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The plastic bag ban is now in effect across the state.

So what exactly does that mean?

Most grocery stores, particularly large chains and stores 2,500 square feet or larger, will not be allowed to give out single-use plastic or paper bags. Customers will have to bring their own bags or purchase reusable bags on site. There are some exceptions to the new rule, including produce ...

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Duke Farms will welcome dozens of local farmers and other vendors with fresh produce and hand-crafted food products to the grand re-opening of its Farmers Market outside the Visitors' Center of the 2,100-acre eco-preserve and environmental education center Sunday, May 1.

The farmer's market will be open from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., rain or shine, on Sundays throughout ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ – In recognition of Arbor Day, the Somerset County Park Commission’s Environmental Education Center (EEC) and Colonial Park Gardens will be hosting Native Tree Give-Away events on Friday, April 29.

At each event, a diverse selection of native trees and shrubs will be available, including twelve different species native to the Mid-Atlantic region ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ – New Jersey Assemblywoman Sadaf Jaffer (D-16), Somerville Mayor Dennis Sullivan, and clean energy advocates held a press conference Wednesday to highlight recent extreme weather events and urge the U.S. Senate to pass $550 billion in climate investments passed by the House of Representatives last November.

These investments aim to cut carbon ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - In conjunction with the traditional Earth Day celebration and town wide cleanup this year, the Borough is participating in a "Town Swap" this weekend, the culmination of a Girl Scout Gold Award project organized by Bridget Lacerda and Sew Sustainability.

The concept was presented to the Borough Council by Bridget several months ago, and members embraced the ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - Volunteers will plant trees along the banks of Peters Brook, as well as participate in several clean-up projects throughout the borough on Saturday, April 23, to celebrate Earth Day.

“We lost many trees recently due to age and severe storms,” said Councilwoman Gina Stravic. “This small effort will help prevent erosion, secure bank soils, filter ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - New Jersey Rep. Tom Malinowski, D-7th stopped off in the borough late Tuesday afternoon to have a look at the underutilized Arthur Chambres Park on Southside Avenue which is in line to receive a facelift that will be partially financed with a $2,541,600 federal grant.

Project plans include a grass baseball/softball field, a grass soccer field, picnic area, and basketball ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ – Residents can help their neighbors-in-need by donating to “Buy One, Bring One” (BOBO) Fridays. This month, residents can donate on Thursday, April 14 at the Somerset County Administration Building instead of Friday, April 15, when the building will be closed for Good Friday.

More than 3,000 food-insecure families reside in Somerset County, according to the ...