Announcements

Club Dues 

Membership Dues of $200 are due March 1st.  If the account is current and paid in full by March 15th, the dues are only $150. 

 

Poll Workers

The Sussex Board of Elections is having a Poll Worker Job Fair on March 26 to recruit new poll workers. Please see the attached flyer and share with any friends, family, and neighbors who might be interested. Additionally, if you are interested in doing a little extra work at the Board of Elections please stop into the office on that day between 12 and 8 pm. They need a few people with computer skills and the ability to lift and move equipment in the weeks leading up to each election.

 

Property Alert Service through Sussex County Clerk’s Website

This is real, they can steal your property by filing FALSE documents. Have your block & lot number ready to go on the site and Register your property takes a few minutes. ~ Bunny ~

Property and mortgage fraud is a fast-growing crime in which scammers record fraudulent documents, like fake deeds or fake liens against property owners. In some cases, fraud on real property is not discovered for years. To address these concerns and protect one of your most important assets, the Sussex County Clerk’s Office offers a FREE Property Alert Service. Sussex County’s Property Alert Service is a way for property owners to receive alert messages via email when a document that affects a specific property is recorded by our office.

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

 

Drive Carefully During Deer Mating Season

Residents are reminded to drive carefully as daylight hours shorten and the risk of deer collisions increases.

White-tailed deer are involved in thousands of motor vehicle collisions every year. Most of those collisions occur during peak deer mating season, which in New Jersey runs from late October through mid-December. Many car commuters drive at times of day when deer are most active, and when lighting conditions may make driving more difficult.

 

Please Do Not Feed the Bears!

Residents are asked to be alert and watch for black bears as the bears forage for food ahead of their winter den season. Though most of New Jersey's black bears live in the northwest portion of the state, black bears have been sighted in all 21 counties.

Please take steps to secure trash cans and other potential sources of food. Bears that find food in residential neighborhoods may learn to associate people with food. These bears may then become nuisances that cause property damage, seek handouts from people, or become dangerous. Intentionally feeding bears is illegal in New Jersey and carries a fine of up to $1,000. 

Report black bear damage or aggressive bears to your local police department or to NJ Fish & Wildlife by calling 1-877-927-6337. Find more safety tips and information at the Department of Fish and Wildlife.


Weather Preparation Tips from JCP&L

Being prepared can help minimize any potential challenges that occur should a storm impact electric service. Follow these tips to be prepared for anything Mother Nature might have in store this season:

PREPARE FOR OUTAGES BEFORE THEY HAPPEN

  • Keep a flashlight, portable radio and fresh batteries in a familiar location.

  • Stock a supply of bottled water and foods that do not require cooking. Don’t forget a can opener!

  • Prepare a first-aid kit and gather prescription medications and other personal health items.

  • Make sure cell phones and tablets are fully charged. Keep a car charger or battery-charging pack handy so you can easily charge devices during an outage.

  • Have a hard-wired telephone available to report an emergency. A plain, hard-wired phone can operate on power delivered through the phone line. Do NOT talk on a hard-wired telephone during a storm – telephone lines can conduct electricity, too.

  • In the event of prolonged storm-related outages (24 hours or greater), JCP&L coordinates with local grocery stores to have free ice and water available for customers impacted by disruptions to their electric service. A list of participating stores is available on the JCP&L website and social media platforms when this program is open

HOW TO REPORT A POWER OUTAGE

If you should lose power, don’t rely on your neighbors to report it. Customer outage reports help our crews identify damaged locations and restore power faster. Report your outage using one of the following options:

  • Text OUT to 544487. If you’re not enrolled in text messaging, text REG to 544487 to get started.

  • Report online at firstenergycorp.com/outages

  • Call 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877)

Immediately report downed power lines to 911. Stay at least 30 feet away from a downed or low-hanging power line, even if you think it's no longer carrying electricity. Use extra caution where lines are tangled in trees or other debris.

Outage updates, including cause, estimated restoration time and crew status, are available on our 24/7 Power Center Maps, by texting STAT to 544487 or by calling 1-888-LIGHTSS (888-544-4877).

For more tips and information to prepare in advance of severe weather, visit www.firstenergycorp.com/storm_info.

