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FREEHOLDER NEWS
2010 County Budget
The Somerset County Board of Freeholders has
adopted a $211.2-million budget that preserves essential county
services, freezes most salaries and maintains a flat tax rate.
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County Budget As Adopted
Skin Cancer Awareness Month
The Freeholders joined the Somerset County Cancer Coalition
and The Wellness Community of Central New Jersey to kick off “Skin
Cancer Awareness Month.”
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County Directory Online
The 2010 edition of the Somerset County Directory, a guide
to county and municipal contact information, is available online.
Directory Link
COMMUNITY NEWS
Disaster Recovery Center Relocates
Somerset County’s Disaster Recovery Center has relocated to
the Presbyterian Church School Building at 409 Mountain Ave. in
Bound Brook. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
June 1 is the deadline to register for FEMA disaster-relief
assistance.
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Additional Disaster Resources
H1N1 ‘Clinics to Go’
The Somerset County Health Department is asking local
community groups, schools and religious organizations to host H1N1
flu-vaccination clinics. Unlike the seasonal flu, the H1NI virus is
believed to be a warm-weather bug, so it’s still important to get
vaccinated if you haven’t already.
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H1N1 Links
Local Health Departments
Mental Health Week Programs
A free series of programs on mental health topics continues
through May 15 at the Somerset Hills YMCA.
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Free Brochures At Library
The county Human Services Department has free brochures on
mental health topics available at the Somerset County/Bridgewater
Library through the end of May, as part of Mental Health Month.
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Youth Leadership Somerset
The deadline for applications for the Youth Leadership
Somerset Class of 2010 is May 15.
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Surplus Sale
Sealed bids for Somerset County’s annual sale of surplus
equipment are due May 18. Items may be inspected May 15 and 17.
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Register to Vote
If you will be 18 or older by June 8, you can register to
vote in the primary election. The deadline is May 18.
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Senior Health & Wellness Fair
This year's Senior Health & Wellness Fair, which promotes
active aging and healthy lifestyle choices, will be held at the JCC
in Bridgewater on May 18.
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Redevelopment Workshop
A morning workshop on May 26 will provide an update on
redevelopment initiatives in Somerset County. Register by May 21.
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Energy Forum in June
The 2010 Somerset County Energy Forum will be held
June 18 in Somerville. The public is welcome.
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Free Paper-Shredding Event
Residents are invited to have personal documents shredded
Saturday, June 26, rain or shine.
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Curbing Hunger Month
Watch for the colorful bags distributed to all households
this month in preparation for the 16th annual Curbing Hunger food
collection in June.
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