County Veterans Honored As
Air Force Hero
Tells Of POW Captivity In Vietnam
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Retired Air Force Colonel Joseph Milligan, formerly from Union Township, who spent nearly six years as a POW in North Vietnam, in recorded remarks as guest speaker during the Hunterdon County Veterans Recognition Medal ceremony on Veterans Day, November 11th, told County Veterans and officials how his ruse about Skippy peanut butter put one over on his captors and boosted his morale during the long period of captivity.
The military service of thirty-four County Veterans who received recognition medals this year was highlighted and presented by County officials, while the program was livestreamed from the Historic Courthouse in Flemington.
The Veterans ranged in service from the Korean War, to service in Vietnam, at Sea, in Germany during the Cold War, and the Global War on Terror. Several World War II Veterans were recognized posthumously.
Dan ‘Dr. D.’ Torrone, serving as Master of Ceremonies, told the Veterans, “To All Our Veterans; those we recognized at this ceremony, all those who we honor today on Veterans Day, and those who are no longer with us. Thank you for your service. American freedom would not exist without your sacrifice.”
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Press the play arrow above to listen to Dr. Milligan's story
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Hunterdon County Division Of Senior Services 2021 Senior Art Show
Several First-Place Winners Submitted To State Competition
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The 2021 New Jersey Senior Citizen Art Show was held virtually today, November 12th, and included several artists and their works from the county’s virtual Art Show held in June, Hunterdon County Commissioner Shaun C. Van Doren announced.
Van Doren, the Board’s Human Services liaison said, “The County Senior Citizen program has submitted several of the first-place winners from the Hunterdon County Senior Art Show for consideration at the statewide event. We should never be surprised by the level of talent of so many of our seniors in the County.”
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County’s Department of Public Works and Engineering Recognized
By goHunterdon For Exceptional Pedestrian Improvements
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Recently the County’s Department of Public Works (DPW), and Engineering was recognized by goHunterdon, a local non-profit dedicated to promoting sustainable transportation for county residents, for providing an improved pedestrian experience for residents in High Bridge.
The DPW installed new crosswalks and ADA compliant curb ramps along county route 513 (Main Street), which increased the safety of residents along Main Street and provided safer access to the Colombia Trail entrance.
The contractor on the project was Capital Paving and Contracting, LLC, overseen by County Construction Inspector Warren Craft. County Engineer Tom Mathews and Project Engineer Ralph Runge headed up the project design.
The county’s DPW was also recognized for their commitment to the borough of High Bridge and for understanding the importance of safety.
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Click the play arrow above to hear more about the
Hunterdon County DPW recognition
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New Jersey Survivors Now Have More Time to Apply for FEMA Assistance
The deadline for New Jersey homeowners and renters to apply for FEMA individual assistance for damage and losses from the remnants of Hurricane Ida has been extended to Dec. 6, 2021, Hunterdon County Commissioner Deputy Director John E. Lanza, the County's Public Safety liaison, has reported.
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information & updates
UPDATED: NEW
Bridge and Road Closures and Detours
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The 2021 Gingerbread Competition is here, click here
for rules and entry information
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PARKS & RECREATION
Pre-registration required--no walk-ins!
PARK DISCOVERY SERIES: Mondays, choose from the following timeslots: 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM, 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM, and 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM, various locations, ages 4 through adult, each walk $3 per person CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!
WESCOTT PRESERVE: November 15
HOFFMAN PARK back entrance: November 29
A THANKFUL, TRANQUIL STROLL: Tuesday, November 16, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, Wescott Preserve (70 Raven Rock-Rosemont Road Parking Area), adults, $3,
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Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners and Constitutional Officers
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Susan J Soloway
Director
John E Lanza
Deputy Director
Matt Holt
Shaun C Van Doren
Zach T Rich
Mary Melfi
County Clerk
Fred W Brown
Sheriff
Susan J Hoffman
Surrogate
**Not pictured:
Renee Robeson
Prosecutor
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