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Passaic County is a diverse county with a rich history and a bright future. Discover our history, our attractions, and our services. 
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Posted Oct. 16, 2018
National Caregivers Awareness Month
November is National Family Caregivers Awareness Month. Join us as we kick off  celebrating "Caregiving Around the Clock" with a Sock Hop on November 1st. We are also offering insightful seminars throughout the month of November geared towards Family Caregivers. 
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Posted Oct. 15, 2018
Passaic County Hosts 2nd Annual Non-Profit Summit

County Department Heads Will Provide How-To Guides to Non-Profit and Faith Based Communities

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Posted Oct. 11, 2018
Press Release on West Nile Virus
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Posted Oct. 10, 2018
Passaic County Proposes to Amend FY 2018 Action Plan for the CDBG Program
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The term “Freeholder” can be traced to the colonial period of American history. In New Jersey’s 1776 Constitution, the state vested the power to govern counties in an elected body of “men” who held or owned land outright with no debt or mortgages to be Chosen by their peers. The body was deemed the Board of Chosen Freeholders. Although there is no longer a requirement to own land and all citizens of legal age have the right to vote and hold office, the term Freeholder has endured. New Jersey has 21 Counties, and no two counties are exactly the same. The organization and structure of counties are tailored to fit their communities’ needs and characteristics. In Passaic County’s commission form of government, the Freeholders discharge both the legislative and executive responsibilities of government. The seven member board is headed by a Freeholder Director who is selected to serve a one-year term at the Board’s annual reorganization meeting held in January. Each Freeholder is elected at-large for a staggered 3-year term