Remote Classes and Programs Help Seniors Stay Connected and Fit During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Some Outdoor Activities Are Available.

SOMERVILLE, NJ – Due to the coronavirus pandemic, all county-operated senior centers managed by the Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services are temporarily closed until May 31, 2021. The county’s management team is following ...

FRANKLIN, NJ – Spring is here and the warmer temperatures and beautiful display of flowering trees, daffodils and tulips beckon us outdoors to enjoy our parks.  Daffodil lovers in particular are encouraged to visit the perennial garden at Colonial Park Gardens, 156 Mettlers Road, this weekend before the elegant Narcissus blooms are gone.

The biggest feature of this year’s ...

Somerset County Deputy Commissioner Sara Sooy invites county youth who are in grades nine through 12 to apply to the Youth Leadership Somerset program. Applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 23.

“This is a wonderful program that empowers young people to interact with local leaders and explore real issues that are impacting their communities,” said ...

Honor and remember loved ones and take action for lifesaving change

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The American Cancer Society (ACS) Relay For Life of Berkeley Heights invites the community to rally together as part of the Relay For Life of Berkeley Heights “Light The Fight” Event at The Grove @ Connell Park on Tuesday, June 1, 5:30-10pm, to help save lives from cancer. 

Due to the ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - The body of missing Madison student Ajay Sah has been found, announced Acting Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll. Sah was a foreign exchange student from Nepal and was attending Drew University. He was reported missing on January 22, 2021.

Sah was last seen on the campus of Drew University on January 19, according to police. Reports indicate that he traveled by NJ ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Somerset County Department of Health Friday reported 23,521 cases of the COVID-19 virus, an increase of 26 overnight, and a total of 727 deaths since March 8, 2020.

The New Jersey Department of Health Friday reported 879,812 total cases since last year, an increase of 920 overnight. There are 23,129 COVID-19-related deaths in ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ – Somerset County is holding ten open vaccination clinics for the week of May 10 as part of its effort to make it easy for every resident to be protected against the COVID-19 virus. In addition to hosting clinics throughout the county, for the first time Somerset will be providing all three CDC approved vaccines after receiving its first allotment of Pfizer.

“The ...

BAYONNE, NJ - National disasters don’t always bring out the best in people. Often, unscrupulous characters seek to take advantage of people during tough times. As more people across the United States and the State of New Jersey are rolling up their sleeves to protect themselves against COVID-19, the risk of scammers selling fraudulent vaccination cards is now higher than ever, ...

Special to TAPinto. This story was written and produced by NJ Spotlight. It is being republished under a special NJ News Commons content-sharing agreement related to COVID-19 coverage. To read more, visit njspotlight.com.

Vaccination sites are closing, others revamping hours as Murphy says state is responding to changes

With COVID-19 vaccine supplies holding steady ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Somerset County Department of Health Wednesday reported 23,464 cases of the COVID-19 virus, an increase of 44 overnight, and a total of 724 deaths since March 8, 2020.

The New Jersey Department of Health Wednesday reported 877,814 total cases since last year, an increase of 889 overnight. There are 23,067 COVID-19-related deaths ...

WARREN, NJ - May 1 was National College Decision Day.  In many cases it is the deadline for students to make deposits to attend the college of their choice. One of the great traditions at Watchung Hills is that seniors wear clothing representing their choice for the fall. And it even has a Twitter hashtag of #DecisionDay

Haven't decided yet? It's ...

WARREN, NJ --

On April 27, 2021, the Watchung Hills Regional Board of Education will hold a virtual public hearing at 7:00 pm on the 2021/2022 school budget and the proposed new employment contract for Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Jewett that will replace her current contract, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:11-11 and N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-3.1(c)(1).  The proposed new ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ – Somerset County Clerk Steve Peter announced that his office has completed sending Vote-by-Mail ballots to all Somerset County voters who requested one. Unlike the 2020 elections where every voter received a ballot in the mail, in 2021 only voters who have positively requested a ballot will receive one. All others will be able to vote in person at their polling place as they ...

TRENTON, NJ - Flounder Brewery in Hillsborough is one of a dozen microbreweries in the state performing a public service by offering a free beer to any adult 21 and over who receives a COVID-19 vaccination during the month of May.

Gov. Phil Murphy announced New Jersey's "Shot and a Beer" program Monday to encourage eligible residents 21 and over to get ...

NEW JERSEY - Governor Murphy announced that New Jersey is launcing a "Shot and a Beer" program, encouraging eligible residents, ages 21 and over to get vaccinated.

