingFreeholders Outraged at Murphy Administration Cut of School Based Youth Services Funding <https://www.sussex.nj.us/Documents/20200918-School-Based-Youth-Services -Funding-Cut.pdf?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=oct ober(9/18/2020) Print this story Print this story <https://www.sussex.nj.us/Documents/20200918-School-Based-Youth-Services -Funding-Cut.pdf?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=oct 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 <https://www.sussex.nj.us/Documents/20200914%20Sussex%20County%20Freehol ders%20Resolution%20on%20Reopening%20Against%202nd%20Amendment%20Taxes.p df?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=october(9/11/2020) Print this story Print this story <https://www.sussex.nj.us/Documents/20200914%20Sussex%20County%20Freehol ders%20Resolution%20on%20Reopening%20Against%202nd%20Amendment%20Taxes.p 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 <https://www.sussexcountylibrary.org?&utm_source=scnewsletter&utm_medium =email&utm_campaign=Library Teen Advisory Board - Dress the PartTeen Advisory Board - Dress the Part <https://sussexcountylibrary.org/event/teen-advisory-board-dress-the-par t-via-zoom?utm_source=scnewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=october (10/6/2020) Print this story Print this story <https://sussexcountylibrary.org/event/teen-advisory-board-dress-the-par t-via-zoom?utm_source=scnewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=october &print=1> 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 <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/news/index.cfm?NID=27220&jump2=0&utm_source =newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=october(10/6/2020) Print this story Print this story <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/news/index.cfm?NID=27220&jump2=0&utm_source =newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=october&print=1> 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 <https://www.sussex.nj.us/Cit-e-Access/news/index.cfm?NID=35835&jump2=0& utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=october(10/1/2020) Print this story Print this story <https://www.sussex.nj.us/Cit-e-Access/news/index.cfm?NID=35835&jump2=0& utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=october&print=1> 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) <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/webpage.cfm?tpid=904&utm_source=newsletter& utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Engineering 2020 Sussex County Resurfacing Program2020 Sussex County Resurfacing Program <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/webpage.cfm?TPID=904&utm_source=newsletter& utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=engineering#dpw(10/6/2020) Print this story Print this story <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/webpage.cfm?TPID=904&utm_source=newsletter& utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=engineering#dpw&print=1> 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 <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/webpage.cfm?TPID=904&utm_source=newsletter& utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=engineering#d17(10/6/2020) Print this story Print this story <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/webpage.cfm?TPID=904&utm_source=newsletter& utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=engineering#d17&print=1> 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. More Help Us Plan for the Future!Help Us Plan for the Future! <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/news/index.cfm?NID=12676&jump2=0(10/6/2020) Print this story Print this story <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/news/index.cfm?NID=12676&jump2=0&print=1> 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 Branchville BoroughBranchville Borough <https://www.branchville.us/(10/6/2020) Print this story Print this story <https://www.branchville.us/&print=1> 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. 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