Warren County, New Jersey, Government

Warren County, New Jersey, Government Established in 1825 by legislation passed on Nov. 20, 1824, Warren County, NJ is celebrating its bicentennial. II. III. notice of claim). See section IV. IV. V.

Bordering the Delaware River, it's characterized by scenic farms and forests, towns, villages and rural townships, and the nicest people around. COUNTY OF WARREN
Social Media Policy
Adopted July 2013

Social Media, Websites and the Release of Information

I. Employee Use of Social Media

Employees of the County of Warren and/or County Departments/Divisions are not permitted to maintain any social

media accounts, including but not limited to; Facebook, Twitter, GooglePlus, Instagram, Pinterest; which purport to relate to the County of Warren or a Department/Division thereof. Employees with personal social media accounts shall ensure that they are strictly personal in nature and in no way relate to County business. They should be named appropriately so as not to be confused with an Official County account. If the Freeholder Board and/or County Administrator deem any social media account to be named improperly, the employee shall rename it immediately. (The term employee shall apply to contracted staff performing County functions.) County Website

Any employee or Department/Division that wants to have information posted on the County website shall first submit the information to their Department/Division head for approval. Once approved, the Department/Division head shall submit the information to the County Public Information Department for posting. The Freeholder Board and/or the County Administrator shall have the right to modify or refuse to post any information it deems objectionable or contrary to the interest of the County. The Freeholder Board and/or the County Administrator shall have the right to delete or withdraw any information posted on the County website at any time and for any reason. The Freeholder Board recognizes that specialize website situations exist and is not limiting such utilization, however the Freeholder Board shall be notified of such specialized utilization for approval, so as the Freeholder Board is aware of such specialized websites as the content on those sites reflect on the County operations. Official County Social Media Guidelines

The purpose of this social media policy is to establish enforceable rules for the use of social media by County Officials and employees when engaged in County Business. Social media at this time refers to, but is not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, GooglePlus, Pinterest and any other form of communication that is open to response or comment. Rules are necessary to assure that communications made on behalf of the County are properly authorized and in correct from; and that the public is clearly and fully informed that a message received by the public from the County by means of social media is not a substitute for required reporting procedures. The objective of the use of social media by the County or its Departments/Divisions is to expand and facilitate the dissemination of information from the County to its residents, taxpayers and the general public.

1. This policy governs all social media use by or on behalf of the County and/or its departments.
2. The County shall have a single presence on each social media site approved for use. Any pages or sites created and/or maintained by an individual Department/Division or instrumentality of the County shall require prior approval of the Freeholder Board and/or the County Administrator, and shall comply with this Social Media Policy.
3. County social media sites should make clear that they are maintained by the County of Warren in the State of New Jersey and that they follow the County’s Social Media Policy.
4. The County’s Social Media Policy will be presented on the social media site either by means of a link back to the County’s website or published in its entirety on the social media site.
5. All County use of social media, including use by Departments/Divisions or instrumentalities of the County, are responsible for complying with applicable federal, state, and county laws, regulations, and policies. This includes adherence to established laws and policies regarding copyright, records retention, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Open Public Record Act (OPRA), First Amendment, privacy laws, sunshine laws, and information security policies (if applicable) established by the County, its Departments/Divisions, affiliated boards, commissions and authorities.
6. Whenever possible, links to more information should direct users back to the County’s official website.
7. Employees representing County government on social media outlets must identify themselves by name, and when relevant, by role at the County. All County policies are applicable to interactions on social media sites when acting in an official capacity and representing the County.
8. The County Public Information Department and/or any other designated County Official shall monitor content on all social media sites to ensure adherence to the Social Media Policy for appropriate use, message, and branding consistent with the goals of the County.
9. No “friending” or “liking” or other special relationship between a County account and a third person is permitted.
10. Social media sites are not to be used by the general public for making any official communications to the County, for example, reporting crimes of misconduct, reporting dangerous conditions, giving notice required by any statute, ordinance or regulation (e.g. Prominent notice of this paragraph shall be displayed on every County social media site, along with the appropriate contact information for submitting such a communication.
11. The County Public Information Department shall have the authority to remove any Prohibited Content (see below) from any County social media site at any time, subject to archiving and retention requirements. Comment Policies.
12. This Social Media Policy may be revised at any time. Comment Policies

1. The County of Warren shall enact a “No Comment” policy for all of its social media sites. All comments posted by a member of the public on any County of Warren social media site will be removed.
2. The County of Warren reserves the right to deny access to County of Warren social media sites for any individual who violates the County of Warren’s Social Media Policy, at any time and without prior notice.
3. Departments/Divisions shall monitor their social media sites for comments in violation of this policy. Applicability

1. This policy shall apply to all County Departments/Divisions as well as any affiliated government or non-government agency or official permitted by the County to post on County social media sites.
2. In the event of a dispute or disagreement as between the Freeholder Board and the County Administrator on the interpretation or application of any clause or the exercise of any right under the Social Media Policy, the decision of the majority of the Freeholder Board shall be final.

