Franklin Township: Uniform Construction Code Notice

SOMERSET, NJ - The Empty Bowls project of Franklin Township, NJ, in concert with the Franklin Food Bank, will host their first annual Empty Bowls event in early March 2019 at the DoubleTree by Hilton on Atrium Drive in Somerset, NJ.  This event will be open to the public.

Empty Bowls is a grassroots effort to raise both money and awareness in the fight to end hunger, personalized by artists ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ -The ninth annual Adopt-A-Family program needs donors to help provide Thanksgiving meals for needy families.

The 2018 donation form can be found at http://bit.ly/2018AdoptAFamily

“We often hear that people want to help others within their own community,” said Somerset County Freeholder Patricia Walsh. “This is a perfect way for residents to earmark donations to help feed ...

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - A one-mile stretch of Route 206 between Valley Road and Brown Avenue has been targeted by the state Department of Transportation for a major overhaul that will widen the congested two-lane highway to four lanes, with construction scheduled to begin in 2022.

The improvements to Route 206 being proposed by the NJDOT are the final pieces of a comprehensive plan to widen and ...

SOMERSET, NJ - Solid defense and a strong ground game powered the Warriors to their first win of the season over Elizabeth High School 28-21, Friday Night at FHS. 

Teamwork was also a major factor according to the game leading rusher Isiah Solomon who led the offense with 15 rushing attempts for 147 yards and two touchdowns.

"The real players that need to be noticed are on the offensive ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Several hundred people filled the First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens today at the funeral service for New Brunswick Vice Principal Tyrone Harrison, who was struck by a car and killed.

"I know this is tough for all of us," Harrison's brother, Shawn, told the people who filled the pews. "Yet, you look around this church. Everyone here Tyrone touched in a positive way.

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ – Somerset County residents can dispose of unwanted or outdated prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications on Saturday, Oct. 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the South County Public Works Garage, located at 410 Roycefield Road, according to .Sheriff Frank J. Provenzano,

The periodic medicine-collection program is sponsored by the Somerset County Sheriff's Office, the ...

EAST AMWELL, NJ - The eighth annual Flemington Speedway Historical Society Car Show featuring hundreds of classic, vintage, hot rod and custom cars, trucks and motorcycles will be held Saturday, Oct. 20th from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. rain or shine at the Roger K. Everitt Fairgrounds, 1207 Route 179, just south of Ringoes.  

More than 950 vehicles were registered last year, making the FSHS car show the ...

SOMERSET, NJ - Did you miss any of last week’s top news stories? Click on the headlines to catch up:

A New Brunswick High School vice principal was killed when he was struck by a car that was involved in a drag race in Piscataway, authorities said.

Local Man, New Brunswick High School Vice-Principal Killed By Drag Racer

A 21-year-old  Piscataway man was charged in the hit-and-run ...

EAST MILLSTONE, NJ - Hundreds of local and area residents came out to attend the 8th annual CanalFest on Saturday, Oct. 13, to have a good time while supporting their neighbors in need.   

The event featured three stages with live musical performances by High in the Mid 80s, Swing Sabroso, Kinderhook, The Hub Kings, Black Circle Symphony, Classical Revolution, Laurence Hart, Sharief in ...

FAR HILLS, NJ – The Somerset County Department of Health warns residents that a raccoon found in the Borough of Far Hills near the Spring Hollow Road area has tested positive for rabies. This is the second raccoon that has tested positive for rabies in the borough this year. 

On Oct. 6, a resident and her four dogs came in contact with a raccoon that had entered their fenced-in property. The ...