Friday, December 27, 2024

Christmas Tree Drop Off Program 2024

 


Warren County Department of Public Safety

 

Warren County Roads

Friday, December 27, 2024 | 12:55 pm

WEATHER STATEMENT

REEZING RAIN LIKELY TONIGHT *

THEAT TIME: FRIDAY 11:00 PM - SATURDAY 10:30 AM* F

Even though we've warmed nicely this afternoon, temperatures will drop back below freezing tonight. While low temperatures

should occur prior to Midnight before a slow warming trend overnight, it's unlikely to warm sufficiently before precipitation

(freezing rain) moves in to prevent icing. By 7 AM, temperatures will probably be right around the freezing mark, but given that

it's been pretty cold lately, it will probably take until we're 34 degrees with the sun up for there not to be any icing as some

shaded and less traveled surfaces may be running colder given the recent cold stretch. Either way, beyond sunrise, there should

be increasing variability in how ground surfaces behave as temperatures (air & pavement) continue to rise.

HAZARDS

Hazard Threat Description

Ice High

Coatings of ice likely tonight into early tomorrow with a period of freezing rain. In a

few instances, re-applications of de-icers may be necessary as original ones become

diluted.

FORECAST

Friday, Sun mixes with high clouds.

High 37 - 41 | Light and variable winds

 

Fri Night

Clouds increase. Scattered freezing rain showers develop 11 PM - 2 AM, turning more

likely/widespread heading into dawn.

70% chance for a Coating of Ice

Low 25 - 29, rising slightly late | Light wind < 5 mph

 

Saturday

Freezing rain to start for most before changing to plain rain 8:30 - 10:30 AM. Periods of rain and drizzle

continue through the day.

55% chance for Patchy Ice (Additional) | 0.10 - 0.25" of Rain

Early temps 31 - 33, rising into the upper 30s/near 40 | SSE winds < 5 mph

 

Sat Night

Cloudy with additional areas of rain and drizzle. Patchy fog.

0.05 - 0.15" of Rain

Temps 35 - 40

 

Sunday

Cloudy with periods of rain in the morning. Drying out with breaks of sun for the afternoon before

additional rain arrives overnight.

High 55 – 59

 

 


Dennis M. Riley
Public Safety Director

Rescue Task Force Commander

Warren County Department of Public Safety
1024 State Highway 57 W
Washington, NJ 07882

Monday, December 23, 2024

Liberty Township Chistmas Office Hours

 

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL OFFICES AND DPW

ARE CLOSED TUESDAY, 24 DECEMBER

AND WEDNESDAY, 25 DECEMBER

Warren County Department of Public Safety

 

A Code Blue has been declared for the overnight of Monday, December 23, 2024. A low of around 19 Degrees Fahrenheit is forecasted.

 During business hours, contact Warren County Division of Temporary Assistance Social Service at 908-475-6218.

 During off business hours, weekends, and holidays, contact NJ 211 by dialing 211.

 For more information regarding Code Blue, please visit New Jersey 2-1-1.

 A complete list of available warming shelters and times of operation can be found utilizing the following link: https://www.warrencountynjdps.com/emergency-management/preparedness/community-resources/warming-cooling-shelters.

 **Monitor weather.gov/phi for daily information.

  


Dennis M. Riley
Public Safety Director

Rescue Task Force Commander

Warren County Department of Public Safety

 


Thursday, December 19, 2024

Land Use Administrator office hours week of December 23

The Land Use Administrator office hours will be

Monday, December 23

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Warren County Department of Public Safety

 

A Code Blue has been declared for the overnight of Tuesday, December 17, 2024. A low of around 31 Degrees Fahrenheit is forecasted.

 During business hours, contact Warren County Division of Temporary Assistance Social Service at 908-475-6218.

 During off business hours, weekends, and holidays, contact NJ 211 by dialing 211.

 For more information regarding Code Blue, please visit New Jersey 2-1-1.

