(2023 File Photo) From left: Camden County Health Officer Paschal Nwako, Director of Senior and Disabled Services Maureen Bergeron, and Health Dept. Director Caryelle Lasher. Credit: Matt Skoufalos.
Camden County Health Dept. Tracking TB, Bird Flu, Measles Clusters — and Flu Season Isn’t Over
The public agency relies upon ongoing monitoring strategies to map and investigate incidence of infectious diseases. Preventive behaviors, like maintaining basic hygiene and vaccination schedules, also are critical to remaining healthy. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
The county government plans to invest in a comprehensive overhaul of its wastewater and stormwater infrastructure to mitigate flooding, improve recreation, and contribute to the ecological health of the region. A one-cent increase to the Open Space tax could help cover costs, as well as low-interest borrowing, state and federal grants, and a CCMUA rate increase. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading...
The ruling overturns the decision by Camden City Council to suspend operations at the scrap metal processor, but makes its reopening contingent upon a number of operating changes. Plus, Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a new bill regulating scrap metal facilities that will force EMR to comply with additional fire safety measures. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading...