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2024 Greater Raritan Job Fair Employer Registration Extended
Nearly 70 employers in Hunterdon and Somerset Counties, as well as surrounding counties, are taking part to connect their open positions with the hundreds of job seekers who will be in attendance. There is no charge to attend, for employers or job seekers.
05/20/2024 10:00 AM
Colonial Park Gardens to Host Upcycling Art Class for Kids
The class will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., on Sunday, June 2.
05/17/2024 10:21 AM
Somerset County Parks Commission Offering Tours of the Rudolf W. van der Goot Rose Garden
A rosarian will take participants through a guided tour of the award-winning Rose Garden in June.
05/17/2024 9:00 AM
Somerset County Adopts Fiscally Responsible 2024 Budget that Increases Surplus While Reducing Tax Rate
County Commissioners adopted the 2024 budget, which increases the surplus, or “fund balance,” by nine percent, while reducing the tax rate by 3.9 percent.
05/15/2024 1:00 PM
County to Hold Free Document Shredding Event On May 18
Residents can also donate non-perishable items and canned goods.
05/14/2024 9:30 AM
Somerset County Youth Council Accepting Applications for 2024-2025
Somerset County students can join the program to develop leadership skills.
05/09/2024 8:30 AM
Senior Wellness Centers Offer Exciting Activities in June
The senior wellness centers are open Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
05/08/2024 2:30 PM
Somerset County to Update Hazard Mitigation Plan, Improve Response
The updated hazard mitigation plan will reduce Somerset County's vulnerability to disasters.
05/08/2024 8:00 AM
Youth Leadership Somerset Accepting Applications
Interested students can apply for the 2024-2025 program year.
05/07/2024 3:30 PM
Senior Wellness Centers Celebrate Older Americans Month with Exciting Programs ‘Powered by Connection’
Senior wellness centers are open Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
05/03/2024 3:53 PM
Office on Aging & Disability Services to Host Aging Well Expo with Free Shuttles Available
The free event is on Saturday, May 18, from 1 to 4 p.m.
05/03/2024 11:05 AM
Air Quality Awareness Week, Effects of Air Pollution
Exposure to poor air quality can result in serious health issues.
05/03/2024 10:25 AM
County Reimagines Lord Stirling Park with Groundbreaking at New Horse Barn
The state-of-the-art horse barn has 16 spacious stalls, 3 tack rooms, and ADA compliant restrooms.
05/02/2024 12:42 PM
Richard Hall Community Health & Wellness Center to Host Open Houses in May
There will be four free sessions on May 9 and 13.
05/02/2024 11:00 AM
Volunteers at Senior Wellness Centers Honored for Serving Hundreds of Hours
Volunteers gave 780 hours of service this year.
05/01/2024 4:55 PM
GRWDB Offers Programs for Youth Career Opportunities
The GRWDB is offering career programs to connect youth with businesses.
04/29/2024 2:19 PM
County to Hold First Saturday and E-Waste Events on May 4
Non-perishable food items are also accepted at the free event.
04/29/2024 11:37 AM
Somerset County Issues Vote by Mail Ballots for June Primaries
Eligible voters may request vote by mail ballots from the County Clerk’s office until Tuesday, May 28.
04/26/2024 11:11 AM
Online Surplus Auction Starts May 8
Among the many items included in the 2024 surplus auction is a 2006 Seagrave Aerial truck from the Borough of Raritan.
04/24/2024 1:14 PM
County Commissioners Introduce 2024 Budget
The proposed 2024 Budget maintains services, makes key investments, reduces tax rate.
04/24/2024 12:22 PM