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Acreage Added to Sourland Mountain Preserve
Somerset County and Montgomery Township have purchased 58.25 acres as part of their open space preservation programs.
02/15/2017 11:47 AM
Volunteers Sought for County Animal Response Team
Would you be willing to help set up shelters for animals during emergency situations?
02/06/2017 11:33 AM
Main Street Manville Bridge Work Begins
Replacement of the county-owned CR 533 South Main Street bridge in Manville will take about 18 months.
02/01/2017 4:23 PM
Somerset County Among Top Places in the U.S.
Online financial news company 24/7 Wall St. has ranked Somerset County 16th in the Top 25 best places in the country to live.
02/01/2017 11:51 AM
Sheriff's Ceremony - New Officers, Promotions & Awards
Sheriff Frank J. Provenzano held his annual year-end ceremony to swear in new officers, announce promotions and present awards.
01/12/2017 1:59 PM
Volunteers Sought to Translate Chinese
The Warrenbrook Senior Center is looking for volunteers to help translate Chinese for a group of older adults in the community.
01/10/2017 5:10 PM
Palmer Named Freeholder Director for 2017
The Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders recently held the annual reorganization meeting at the Historic Courthouse.
01/06/2017 5:07 PM
Sheriff Thanks Residents, Businesses for 'Toys for Tots' Donations
Hundreds of toys were collected for needy children throughout Somerset County.
12/19/2016 12:14 PM
Sheriff Launches Adopt-A-Road Program in Raritan
This is the fourth road to be "adopted" by the Sheriff's Office as part of a new initiative announced this year.
12/19/2016 12:07 PM
Photo Contest Winners Announced
The Freeholder Board recently announced the winning entries of the 2016 Photo Contest.
12/16/2016 10:52 AM
Vo-Tech Students Decorate Flag-Disposal Box
The colorful red, white and blue box is now located near the entrance to the Sheriff's Office at 20 Grove St. in Somerville.
11/14/2016 12:25 PM
County Employees Volunteer with Community Organizations
More than 40 county employees volunteered in various capacities as part of a new Somerset County Employee Reserve Volunteers (S.E.R.V.) program.
11/04/2016 2:59 PM
Sheriff's Office Purchases Drone for Project Lifesaver Search-and-Rescue Operations
The Somerset County Sheriff's Office is the first public safety agency in the country to adopt the PLI Indago Unmanned Aerial Vehicle System.
11/04/2016 10:55 AM
Sheriff's Office Brings Adopt-A-Road Program to North Plainfield
The Sheriff's Office now has adopted stretches of road in Franklin, Bedminster and North Plainfield.
10/26/2016 2:37 PM
Historical Marker Unveiled at Van Horne House
The most recent in a series of historical markers was installed at the Van Horne House in Bridgewater.
10/25/2016 4:26 PM
Mountain View Park to Open in Spring 2017
The new park will feature ball fields, a playground, a pavilion and a paved multi-use trail, among other amenities.
10/20/2016 2:56 PM
Historic Preservation Grants Awarded
Seven projects are the recipients of the 2016 Historic Preservation Grants presented by the Board of Chosen Freeholders.
10/19/2016 9:53 AM
Freeholders Announce Open Space Purchase in Bernards
The acquisition of about 38 acres across from the Environmental Education Center will be used to enhance the EEC's trail system.
10/13/2016 2:47 PM
Somerset County Initiatives Have Positive Impact on Economy
Over 1,000 new jobs have been created as a result of Somerset County's strategic economic development plan and investments in workforce and tourism initiatives.
10/13/2016 11:34 AM
'Purple Heart County' Signs Dedicated
The Freeholders were joined by members of Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 27 at a dedication ceremony for the new signs that are being installed around the county.
10/11/2016 2:24 PM