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Latest COVID-19 Case Updates and Map:
Somerset County Updated Map
Somerset County Department of Health
Somerset County Coronavirus Update Line: 1 908 231-7111.
The prerecorded message is updated daily.
Somerset and Hunterdon COVID-19 Testing Site:
Latest Testing Site Dates and Additional Information
NJ State COVID-19 Information Hub:
https://covid19.nj.gov
NJ State Department of Health:
https://nj.gov/health
24/7 Hotline: 1 800 962-1253
Residents can also text NJCOVID to 898-211 for text information or dial 211.
Center for Disease Control (CDC)
SIGN UP FOR EMERGENCY ALERTS:
https://notifications.northplainfield.org
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| Somerset County and SCBP Economic Recovery Task Force Launch “Open for Business” Map |
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Stores, Restaurants, and Other Businesses Can Promote Services, Hours, Location, Contact Info and How They Conduct Services. Please click the link below for additional information.
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| School Registration Information |
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Please find the attached flyer below for more information.
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| Small Landlord Emergency Grant Program |
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Applications must be submitted between August 19th at 9:00 a.m. and August 26th at 1:00 p.m. to be considered. Grant funding will be allocated on a case by case basis, based on the number of COVID-impacted units, and the amount of missed rent. Applicants must be the Primary Property Owner of a residential rental property in New Jersey and be registered with DCA’s Bureau of Housing Inspection as of July 17, 2020. Applicants can check https://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/codes/RIMS_online.html to see if their property is registered.
For more information on the Small Landlord Emergency Grant Program, visit njhousing.gov/rentals/sleg
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| COVID-19 Emergency Rental Relief Program |
| The opioid epidemic remains an ongoing challenge in our State. |
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NJ Human Services is continuing to look to find innovative ways to save lives, connect individuals to treatment, and help individuals sustain their path to recovery.
The State of New Jersey will offer the opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone – commonly called Narcan – for free to residents at participating pharmacies throughout New Jersey from September 24th through 26th.
New Jerseyans can visit participating pharmacies and obtain naloxone for free with no name needed, no prescription and no appointment.
Free naloxone will be available at 322 pharmacies, including several locations of Acme, CVS, Rite Aid, Sav-On, ShopRite, Stop & Shop, Walgreens, Walmart, Weis Markets and independent pharmacies. For participating pharmacies, please visit nj.gov/humanservices/stopoverdoses
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| Playing at This Month’s Drive-In Movie - Sully |
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| PSEG will soon resume gas meter inspections. The exact date is not set yet. The letter in the link will also be mailed. |
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| Leaf Pickup - Latest Update |
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Leaf Pickup – Please do not put loose or bagged leaves out prior to
October 17th, 2020. Leaf pickup will not begin until October 26th
As per the Fall Collection Calendar. You can find the Calendar under Quick Reference - Thank you!
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| What is the status of the NJEDA Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program? |
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UPDATE 7/28/2020: Update: Governor Phil Murphy has announced that an additional $15 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding has been made available to bolster the NJEDA’s Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program. The program is currently oversubscribed and not accepting applications, but the NJEDA intends to use the CARES Act funding announced today to fulfill a significant portion of the applications already in the pipeline, particularly where direct federal funding was not provided to counties. Click to read more.
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| Somerset County: Clerk Opens for Scheduled In-Person Passport Applications |
| Somerset County residents can now apply for passports in person with an appointment at the Somerset County Clerk’s office. Due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic, only one applicant or household will be allowed in the building at a time to apply for a passport. Applicants will also be required to wear a mask and practice social distancing. Click the link below for the full press release. |
| Somerset County Transportation Update |