By ROD HIRSCH
April 27, 2024SOMERVILLE, NJ - Elm Avenue wends its way through the quiet solitude of the New Cemetery ...
Somerset County News
By ROD HIRSCH
April 27, 2024
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Elm Avenue wends its way through the quiet solitude of the New Cemetery on South Bridge Street, with 19th and 20th-century gravestones and massive concrete monoliths off to each side of the packed dirt pathway. It is just one of many pathways that lead visitors to the final ...
BRANCHBURG, NJ – In recognition of the first Youth Apprenticeship Week sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board will host a free YAW Career Event where businesses, agencies and jobseekers will gather to provide apprenticeship opportunities, career ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - WWII aviator Donald Stern, who survived 32 combat missions in Italy as a bombardier onboard a B17 Flying Fortress, returned to the skies Thursday, taking off from Central Jersey Airport with his son Russel and pilot, Ret. Air Force Major Glenn Sinibaldi, who briefly handed over ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ – Magnets attached to police cars throughout Somerset County, and ribbons tied to trees outside the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office are in place to support the National Crime Victims' Rights campaign. The Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office is decorating all police cars in the ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Young visitors who stopped by the farmers' market booth during Saturday's Green Fair on the Division Street pedestrian mall were invited to dig in the dirt and plant a sunflower seed in a cup provided by the staff of the Somerset County Farmers' Market, which will open at the ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Residents are advised to plan for road closures and detours beginning Monday April 22 as PSE&G and contractor crews continue working on the gas pipe replacement project. All work is weather permitting. North Gaston Avenue: Monday, April 22, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., There will ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset County Handyman Program got some help with one of their projects from students enrolled in the carpentry program at Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School (SCVTHS). The Handyman Project is a group of volunteers who have been providing services that ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The borough's Environmental Commission is inviting residents to become a part of the "Green Team" by participating in a variety of Earth Day activities the weekend of April 19-21 Activities include a Town Clean Up, free Tree Seedling Giveaway, an Earth Day Green Fair with ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Shoppers and sales associates might notice some familiar faces staring back at them from boxes of Cheerios as they walk down the cereal aisle at the ShopRite Village Supermarket. ShopRite Associates Dina Sandford, customer services manager, and Linda Shemeley earned their spot ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Borough of Somerville is seeking a dynamic, full-time director looking for an excellent and challenging opportunity to manage one of New Jersey’s premier downtown districts according to a post on the borough's website. Former DSA managing consultant and executive director ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Greater Somerset County YMCA celebrated this year’s Spirit Award recipients and the success of its Annual Campaign at Raritan Valley Country Club in Bridgewater. During National Volunteer Month, the Y recognized individuals and groups for their selfless spirit and their ...
RARITAN, NJ - The Raritan Borough Council heard an informational site plan presentation by Raritan Mall LLC to give the council an idea of what they could expect if they decide to adopt the redevelopment plan ordinance for the Raritan Mall site on April 16. The council passed the first reading ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - With a little help from his friends and complete strangers, generous families and businesses large and small, US Army veteran Brandon Everhart worked side-by-side with Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity volunteers to build a two-bedroom, 1,200 square-foot "sweat equity:' ranch ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Work crews from PSE&G will continue replacement of gas lines the week of April 15 on North Gaston Avenue, East Cliff Street and East High Street. Work has been ongoing throughout the borough since March, 2023. Plan for road closures and detours. All work is weather ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Hundreds of young baseball and softball players from the borough and surrounding towns gathered at Carol Pager Park Saturday afternoon for a parade to kick off the 2024 Somerville Baseball, Inc. 2024 season - with Batman as a surprise guest. The caped crusader came ready to play ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ – Original art created by prolific Somerville artist Leslie Floyd, has been added to the Kugler Memorial Monument in front of the Somerville Senior Housing at the corner of Mountain Avenue and West End Avenue. The monument showcases the bicycle ridden by Furman Kugler when he won ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Students enrolled in the Culinary Arts program at Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School have cooked up some recipes to help provide for options for clients of the Somerset County Food Bank. Earlier this year, SCVTHS Academic Supervisor Randee Holz was approached ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The Township Committee voted unanimously at its meeting Tuesday night to help purchase and preserve the 402-acre Hillsborough Golf & Country Club from the estate of Bryce Thompson IV. The township partnered with the Somerset County Board of County Commissioners and New ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - PSE&G work crews will continue replacing gas mains on North Gaston Avenue, East Cliff Street and East High Street beginning Monday, April 8 through the end of the week, Friday, April 12. Residents are advised to plan for road closures and detours All work is weather ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Residents of Somerville, Central New Jersey and the northeastern United States were shook up by a 4.8-magnitude earthquake centered in Hunterdon County that began at 10:23 a.m. Friday, shaking homes, businesses and residents' nerves. There may be more to come, with a 46 percent ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - No different than a used car, gently-used, second-hand bicycles offer value at a reduced cost - even better if they're refurbished and free. The borough's Environmental Commission is partnering with RideWise and Pops Bike Shop to provide refurbished bicycles for adults who need ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Somerset County residents can drop-off canned food and non-perishable items at the free, First Saturday and E-Waste Drop-off events at the South County Public Works facility on Roycefield Road and the Somerset County Recycling Center, located at 40 Polhemus Lane, Bridgewater on ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - A crowd of 300-350 kids and their families gathered for the Somerville Rescue Squad Third Annual Egg-Stravaganza on Saturday at Lepp Park, across the street from the squad's headquarters at 21 Park Ave. The field was covered with brightly colored eggs, put in place by the Easter ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Need help paying gas and electric bills? NJ SHARES, which assists income-eligible New Jersey households with paying their energy, telephone, broadband (internet), water, tax, rent, and mortgage bills, will host an energy assistance event at the Somerville Library, 35 West End ...
BERNARDS TOWNSHIP, NJ – Fifth-grade students from Liberty Corner Elementary and Oak Street Elementary Schools got to meet Sophie the chicken and Ingrid the cow during a “Show-and-Tell” visit from three local farmers in recognition of Agriculture Day, The farmers emphasized the importance of ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Police departments in Somerset County and surrounding areas will be increasing efforts to enforce distracted driving measures as they team up with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration during the national U Drive. U Text. U Pay.
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Natalie Pineiro, hired as full-time executive director of the Downtown Somerville Alliance five years ago, resigned abruptly last Friday leaving behind a legacy of high-profile cultural, entertainment and civic events that continue to be the lifeblood of the merchants' association, ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ – Six non-profits from Somerville are among 40 organizations to win luxury seating in a private suite for the upcoming 2024 Somerset Patriots season at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater. The winning organizations from Somerville include Community Childcare Solutions; Good Shepherd ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - PSE&G work crews will continue to install gas mains at several locations this week, requiring road closures to sections of Reimer Street, Eastern Avenue, East Cliff Street and East High Street. The gas main replacement project began in March 2023. All work is weather ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ -The National Weather Service is predicting two to three inches of rain for the Somerville area beginning Friday night and lasting throughout the day Saturday. A Flood Watch is in effect. The timeline is as follows: Friday night: Rain, mainly after 2 a.m. Low around 37.