 A complete list of available warming shelters and times of operation can be found utilizing the following link: https://www.warrencountynjdps.com/emergency-management/preparedness/community-resources/warming-cooling-shelters.

 **Monitor weather.gov/phi for daily information.

   


Dennis M. Riley
Public Safety Director

Rescue Task Force Commander

Warren County Department of Public Safety


Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Warren County Department of Public Safety

 

A Code Blue has been declared for the overnight of Wednesday, December 11, 2024. A low of around 31 Degrees Fahrenheit is forecasted.

 During business hours, contact Warren County Division of Temporary Assistance Social Service at 908-475-6218.

 During off business hours, weekends, and holidays, contact NJ 211 by dialing 211.

 For more information regarding Code Blue, please visit New Jersey 2-1-1.

 A complete list of available warming shelters and times of operation can be found utilizing the following link: https://www.warrencountynjdps.com/emergency-management/preparedness/community-resources/warming-cooling-shelters.

 **Monitor weather.gov/phi for daily information.



Dennis M. Riley
Public Safety Director

Rescue Task Force Commander

Warren County Department of Public Safety
1024 State Highway 57 W
Washington, NJ 07882

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Land Use Board Meeting Cancelled December 18

 

TOWNSHIP OF LIBERTY

LAND USE BOARD

349 Mt. Lake Road

Great Meadows, N.J. 07838

(908) 637-4579

 

CANCELLATION NOTICE

 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Chairman of the Liberty Township Land Use Board, after consultation with the Board Attorney, has CANCELLED the regular meeting of the Land Use Board scheduled for Wednesday, December 18th, 2024 at 7:30 pm, at the Liberty Township Municipal Building, 349 Mountain Lake Road, Great Meadows, N.J.

 

Any and all matters on the agenda are carried to the next regular meeting.

 

The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 15th, 2025 at 7:30 pm, at the Liberty Township Municipal Building, 349 Mountain Lake Road, Great Meadows, N.J.

 

 

Respectfully,

Amber Gratacos

Board Administrator

Monday, December 9, 2024

Thank you to Girl Scout Troop #97170

 


Ladies - You completed a great job cleaning up Free Union Road this past Saturday.  Thank you so very much for your time and hard work.  You all are so very appreciated.

Municipal Office hours 9 December

Please take notice that the Municipal Offices 

will be closing at 3:00 pm on 

Monday 9 December

Friday, December 6, 2024

Warren County Department of Public Safety

 

A Code Blue has been declared for the overnight of Friday, December 6, 2024. A low of around 23 Degrees Fahrenheit is forecasted.

 During business hours, contact Warren County Division of Temporary Assistance Social Service at 908-475-6218.

 During off business hours, weekends, and holidays, contact NJ 211 by dialing 211.

 For more information regarding Code Blue, please visit New Jersey 2-1-1.

 A complete list of available warming shelters and times of operation can be found utilizing the following link: https://www.warrencountynjdps.com/emergency-management/preparedness/community-resources/warming-cooling-shelters.

 

**Monitor weather.gov/phi for daily information.

   


Dennis M. Riley
Public Safety Director

Rescue Task Force Commander

Warren County Department of Public Safety

Thursday, December 5, 2024

Liberty Township Governing Body Meeting Postponed

 The Liberty Township Governing Body meeting regularly scheudled for Thursday, 5 December 2024 has been canceled and rescheduled for 

Thursday, 12 Dcember 2024

7:00 pm

at the Municipal Building

349 Mountina Lake ROad

Great Meadows, NJ 07838

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Warren County Department of Public Safety Notice

 

A Code Blue has been declared for the overnight of Tuesday, December 3, 2024. A low of around 21 Degrees Fahrenheit is forecasted.

 

During business hours, contact Warren County Division of Temporary Assistance Social Service at 908-475-6218.

 

During off business hours, weekends, and holidays, contact NJ 211 by dialing 211.

 

For more information regarding Code Blue, please visit New Jersey 2-1-1.