Any New Jerseyan who gets their first vaccine dose in the month of May and takes their vaccination card to a participating brewery will receive a free beer. The following are restaurants and brewing companies are ...

NEW JERSEY — Food & Wine magazine made waves this week when it declared New Jersey the No. 1 pizza state in America and proclaimed that New York is No. 3. In the No. 2 spot? Connecticut.

You can read the article, in which the author recommends “The Best Pizza in Every State,” here.

MORE: Pizza in High Demand During Pandemic, NJ Restaurant Owners Say

New Yorkers ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Jiya Mody, of Bridgewater, and Fiona Shanahan, of Warren, both 10th grade students at Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School, have created a new non-profit, Youth in Emergency Medicine, to establish a community of several chapters of high school students and undergraduates interested in the field across the globe.

The students connect with research facilities ...

Honor and remember loved ones and take action for lifesaving change

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The American Cancer Society (ACS) Relay For Life of Berkeley Heights invites the community to rally together as part of the Relay For Life of Berkeley Heights “Light The Fight” Event at The Grove @ Connell Park on Tuesday, June 1, 5:30-10pm, to help save lives from cancer. 

Due to the ...

BAYONNE, NJ - National disasters don’t always bring out the best in people. Often, unscrupulous characters seek to take advantage of people during tough times. As more people across the United States and the State of New Jersey are rolling up their sleeves to protect themselves against COVID-19, the risk of scammers selling fraudulent vaccination cards is now higher than ever, ...

Special to TAPinto. This story was written and produced by NJ Spotlight. It is being republished under a special NJ News Commons content-sharing agreement related to COVID-19 coverage. To read more, visit njspotlight.com.

Vaccination sites are closing, others revamping hours as Murphy says state is responding to changes

With COVID-19 vaccine supplies holding steady ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Somerset County Department of Health Friday reported 23,521 cases of the COVID-19 virus, an increase of 26 overnight, and a total of 727 deaths since March 8, 2020.

The New Jersey Department of Health Friday reported 879,812 total cases since last year, an increase of 920 overnight. There are 23,129 COVID-19-related deaths in ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ – Somerset County is holding ten open vaccination clinics for the week of May 10 as part of its effort to make it easy for every resident to be protected against the COVID-19 virus. In addition to hosting clinics throughout the county, for the first time Somerset will be providing all three CDC approved vaccines after receiving its first allotment of Pfizer.

“The ...

WARREN, NJ -- If you awoke to a power outage on the east side of Warren on Sunday morning, it’s not just you. Most of the east side of Warren experienced a power outage around 11:30 a.m. 

JCP&L is investigating and expects restoration by 1:30 p.m.  

To report an outage see https://www.firstenergycorp.com/outages_help/Report_Power_Outages.html

Get Your ...

MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A victim looking to buy drugs was instead pistol-whipped and robbed at gunpoint and reported the ripoff to police afterwards, according to Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson.

Police have arrested George C. Battle 4th, 18, of Drewes Court, Lawrence in relation to the incident which occurred on Sunday, Jan. 17 in the area of ...

TRENTON, NJ - Following an event involving the of the excessive use of force and "assaultive conduct," two officers, one from East Brunswick and one from North Plainfield, have been charged with failing to report and prevent guards assaults on inmates.

Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal on Tuesday announced charges against Lt. Eddie Molina, 42, of East ...

WARREN, NJ — Five unlocked vehicles were burglarized on Sunday.

A Claire Drive resident reported around 7 a.m. that someone entered his unlocked car, used a garage door opener to access the garage, and a video recording showed three people were at the burglary, Warren police advised. Nothing appears to have been taken from the car or garage. 

And at 1:45 p.m., a ...

MONTVILLE, NJ – Five-year-old Gracie Ferluge was named honorary police chief and had a proclamation named in her honor recently, Police Chief Andrew Caggiano said.

A parade of police cars in the fall delighted the young girl, who has been diagnosed with neuroblastoma, Caggiano said. Caggiano’s mother sewed a special Gracie-sized police chief uniform, and the chief asked Gracie if ...

PLAINFIELD, NJ — A shooting that left one person dead and a second seriously injured in Plainfield on Sunday afternoon is under investigation, acting Union County Prosecutor Lyndsay V. Ruotolo and Plainfield Police Director Lisa Burgess jointly announced Monday.  

The deceased victim has been identified as Michael Price Jr., 29, of Dunellen.

Members of the Plainfield Police ...

