'Put it Down' campaign in Somerset against driving...    Posted on 2012-01-23
Source: The Newark Star-Ledger
Police around the county have issued about 2,700 special "Put it Down" warnings in Prosecutor Geoffrey Soriano's initiative to combat distracted driving.... Full story...

Russo Gets Approval for NJ Data Center Project    Posted on 2012-01-23
Source: Data Center Knowledge
An aerial view of the site of the Somerset Technology Park, a new data center project from Russo Development in central New Jersey, including an illustration of a planned data center.... Full story...

Your support makes a difference    Posted on 2012-01-23
Source: MyCentralJersey
Our Goal is to Help You Look and Feel Your Very Best! Legends Salon of Hillsborough is a full servic... Bound Brook - Dawn Kentnor was able to purchase new car themed beds and linens, perched at right, for her two sons, Alex, 3, at left, and Xavier, 2. Images...... Full story...

Mercer: Blessing to Have Habitat Home in Bridgewater    Posted on 2012-01-23
Source: Patch.com
South Plainfield resident Dahiana Mercer was looking about five years ago for a way to leave the one-bedroom apartment she shared with her daughter, now 12-year-old Alissa, but couldn't find the right place.... Full story...

Republican Women host a reporter's roundtable in Branchburg    Posted on 2012-01-22
Source: The Newark Star-Ledger
The Somerset County Federation of Republican Women has announced that Nick Acocella from Politifax and Josh Margolin from the New York Post will be the keynote speakers at their Annual Legislative Breakfast on Saturday, Feb.... Full story...

Around The Towns: Getting the facts on living with bears    Posted on 2012-01-22
Source: The Newark Star-Ledger
BERNARDS - On Jan. 29, the Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center will present "Know the Bear Facts," an educational program about living with black bears.... Full story...

Port Authority lawyer was promoted after 2004 guilty plea in harrassment claim    Posted on 2012-01-22
Source: NorthJersey.com
Former Port Authority lawyer Christopher M. Hartwyk won a major promotion and a big raise less than four months after pleading guilty to a harassment charge relating to unwanted sexually explicit calls to a male job applicant at the bi-state agency.... Full story...

DPW: Prep for Storm Began Thursday    Posted on 2012-01-21
Source: Patch.com
Just as preparation is the key to handling winter storms at the Department of Public Works, humor makes its way into the typical winter weather mix.... Full story...

Some Thrilled By First Storm of 2012    Posted on 2012-01-21
Source: Patch.com
By Saturday morning, many of the main roads were clear but most side roads were still untouched by plows in Somerset County.... Full story...

Senior Spotlight: Time to celebrate Year of the Dragon    Posted on 2012-01-21
Source: The Jersey Journal
A variety of activities are planned to celebrate what is known as the Year of the Dragon on the Chinese calendar.... Full story...

Snow Blankets Montville-Finally    Posted on 2012-01-21
Source: Patch.com
Montville Township residents woke to 3 inches of snow, and more is expected to fall through the afternoon with the snow diminishing midday , according to the National Weather Service.... Full story...

Achievements: Sustainable Somerset earns state award    Posted on 2012-01-21
Source: The Newark Star-Ledger
BRIDGEWATER - Sustainable Somerset, an initiative of the Somerset County Business Partnership, has received the Economic Development Authority of New Jersey's Sustainability Award for 2011.... Full story...

Raritan Valley Community College launches third site offering courses for adults over age 50    Posted on 2012-01-21
Source: NJ.com
The growing popularity of lifelong learning programs for adults over 50 has led to a new partnership between Rutgers and Raritan Valley Community College, and the launch of a third site for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Rutgers University in Bridgewater...... Full story...

Winter weather advisory in effect for Somerset County; 2-5 inches expected    Posted on 2012-01-21
Source: The Jersey Journal
Snow is on the way for parts of New Jersey - including Somerset and Hunterdon counties - and Pennsylvania as a winter storm heads for the region.... Full story...

Temporary Schools Chief Hired    Posted on 2012-01-20
Source: Patch.com
The Board of Education at a special meeting Friday afternoon announced it would hire an administrator from outside the district to become Interim Superintendent.... Full story...

Participate in the Somerset Park Commission Annual Eco-Rally    Posted on 2012-01-20
Source: The Newark Star-Ledger
In the continuing effort to educate the public sector on methods of saving energy and reducing the individual "carbon footprint," the Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center has organized its fourth annual "Eco-Rally." The prior events...... Full story...

N.J. Gov. Chris Christie must end standoff over Essex County judge vacancies    Posted on 2012-01-20
Source: The Jersey Journal
Sometimes, a person has to stretch the truth a bit for a higher purpose, so have mercy on poor Christopher Cerf, the acting education commissioner.... Full story...

Police Dispatched To Mahwah Schools After Fake 911 Call Claims Shooter In The Area    Posted on 2012-01-18
Source: Patch.com
A prank 911 phone call last week claiming a shooter was in the area prompted police to respond toA Betsy Ross and the Ridge Road Mahwah schools with both marked and unmarked cars, Police Chief James Batelli said.... Full story...

Plan Now to Join Park Commission Eco-Rally    Posted on 2012-01-18
Source: MyCentralJersey
In the continuing effort to educate the public sector on methods of saving energy and reducing the individual carbon footprint, the Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center has organized its fourth annual Eco-Rally. The prior events...... Full story...

Community Health Fair Features Free Flu Shots, Health Information    Posted on 2012-01-18
Source: Patch.com
If you need free, basic health information, want a free flu shot, or want to take advantage of a variety of free health screenings, then make it a point to attend the Third Annual Community Health Fair on January 22, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., at the United Reformed...... Full story...

Rutgers, RVCC bringing Osher Institute to Bridgewater    Posted on 2012-01-18
Source: MyCentralJersey
The growing popularity of lifelong learning programs for adults over 50 has led to a new partnership between Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, and Raritan Valley Community College , and the launch of a third site for the Osher Lifelong Learning...... Full story...

Pedroso Chosen as Newest Council Member    Posted on 2012-01-17
Source: Patch.com
Current zoning board member Filipe Pedroso was unanimously chosen by the township council Tuesday to fill the position vacated by Mayor Dan Hayes.... Full story...

Somerset County Xmas tree recycling continues through Jan. 31    Posted on 2012-01-17
Source: The Jersey Journal
County residents can still recycle Christmas trees through Tuesday, Jan. 31 at North Branch Park in Bridgewater in Parking Lot A and at Colonial Park in Somerset in Parking Lot F. Holiday waste such as corrugated cardboard, gift box chipboard, empty pizza...... Full story...

Small business, big heart    Posted on 2012-01-17
Source: MyCentralJersey.com
On behalf of the staff and clients at the Resource Center of Somerset, I would like to thank the Riverside Grill in Hillsborough for their generosity and community minded spirit as they help improve the lives of people affected by domestic abuse in Somerset...... Full story...

On Jazz: Kenny Werner, Benny Goodman, Diva Jazz and Three Sad Cats    Posted on 2012-01-17
Source: The Jersey Journal
Pianist Kenny Werner encourages his students to achieve "effortless mastery," and creates this sense of weightlessness in his own music by endowing his complex improvisations with meditative, songlike and sometimes whimsical qualities.... Full story...