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Mayor Ciccarelli offered residents an update on the Doctors Way to Valley Road Phase 2 Project at the Tuesday Township Committee meeting.
The latest version of the application addressed Zoning Board members' concerns over safety and traffic backing up onto Route 22.
The Westfield Town Council awarded a $2 million contract on Tuesday to get started on this year's road paving initiative.
Bridgewater Police sent out an alert on Thursday morning.
The Bernards Township Board of Education approved the new contract with a salary of $255,000 at its June 16 meeting.
This splash park, located on the Bridgewater border, will be open daily through Sept. 15 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Ongoing issues include speeding, underage and unlicensed riders, disregard for traffic laws, and blatant disregard and disrespect of cops.
The driver of the vehicle that hit the pedestrian was issued a summons, said police.
Basking Ridge's Elizabeth Graner was sworn in as Somerset County’s newly appointed Commissioner.
Four-year-old Joanie has been bouncing between foster homes for almost her entire life and is need of a "furever" home.
The Fair Share Housing Center contended that the Township's obligation was 565 units, while the Township pushed for 223 units.
Bridgewater Police sent out an alert on Wednesday, stressing that it is "only a training drill."
The event includes a colorful midway, more than 20 amusement rides, games of chance, fireworks, food vendors, and local businesses.
Faisal Chaudhry, Smrithi Mohan, and Adam J. Lefkowitz all submitted applications for Csilla Csipak's vacancy.
Family & Community Services of Somerset County serves as a lifeline to those grappling with mental health and substance abuse challenges.
Certified officers will guide participants through effective self-defense techniques, safety strategies, and ways to reduce risk.
Noel Baxter and Daniel Polles were each unanimously appointed Monday Board of Education meeting.
An excessive heat watch was issued for Union County as dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 106 are possible this week.
An excessive heat watch was issued for Somerset County as dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 106 are possible this week.
This small local business continues to serve the community sweets and smiles while overcoming challenges of the pandemic and now tariffs.
