HILLSBOROUGH: Library doubles overdue fines

    Overdue fines will increase from 10 cents per day to 20 cents per day, effective Monday, Feb 4, at all 10 of the Somerset County Library System’s branches.
    The Somerset County Library Commission formally adopted a new fees and fines policy Jan.9.
    “We raised fines for the first time in nearly 30 years primarily to increase revenues during a time of rising costs and consistently flat budgets,” said SCLS Director Brian Auger.
    Patrons with questions can call 908-526-4016 or visit www.sclsnj.org.
    Two of the branches are in Hillsborough and Manville.