The Warren County Community College Trustee Search Committee is seeking persons interested in serving as Trustees of the...
08/13/2026

The Warren County Community College Trustee Search Committee is seeking persons interested in serving as Trustees of the Warren County Community College.

Applicants shall have been residents of Warren County for at least four years, and cannot currently hold any elected public office or be employed by Warren County or Warren County Community College.

College trustees must be available approximately 20 hours per month. Trustee duties include: fiscal and operational oversight of the institution; setting policies and procedures to be implemented by the college administration; evaluation of the college president and appointment of other staff; determination of the educational curriculum and programs consistent with the institution’s mission; development and approval of master planning concepts; and preparation of reports to New Jersey Higher Education, the Warren County Board of County Commissioners and the community in general.

Interested applicants are required to submit resumes, a letter outlining their interest and ability to fulfill the role of WCCC trustee, and any other pertinent material by Friday, August 28, 2026. Please send applications to Chairperson, Warren County Community College Trustee Search Committee, c/o Board of County Commissioners Office, 165 County Route 519 South, Belvidere, NJ 07823.

The Warren County Board of County Commissioners passed a resolution at the August 12, 2026, meeting supporting the resto...
08/13/2026

The Warren County Board of County Commissioners passed a resolution at the August 12, 2026, meeting supporting the restoration of passenger rail service through the county, as identified in Amtrak’s “Vision for Improving Transportation Across America,” and requested that the State of New Jersey provide the necessary resources to coordinate with Amtrak and other relevant entities to further analyze the line.

Amtrak has released a report identifying the defunct passenger railroad corridor that traverses Warren County, part of the former Delaware, Lackawanna, and Western (DL&W) Railroad and known as the Lackawanna Cut-Off, for reactivation. Referenced in the report as “Scranton Service,” the report envisions this line providing three round trips per day between New York City and Scranton, Pennsylvania, with a stop in Blairstown.

Passenger rail service can be “a nice alternative method of transportation,” said Commissioner Director Lori Ciesla, instead of sitting in cars on overcrowded highways.

“Restoring passenger rail service to Blairstown would be a significant opportunity for Warren County and something worth pursuing as this project moves forward,” Commissioner James R. Kern III said. “For too long, Warren County has lacked the transportation options available to many other parts of New Jersey. A Blairstown station could provide our residents with a direct connection to New York City, help reduce traffic, support local businesses and tourism, attract new investment, and potentially strengthen property values throughout the area,” he added.

There are 69 proposed passenger rail corridors in 44 states that have been accepted into the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Corridor Identification (CID) program and are eligible to proceed to the program’s Step 1. Of those, five corridors, including the Scranton-NYC Rail Corridor, have advanced to Step 2 of the program under the category of New Conventional Rail Routes.

FRA, Amtrak, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PENNDOT), NJ Transit, the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), and the Pennsylvania Northeast Regional Railroad Authority are collaborating through the FRA’s CID program to prepare a service development plan.

The Warren County Transportation Plan identified this corridor for continued evaluation of the reinstatement of passenger service to provide another mode of travel for those residing in Warren County and those traveling through the county, while also helping to reduce congestion on Interstate 80.

The Lackawanna Cut-Off is a historic rail line in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, originally built by the DL&W in the early 20th century. Known for its high-speed route with minimal grade changes, it was a significant engineering achievement that featured large cuts, fills, tunnels and two massive concrete bridges. The Cut-Off remained in use for 73 years before its abandonment and removal by Conrail in 1984.

Amtrak estimates that trains on the Lackawanna Cut-Off segment would transport 380,000 riders in its first year, rising to 470,000 after three years. Amtrak estimates that the regions surrounding the restored service could see up to $84 million each year in economic activity. The study also estimates that the service would include $20 million in user benefits, such as decreased travel time.

In the photo, Chuck Walsh, President of the North Jersey Rail Commuter Association and a Warren County resident, speaks in favor of the resolution as Commissioner Kern and Commissioner Director Ciesla listen.

The Warren County Emergency Services & 9/11 Memorial Ceremony will be held at the Warren County Emergency Services and 9...
08/03/2026

The Warren County Emergency Services & 9/11 Memorial Ceremony will be held at the Warren County Emergency Services and 9/11 Memorial on Friday, September 11, 2026 at 9 a.m.

The Memorial is located at 1500 State Highway 57, Washington, NJ, between the Warren County Technical School and the Warren County Community College.

