The Recreation meeting scheduled for Monday September 21st has been canceled.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Land Use Board Meeting canceled Sept 16
CANCELATION NOTICE
PLEASE TAKE
NOTICE THAT the Chairman of the
Liberty Township Land Use Board, after consultation with the Board Attorney,
has CANCELED the regular meeting of
the Land Use Board scheduled for Wednesday, September 16th, 2026 at
7:30 pm, at the Liberty Township Municipal Building, 349 Mountain Lake Road,
Great Meadows, N.J.
Amber Gratacos
Board Administrator
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Environmental Commission meeting canceled Sept 10
The Environmental Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 10 has been canceled.
West Nile virus detected in our area
West Nile Virus Update
Seven more samples of mixed Culex mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). The samples were collected from gravid traps on August 25, 2026, in Frelinghuysen Township, Hope Township, Knowlton Township, Liberty Township (2), and Mansfield Township (2). So far this year in Warren County, there have been a total of twenty-one (21) WNV-positive mosquito samples. Positive mosquitoes have been collected from Belvidere (2), Franklin Township, Frelinghuysen Township, Greenwich Township, Hackettstown, Harmony Township, Hope Township, Knowlton Township, Liberty Township (2), Lopatcong Township (4), Mansfield Township (2), Phillipsburg, and Washington Township (3).
For West Nile virus surveillance, adult mosquitoes are collected from traps specifically designed to catch Culex mosquitoes, the type responsible for transmitting West Nile virus, particularly from bird to bird. Each sample contains up to 75 individual adult mosquitoes of the same species from a single location.
Warren County Mosquito Control Commission has been collecting and submitting mosquito samples for testing each week since the state laboratory began mosquito testing for the year on May 18, 2026. Mid-to-late August is usually the peak time for humans and other mammals to acquire this virus. Four people have been confirmed positive in New Jersey so far this year and there have been two presumptive viremic blood donors. Warren County Mosquito Control Commission staff perform larval (aquatic immature stage) mosquito control daily throughout the county. However, treatments to reduce adult mosquito populations in West Nile virus positive areas are weather permitting. Check out our website for updates.
Mosquito populations are currently very high in parts of the county due to recent rainfall events.
Residents are urged to help reduce their risk of contracting mosquito-borne diseases by following these guidelines:
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Don't produce mosquitoes on your property. Dump or drain standing water. Mosquitoes can't begin their life without water.
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Defend yourself against mosquitoes using repellents containing DEET, Picaridin, or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus.
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Avoid being outdoors when mosquitoes are present, typically Dawn and Dusk.
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Report neglected swimming pools by calling 908-453-3585 or visiting www.warrencountymosquito.org Anonymous calls accepted. Just one neglected pool
can produce more than 1 million mosquitoes and affect people up to five miles away.
WEST NILE VIRUS INFORMATION
West Nile virus symptoms of the mild form include fever, headache, tiredness, body aches, and swollen lymph glands. While the illness can be as short as a few days, even healthy people have reported being sick for several weeks. There were two severe human cases of West Nile virus in Warren County in 2024.
Less than one percent of individuals (about 1 in 150 people) infected with West Nile virus will develop severe illness. The severe symptoms can include high fever, headache, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, vision loss, numbness and paralysis. These symptoms may last several weeks, and neurological effects may be permanent. West Nile virus infection can be fatal.
MORE INFORMATION
WNV activity in the county: https://warrencountymosquito.com/disease-surveillance/
Repellent information from the Centers for Disease Control: https://www.cdc.gov/mosquitoes/prevention/
Mosquito-borne Diseases in NJ: https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/mosquitoborne.shtml
Notice of spraying to be done for adult mosquitoes in the county: https://warrencountymosquito.com/adult/
Adult mosquito control notification September 8
The following
application will be made with a truck-mounted ultra- low volume sprayer.
The truck is well marked as a mosquito commission vehicle. The
application will be made as close to sunset as possible in order to increase
its contact with actively flying mosquitoes. Spraying for adult mosquitoes is
done on a limited and very localized basis to protect the public health from
mosquito-borne illnesses.
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Date
of application: |
September
8, 2026
Alternate date: September 9, 2026 |
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Time of Application: |
7:30 pm – 11:59pm |
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Brand Name and Active Ingredient of Pesticide: |
Zenivex E4 (EPA
Reg # 2724-807) Active Ingredient Etofenprox Fyfanon ULV
(EPA Reg # 279-3539) Active Ingredient Malathion Merus (#
8329-108) Active Ingredient Pyrethrins |
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Location of Application: |
MANSFIELD:
Towpath Rd., Main St. LIBERTY:
Lakeside Dr. West, Knoll Dr., Cresent Dr., Lakeside Dr. South, Tamarack Rd.,
Fern Dr., Circle Lane HOPE:
Sandy Lane, Great Meadows Rd. (CR 611), Johnsonburg Rd. KNOWLTON:
Station Rd., Kill Rd. INDEPENDENCE:
Alphano Rd., Nykun Lane, Youngs Island Rd., Post Lane, Gun Club Lane, Ridge
Rd. ALLAMUCHY:
Youngs Island Rd., Kestrel Lane, Freeborn Lane, Alphano Rd. WASHINGTON
TWP: Imlaydale Rd., Route 31 |
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Name and License Number of Certified Pesticide Applicator: |
Jennifer Gruener – Applicator License #25339B Anastasia Giordano – Applicator License #58642B Ryan Hagerty-Applicator License #62416B John Necina – Applicator License #28467B |
*In case of wind exceeding 10mph, measurable precipitation,
or mechanical/technical failures causing the treatment to be cancelled it will
be done on the alternate date listed
Monday, August 31, 2026
Township Committee meeting draft agenda September 3
AGENDA
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING
September 3, 2026
7:00 pm
Municipal Building
349 Mountain Lake Road
Great Meadows, NJ 07838
Sunshine Notice
Flag
Salute
Roll
Call
Reports:
New Jersey State Police
Governing
Body
Great
Meadows Regional Board of Education
Municipal
Committees
Adoption
of Agenda
Adoption
of Minutes – August 6 minutes and August 6 Executive Session minutes
Unfinished
Business
Ordinance 2026.003 Fire Department, Chapter
12 Amendment – Motion to introduce
New
Business
Mountain Lake Fire Company Social Affair
Permit – October 31, 2026
Resolutions
2026.074
Salary Resolution
2026.075 Bills List
Correspondence
Level Up Companies – Letter of Intent
LTEC – Summary of suggested septic ordinance
Public Comment
Executive Session
Adjournment
NOTICE
*
This Agenda is subject to change by order of the Liberty Township Committee
before, and / or during the scheduled meeting *
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Township Committee Workshop canceled for August 27
Please be advised the Township Committee Workshop for Thursday, August 27 has been canceled.
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