Census Day is Coming!

April 1: Census Day is observed nationwide. By this date, every home will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census. Once the invitation arrives, you should respond for your home in one of three ways: online, by phone, or by mail. When you respond to the census, you'll tell the Census Bureau where you live as of April 1, 2020.
Everyone living in the United States responds
Information on how to respond
Why your response is so important to the community
Your responses and data are confidential and never shared with any level of government
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Health & Human Services

Coronavirus Update (3/3/2020)    Print this story While the immediate risk of this new virus to the American public is believed to be low at this time, everyone can do their part to help us respond to this emerging public health threat. (CDC) World Health Organization (WHO) Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water. Cover your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. Coronavirus Disease 2019 Information for Travel New Jersey Department of Health 1+800-222-1222 24 Hour Public Hotline - Trained healthcare professionals are standing by to answer questions about coronavirus. Sussex County Division of Health The Sussex County Division of Health (SCDOH) is working closely with state and federal agencies to respond to potential cases of COVID-19. At this time none have been identified in New Jersey.

National Kidney Month (3/3/2020)    Print this story Your kidneys work hard - all day, every day - to keep you healthy. March is National Kidney Month, and an excellent time to learn more about these little organs and the big jobs that they do.

"Design a Pin Contest" Announced for Sussex County Military Veterans Salute (3/2/2020)    Print this story Sussex County students in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades are encouraged to submit a pin design for the contest to show their support and appreciation to the veterans of Sussex County.

National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (3/3/2020)    Print this story The County of Sussex Division of Community and Youth Services is always working to present the facts about drugs and alcohol and solutions to problems they can cause.

"Cancer Thriving and Surviving Workshop" Announced (3/3/2020)    Print this story The "Cancer Thriving and Surviving Workshop" is a FREE six-week, 2 1/2 hour per week course, based on a chronic disease self-management model developed at Stanford University.

Elections

Changing Party Affiliation? (3/3/2020)    Print this story April 8 is the last day to change political party affiliation for the June Primary . Party Affiliation Form. Other Election Dates & Deadlines: March 30: Petition filing deadline for the June Primary Election May 12: Last day to register to vote for the June Primary Election. May 26: Last day to apply by mail for a Mail-In Ballot for the Primary Election May 30: Sussex County Clerk's Offices open 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. in Newton to apply for a Mail-In Ballot

Law Enforcement

Social Security Scams (2/20/2020)    Print this story There has been a recent spike in scammers pretending to be government officials working for the Social Security Administration.

Contractor Scams (2/7/2020)    Print this story Take your time to check contractors out to make sure they have a good reputation and do quality work.

Recycling

March 28, 2020 - Electronic Waste Day at SCMUA (3/3/2020)    Print this story Electronic Waste Recycling Day is available to Sussex County residents, businesses, local school districts, municipalities and county agencies.

7th Annual SCMUA American Flag Retirement Ceremony (3/3/2020)    Print this story The 7th Annual SCMUA American Flag Retirement Ceremony honoring the proper and respectful retirement of unserviceable American flags was held Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 10 a.m.

Library

An Evening with Martha Washington (3/3/2020)    Print this story On Wednesday, March 18 at 7 p.m., the Main Library in Frankford celebrates Women's History Month with An Evening with Martha Washington. Learn more about the daily life and world view of America's very first, First Lady.

Sussex County Libraries to Celebrate 6th Annual NJ Makers Day March 21, 2020 (2/21/2020)    Print this story Sussex County Library System invites hands-on hobbyists of all ages to join in as they celebrate the Sixth Annual NJ Makers Day on Saturday, March 21.

TumbleBooks™ at the Library (3/3/2020)    Print this story TumbleBooks™, a digital collection of eBooks for kids, is now available through the Sussex County Library System's website – sussexcountylibrary.org.

County Clerk

Be Prepared When Traveling (3/3/2020)    Print this story Starting October 1, 2020, you must have a REAL ID compliant driver license/ID to fly within the U.S., unless you use a U.S. passport or another federally approved form of identification.

Sussex County Community College

Open House April 4, 2020 (3/3/2020)    Print this story There’s no better way to find out about Sussex County Community College than to experience it yourself. Our Open House is an opportunity to visit and explore our beautiful campus, learn more about our innovative academic programs and meet members of the SCCC faculty and community.

More

Photo Contest Winners Announced (3/3/2020)    Print this story Bjorn Holmgren was awarded first place in the Winter 2019-2020 Sussex County Photo Contest for "Barred Owl".

Spring Photo Contest (3/3/2020)    Print this story Enter Sussex County's Photo Contest for a chance to have your photo in County communications, projects and online throughout the year. Everyone is welcome to participate.

Town of the Month

Andover Borough (3/3/2020)    Print this story Andover was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 25, 1904, from portions of Andover Township. The borough was named for Andover, Hampshire, England. (Wikipedia)

Did You Know?

Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Women's Suffrage (3/3/2020)    Print this story The year 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, guaranteeing and protecting women's right to vote. On February 9, 1920, New Jersey became the 29th state to ratify the 19th Amendment. On February 10, Sussex County employees wore purple in honor of the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage in New Jersey.

Census 2020 Tip of the Month

Taking Part Is Your Civic Duty (3/3/2020)    Print this story Completing the census is mandatory: it's a way to participate in our democracy and say "I COUNT!"

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