Salem County, New Jersey
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!
County Offices: 110 Fifth Street, Salem NJ 08079
Main Phone: 856.935.7510
2021 Board Of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting Dates
All meetings will begin at 6:00 pm except where noted
Meetings will be streamed live on our Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/salemcountygovernment
- January 6 (Re-org meeting)
- January 20
- February 3
- February 17
- March 3
- March 17
- April 7
- April 21
- May 5
- May 19
- June 2 (4:00 pm)
- June 16 (4:00 pm)
- July 14 (4:00 pm)
- August 18 (4:00 pm)
- September 15 (4:00 pm)
- October 6
- October 20 (Pittsgrove)
- November 3
- November 17
- December 1
- December 15
- December 29 closeout (11:00 am)
Covid-19 News & Information
Salem County Department of Health has implemented an Online COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment Scheduler. Currently this is only open to individuals who qualify under Phase 1a and 1b defined by the Governor. This includes healthcare workers, first responders, adults over the age of 65+, and any adult with underlying health conditions.
1/19/2021
***All appointments have been booked. Once we receive word from the state about our vaccine we will schedule more COVID-19 vaccination clinics. Please stay tuned to our website and Facebook page for the latest information.***
Salem County Cares
Small Business Resources for the Road Back from COVID-19
♦ New COVID Help For Small Business
♦ Re-Opening Resources For Small Businesses
♦ Resources for the road back from COVID-19
Salem County COVID-19 Cases
January 20, 2021
Positives- 3,659
Negatives- 14,958
Deaths- 116
Recovered- 2,304
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Salem Medical Center to Become Site for Covid-19 Testing
Salem Medical Center and the Salem County Department of Health are pleased to announce the availability of “drive-up” testing. Please see post for full details.
NJ Residents Housing Costs During Pandemic
New COVID-19 housing assistance program can help pay housing costs for new jersey residents unable to make payments due to COVID-19; households can get help to pay overdue and upcoming rent or mortgage.
Municipality Meeting Access (as of 10/7/2020)
Please check each municipality website for updated information.
Office on Aging and Disabilities Hearing: 2021 Contract With NJ Transit
The Public Hearing will be held Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at 2:30 pm by Zoom/Audio. For the purpose of soliciting comments on the proposed 2021 contract with NJ Transit on the use of funds provided under the Senior Citizens and Disabled Residents Transportation Assistance Act and Rural Area Public Transportation (5311).
Office on Aging and Disability Services Public Hearing: Area Plan Grant
The public hearing will be held on Friday, October 9, 2020 at 2 pm via a Zoom Video Conference or telephone call. The 2021 Area Plan provides services funded under the Older Americans Act, Social Service Block Grant, Adult Protective Services, State and Federal funds.
NJBAC COVID-19 Business Recovery Services
Long after COVID-19 closed many business, New Jersey is reopening, but new protocols are in place and safety is priority one. Masks, social distancing and frequent hand washing or hand sanitizing are the norm.
COVID-19 School-Age Tuition Assistance For Working Families
Families can now apply for child care tuition assistance to help with care for children who have remote learning schedules due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Salem County to Host 16th Annual Disability Awareness Day
Join the Salem County Office on Aging & Disabilities for our Drive-In Event to learn about resources available to individuals with disabilities in Salem County.
Salem County 2020 General Election – Sample Ballots
Sample Ballots have been posted to the Salem County Clerk website. There are 2 pages with referendum questions on the second page.
Register Ready for Emergency Evacuation Assistance
Do you or does someone you know need assistance evacuating in the event of an emergency? Register Ready will help!
COVID-19 Testing – Children Only
Monday – Friday, 2pm – 4pm at the Old Salem County Courthouse. Patients must be symptomatic. Masks are required for testing. Must call 609-569-4712 to register.
The New Jersey Wind Port Project
The New Jersey Wind Port project, billed as the first in the nation to be built specifically to support the development of offshore wind farms, may be a green boom for Salem County.
USDA Implements Immediate Measures to Help Rural Residents, Businesses and Communities Affected by COVID-19
USDA Rural Development has taken a number of immediate actions to help rural residents, businesses and communities affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.
PSEG 2021 Hometown Heroes Calendar
Recognizing our Hometown Heroes!
Fort Mott Resolution
At the 8/19/2020 County Commissioner meeting, a resolution was passed regarding the closure of Fort Mott Park.