Adopt-A-Pet
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(609) 890-3550
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Click here for available pets
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Under the direction of our Animal Control Department, an ongoing program is conducted for the purpose of offering animals that have been abandoned to persons willing to furnish a new home. Our kennels are often populated by beautiful dogs and cats looking for a family to love. For a complete list of prospective pets available for adoption, please call the phone number shown above or visit our Animal Shelter at 2100 Sylvan Avenue directly behind the Hamilton Public Works Office.
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm
SHELTER E-MAIL ADDRESS:
animal-shelter@hamiltonnj.com
On-line Adoption Application Form
Click here to view our pets currently available for adoption
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Animal Control
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(609) 890-3550
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Click here for dog license form
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Conduct animal education seminars, house stray and homeless animals in a clean & safe environment and coordinates the adoption of animals. Animal Control Officers enforce animal welfare laws and investigate complaints of cruelty to animals. Quarantine animals which have bitten humans and transport animals to the New Jersey State Lab to be analyzed for rabies. Provide 24 hour emergency service for injured, stray animals and remove stray animals from streets and public areas. Animal Control also manages the licensing of dogs, as well as pet shops and kennels throughout the Township. The Animal Shelter is operated in accordance with State and Local laws. Please call (609) 890-3550 between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. Please call the Hamilton Township Police Department after hours at (609) 581-4000. |
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Our kennels are often populated by beautiful dogs and cats looking for a family to love. Saturday hours were also added to the Shelter to make it more convenient for those interested in adopting a dog or cat. For a complete list of prospective pets available for adoption, please call (609) 890-3550 or visit our Animal Shelter at 2100 Sylvan Avenue directly behind the Hamilton Public Works Office.
Click here for a map of our location.
Please take a moment to visit our Adopt-a-pet page.
Hamilton Township Animal Shelter and Adoption Center
2100 Sylvan Avenue
Hamilton, NJ 08610
(609) 890-3550
Email: animal-shelter@hamiltonnj.com
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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Child Health Conference
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(609) 890-3884
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Hamilton Township offers numerous free Child Health Conferences each month. These clinics serve children from infancy up to age 6 and provide vaccines for Hamilton Township students, school age through college. The clinic is staffed by a licensed pediatrician and qualified Public Health Nurses. The services include: physical examinations, TB testing, lead screening and age appropriate immunizations as needed. This service is available for those without health insurance or whose insurance does not cover immunizations. Child Health Conference is available by appointment only. |
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Consumer Health Service
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(609) 890-3828
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Inspection of all retail food stores, hospitals, nursing homes, mobile food vendors, food preparation facilities, schools, churches, firehouses, child care centers, senior citizen centers, all of which must have a current retail food license.
The following application forms are available as Adobe Acrobat PDF documents:
Application to Operate a Retail Food Establishment.
Food & Beverage Vending Machine License Application
Application to Operate A Swimming Pool
Please call (609) 890-3828 for information and fee schedule.
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Alcohol/Drug Counseling
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(609) 890-3647
(609) 890-3884
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Any resident of Hamilton Township who has or suspects he/she has an alcohol/drug problem or a member of their family has a problem may call the Health Department for a referral to the appropriate agency.Free information and referral is provided for anyone having any questions regarding a drug/alcohol related problem.
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Environmental Health Services
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(609) 890-3828
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Answers all complaints pertaining to air and water pollution and noise control. Investigates citizen's complaints pertaining to junk, rubbish, trash, debris and unsanitary living conditions. Also investigates high grass and/or weed complaints as well as overgrown shrubs, insect and rodent complaints. How to file a complaint information here. |
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Flu Immunization Clinics
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(609) 890-3884
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Hamilton Announces Free Flu Immunization Clinics
and Available Pneumonia Vaccinations
Hamilton residents can take precautions to help avoid the flu this season by attending one of the Township’s free flu immunization clinics, which will offered in September and October. This year’s flu vaccine contains protection against the H1N1 flu, as well as the “seasonal” flu strains. Clinic times, dates and locations are listed below.
