Thursday, January 30, 2025

Warren County Department of Public Health

 

Public Health Information

NJLINCS Health Alert Network

Distributed by the New Jersey Department of Health

 

Subject: Public Health Info : January is Radon Action Month

Date: 01/29/2025 12:53:26

Official Message No.: 112311-1-29-2025-PHIN

Contact Info: Richard Opiekun | 609-826-4984 | Richard.Opiekun@doh.nj.gov

Daniel Lefkowitz | 609-826-4984 | daniel.lefkowitz@doh.nj.gov

Attachments: No

A friendly reminder that January is Radon Action Month! One in eight New Jersey residences that have been tested have been found to have elevated radon levels. Radon is a naturally occurring gas with no color, odor or taste, and is the second leading cause of lung cancer after cigarette smoking. The only way to know if a home has elevated radon levels is by testing. NJDOH has created a new fact sheet (also attached) on how to protect your health from radon exposure. For additional information on radon, see NJDEP’s Radon Program.

 The risk of lung cancer dramatically increases for a smoker living in a house with elevated radon levels (visit: Radon and Smoking: A Risky Combination). In fact, people who smoke and are exposed to radon have about a 10 times greater risk of developing lung cancer from radon exposure compared with people who do not smoke and are exposed to the same radon levels. For municipal-level data and ideas on preventing radon exposure and promoting smoking cessation, see Health Community Planning-NJ

Warren County Department of Public Safety

 


Monday, January 27, 2025

Invitationi to Homeowner Outreach Meetings fro Warren County

 

Dear Community Leaders,

I am pleased to inform you of upcoming Homeowner Outreach Meetings, to participate in the Warren County Flood Mitigation Assistance grant program.   This is a federal grant program through FEMA for National Flood Insurance Program-insured structures that have experienced repetitive flood damage.

These meetings are designed to provide valuable information and resources to homeowners throughout the County who may be interested in applying for a grant.   Together with me, representatives of NJOEM and their planning consultant Tetratech will review eligibility requirements and the types of projects that the program can fund.

Meeting Details:

Date: Wednesday January 29, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM Location: 165 County Route 519 South, Belvedere, NJ 07823

*Virtual attendance for this meeting only is available via Teams.  The meeting link is https://tinyurl.com/2kk9yw4f

Date: Tuesday February 4, 2025 Time: 3:00 PM Location: 165 County Route 519 South, Belvedere, NJ 07823

Date: Tuesday February 4, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM Location: 165 County Route 519 South, Belvedere, NJ 07823

We encourage you to distribute this information to flood affected residents of your community, so that they may attend one of these sessions.  You are also welcome to participate to learn what support is available.

If possible, I would like participants to RSVP via email to confirm attendance. If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to contact me.  I look forward to working with you and your community members.

Best regards,

 

 

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Emily A. Hammer

Director

Warren County Department of Public Works

165 County Route 519 South

Belvidere, NJ  07823

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Emily Hammer <ehammer@co.warren.nj.us>

 

Warren County Department of Public Safety

 


Thursday, January 23, 2025

SPECIAL ELECTION concerning GREAT MEADOWS REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

 

PUBLIC NOTICE TO VOTERS OF INDEPENDENCE AND LIBERTY TOWNSHIPS,

WARREN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

 

A SPECIAL ELECTION concerning the Great Meadows Regional School District will be held on March 11, 2025 between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

 

The following is the Proposal to be submitted to the legal voters of Independence and Liberty Townships at the Special Election:

 

BOND PROPOSAL QUESTION

 

The Board of Education of the Great Meadows Regional School District in the County of Warren, New Jersey (the “Board”) is authorized to (a) undertake various improvements, alterations, renovations, and upgrades including, (i) the purchase and installation of a digital public announcement system and related security upgrades for Central Elementary School, Liberty Elementary School, and Great Meadows Middle School, including acquisition and installation of fixtures and equipment; and (ii) various HVAC upgrades and improvements for Great Meadows Middle School, including acquisition and installation of fixtures, equipment, and any site work; (b) appropriate $8,059,100 for such improvements; and (c) issue bonds in an amount not to exceed $8,059,100.  

