Tag: Somerset County
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County’s Adopt-a-Family program is in its 14th year
With the continued rising costs of food, the number of Somerset County families struggling to make ends meet will likely not decrease. And as the holidays are just weeks away, the county is once again holding its annual Adopt-A-Family program, which is in its 14th year. Since 2010, the Board of County Commissioners has been…
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Historic sites to open for 18th annual Journey through the Past
Thirty Central Jersey historic sites will open for Somerset County’ 18th annual Journey Through the Past, the county’s biggest weekend for history lovers, on Oct. 7 and 8. The weekend will feature such highlights as a George Washington reenactor standing on Washington Rock in Green Brook and an early African American poetess performing at the Wallace House in…
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Somerset County first in state to deploy EV vehicles for community transit
The Somerset County Transportation Division announced the deployment of three new electric (EV) paratransit vehicles which began carrying passengers in July. Somerset County is the first county in the state to use EV vehicles for community transit, according to a release through the county. The Somerset County Transportation Division estimates that the three new electric…
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‘Honoring their service’
In continued efforts to honor veterans for their service, Somerset County is offering free, reserved parking spaces for visiting veterans at 23 county parks and service buildings throughout the county. The spaces are marked with a special “Veterans Parking Only: Thank you for your Service” sign, and are conveniently located near entrances to assist those…
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Somerset County Library System to open digital preservation lab
The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) will be hosting an open house grand opening event for the System’s first digital preservation lab. The event will be hosted on Thursday, Aug. 31 from 4-7 p.m. at the Montgomery branch. “We are so excited to officially open SCLSNJ’s Digital Preservation Lab,” said Lynn Hoffman,…
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Somerset County recognized for preservation plan
Plan believed to be the first in nation to combine open space, farmland, and historic preservation into one document Somerset County’s new Preservation Plan was honored by the National Association of Counties (NACo) and New Jersey Future recently, continuing the recognition of the innovative and comprehensive document leading the county’s historic, farmland, and open space…
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Senior Wellness Center at Hillsborough provides a wealth of services
The Senior Wellness Center at Hillsborough has a full schedule in August. The center is located at 339 South Branch Road. For more information on the items listed contact 908-369-8700. Rummikub – 9:30 a.m. – Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Sit and Stitch Club – 1 p.m. – Mondays – Beginners are welcome. Fit and Flex…
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Iron Peak among partners to bring Top Threat Lacrosse Championship tournament to county
Some 8,000 people are expected in attendance for three-day tournament A partnership among Iron Peak Sports & Events, Top Threat Tournaments and Somerset County has brought the three-day Top Threat Lacrosse Championship tournament to the county. The Top Threat Championship tournament is taking place from July 7-9 showcasing 174 different teams from 17 different states…
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Celebrate Older Americans Month in May
Mongomery, Hillsborough Senior Wellness Centers will present programs as part of the celebration Celebrate Older Americans Month in May at the Somerset County-operated senior wellness centers. People ages 60 years and above can register for special programs and activities. Eligible county residents can join the fun Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.,…