 

A complete list of available warming shelters and times of operation can be found utilizing the following link: https://www.warrencountynjdps.com/emergency-management/preparedness/community-resources/warming-cooling-shelters.

 

**Monitor weather.gov/phi for daily information.

 

Monday, December 2, 2024

Tax Collector office hours Wednesday, December 4

The Tax Collector's office hours on

Wednesday, December 4

are 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Land Use Administrator hours weeks of December 2 & 9

Please be advised

the Land Use Administrator office hours 

will be 

Monday, December 2 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm

and

Monday, December 9 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Warren County Department of Public Safety

 

A Code Blue has been declared for the overnight of Tuesday, November 26, 2024. A low of around 32 Degrees Fahrenheit is forecasted.

 During business hours, contact Warren County Division of Temporary Assistance Social Service at 908-475-6218.

 During off business hours, weekends, and holidays, contact NJ 211 by dialing 211.

 For more information regarding Code Blue, please visit New Jersey 2-1-1.

 A complete list of available warming shelters and times of operation can be found utilizing the following link: https://www.warrencountynjdps.com/emergency-management/preparedness/community-resources/warming-cooling-shelters.

 **Monitor weather.gov/phi for daily information.

 


Dennis M. Riley
Public Safety Director

Rescue Task Force Commander

Warren County Department of Public Safety

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Land Use Administrator office hours week of November 25

Please be advised the Land Use Administrator office hours will be on 

Monday, November 25 at 6:00 pm

Thank you

LandUse Board Agenda for Special Meeting - 25 November 2024

 

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP LAND USE BOARD

          Great Meadows, NJ  07838

 

                                                                                                                                                NOT OFFICIAL

                                                                                                                                           SUBJECT TO CHANGE

 

                                               Special Meeting – November 25th, 2024    7:30 p.m.

                                                    LIBERTY TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 

349 Mt. Lake Rd.,

                                                                                 Great Meadows, NJ

 

 

1.      CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE

 2.      STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE - Sunshine Law

 3.   ROLL CALL

 4.   MINUTES – October 16th, 2024

 6.  RESOLUTIONS - None

 7.  APPLICATIONS -     Continuation of hearing:

                                                Luckson Etienne

                                                Block 38, Lot 1

                                                1 Walnut Drive

                                Seeks to have the property declared a Pre-existing Non-conforming Use

     8.   NEW BUSINESS – None                                     

    9.   BILLS

     10.  ADJOURNMENT - (automatic adjournment at 10:30 p.m.)

 

Monday, November 18, 2024

Municipal Office hours Monday, November 18

 Monday November 18, 2024

Municipal building

will be closing

at 2:00 pm

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Warren County Department of Public Safety

 

A Code Blue has been declared for the overnight of Thursday, November 14, 2024. A low of around 31 Degrees Fahrenheit is forecasted.

 During business hours, contact Warren County Division of Temporary Assistance Social Service at 908-475-6218.

 During off business hours, weekends, and holidays, contact NJ 211 by dialing 211.

 For more information regarding Code Blue, please visit New Jersey 2-1-1.

 A complete list of available warming shelters and times of operation can be found utilizing the following link: https://www.warrencountynjdps.com/emergency-management/preparedness/community-resources/warming-cooling-shelters.

 **Monitor weather.gov/phi for daily information.

   


Dennis M. Riley
Public Safety Director

Rescue Task Force Commander

Warren County Department of Public Safety
1024 State Highway 57 W
Washington, NJ 07882

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Warren County Department of Public Safety

 

A Code Blue has been declared for the overnight of Tuesday, November 12, 2024 and Wednesday, November 13, 2024. A low of around 27 Degrees Fahrenheit is forecasted.

 

During business hours, contact Warren County Division of Temporary Assistance Social Service at 908-475-6218.

 During off business hours, weekends, and holidays, contact NJ 211 by dialing 211.