The clinics are open to Township residents only as a courtesy and proof of residency is required. In addition to all adults, children over the age of 9 may also attend these clinics, but must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Flu vaccines are also available for homebound residents and can be scheduled by contacting the Hamilton Township Division of Health directly at (609) 890-3884 for an appointment.
Each year the influenza virus affects millions of people in all age categories, but it is especially dangerous to certain age groups and health groups. Flu immunization is recommended for anyone who wants to reduce the chances of becoming ill with influenza or transmitting it to others.
“Our free flu clinics provide residents with an excellent opportunity to reduce their chances of contracting the flu this season. I encourage residents, and especially residents who may be more susceptible to the flu because of a chronic health condition, to attend one of our free clinics,” says Hamilton Township Mayor John Bencivengo.
Pneumonia vaccinations are also available this year for residents who are 65 years of age or older and for residents of all ages who have chronic illnesses such as diabetes, cardiac illness or respiratory conditions. Residents who are interested in receiving pneumonia vaccinations should also contact the Hamilton Township Division of Health directly at (609) 890-3884 to schedule an appointment.
In the event that any dates are changed, the new dates will be placed on the Hamilton Township website (www.HamiltonNJ.com) and Hamilton’s Facebook page.
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Public Flu Clinic Dates – Open to all Hamilton Residents
No restrictions except for Pneumonia Vaccine – must be 65 and older or with a chronic condition
Day Date Location (Address) Time
Tuesday September 20th Nottingham Fire Company (200 Mercer St.) 9 am – 1 pm
Wednesday September 21th Bromley Neighborhood Center (1801 E. State St.) 5 pm – 7 pm
Wednesday October 5th Project Freedom Community Room (715 Kuser Rd.) 4 pm – 7 pm
Wednesday October 12th Nottingham Fire Company (200 Mercer St.) 9 am – 1 pm
Tuesday October 18th Wilson Neighborhood Center (169 Wilfred Ave.) 9 am – 1 pm
Wednesday October 26th Nottingham Fire Company (200 Mercer St.) 5 pm – 8 pm
**** Please visit the Hamilton Township Website (www.HamiltonNJ.com) for details on the additional flu clinic tentatively scheduled to be held at Colonial Fire Company
For more information about influenza, visit the CDC website.
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Food Licenses and Inspections
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(609) 890-3828
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Food licenses are issued for seasonal or temporary establishments, swimming pools and vending machines. Please see Consumer Health Service section above. The following application forms are available as Adobe Acrobat PDF documents:
Application to Operate a Retail Food Establishment.
Food & Beverage Vending Machine License Application
Please call (609) 890-3828 for information and fee schedule.
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| Health Education |
(609) 890-3647
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Provide information and literature to the public concerning personal health and public health programs. Works in conjunction with other sections of the Division of Health. Conducts classes and seminars concerning public health issues/topics and communicates with the community through newspapers, radio and speaking engagements. |
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| HIV Counseling and Testing |
(609) 890-3647
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Free and confidential counseling and testing for HIV and STD's at the Hamilton Township Division of Health during the following hours: every Monday and Thursday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. For further information or questions, please call (609) 890-3647 or (609) 890-3884. |
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| Maternal/Child Health |
(609) 890-3884
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A Public Health Nurse is available upon request to visit all new parents and newborn babies in the community. The purpose of this visit is to inform residents of the services available through the Division of Health and if necessary, refer them to any County, State, or private agency which may be of service to them. The Public Health Nurse will reinforce baby care practices, answer questions related to newborn/child care and family health. Appropriate educational materials are provided. |
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NEW - Lyme Disease Information (Adobe PDF document - requires Acrobat Reader)
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Mental Health Program
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(609) 890-3647
(609) 890-3884
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If a resident of Hamilton Township feels that they or a member of their family have a mental health problem and needs professional help, please call the Health Department for a referral to the appropriate agency. |
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Nursing/Health Education
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Education is available regarding diabetes, cholesterol and blood pressure. Call for an appointment 609 890-3884 |
| Planned Parenthood Clinic |
(609) 689-4964
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The Hamilton Center is located at 2279 St. Hwy. #33, Golden Crest Corporate Center, Suite 510, Hamilton NJ 08690. Day and evening hours vary. For birth control counseling, pregnancy testing and contraceptive supplies to all ages. |
| Pneumonia Vaccine |
(609) 890-3884
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Pneumonia Vaccine is available all year for everyone 65 years of age or older or persons of all ages who have chronic illnesses including diabetes, cardiac, or lung conditions. Please call (609) 890-3884 to schedule an appointment.
