The Middlesex Board of Health contracts with the Somerset County Health Department for the provision of public health services. The services consist of food inspections, public health nuisance investigations, communicable disease control, chronic illness screenings, health education and other public health services.
The Middlesex County Office of Health Services still provides services under the County Environmental Health Services Act in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Middlesex County also continues to provide services under the NJ LINCS Program as well as Tuberculosis Services within Middlesex County.
For information about the Borough Board of Health meetings, commissioners, minutes, and agendas, please visit the Board's web page here.
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Please see the Somerset County Public Health Department website for more information about services provided.
Borough Health “Latest News”
HEALTH ALERTS AND RESOURCES
Covid-19 Resources nearby in Middlesex County
Where to get VACCINATED in Middlesex County: select here to visit the County vaccination-resources website page.
Where to get TESTED in Middlesex County: select here to visit the County testing-resources website page for the most updated list of nearby testing locations.
CORONAVIRUS Resources & Information:
State of New Jersey's web page for virus information and hotline >> Select Here
County of Middlesex's web page >> Select Here
Center for Disease Control's web page >> Select Here
County Health Publications
Additional Health Department Resources
City Health Dashboard – Middlesex Borough – Click HERE to view an overview of various health metrics, social/economic factors, and physical environments data.
Animal Control Services: animal control services for the Borough of Middlesex is provided by Franklin Township. To request animal control services please contact the Middlesex Borough Police Department at (732) 356-1900.
Pet License Renewal Notice: visit the Clerk page here for current links and information.
Rabies Clinic Schedules: Select here to visit the County website to see the schedule for upcoming rabies clinics. Residents can also contact your veterinarian for more information on the rabies vaccination.
If you need help to Quit Smoking, Select Here.
If you need help Overcoming Addiction, Select Here.
For Water Quality reports, Select Here for the 2023 report or visit the New Jersey American Water home page here.
BOROUGH HEALTH SERVICES
The many services your health department provides fall into two categories: mandated services and elective services. A short list of the mandated services includes providing health officer services, laboratory services, public health nursing services, food establishment and swimming pool inspections, communicable and occupational disease investigations, maternal & child health services, adult health services and numerous other programs. Examples of our elective services include educational programs, environmental pollution investigations, tobacco sale enforcement, home health care, and our radon-testing program. In addition, we are actively involved in emergency preparedness, health assessments and service development. For more detailed information please visit our website or call us at (908) 231-7155 MAIN.
Board of Health License > Select here to begin your online application
Food Handlers Course
The Food Handlers course is intended to heighten awareness of pertinent State Laws and Municipal Ordinances regarding food handling, preparation, and hygiene. Each Course is taught by a NJ Licensed Registered Environmental Health Specialist and/or Health Educator.
Topics covered include: Personal Hygiene and Hand-washing, Cleaning and Sanitizing, Cross-Contamination, Time and Temperature Control, Good Retail Practices, Controlling Pests and Insects and Understanding Your Inspection.
The basic food handlers course is online and in different languages through ServSafe. Visit the link here: https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/government/public-health-safety/health-department/resources/food-handlers-course. For any questions or assistance, please contact the health education team (health.educator@co.somerset.nj.us).