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 11 - Newton, NJ - Tuesday, November 3, 2020 Feature Story Image<https://www.sussex.nj.us/images/625/20201101-baran-3.jpg> 2020 Salute to Military Veterans <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/webpage.cfm?TPID=933&utm_source=newsletter& utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=november> The Salute to Military Veterans is a virtual event this year due to COVID-19. To view this event, simply click on the following link: https://sussex.nj.us/seniorservices <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/webpage.cfm?tpid=933&utm_source=newsletter& utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=salute> . Read More... <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/webpage.cfm?TPID=933&utm_source=newsletter& utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=november> If you enjoy this newsletter, please forward it to a friend. Elections <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/webpage.cfm?tpid=1503&utm_source=newsletter &utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Elections> Today is Election DayToday is Election Day <https://sussexcountyclerk.org/elections?utm_source=newsletter&utm_mediu m=email&utm_campaign=elections> (11/3/2020) Print this story Print this story <https://sussexcountyclerk.org/elections?utm_source=newsletter&utm_mediu m=email&utm_campaign=elections&print=1> 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 <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/webpage.cfm?tpid=17034#dropbox> * your designated polling location - Find your polling location <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/webpage.cfm?tpid=17034&utm_source=newslette r&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=elections#polling> * the Sussex County Board of Elections <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/webpage.cfm?tpid=1503&utm_source=newsletter &utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=elections#contact> Veterans Veterans ServicesVeterans Services <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/webpage.cfm?tpid=16391&utm_source=newslette r&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=november> (11/3/2020) Print this story Print this story <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/webpage.cfm?tpid=16391&utm_source=newslette r&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=november&print=1> The Veterans Services Portal <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/webpage.cfm?tpid=16391&utm_source=newslette r&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=november> highlights health, housing, mental health, transportation and more veteran and community resources. Resource DirectoryResource Directory <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/webpage.cfm?tpid=15520&utm_source=newslette r&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=november&utm_term=veteran> (11/3/2020) Print this story Print this story <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/webpage.cfm?tpid=15520&utm_source=newslette r&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=november&utm_term=veteran&print=1> The Veteran ID Card and Discount ProgramVeteran ID Card and Discount Program <https://sussexcountyclerk.org/veterans/veteran-discount-program/?utm_so urce=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=november> (11/3/2020) Print this story Print this story <https://sussexcountyclerk.org/veterans/veteran-discount-program/?utm_so urce=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=november&print=1> 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 <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=november> (11/3/2020) 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=november&print=1> 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 <https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/app> Health Insurance Marketplace Open EnrollmentHealth Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/webpage.cfm?tpid=3373&utm_source=newsletter &utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=november#hcr> (11/3/2020) Print this story Print this story <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/webpage.cfm?tpid=3373&utm_source=newsletter &utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=november#hcr&print=1> 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 <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/news/index.cfm?NID=52131&jump2=0&utm_source =newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=november> (11/3/2020) Print this story Print this story <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/news/index.cfm?NID=52131&jump2=0&utm_source =newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=november&print=1> 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 <https://www.sussexcountysheriff.org?&utm_source=scnewsletter&utm_medium =email&utm_campaign=LawEnforcement> Two Sussex County Sheriff's Correctional Police Officers PromotedTwo Sussex County Sheriff's Correctional Police Officers Promoted <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/news/index.cfm?NID=52152&jump2=0&utm_source =newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=november> (10/30/2020) Print this story Print this story <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/news/index.cfm?NID=52152&jump2=0&utm_source =newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=november&print=1> 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 <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/News/index.cfm?NID=47541&jump2=0&utm_source =newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=november> (11/3/2020) 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=november&print=1> 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 <https://www.sussex.nj.us/Documents/20201030-Fire-Safety-Fact-Sheet-Prop ane-Pedestal-Heaters.pdf?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_camp aign=november> (11/3/2020) Print this story Print this story <https://www.sussex.nj.us/Documents/20201030-Fire-Safety-Fact-Sheet-Prop ane-Pedestal-Heaters.pdf?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_camp aign=november&print=1> If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Sussex County Fire Marshal's Office or your local Fire Official for assistance. Recycling <http://www.scmua.org/Cit-e-Access/webpage.cfm?TID=121&TPID=11922&utm_so urce=scnewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Recycling> November 7, 2020 - Household Hazardous Waste Day at SCMUANovember 7, 2020 - Household Hazardous Waste Day at SCMUA <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/news/index.cfm?NID=32200&jump2=0&utm_source =newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=scmua#hhw> (11/3/2020) Print this story Print this story <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/news/index.cfm?NID=32200&jump2=0&utm_source =newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=scmua#hhw&print=1> Dispose of lead and oil based paints, stains, thinners, pool chemicals, mercury, lubricants, chlorine, driveway sealer, fluorescent bulbs, household batteries and more. Library <https://www.sussexcountylibrary.org?&utm_source=scnewsletter&utm_medium =email&utm_campaign=Library> November is National Novel Writing MonthNovember is National Novel Writing Month <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/news/index.cfm?NID=31133&jump2=0&utm_source =scnewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=november> (10/19/2020) Print this story Print this story <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/news/index.cfm?NID=31133&jump2=0&utm_source =scnewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=november&print=1> 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 <https://sussexcountylibrary.org/events/month/2020-11?utm_source=scnewsl etter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=november> (11/3/2020) Print this story Print this story <https://sussexcountylibrary.org/events/month/2020-11?utm_source=scnewsl etter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=november&print=1> All branches are now open Monday through Saturday by appointment <https://www.picktime.com/8fdd1027-a5eb-41f9-8751-dfa86f04a044> . See the library events calendar <https://sussexcountylibrary.org/events/month/2020-11/> for dozens of online programs scheduled through the month of November. Your online library is open all the time! * Search our catalog <https://sussexcl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/scls> * Check your library account <https://sussexcl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/scls/search/patronlogin/htt p:%24002f%24002fsussexcl.ent.sirsi.net%24002fclient%24002fen_US%24002fsc ls%24002fsearch%24002faccount%24003f/> * Browse our online databases <https://sussexcountylibrary.org/databases/> * Read a book on cloudLibrary <https://sussexcountylibrary.org/ebooks-and-eaudiobooks/> * Flip through digital magazines on RB Digital <https://sussexcountylibrary.org/digital-magazines/> * Stream a movie on hoopla digital <https://sussexcountylibrary.org/hoopla-digital/> Sussex County Community College <https://www.sussex.edu> Winter Registration is OpenWinter Registration is Open <https://sussex.edu/about-sussex/news-announcements/news/winter-2020/?ut m_source=scnewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=wintersession> (11/3/2020) Print this story Print this story <https://sussex.edu/about-sussex/news-announcements/news/winter-2020/?ut m_source=scnewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=wintersession&print= 1> 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? <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/webpage.cfm?tpid=994&utm_source=newsletter& utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=faq#fp2> (11/3/2020) Print this story Print this story <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/webpage.cfm?tpid=994&utm_source=newsletter& utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=faq#fp2&print=1> 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 <https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/webpage.cfm?TPID=15520&utm_term=food%20pant ries&utm_source=socialservices&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=foodpantries> . Call ahead as hours may have changed. Town of the Month Hampton TownshipHampton Township <http://www.hamptontownshipnj.info/> (11/3/2020) Print this story Print this story <http://www.hamptontownshipnj.info/&print=1> 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. 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