 

The final eligible costs for the projects approved by the New Jersey Commissioner of Education are $8,059,100 (consisting of $133,300 for Central Elementary School, $133,300 for Liberty Elementary School, and $7,792,500 for Great Meadows Regional Middle School).  The projects include $0 for school facility construction elements in addition to the facilities efficiency standards developed by the Commissioner of Education or not otherwise eligible for State support pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:7G-5(g).  The State debt service aid percentage will equal 40% of the annual debt service due with respect to the final eligible costs of the projects.  The Board of Education is authorized to transfer funds among the projects approved at this election.

 

Do you approve this Bond Proposal Question?

 

 

                                                                    

THE POLLING PLACES FOR THE March 11, 2025, GREAT MEADOWS REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL ELECTION ARE:

 

INDEPENDENCE

District #1  Volunteer Fire Department, 24 Cemetery Rd., Great Meadows

District #2  Oak Hill Community Club House, 718 Lindsey Dr., Hackettstown

District #3  Volunteer Fire Department, 24 Cemetery Rd., Great Meadows

District #4  Volunteer Fire Department, 24 Cemetery Rd., Great Meadows

 

LIBERTY

District #1  Mountain Lake Firehouse, 99 Tamarack Rd., Belvidere

District #2  Liberty Twsp. Municipal Bldg., 349 Mountain Lake Rd., Great Meadows

 

 

Your voting district and polling location will also be shown on the outside front of your SAMPLE BALLOT which you will receive shortly before the election.

 

You will find a NJ Voters' Bill of Rights posted at your polling place.  The Bill of Rights addresses the following matters:  interaction with the voting machine, ID requirements for first-time by-mail registrants, provisional ballot voting, Challenger Do's & Don'ts, the challenge process in the polling place, election offenses, and Voting by Mail.  A copy of the NJ Voters' Bill of Rights may be obtained before Election Day by calling 908-475-6313 or 475-6314 between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm Monday through Friday.

 

CHANGE OF RESIDENCE WITHIN WARREN COUNTY NEW JERSEY PERTAINING TO THE GREAT MEADOWS REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL ELECTION OF MARCH 11, 2025:

If you are a WARREN COUNTY REGISTERED VOTER who has received a Confirmation Notice, or moved WITHIN WARREN COUNTY AND DID NOT NOTIFY THE ELECTION BOARD on or before the address change deadline of February 18, 2025:  1) if you have moved WITHIN your current voting district, you may vote at your usual polling place after filling out a form to update your voting records;  2) If you have moved outside of your former Warren County New Jersey voting district but still within eligible voting districts for the Great Meadows Regional School District Special Election, you are permitted to vote by Provisional Ballot at the polling place assigned for your new and current residence. Such a REGISTERED VOTER may contact the Election Board at 475-6312 or 6313, OR their local Municipal Clerk to determine their NEW voting district and/or polling place.

 

Pursuant to provisions of the Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act of 1984 (P.L. 98-435), a telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD) is maintained at the Election Division, Department of Law and Public Safety, Trenton, New Jersey.  Persons wishing to utilize this service to obtain general voter information may do so by dialing 1-800-292-0039.

 

Any person who is unable to vote due to blindness, disability or inability to read or write may bring someone to the polls to assist them, or, you may be assisted at the polls by district board workers.  You may also use the voice recorded ballot on the voting machine which allows for independent voting by the blind and visually impaired. 

 

You have the additional option of applying to the WARREN COUNTY CLERK (908-475-6011) for a MAIL-IN BALLOT. This option is available to ALL Voters. 

 

                                     WARREN COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS

                                           Telephone (908) 475-6313 or 475-6314

                                           William Duffy, Chief Clerk/Administrator

 

Warren County Department of Public Safety

 


Monday, January 13, 2025

Warren County Department of Public Safety

 

A Code Blue has been declared for the overnight of Monday, January 13, 2025. 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

Friday, January 10, 2025

Warren County Department of Public Safety

 

A Code Blue has been declared for the overnight hours for the following dates:

 

Friday, January 10, 2025. A low of around 25 Degrees Fahrenheit is forecasted.

Saturday, January 11, 2025. A low of around 26 Degrees Fahrenheit is forecasted.

Sunday, January 12, 2025. A low of around 23 Degrees Fahrenheit is forecasted.

Monday, January 13, 2025. A low of around 22 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

Land Use Board Agenda January 15, 2025

 



Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Land Use Administrator Office Hours week of January 6

       The Land Use Administrator office hours will be

Thursday, January 9

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Thursday, January 2, 2025

Warren County Department of Public Safety

 A Code Blue has been declared for the overnight of Sunday, January 2, 2025. A low of around 26 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