If you have questions regarding your account, please call 1-800-662-3115.

 

SAFETY TIP OF THE DAY:

Put your car keys beside your bed at night.

Tell your spouse, your children, your neighbors, your parents, your Dr's office, the check-out girl at the market, everyone you run across. Put your car keys beside your bed at night.

If you hear a noise outside your home or someone trying to get in your house, just press the panic button for your car. The alarm will be set off, and the horn will continue to sound until either you turn it off or the car battery dies.

This tip came from a neighborhood watch coordinator. Next time you come home for the night and you start to put your keys away, think of this: It's a security alarm system that you probably already have and requires no installation. Test it. It will go off from most everywhere inside your house and will keep honking until your battery runs down or until you reset it with the button on the key fob chain. It works if you park in your driveway or garage.

If your car alarm goes off when someone is trying to break into your house, odds are the burglar/rapist won't stick around. After a few seconds, all the neighbors will be looking out their windows to see who is out there and sure enough the criminal won't want that. And remember to carry your keys while walking to your car in a parking lot. The alarm can work the same way there. This is something that should really be shared with everyone. Maybe it could save a life or a sexual abuse crime.

Would also be useful for any emergency, such as a heart attack, where you can't reach a phone. My Mom has suggested to my Dad that he carry his car keys with him in case he falls outside and she doesn't hear him. He can activate the car alarm and then she'll know there's a problem.

This may save a life!

Great idea


Telephone Scams - PLEASE READ

IMPORTANT information for YOU.

It has come to our attention that telephone scammers might be posing as a JCP&L employee demanding immediate payment. 

In this widespread scam, which frequently targets small businesses, a telephone caller poses as an electric utility company employee. The caller threatens to shut off the customer’s power unless an immediate payment is made.  

The facts: 

  • If your account is past due, you will receive a written notice of your account status, with instructions on how to avoid disconnection of service.
  • While our representative may call a customer whose bill is in arrears in order to remind them that a payment is due, the representative would explain how a payment can be made using our established payment options. They will not demand payment over the phone, in person, or at a particular physical location. 
  • Our utilities do not accept prepaid debit cards or wire transfers as payment, and our representatives will not demand your bank information or credit card number over the phone.  


What should you do: 

  • If you receive a suspicious call, hang up immediately.  
  • Be aware that scammers often use Caller ID spoofing software to misrepresent the source of a phone call, or provide you with a fake "verification" phone number. These call-back numbers may even include exact replicas of company greetings and hold messaging. If you would like to verify your account status, always call the JCP&L customer service number at 1-800 662-3115 or log in to your account on our website.  
  • If a person appears at your door demanding payment, do not allow them into your home, and do not provide them any personal information. 
  • If you believe you have been a victim of this scam, please contact your local police department or your state attorney general’s office, and report telephone scams to the Federal Trade Commission at www.ftc.gov.  
  • If you have purchased a Green Dot card to pay your electric bill and would like to request a refund from Green Dot/MoneyPak, visit www.moneypak.com/refundrequest.aspx.*


*FirstEnergy is not affiliated with Green Dot Corporations and is not responsible for any refunds associated with Green Dot Card purchases. Any questions regarding the MoneyPak Refund Request should be directed to Green Dot Corporations.  
  
For additional information about scams go to https://firstenergycorp.com/help/safety/scam-info.html 

 

Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority - 2024 Recycling Events 

Click here for the Recycling Events Schedule and Fees

Household Hazardous Waste Days - Saturdays 6/1/24 and 11/2/24

Dispose of lead & oil base paints, stains, thinners, pool chemicals, mercury, lubricants, chlorine, driveway sealer, fluorescent bulbs, household batteries and more. Limits: 100 lbs. dry waste, 10 gal liquid waste, and 10 fluorescent bulbs per vehicle free of charge. Scale charge for larger quantities.

Electronics Recycling Days - Saturdays 4/13/24 and 10/5/24

Free event! Examples: TV's, desktop computers, laptops, desktop printers and fax machines, cell phones, VCR’s, DVD’s & CD’s, copiers, radio & stereos, etc. (Residents may also drop off electronics during normal business hours. See website for info.)

