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Located in the heart of the Northeast Corridor, Salem County is the Gateway to New Jersey. Visit us and Discover the Possibilities that exist in Salem County, New Jersey. This website is another step toward making Salem County government open, accessible and responsible, one of our key priorities.
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Please find the adulticide route to spray for adult mosquito control on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 between the hours of 7-10 pm, weather permitting. Please contact the Salem County Mosquito Control with any questions at: 856-769-3255.
Join the Salem County Board of Chosen Freeholders at their 3rd Quarter Town Hall Meeting.
Salem County Town Hall 3rd Quarter Meeting
August 2, 2017, 6:00pm - August 2, 2017, 6:00pm
Join the Salem County Board of Chosen Freeholders at their 3rd Quarter Town Hall Meeting.
Salem County 4H hosts their REAL Life Camp!
REAL LIFE ACADEMY - Day 1 Here are some photos from the first day of the academy. Teens discovered their personality types, money spending personality, meeting people and introduction, making consumerism choices, My Plate basics, and lots of cooking.
Today, Deputy Director Ben Laury, Freeholders Melissa DeCastro, and Scott Griscom joined Jack Cimprich, Mayor of Upper Pittsgrove, Doug Fisher, NJ Secretary of Agriculture, and the Brooks family as they announced that Upper Pittsgrove Township is the first municipality in the state to reach 10,000 acres under New Jersey’s Farmland Preservation Program!
Salem County Government shared Salem County (NJ) Department of Emergency Services's post.
The Salem County Sheriff’s Office, Office of Emergency Management (OEM) held an open house on June 20, 2017 from 6-8 PM. Those in attendance were provided an overview of the Office of Emergency Management, a tour of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), and also had an opportunity to ask questions to better prepare their families for emergencies. The open house was designed to give the public a chance to see how Salem County OEM prepares for, and responds to, various emergency situations. Attendees were given a hands on demonstration in the EOC of a few topics OEM staff must consider when making protective action decisions for the public during emergencies. Representatives from the Salem County Sheriff’s Office, Salem County Board of Chosen Freeholders, and the New Jersey State Police Office of Emergency Management were on hand at the open house to answer questions from the public. Sheriff Charles Miller stated “ It is important for the public to prepare their families for emergencies before they happen. The Open House was a great event to allow the public to see how the OEM functions, and to obtain information to better prepare for emergencies that could impact their family and community.” Individuals or groups that would like information on emergency preparedness, or to take a tour of the Emergency Operations Center, are encouraged to contact Salem County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Management at (856) 769-2900. Photo #1 Salem County Sheriff Charles M. Miller addresses the audience with opening remarks Photo #2 Director of Emergency Services Scott Haines addresses the attendees at the Open House Photo #3 Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator Jeff Pompper engages the participants in an overview of the County Emergency Operations Center and questions and answers. Photo #4 Salem County Freeholder Director Robert Vanderslice addresses participants Photo #5 Lt. Bryan Everingham NJSP Assistant Bureau Chief, Preparedness Bureau answers questions Photo #6 (L-R) NJSP members Sgt. Daniel Cunning, South Region Unit- Emergency Response Bureau, Lt. William Craney, South Region-Emergency Response Bureau and Lt. Bryan Everingham, Assistant Bureau Chief- Emergency Preparedness Bureau on hand with literature and to answer questions.
Don't forget to enter your selection for the "Best of Biz" contest!
Don't forget to enter our "Best of Biz" contest! Submissions close July 15 ow.ly/2yxd30cObKB
Have you been to the rodeo?
America's oldest weekly rodeo is right here in N.J., not in Texas
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Cowtown Rodeo in Pilesgrove is the longest running weekly rodeo in the country.
Salem County Veterans' Corner...
Salem County Veterans' Corner: Update on the Camp Lejeune water contamination
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From the 1950s through the 1980s those at Camp Lejeune were exposed to contaminated water, the government says.
The Salem County Economic Committee attended the June 21 Freeholder Board meeting to present their newest campaign: L.O.V.E. the Salem County Experience. Members present: Dr. Mike Gorman, Brian Cowan (Chair), Cordy Taylor (Pictured), not in picture: Jennifer Jones, Pat Bomba, Freeholder Director Bob Vanderslice.
We will keep you posted regarding this exciting campaign!
Economic Development Commission presentation at tonight's Freeholder meeting
Please find the adulticide route to spray for adult mosquito control on Thursday, June 22, 2017 between the hours of 7-10 pm, weather permitting. Please contact the Salem County Mosquito Control with any questions at: 856-769-3255.
MedExpress Urgent Care opened in Pennsville Township, located next to the Acme. Congratulations on their recent opening!
Please find the Mosquito Control adulticide route for Thursday, June 22, 2017, between the hours of 4:00 am-7:00 am, weather permitting. Please contact the Mosquito Control at (856) 769-3255 with any questions between the hours of 6:00 am- 2:30 pm. You may leave a message if you call outside of those hours.
Please note the County phones are not working. We are working with our phone vendor to rectify the situation. Thank you for your patience.
