Press Releases
By ROBERT LEWIS, CULINARY SERVICES DIRECTOR
February 23, 2026
Residents and staff at New Jersey Eastern Star enjoyed making customized, decadent hot cocoa throughout January and February. Culinary Services provider Aramark, treated all to a “make-your-own” hot cocoa bar with all the fixins…from coconut, butterscotch chips, dark and white chocolate chips, ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ — On February 12, the Downtown Somerville Alliance welcomed representatives from Main Street America and Main Street New Jersey for a productive and engaging visit that highlighted the continued success and momentum of Downtown Somerville.As an accredited Main Street program, ...
PUBLIC NOTICETransition to Electronic Publication ofLegal Notices for all Fire DistrictsTownship of Bridgewater. Somerset CountyPLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to P.L. 2025, c. 72, all Bridgewater fire districts have transitioned the publication of their official legal notices from print ...
Greater Somerset County YMCA Kicks Off 2026 Annual Campaign to Raise Funds to Ensure Access for AllBasking Ridge, New Jersey, February 19, 2025 – As a single parent of two children, ages 8 and 10, Shantasia knows how critical dependable childcare is to keep her family stable. With the rising cost ...
West Orange, NJ, February 17, 2026 — RWJBarnabas Health, the largest, most comprehensive academic health care system in New Jersey, has appointed Odette Perriel, MS, as Senior Vice President, Support Services. In this role, Ms. Perriel will oversee support services functions across RWJBarnabas ...
PUBLIC NOTICETRANSITION TO ELECTRONIC PUBLICATION OF LEGAL NOTICESTOWNSHIP OF BRIDGEWATER, SOMERSET COUNTYPLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to P.L. 2025, c. 72, the Township of Bridgewater has transitioned the publication of its official legal notices from print newspapers to the Township’s ...
West Orange, NJ – Nancy E. Holecek, MAS, MHA, BSN, RN, FNAP, Executive Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, RWJBarnabas Health, has been named by Press Ganey as Chief Nursing Officer of the Year. The award recognizes a leader who has empowered their nurses to shine, provided safe, ...
WEST ORANGE, N.J. – Two of RWJBarnabas Health’s hospitals — Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) in Livingston, and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset (RWJUH Somerset) in Somerville—have been named to Healthgrades annual list of America’s Best Hospitals for 2026. This is a ...
PUBLIC NOTICETransition to Electronic Publication ofLegal Notices for all Fire DistrictsTownship of Bridgewater. Somerset CountyPLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to P.L. 2025, c. 72, all Bridgewater fire districts have transitioned the publication of their official legal notices from print ...
Somerville, NJ — Downtown Somerville is glowing brighter than ever with the launch of a new Candlelight Concert series, a cultural collaboration that has already proven to be a major success for the community. The inaugural concert, held at the historic United Reformed Church, completely sold out, ...
Somerville, NJ — February 6, 2026— The Downtown Somerville Alliance (DSA) is pleased to announce the release of two new Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for Spring 2026, focused on enhancing the cleanliness and beauty of Downtown Somerville.The RFPs seek qualified vendors for:Cleaning and Event ...
New Brunswick, NJ– Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, in partnership with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS), has earned The Joint Commission’s (TJC) Gold Seal of Approval® as a Comprehensive Cardiac Center (CCC) and the American Heart ...
Somerville, NJ —January 6, 2026 — The Downtown Somerville Alliance (DSA) announced today that it has collected all 22 public benches along Main Street for refurbishment, marking an early milestone in its 2026 Infrastructure and Beautification Program.The benches are being professionally restored by ...
WEST ORANGE, N.J.– RWJBarnabas Health has opened a new, sophisticated operating room (OR) simulation lab for advanced nurse training and education at The Institute for Nursing Excellence, located at the Eisenhower Building in Livingston. The OR simulation lab is designed to replicate real-world OR ...
