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Califon, NJ 07830  
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Animal Control • Health Department • z 2020 Archive

Rabies Incident

Please be advised that a Racoon tested positive for Rabies, today, June 15th. The raccoon was in the area of Route 512 and Guinea Hollow Road. ANY AREA RESIDENTS WHO MAY HAVE HAD CONTACT WITH THIS RACOON ANY TIME BETWEEN MAY 27, 2020 AND JUNE 10, 2020 should notify their primary care physician immediately or

June 15, 2020

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Dog Licensing Information

Dog License Application The state requires all municipalities to license residents’ dogs. If you have not completed a dog license application, please print out the above form or stop by the municipal offices for a form. OR you can write down your dog’s information (age, Breed, Name, Colors, Spayed? Non Spayed?, ) along with your

January 6, 2020

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Free Radon Kits Available to Califon Residents

The Califon Board of Health is participating in the State Indoor Radon Grant (SIRG) which provides local governments funding for the purchase of radon test kits for residents. If you have not had your home tested for Radon Gas, or if it has been over 10 years since you last tested, stop by the Municipal Offices and pick up a free kit.

January 6, 2020

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Board of Health • Health Department • z 2019 Archive

Tick-borne Diseases – Prevention and Facts

Our State Department of Health and the Hunterdon County Health Department serve as great resources for NJ residents when it comes to anything affecting our health. Recently there have been updates on tick-borne diseases from both the state and our County Health Department that we wanted to share with you. Please click on the links

June 26, 2019

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Animal Cruelty Legislation

The New Jersey Department of Health, pursuant to the provisions of Public Law 2017, Chapter 189b, required municipalities to post the full text of R.S. 4:22-17 and 4:22-26, and a plain language description of the provisions of R.S. 4:22-17 and 4:22-26. A document meeting the requirements of the law has been supplied to Califon Boro,

October 26, 2018

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Sun Protection

Lisa Waseleski, RN Decrease your skin cancer risk. As per the MD Anderson Cancer Center more people are diagnosed with skin cancer than any other cancer. Skin cancer is preventable through attention to a few sensible habits.

September 7, 2018

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Community • Health Department • z 2018 Archive

Opioid and Addiction Educational Seminar

Our Police Department, in cooperation with the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and Sheriff’s Department is hosting an educational seminar on opioids and addiction on March 6th  at 7:00 PM, at the Valley View Chapel, 115 East Mill Road, Long Valley NJ.  Please take a moment to look at the invitation from Chief Almer, and know

February 8, 2018

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Board of Health Meeting Change

The meeting time for the Califon Board of Health has been changed from 8 PM to 7:30 PM. The Board of Health meets on the first Wednesday of the month. All are encouraged to attend.

September 14, 2017

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Health Department • z 2017 Archive

Well Water Testing for Califon Residents

Califon Borough, NJ – What’s in your water? This spring, in an effort to protect community health, Califon Borough will partner with nonprofit clean water advocate Raritan Headwaters to offer well water testing to residents at below-market cost. Those drinking municipal water can test for lead contamination that may stem from older pipes.

February 16, 2017

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About Antibiotics Week

Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria change in a way that reduces the effectiveness of antibiotics and poses one of the most pressing public health threats. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), along with a league of national and international partners, will observe the ninth annual Get Smart About Antibiotics Week from November

November 18, 2016

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