VERONA, NJ - Watchung Hills softball is now 7-3 on the season after shutting out Verona on Thursday, 5-0. Juliana Raymond got the win in the circle for the Warriors and Melanie Naeris suffered the loss for Verona, now 5-4.

“We were so happy to be able to pick up a game today vs. Verona,” said WHRHS head coach Dominique Ocello. “They are in a tough conference and are a tough ...

WARREN, NJ -  21 Watchung Hills Regional High School athletes upgraded their status from recruit to official signees to the college/university of their choice on Thursday.

“Very proud of our student athletes who have decided to continue their academic and athletic careers at these fine institutions of higher learning,” said WHRHS Director of Athletics Dan Root.

Surrounded ...

WARREN, NJ - Watchung Hills Softball Warriors beat the Montgomery Cougars on Tuesday,  3-1. 

Juliana Raymond pitched seven innings in in the circle with six strikeouts allowing just four hits. 

Maddie Moran went 1-2, with a triple AND 1RBI, Sam Miller went 1-2, with 2R, Sam Raymond went 1-2 with 1RBI, Emma Aridi went 2-3 with 1RBI and Ella Stevinson scored 1.

"Every ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Somerset County Department of Health Friday reported 23,521 cases of the COVID-19 virus, an increase of 26 overnight, and a total of 727 deaths since March 8, 2020.

The New Jersey Department of Health Friday reported 879,812 total cases since last year, an increase of 920 overnight. There are 23,129 COVID-19-related deaths in ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ – Somerset County Clerk Steve Peter announced that his office has completed sending Vote-by-Mail ballots to all Somerset County voters who requested one. Unlike the 2020 elections where every voter received a ballot in the mail, in 2021 only voters who have positively requested a ballot will receive one. All others will be able to vote in person at their polling place as they ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ – The Somerset County Department of Human Services has scheduled Wellness Wednesday sessions throughout May in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. The free workshops, which start at 12 p.m., are held on Zoom. Pre-registration is requested.

Over the past year, the COVID pandemic and its accompanying economic crisis has increased the need for mental health ...

MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A victim looking to buy drugs was instead pistol-whipped and robbed at gunpoint and reported the ripoff to police afterwards, according to Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson.

Police have arrested George C. Battle 4th, 18, of Drewes Court, Lawrence in relation to the incident which occurred on Sunday, Jan. 17 in the area of ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Somerset County Department of Health Wednesday reported 23,464 cases of the COVID-19 virus, an increase of 44 overnight, and a total of 724 deaths since March 8, 2020.

The New Jersey Department of Health Wednesday reported 877,814 total cases since last year, an increase of 889 overnight. There are 23,067 COVID-19-related deaths ...

TRENTON, NJ - Flounder Brewery in Hillsborough is one of a dozen microbreweries in the state performing a public service by offering a free beer to any adult 21 and over who receives a COVID-19 vaccination during the month of May.

Gov. Phil Murphy announced New Jersey's "Shot and a Beer" program Monday to encourage eligible residents 21 and over to get ...

The Superheroes from Angelo L. Tomaso (ALT) School were back at it again, participating in the 2021 Pennies for Patients annual fundraising program. Pennies for Patients connects schools with local blood cancer patients, provides tangible life skills to participants, and allows students to see the impact they’re making in the lives of ...

VERONA, NJ - Watchung Hills softball is now 7-3 on the season after shutting out Verona on Thursday, 5-0. Juliana Raymond got the win in the circle for the Warriors and Melanie Naeris suffered the loss for Verona, now 5-4.

“We were so happy to be able to pick up a game today vs. Verona,” said WHRHS head coach Dominique Ocello. “They are in a tough conference and are a tough ...

WARREN, NJ -  21 Watchung Hills Regional High School athletes upgraded their status from recruit to official signees to the college/university of their choice on Thursday.

“Very proud of our student athletes who have decided to continue their academic and athletic careers at these fine institutions of higher learning,” said WHRHS Director of Athletics Dan Root.

Surrounded ...

WARREN, NJ - Watchung Hills Softball Warriors beat the Montgomery Cougars on Tuesday,  3-1. 

Juliana Raymond pitched seven innings in in the circle with six strikeouts allowing just four hits. 

Maddie Moran went 1-2, with a triple AND 1RBI, Sam Miller went 1-2, with 2R, Sam Raymond went 1-2 with 1RBI, Emma Aridi went 2-3 with 1RBI and Ella Stevinson scored 1.

"Every ...