SCMUA Recycling Center open Monday through Saturday

Free recycling of commingled containers (glass, plastic & aluminum), cardboard, newsprint, junk mail, office paper, packaging foam, motor oil, antifreeze, cooking oil, plastic bags and film, rechargeable batteries and American Flags.

Monthly Paper Shredding – Document Destruction

Secure document shredding the 3rd Friday every month 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Charge by volume. $7.00 minimum/grocery bag.

Mulch & Compost every Monday through Saturday

Sussex County residents can hand load regular mulch and compost for FREE! The SCMUA will load Colorized Mulch and compost for a nominal fee.

Information: 973-579-6998 | www.scmua.org  | 34 Route 94, Lafayette NJ 07848 | Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday 7 AM – 2 PM

 

Beaver Problem

Hello Members ~ we are having a difficult time with the beavers. They have been chewing on trees that are on the shoreline of our lake.  If you have a boat at the dam please go check it out ASAP a tree may fall on your boat and damage it.  We are NOT responsible.  This is the only notice you will receive if you know someone that has a boat down at the dam please share this information with them.  Thanks and be safe ~ Bunny ~

If you have lake front property you should cage your trees along the water with fencing to protect them.

 

The 2024 Free Fishing and Derby Date to be Announced.

CLICK HERE for photos of last year's Derby

 

DAM Parking and BOAT Registration

Hello members ~ we will be changing the combination at the dam gate on May 31st.

YOU need a new 2024 parking pass to go on the dam.  Please download this form and fill it out and return it to me and I will make you a NEW parking pass with the combination on the back of your pass. If I do not receive this information I will NOT be able to process a new parking pass for you. This is to protect all of us from people that are NOT members and NOT invited guests of members. This is an Insurance issue & protects all of us.

Your account needs to be paid in full to use any of the club's facilities.

You can email this back to me OR drop the information in my mail box. Questions please call me at 973-222- 8915,  thank you for your cooperation  ~ Bunny

 

Make a Difference in Our Community: Download Flyer

*** Vernon Township Ambulance Squad Volunteers Needed ***

 

SCMUA American Flag Retirement Program

Celebrating its 5th year, flag retirement ceremonies are conducted by the Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authorisy (SCMUA), in a joint partnership with the Sussex County American Legion, Veterans, local Scouts, and Abbey Glen Pet Memorial Park staff. Please see the video provided on the SCMUA website regarding the SCUMA American Flag Retirement Program. The video, filmed by Booth Crew Productions, demonstrates the importance of properly disposing American Flags in an environmentally sound manner.

As a result of this program, over 4,750 pounds of flags that have been collected at the SCMUA Recycling Center are subsequently properly incinerated under State and American Legion guidelines. The ashes of the retired flags are interred onto the graves of fallen service men and women at the Northern New Jersey Veterans Memorial Cemetery. The goal of the program, and this informational video, is to renew awareness of the need to provide environmentally sound alternatives for the final disposition of our national symbol.  

 

Recycling Cartons

Did you know you can include cartons in your recycling? Check out the SCMUA flyer for details.

 

NJ State of Emergency

Declaring a state of emergency allows states to qualify for federal funds that can be used for immediate response and recovery. It also puts the New Jersey National Guard and state agencies on notice to provide any assistance they can to local cities and towns. A state of emergency does not require residents to take any action. It also does not mean there is a travel ban in place – although the State Police did enact a commercial vehicle ban on interstates 78, 80, 280, and 287. 
 

Help New Jersey Wildlife Get Around

Unless they play football and flew in from Chicago, bears can't use the New Jersey Turnpike. Neither can timber rattlesnakes, blue-spotted salamanders, or any of the other endangered wildlife that call New Jersey home. You can help NJDEP Fish & Wildlife identify places where roadways are impeding wildlife movement with the NJDEP Wildlife Tracker, a new web application. Use the app on any web-enabled device to report rare wildlife sightings and any animal sightings on roadways. An informative YouTube video further explains the state's efforts to keep its wildlife habitats connected.

 

Contact Us

Do you have an idea to share? We would love to hear it. For any questions or comments please contact us. We'll be happy to hear from you!

 

Revised 1/23/2024