As we mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the memorial will bring together members of the Warren County community to honor the lives lost, recognize the heroes who answered the call, and serve as a reminder of our strength so that we may never forget.

The public is invited to attend the ceremony. First responders from throughout Warren County will be participating.

More royalty in the house! Blairstown resident Kinsley Kise, who is the 2026 National Teen Runner-up Miss Agriculture US...
08/01/2026

More royalty in the house! Blairstown resident Kinsley Kise, who is the 2026 National Teen Runner-up Miss Agriculture USA, stopped by the “Warren County and You” building of county government displays on this final day of the Warren County Farmers' Fair featuring Hot Air Balloon Festival. There is still plenty of time to come to the fair today, and still plenty of information and giveaways at the county displays building.

It's fair week in Warren County, and the County Commissioners, like thousands of residents and people from beyond the co...
07/29/2026

It's fair week in Warren County, and the County Commissioners, like thousands of residents and people from beyond the county's borders, are enjoying the 88th Annual Warren County Farmers' Fair featuring Hot Air Balloon Festival. The fair started last Saturday and runs through this Saturday, August 1, open 3-10pm today, tomorrow and Friday, and 12-10pm Saturday.

Commissioner Director Lori Ciesla and Commissioners James R. Kern III and Jason J. Sarnoski toured the fair, and the Board of County Commissioners financed a grand fireworks show Sunday night in honor of the nation's 250 years of freedom and independence.

Find the full fair schedule and other information at www.warrencountyfarmersfair.org.

WHITE TOWNSHIP, NJ – A row of flowering trees that a passing motorist noticed last summer has led to 10 colonies of bees...
07/28/2026

WHITE TOWNSHIP, NJ – A row of flowering trees that a passing motorist noticed last summer has led to 10 colonies of bees sojourning on the grounds of the Warren County’s Wayne Dumont, Jr. Administration Building for a few weeks.

Beekeeper Tom Ozden of Knowlton Township said he was driving on Route 519 to and from the Warren County Farmers’ Fair when he noticed the trees blooming, an unusual sight at that time of year.
“That’s a lot of blooms in such a short span,” Ozden said he remarked to his wife, Faith. “Imagine if we could get bees over there.”

With her encouragement, he later contacted the County, which welcomed the temporary installation of a flatbed trailer holding 10 colonies of honeybees in their stacked boxes. In fact, the county Administration Building has a pollinator garden intended to provide food and habitat for native pollinators including bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.

Ozden checked on his hives recently and gave a tour of his setup to Commissioner James R. Kern III, who spearheaded the effort for Warren County to become the first county in New Jersey to be certified as a Community Wildlife Habitat with the National Wildlife Federation, and County Administrator Alex J. Lazorisak. Kern then showed Ozden the nearby pollinator garden, which was abuzz with honeybees – likely from Ozden’s hives – bumblebees, butterflies and other insects.

Kern said the County was pleased to be able to provide a temporary spot for the colonies, and remarked that the County has many other properties, both farmland and parkland, that could possibly host hives. He noted the visit was timely, with today being World Nature Conservation Day. Falling each year on July 28, World Nature Conservation Day acknowledges that the foundation for a healthy society is a healthy environment, and the day is intended to increase awareness about the importance of protecting our natural resources.

“Protecting bees is an important part of protecting all pollinators. They play a vital role in supporting our farms, strengthening our food supply, and maintaining the healthy ecosystems that make Warren County so special,” Kern noted. “As New Jersey’s first National Wildlife Federation-certified Community Wildlife Habitat county, we’re proud to support efforts that help pollinators thrive and preserve our natural resources for future generations."

Ozden said the variety he noticed are the Japanese Pagoda, also known as the Chinese scholar tree (Styphnolobium japonicum), a species of deciduous tree known for its fragrant white blossoms.
Ozden’s trailer holding the hives, surrounding by a temporary electric fence to keep bears from raiding the boxes for honey, will be on the county property for three to four weeks and then will move to another location. He maintains about 200 hives and has placed them at his own property and on other farms on both a long-term and short-term basis. Each hive could have anywhere from 10,000 to more than 60,000 bees inside, he said.

The fascinating thing about bees, Ozden remarked, is that “they always do what is best for the colony. They never do what’s best for the individual.”

To learn more about Ozden and his operation, visit his website at www.theozden.com or on Facebook at The Oz-Den.

The pyrotechnics are being set up for tonight’s fireworks show at the Warren County Farmers' Fair featuring Hot Air Ball...
07/26/2026

The pyrotechnics are being set up for tonight’s fireworks show at the Warren County Farmers' Fair featuring Hot Air Balloon Festival! The Warren County Board of County Commissioners are providing the fireworks to celebrate the nation’s 250th, and if the weather holds the show will start around 9 pm. Come to Harmony Township, NJ for the county’s biggest annual event, and stay for the fireworks! Demolition Derby is 5pm, hot air balloons should launch at 6:30pm, Waitin’ On Sundown band 5-8pm, and fireworks at dusk!

