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. 

 

Date of application:	September 8, 2026      Alternate date: September 9, 2026
Time of Application:	7:30  pm – 11:59pm
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
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
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

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 *

Township Committee Workshop canceled for August 27

Please be advised the Township Committee Workshop for Thursday, August 27 has been canceled.

Mountain Lake Beach closed for the season

The Mountain Lake Beach is closed for the season.  We thank those who came out to enjoy the beach and lake this year, and we look forward to having another successful season next year!

Mountain Lake Beach update Aug 20

The Mountain Lake Beach is closed today due to impending weather.  Due to short staffing, we don't anticipate the beach to be open again until Wednesday, Aug 26.  We are in the process of trying to find additional coverage, and please check back on the blog for any updates.  Thank you for your understanding.