Triple-A Bond Ratings Reaffirmed

Thanks to the county's sound fiscal management practices, a recent bond sale yielded a low 1.678-percent interest rate.

07/14/2016 9:08 AM

Planning Board Earns Government Innovation Award

The Sustainable Raritan River Initiative recognized the Board for the Somerset County Green Leadership Hub.

07/12/2016 3:09 PM

Freeholders Join in Recognizing Local Veterinarian

Freeholders Walsh and Scaglione and Sheriff Provenzano joined Henry Schein Animal Health in recognizing Dr. Jennifer Feeney for her contributions to the community.

07/05/2016 2:47 PM

Sheriff Provenzano Presents Awards & Recognitions

The sheriff held his biannual awards and promotions ceremony at the historic courthouse in Somerville.

06/27/2016 3:37 PM

Entries Sought for Juried Senior Art Exhibit

Calling all artists age 60 and above - you are invited to submit one original creation for a Juried Senior Art Exhibit. Deadline is July 18.

06/16/2016 3:13 PM

Key Addition to Sourland Mountain Preserve

The Somerset County Freeholders, Hillsborough Township and New Jersey Conservation Foundation have partnered to complete this 78-acre acquisition.

06/15/2016 12:36 PM

Farmers Market Vouchers Available July 5

Eligible seniors will receive up to $25 worth of vouchers to buy Jersey fresh produce, starting July 5.

06/14/2016 2:24 PM

Somerset County & Montgomery Township Partner to Preserve Open Space

The property consists of 59 bucolic acres at the intersection of Pleasant View Road and Route 601.

06/10/2016 2:18 PM

Zika Information

06/01/2016 2:18 PM

Sign Up for Emergency Alerts from Somerset County

Be prepared for weather-related county road closings during hurricane season and throughout the year.

05/24/2016 10:56 AM

Somerset County to Provide Matching Funds for Manville Flood Buyouts

The required local match is for a FEMA program that will assist in buying out flood-prone properties in the Borough of Manville.

04/28/2016 11:10 AM

2016 County Budget Preserves Essential Services

The Board of Freeholders has introduced a 2016 budget that preserves needed services with minimal tax impact. A public hearing will be held May 10.

04/12/2016 7:00 PM

Somerset County Freeholders Recognize Girl Scouts Who Helped the Homeless

The Freeholder Board recently recognized Girl Scouts who volunteered to help the county Community Development Office organize and pack individual bags of donations for the homeless.

04/11/2016 3:48 PM

Somerset County Sheriff’s Office Featured in 2016 Ford Police Interceptor Calendar

Sheriff Frank J. Provenzano and several of his officers, along with K-9 Diesel and three Sheriff’s vehicles, are featured that month in the 2016 Ford Police Interceptor calendar. The color photo was taken in front of the historic courthouse by county graphic artist Greg Backman.

04/07/2016 10:08 AM

Body Worn Cameras to be Implemented by Somerset County Sheriff’s Office

Sheriff Frank J. Provenzano has announced the implementation of Body Worn Cameras for his officers at the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.

04/07/2016 9:55 AM

Freeholders Recognize Heroic VoTech Students

The Freeholder Board recognized three Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School students who, as a team, stopped a school bus and called for emergency assistance to aid their bus driver.

03/23/2016 11:31 AM

Somerset County Ranks Third Healthiest in New Jersey

When measuring health behaviors, Somerset County emerges as No. 1

03/22/2016 11:45 AM

Somerset County Debuts New Website

Winning photos from the "Somerset County Through Your Camera Lens" contest are featured on the homepage.

03/21/2016

Somerset County Announces Open Space Acquisition

The Somerset County Open Space Program has gained another 149 acres in Franklin Township.

02/10/2016 4:29 PM