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| Pneumonia Clinic |
(609) 890-3884
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Scheduled during the fall to coincide with the Flu Vaccine clinics. The clinics are held at the Flu Clinic sites and the Hamilton Township Division of Health at 2100 Greenwood Avenue (next to the Municipal Building).
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| Rabies Vaccination Clinic |
(609) 890-3825
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Free rabies immunizations are offered for your dog or cat. Rabies Clinics are offered once a month during the months of January and February between 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and May through September between the hours of 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The specific dates will be announced on the Website and in the newspaper. All clinics will be held at the McManimon Building, 320 Scully Ave., Hamilton,N.J. Cats must be in carriers and dogs must be leashed. For more information please call (609) 890-3825 .
RABIES IMMUNIZATION CLINIC SCHEDULE
McMANIMON BUILDING,320 SCULLY AVENUE
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| Radon Testing Kits |
(609) 890-3820
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Radon testing kits can be obtained for $20.00 through this office. All tests are performed by radiation data.
DON'T IGNORE THE HEALTH HAZARD
THAT MAY BE IN YOUR HOME!
DEFINITION: Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas found in soils everywhere, and it is the single greatest environmental health hazard. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer and may be responsible for as many as 500 deaths a year in New Jersey. This invisible, odorless gas can enter your home and build up to hazardous levels, but it cannot be detected by human senses-only by a special test.
The good news is that tests are simple and inexpensive, and radon problems can be fixed !!
Don't ignore this health hazard.
REASONS TO TEST FOR RADON:
- Lung cancer is something you can do without
- It's one carcinogen that's easy to avoid.
- You're buying a house.
- You're selling a house.
Take time to test. Protect yourself and your family.
FACTS HOMEOWNERS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT RADON
- Radon is a major health hazard.
- In enclosed places, like your home, radon can build up to hazardous levels.
- Radon is undetectable by human senses, and can only be measured by a special test.
- Testing is easy, inexpensive and recommended for all New Jersey homes.
- Radon problems can be corrected.
- For more information and test kits, call the Division of Health at (609) 890-3820.
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| Senior Services |
(609) 890-3686
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Health Screenings are performed once a month at the Bernice Muha Senior Center located at 409 Cypress Lane and the John O. Wilson Neighborhood Center located on 169Wilfred Ave. The screenings include blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol screening, and Health Education as needed. Call (609) 890-3686 for Cypress Lane site and (609) 890-393-6480 for Wilfred Ave site. |
| Sexually Transmitted Disease |
(609) 890-3647
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Free and confidential counseling, testing, and/or treatment at the Hamilton Township Division of Health located at 2100 Greenwood Avenue (next to the Municipal Building). The clinics are held every Monday and Thursday from 1:00 pm to 4:00 p.m. For further information and questions, please call (609) 890-3647 or (609) 890-3884. |
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| Vital Statistics |
(609) 890-3826
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This section records all marriages, births and deaths which occur in Hamilton. The responsibilities of this section include: handling certified copies, burial permits, marriage applications and the issuing of marriage licenses on the basis of the application. |
| WIC Program |
(609) 498-7755
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This program is a supplemental feeding program for pregnant/postpartum/breastfeeding women and children from birth to 5 years of age. Eligibility is based on income standards. Nutritional assessment and teaching are also provided. WIC contact information:
Concerned Citizens of Ewing WIC
80 W. Upper Ferry Road
Fisk Professional Center
Ewing, NJ 08628
(609) 498-7755
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