The Warren County Fire Academy held commencement exercises for the 93rd Class of Firefighter One and the 30th Class of F...
07/24/2026

The Warren County Fire Academy held commencement exercises for the 93rd Class of Firefighter One and the 30th Class of Firefighter Two on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at The Manor at Good Will Fire Company in Belvidere. Commissioner Director Lori Ciesla and Commissioner Deputy Director James R. Kern III were on hand to congratulate and thank the academy graduates.

“Being a firefighter is a calling, and to all of you who have answered that call and put in the work to become a firefighter we are forever grateful,” Commissioner Ciesla remarked. “Thank you for stepping up to serve your community. Day or night, while others run from danger, you will be running toward it. Your courage, commitment, and sacrifice will make Warren County a safer place,” she said.

“Congratulations on graduating and on becoming instant heroes to all of us,” Ciesla added.

The 93rd Class of Firefighter One: Mark Barnes, Good Will Fire Company; Sterling Blake, Allamuchy Fire Dept.; Joshua Bowlby, Washington Fire Dept.; Michael Deissig, Good Will Fire Company; Yaritza DeJesus, Franklin Twp. Fire Dept.; Emmanual Ekperuoh, Hope Vol. Fire Dept.; Mason Gal, Alpha Vol. Fire Company; Chuck Harvey, Independence Vol. Fire Dept.; Gabriel Ivanov, Netcong Hilltop Fire Co. No. 2; Christopher Kieffer, Netcong Hilltop Fire Co. No. 2; Kyle Lantinga, Mountain Lake Fire Company; Justin Lewkowicz, Franklin Twp. Fire Dept.; Tawny Lugo, Phillipsburg Fire Dept.; Joe Marone, Blairstown Hose Co. No. 1; Ryan Michaelson, Knowlton Twp. Fire & Rescue; Gerard Naviello, Lopatcong Fire Dept.; Eric Paruta, Washington Twp. Fire Dept.; Gonzalo Pimental, Netcong Hilltop Fire Co. No. 2; Sean Pisani, Lopatcong Fire Dept.; Connor Scrivener, Tri-County Fire Company; Anthony Snyder, Independence Vol. Fire Dept.

The 30th Class of Firefighter Two: Mark Barnes, Good Will Fire Company; Sterling Blake, Allamuchy Fire Dept.; Emmanual Ekperuoh, Hope Vol. Fire Dept.; Mason Gal, Alpha Vol. Fire Company; Chuck Harvey, Independence Vol. Fire Dept.; Gabriel Ivanov, Netcong Hilltop Fire Co. No. 2; Christopher Kieffer, Netcong Hilltop Fire Co. No. 2; Kyle Lantinga, Mountain Lake Fire Company; Justin Lewkowicz, Franklin Twp. Fire Dept.; Tawny Lugo, Phillipsburg Fire Dept.; Ryan Michaelson, Knowlton Twp. Fire & Rescue; Eric Paruta, Washington Twp. Fire Dept.; Gonzalo Pimental, Netcong Hilltop Fire Co. No. 2; Connor Scrivener, Tri-County Fire Company; Lena Shaffer, Independence Vol. Fire Dept.

Congratulations to all the graduates and thank you for your service to the community.
Warren County Department of Public Safety

Commissioners Present Scholarships to Six Warren Tech GraduatesThe Warren County Board of County Commissioners honored s...
07/21/2026

Commissioners Present Scholarships to Six Warren Tech Graduates

The Warren County Board of County Commissioners honored six recent Warren County Technical School graduates who were awarded scholarships through the NJAC Foundation, the charitable arm of the New Jersey Association of Counties, during its July 8, 2026 meeting.

Warren County’s 2026 recipients were Laurel Hartman, Zohair Khan, Kellen Limoli, Alexis Smith, Aiden Waagner and Maciej Waclawski.

"Every one of these students has shown a commitment not only to academic excellence, but to leadership and community service,” Commissioner Director Lori Ciesla said, adding, “We're grateful to NJAC and its partners for recognizing and rewarding these students’ hard work and dedication.”

"Reading through the accomplishments of these students, it's clear that they have already made a positive impact in their schools and communities. They represent the best of Warren County, and I know they'll continue to make us proud wherever their educational journeys take them," said Commissioner James Kern III.

Commissioner Jason J. Sarnoski said, “I want to thank NJAC and all the partners that have been so gracious in donating to these wonderful young adults who are pursuing their next steps of their education.”

Click link for full story and bios on each of the students: https://www.warrencountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/798/14

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