March 4, 2021 Volume 62

The Morning Report The Hunterdon County Morning Report provides up to date information on the actions of the Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners and Constitutional Officers and the activities of County government.

Gov’s Budget Cuts Hunterdon School Aid Again For Fourth Year In A Row   County Schools Lose $8.4 million Over 4 Years   Lanza Calls For ‘Stop The School Aid Madness’ Campaign To Fight Back and Restore Aid

Governor Phil Murphy’s proposed fiscal year 2022 budget calls for another $2.6 million reduction in school aid to Hunterdon County school districts, bringing the total cut over four years to $8.4 million.   Board of Commissioners Deputy Director John E. Lanza reported at the March 2nd Commissioners’ meeting, “Four years in a row. Four straight budgets from Governor Murphy. Four straight cuts to school aid to Hunterdon County, while he boasts of increasing school aid for most other districts in the state by over $1.5 billion for the same period.   These school aid cuts fall on the backs of the property taxpayers, school children and teachers. That is why we have to fight back and press our state legislators to at the very least freeze aid at last year’s levels” Click here to read more Click here to see the FY 2022 School Aid Figures

Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Hunterdon County Launches Spring Programming

The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Hunterdon County (RCE HC), located at the Route 12 County Complex, has been providing online educational programming, including Facebook videos, webinars and social media posts on topics such as home gardening, support for the Agricultural community, youth leadership and development, healthy lifestyles, food safety, and other topics Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners Matt Holt reported at a recent Commissioner Meeting. Commissioner Holt, liaison to the Hunterdon County RCE said, “This group deserves publicity for what they do in the areas of agriculture and resource management, family and community health services, the Master gardener program and other activities. Information and resources on issues such as home gardening, support for the Agricultural community, youth leadership and development, healthy lifestyles, and food safety, have been and continue to be offered. The dedicated personnel have provided a wonderful resource throughout the pandemic.” Click here for more information

Hunterdon Sheriff Reminds Residents Of Scams, Reiterates Caution And Fact Checking

Hunterdon County Sheriff Fred W. Brown recently issued a warning regarding an increase in scams related to jury duty, job applications, utility companies, IRS tax related scams and fraud involving social security.   Sheriff Brown said, “A local resident was contacted last week and informed by someone claiming to be from the Sheriff’s Office that unless she paid $1,500 in green dot cards immediately, she would be arrested for failure to report for jury duty in Hunterdon County. Unfortunately, this money is not something that can typically be returned, and in no way was this claim factual.   I would like to reiterate that the Sheriff’s Office would never call anyone to demand money as a way to avoid arrest. Jury duty and the courts, utility companies, the IRS and the Office of Social Security would also never call and demand funds over the phone.” Click here to read the full story

Hunterdon - HMG COVID-19 Test Site March 9th and 11th 1 - 5pm March 8th 4 - 8 pm No prescription necessary. 121 Route 31S Suite 100 Raritan Township Make an appointment by calling 908-237-4230 Click here for all testing site information

VACCINE CLINIC UPDATE Hunterdon County Health Department COVID Vaccine Appointment & Waitlist System The Health Department's appointment system for the vaccination clinic provides rolling openings for residents. Vacancies open on the waiting list when vaccination appointments are accepted by those next on the list. Everyone on the Waiting List is guaranteed a dose of vaccine, therefore, the Health Department cannot extend the waiting list beyond the level of expected vaccine supplies. Please check the website for openings to be placed in the cue. Click here for more information

COVID-19 Self Test Kits are now available to all those who live or work in Hunterdon County Click here for HunterdonCares.org to get your FREE test kit

Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners and Constitutional Officers 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 Michael J Williams Acting Prosecutor

Boards and Commissions continue to conduct meetings remotely. Click here for the county's website and to check for updates on all county board and committee meetings. Hunterdon County Shade Tree Commission Meeting Monday, March 8th at 7:00 PM 314 State Route 12, County Complex Call in option 1-720-399-1558 or 1-877-658-5107 passcode: 760962 DOWNLOAD AGENDA AT: https://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/shadetree.htm Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners Meeting Tuesday, March 16th 5:30 pm Meeting held in person and available via teleconference Click here for agenda and call-in information

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