Tag: Somerset County
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Somerset County revives proposal for Amazon HQ2
Somerset County Freeholder Director Brian D. Levine plans to reopen talks with Amazon about locating the company’s second headquarters, HQ2, in Somerset County. Levine made the announcement Feb. 22 at a meeting of the Somerset County Employers Legislative Committee in Somerville. Somerset County put in a bid for HQ2 originally, he said, but “the state…
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As heroin-related deaths rise, Somerset County residents share their stories
When Dina Aurichio, of Branchburg, gave birth to her son Dillon on Nov. 23, 1994, she never thought she would be taking him off life support on his 24th birthday, days after a heroin overdose. On Aug. 30, Somerset County community members and officials shared their personal stories related to addiction as part of International…
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SOMERSET COUNTY: Officials recognized for their support of the Special Olympics
During a recent meeting of the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders, a representative of Special Olympics Somerset County touted the work of various county officials for their support over the last 24 years. Larry Hanko, area director of the county’s Special Olympics program, extolled the work of members of the county Roads and Bridges Division and…
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SOMERSET COUNTY: Food drive brings in 21.5 tons to help area food banks
Roughly 43,455 pounds, or approximately 21.5 tons, of food will make its way to families in need throughout Somerset County over the coming months, as officials give their thanks to the thousands of people who contributed to the 24th annual Curbing Hunger Month food drive. The final total number was announced Tuesday, with Somerset County Freeholder…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Law enforcement prepares for the unthinkable in school shooting drills
Sirens blared, smoke hovered in the air and Hillsborough Township Police officers took action during an active shooter drill at Auten Road Intermediate School on July 18. Issued by Hillsborough Police Chief Darren Powell and led by officer Ted Lewis, the drill had students from the Somerset County Police Academy Youth Week acting as injured…
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SOMERSET COUNTY: International investment service reaffirms Somerset County’s Triple-A rating
Somerset County continues to enjoy a high ranking with Moody’s Investors Service and Standard & Poor’s, after the bond credit rating outfit continued to bestow the county with its coveted triple-A rating. Freeholder Director Patrick Scaglione said the announcement on Tuesday vindicates the county’s efforts to make sure its financial house is in order. “Somerset County continues…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Local man sentenced for his part in bribing doctors in $100 million test referral scheme
A small group of people, including a 38-year-old Hillsborough man, were sentenced in federal court last week for their involvement in a $100 million scheme that bribed doctors for test referrals. Doug Hurley was sentenced to 24 months in prison as the result of an ongoing investigation, that has so far garnered 53 convictions. Along…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Biker veteran advocacy group donates more than a ton of food
Sporting black sleeveless leather vests, blue jeans and T-shirts with any combination of patriotic slogans, bald eagles, flames or “Old Glory” itself, the members of Rolling Thunder look the part of a typical motorcycle club. As it rumbles down the street, the group, comprised mostly of military veterans, isn’t just your average biker gang hellbent…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Local youth headed to 4-H leadership conference
Middle schoolers in the 4-H program hailing from seven counties will get the opportunity to participate in an annual leadership conference this Saturday. Among those youths heading out to the Gloucester County town of Clayton for the Discover the Leader in You! 4-H Conference is Hannah Golden, of Hillsborough Township. Touted by officials as a way…
