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FREEHOLDER NEWS
Renewable-Energy Program Advances
Solar arrays on public-sector rooftops in Somerset County could be producing energy by early 2011, according to Freeholder Director Jack M. Ciattarelli.
“We’ve identified a new and dynamic economic model whereby public-sector rooftop
space will be, in essence, leased for the installation and operation of solar
arrays,” he said. “As a result, we’ll reduce our carbon footprint and decrease
taxes by lowering our energy costs.”
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Project Flow Chart
Energy Council Update
The Somerset County Energy Council, the only formal county energy council in New
Jersey, recapped its second year and looked ahead to 2010 in a recent
presentation to the Board of Freeholders.
Energy Council Presentation
Freeholder Named NJAC President
Somerset County Freeholder Peter Palmer has been
sworn in as 2010 president of the New Jersey Association of
Counties.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
H1N1 Swine Flu
H1N1 flu vaccine now is available to all, not just high-risk groups. H1N1 flu shots are free of charge. Vaccination clinics are being offered in various Somerset County municipalities.
H1N1 Links
H1N1
Flu Clinics
Cervical Health Awareness
The Somerset County Cancer Coalition is urging women to become
informed about early detection to decrease their risk for
infections and cervical cancer.
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Beware of Donation Scams
Consumers are advised to be cautious when making donations for
earthquake relief in Haiti or for any other cause.
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Recycling Drop-off
The next recycling drop-off for Somerset County residents will be held Saturday, Feb. 6.
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February Holiday Notes
Somerset County offices will be closed Friday, Feb. 12, for Lincoln’s Birthday; however, the Recycling Center will be open and recycling will be collected as scheduled that day. On Monday, Feb. 15, both the County and the Recycling Center will be closed for Presidents’ Day; recycling pickups have been rescheduled to Feb. 16 in Bernards Township.
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Small-Business Recycling
Small businesses in Somerset County now may bring their recyclables
to the county Recycling Center on weekday mornings.
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County ID Cards Discontinued
Due to significant changes mandated by the federal government, the
Somerset County Clerk's Office no longer issues Official
Identification Cards.
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Wall of Honor
The Somerset County Board of Freeholders salutes the Somerset County men and women currently serving in the U.S. military.
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