 For more information regarding Code Blue, please visit New Jersey 2-1-1.

 A complete list of available warming shelters and times of operation can be found utilizing the following link: https://www.warrencountynjdps.com/emergency-management/preparedness/community-resources/warming-cooling-shelters.

 

**Monitor weather.gov/phi for daily information.


Dennis M. Riley

Public Safety Director

Rescue Task Force Commander

Warren County Department of Public Safety
1024 State Highway 57 W
Washington, NJ 07882

Friday, November 8, 2024

Warren County Department of Public Safety Notice

 

A Code Blue has been declared for the overnight of Saturday, November 9, 2024. A low of around 29 Degrees Fahrenheit is forecasted.

 

During business hours, contact Warren County Division of Temporary Assistance Social Service at 908-475-6218.

 

During off business hours, weekends, and holidays, contact NJ 211 by dialing 211.

 

For more information regarding Code Blue, please visit New Jersey 2-1-1.

 

A complete list of available warming shelters and times of operation can be found utilizing the following link: https://www.warrencountynjdps.com/emergency-management/preparedness/community-resources/warming-cooling-shelters.

 

**Monitor weather.gov/phi for daily information.

  


Dennis M. Riley
Public Safety Director

Rescue Task Force Commander

Warren County Department of Public Safety
1024 State Highway 57 W
Washington, NJ 07882

https://warrencountynjdps.com

 

 


Zoning office hours Tuesday, November 12

Please take notice that the Zoning Officer's hours for 

Tuesday, November 12

will be from 9am - 12pm.


Thank you

Thursday, October 31, 2024

Liberty Township Recreation Commission November Meeting Schedule

 

Liberty Township Recreation Commission

 

Be advised that the Liberty Township Recreation Commission has canceled their regularly scheduled meeting of  25 November 2024.

A November meeting has been scheduled for Monday, 18 November at 6 pm within the Liberty Township Municipal Building, 349 Mountain Lakr Road, Great Meadows, NJ.

 

Michele Warren, LT Recreation Commission President

Friday, October 18, 2024

Land Use Administrator office hours week of Oct 21

The Land Use Administrator will be in the office

Tuesday, October 22

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Municipal Office hours Monday, October 21

The Municipal Office will be closing at 3:00pm on

Monday, October 21

We apologize for any inconvenience


Friday, October 11, 2024

October 11 & 14

 Friday, October 11

Municipal Office will be closing

at 12:00pm

 

We will be closed for Columbus Day

Monday, Oct 14

 

Vouchers for fall clean-up will be

available on Tuesday, Oct 15

 

Thank you

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Office Hours Oct 8 & 9

 

Tuesday, October 8

Zoning Office will be closed this afternoon

Municipal Office is closing at 2:45pm today

 

 Wednesday, October 9

Municipal Office is opening at 9:00 am

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Public Hearing for Comcast of Northwest New Jersey LLC

 

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township of Liberty will hold a municipal consent hearing on Thursday, 7 November, 2024 at 7:00 pm in the Liberty Township Municipal Building, 349 Mountain Lake Road, Great Meadows NJ.

 

This hearing will be held for the purpose of evaluating the application of Comcast of Northwest New Jersey LLC for the renewal of its municipal consent to own, operate, extend, and maintain a cable television and cable communications system in the Township of Liberty and is held in accordance with NJSA 48:5A-23, and NJAC 14:18-11.6, and all other applicable statutory and regulatory provisions.

 

All interested parties are invited to attend and be heard with respect to this application.  Copies of the application will be on file with the Township of Liberty Municipal Clerk and can be reviewed Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 am and 3:30 pm at the Liberty Township Municipal Building.

 

This notice shall be published on 3, 10, 24 and 31 October 2024

 

Diane M Pflugfelder, RMC/MMC

Municipal Clerk/Administrator

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Protect Yourself from West Nile Virus

 Protect Yourself from West Nile Virus

A sample of mosquitoes from Liberty Township have tested positive for West Niles Virus. This collection was near the firehouse.  

