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Freeholder Board Plans to Expand Use of Video in 2019
Somerset County will continue developing videos about county services and amenities in 2019, including livestreaming public meetings.
12/12/2018 9:36 AM
Property Added to South Branch Greenway
The Freeholders and Branchburg Township officials have announced the acquisition of the former Neshanic Flea Market property.
12/04/2018 2:20 PM
Non-Support Warrant Sweep Results in 38 Arrests
The 38 men and women arrested Oct. 23 to 25 owed a combined total of almost $855,000 in child support.
11/13/2018
Project Lifesaver Task Force Locates Two Individuals
Two missing and endangered clients were quickly located and safely returned home.
11/08/2018 4:00 PM
Photo Contest Winners Announced
The Freeholder Board recently announced the winners of the 2018 "Show us Somerset County Through Your Camera Lens" photo contest.
11/02/2018 3:02 PM
Somerset County Girls Participate in STEM Program
Seventy-five girls from schools around the county took part in the third annual STEM program sponsored by the Commission on the Status of Women.
11/02/2018 10:30 AM
Plaque Unveiled at Mountain View Park
Freeholders and Park Commission officials unveiled a plaque at the state-of-the-art athletic complex in Hillsborough.
10/26/2018
Bound Brook Schools Host Fall Food Drive
The Bound Brook school district collected more than 1,800 pounds of food during its first back-to-school food drive.
10/24/2018 2:00 PM
Rental Assistance Available to Eligible Residents
Eligible county residents can receive up to 15 months of rental assistance plus monthly case management services.
10/22/2018 10:00 AM
Municipal Youth Services Commission Grants Awarded
Ceremonial checks were presented at a recent public meeting.
10/19/2018 12:21 PM
Adopt-A-Family Program to Aid Needy Residents
You can help make the Thanksgiving holiday a little brighter for a family in need. Donations to local agencies should be postmarked by Nov. 17.
10/15/2018
Freeholders Present 2018 Historic Preservation Grants
Eight projects will share $900,000 in grants for preservation and restoration work at local historic sites.
10/12/2018
County & North Plainfield to Buy Villa Maria Property
The purchase will prevent development on the Somerset Street tract.
10/11/2018
Sheriff's Office Uses 'Project Lifesaver' to Locate Missing Resident
A missing and endangered elderly man was located in less than an hour thanks to the Project Lifesaver Task Force.
10/09/2018
Making Vibrant Connections on YouTube
Have you seen Somerset County's YouTube channel? They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but a video is worth a thousand pictures.
10/04/2018 4:52 PM
Land Exchange Results in Preserved Farmland
The Board of Freeholders has authorized a land exchange in Hillsborough that will add almost 20 acres to the county's successful farmland preservation program.
09/28/2018
Montgomery Added to Sheriff's Adopt-A-Road Program
Freeholder Caliguire joined Sheriff Provenzano and Mayor Madrid in announcing the newest addition to the Adopt-A-Road program: the Route 518-601 intersection in Montgomery.
09/27/2018
Officials Dedicate Washington School Monument
Freeholders and Raritan officials held a ceremony marking the transfer of the former Washington School property to the borough.
09/26/2018
Freeholders Announce Electric Vehicle Initiative
Somerset County soon will be adding electric vehicles to its fleet.
09/20/2018
9/11 Commemoration Ceremony
Marking the 17th anniversary of 9/11, the Board of Chosen Freeholders held a ceremony at the county's memorial clock tower in Somerville.
09/11/2018 4:32 PM