Cancer prevention starts with one simple but powerful decision: prioritizing your health. Staying up to date on routine doctor appointments, recommended screenings, and prevention practices can save your life. The earlier cancer is detected, the sooner treatment can begin—often before symptoms even ...
Summit, NJ — The Overlook Auxiliary will host Art for Overlook on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 7:00 PM at Whisk and Willow in Millburn, raising funds to support behavioral health and the Healing Power of Art.This signature event will feature a whimsical “Alice in Wonderland” motif, live music ...
NEWARK, NJ— Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, has received a $578,100 grant from the Healthcare Foundation of NJ to accelerate delivery of more advanced stroke services. The grant will fund “Erasing Barriers to High Quality Comprehensive Stroke Care in Greater ...
West Orange, NJ – To further support its commitment to delivering a consistent and positive patient experience, RWJBarnabas Health has implemented standardized visiting hours across its acute-care hospitals effective February 2, 2026. Under the updated guidelines, general visiting hours for all ...
HAMILTON, N.J. – RWJBarnabas Health today celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of a new Food Farmacy at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton (RWJUH Hamilton), marking another milestone in the health system’s ongoing efforts to address food insecurity and improve community ...
PUBLIC NOTICETRANSITION TO ELECTRONIC PUBLICATION OF LEGAL NOTICESTOWNSHIP OF BRIDGEWATER, SOMERSET COUNTYPLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to P.L. 2025, c. 72, the Township of Bridgewater has transitioned the publication of its official legal notices from print newspapers to the Township’s ...
Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion for forced labor, commercial sex, or services. Every year, millions of individuals are trafficked worldwide, including right here in New Jersey. As one of the most densely populated and economically vibrant states, New Jersey serves ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Atlantic Health is pleased to announce the arrival of Melissa Lozano, MD, MA as the new System Medical Director of Women’s Health. A board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and experienced physician leader, Dr. Lozano is dedicated to advancing high-quality, equitable care across ...
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (Dec. 6, 2025) — The Nu Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® commemorated its 45th anniversary with a celebration held Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at the Bridgewater Marriott, honoring decades of service and community impact across Middlesex and Somerset ...
MANVILLE, NJ - Since 2018, Valairco Heating and Cooling has been dedicated to giving back to the community through its Valairco Cares initiative. This program aims to support non-profit organizations that demonstrate exceptional dedication to helping those in need.To date, Valairco has provided 30 ...
Three Atlantic Health medical centers have been named among America’s Best Hospitals for 2026, according to new research released by Healthgrades, a leading resource used by U.S. consumers when searching for a hospital or doctor.Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center and Atlantic Health Overlook ...
SKILLMAN, NJ — A statewide group of 175+ students ranging from middle school through postgraduates convened on Saturday, January 24th for an AI Hackathon at the Montgomery Innovation Hub, focused on developing innovative solutions to one of New Jersey's most urgent challenges: affordability.The ...
PUBLIC NOTICETransition to Electronic Publication ofLegal Notices for all Fire DistrictsTownship of Bridgewater. Somerset CountyPLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to P.L. 2025, c. 72, all Bridgewater fire districts have transitioned the publication of their official legal notices from print ...
Somerville, NJ—Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Somerset, an RWJBarnabas Health hospital, will host its annual Cardiac Athletic Screening on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., in the hospital’s Cardiac Diagnostic Testing Department, located on the second floor of the ...
From the busy cold and flu season to winter sports injuries and slips on the ice, it can be difficult to determine whether a sudden health concern requires a trip to urgent care or the emergency department (ED). Understanding the different levels of care each provides can help you or your family ...
PUBLIC NOTICETRANSITION TO ELECTRONIC PUBLICATION OFLEGAL NOTICES FOR ALL FIRE DISTRICTSTOWNSHIP OF BRIDGEWATER, SOMERSET COUNTYPLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to P.L. 2025, c. 72, all Bridgewater fire districts have transitioned the publication of their official legal notices from print ...