We encourage all residents to dump standing water from containers, including boats

This week, two more samples of mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile virus from Warren County.  A sample collected on August 19, 2024, from Mountain Lake in Liberty Township consisting of 37 mixed Culex mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile virus. The other sample collected on August 20, 2024, collected from East Baldwin Street in Hackettstown, consisting of 33 Culex erraticus mosquitoes also tested positive for West Nile virus. 

 

So far this year, a total of twenty-six (26) samples of mosquitoes have tested positive in Warren County. This is more than double the 10-year average.  The positive samples were collected from: Allamuchy (1), Alpha (3), Belvidere (1), Franklin (1), Greenwich (1), Hackettstown (3), Harmony (2), Liberty (2), Lopatcong (4), Oxford (1), Phillipsburg (6), and Washington Township (1). This is double the average number of WNV positive mosquito samples seen in Warren County. The Warren County Mosquito Control Commission has submitted 302 samples of mosquitoes to the state laboratory for testing so far this year.  There are 8 confirmed human cases in NJ currently, two of which proved fatal.  This number is expected to increase in the coming weeks as the number of infected mosquitoes continues to increase statewide.  

 

Treatments to reduce adult mosquito populations are ongoing throughout the County as weather and notifications allow.   Please check the Commission’s website www.warrencountymosquito.org daily for more information or call our office at (908) 453-3585

 

Residents are urged to help reduce their risk of contracting mosquito-borne diseases by following these guidelines: 

  • Don't produce mosquitoes on your property. Dump or drain standing water. Mosquitoes can't begin their life without water.
  • Defend yourself against mosquitoes using repellents containing DEET, Picaridin, or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus.
  • Avoid being outdoors when mosquitoes are present, typically Dawn and Dusk.
  • 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. 

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/

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/adulticide/

Thursday, August 29, 2024

Warren County Mosquito Control Notification

 

The Warren County Mosquito Control Commission is planning a treatment for adult mosquito control in your townships.  Please share this information with your residents and let them know that they can call us or visit our website for more information or with questions/concerns. 

   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:

August 30, 2024      Alternate date:  August 31, 2024

Time of Application:

7:30 pm – 11:30pm

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

DeltaGard (EPA Reg # 432-1534) Active Ingredient Deltamethrin

Location of Application:

HARDWICK:  Spring Valley Rd

KNOWLTON:  US Hwy 46, Orchard Ave., N. Riverview Ave., Watergap View Ave.

LIBERTY:  Tamarack Rd., Fern Dr., Circle Lane, Lakeside Dr.S,  Lakeside Dr., E, Knoll Dr.,  Cresent Dr., Mountain Lake Rd.,

WHITE:  Tamarack Rd, Mountain Lake Rd.

HACKETTSTOWN:  E. Baldwin St., 4th St., Hamilton Dr., 5th St.

INDEPENDENCE:  Canal Lane, Overlook Dr.

*For the most up-to-date information please check the Commission website www.warrencountymosquito.org

 

Name and License Number of Certified Pesticide Applicator:

Andrew Flohn – Applicator License #53233B

Jennifer Gruener – Applicator License #25339B

Stephanie Oliphant – Applicator License #56231B

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

 

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Aerial larviciding notification 22 August

An aerial pesticide application for mosquito control is planned.  A granular substance (resembling kitty litter) will be applied to standing water, by aircraft, for the control of immature mosquitoes by the Warren County Mosquito Commission.

 

Locations:                Mountain Lake Woods

 

Date:                          August 22, 2024 

Alternate Date:        August 23, 2024

Time:                         Dawn -dusk

Aerial Contractor:   Wings Aerial Applicator, LLC

Aircraft:                     AirTractor, Reg# N45313, N9194P  OR N45553

 

Information/Questions please call the Warren County Mosquito Commission:

                                    908.453.3585  (Monday-Friday 8-4)