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Jasmine Akauola Appointed Assistant Principal of Bedwell Elementary School
BERNARDSVILLE- At its Board of Education meeting on June 26, 2024, the Somerset Hills School District approved Mrs. Jasmine Akauola as Assistant Principal of Bedwell Elementary School for the 2024-2025 school year. Beginning her career in education in 2005, Akauola has taught Pre-K, 3rd grade, 5th grade bilingual, and K-12 ESL. Most recently she served as the Program Supervisor of World Languages and ESL/Bilingual Education for Rahway Public Schools. Akauola is an adjunct professor at Union College of Union County and is a new staff member of the Institute for Intensive English. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR...
Firefighters battle Somerville house blaze on East Cliff Street
SOMERVILLE – Fire departments from four communities responded Tuesday afternoon to a house blaze on East Cliff Street two blocks from the Somerset County Administration building. Fire companies from Somerville, Manville, Raritan and Finderne responded to the alarm shortly after 2:30 p.m. Smoke was seen coming out of the...
Somerset County lottery player wins $50K playing Powerball
A lottery player in Somerset County won $50,000 in the Saturday, June 29, Powerball drawing. The winning ticket was sold at Shop Rite in the Somerset section of Franklin Township, 435 Elizabeth Ave. The winning numbers were: 26, 52, 54, 61 and 69. The Red Powerball number was 25. Players...
There's a new hub for small businesses in Somerset County to collaborate
SOMERVILLE – The Somerset County Business Partnership (SCBP) has opened its Somerset Business Hub, a multi-conference room space designed to be used by small businesses. The idea for the business hub was born when the SCBP staff saw the lack of meeting space for small businesses as they began to downsize after the pandemic according to President/CEO Chris Edwards.
See all homes sold in Somerset County, June 24 to June 30
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Somerset County reported from June 24 to June 30. There were 46 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,803-square-foot home on Canal Walk Boulevard in Somerset that sold for $662,000.
Powerball winning numbers, live results for Monday’s $125M drawing
The Powerball jackpot for Monday’s lottery drawing has increased to an estimated $125 million with a cash option of $59.6 million. The winning numbers were: 5, 9, 32, 39 and 55. The Powerball was 9, with a Power Play of 2X. While no one across the country hit Saturday’s...
Franklin Food Bank Receives $15,000 Grant from Bank of America
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Food Bank has received a $15,000 grant from Bank of America (BofA) to support its expanding food outreach programs, according to news release. FFB officials say the grant will help the Franklin Food Bank serve the local community's food needs with dignity and respect, further its mission of serving neighbors in need, and improve economic mobility in greater Somerset County. Between 2022 and 2023, the Franklin Food Bank saw a 35% increase in families visiting its market, with food distribution rising from 2.2 million pounds in 2022 to over 2.7 million pounds...
New Jersey domestic workers’ rights law takes effect
The law, called the domestic workers’ bill of rights, extends workplace protections to housekeepers, in-home child care providers, cleaners, gardeners, and more. The post New Jersey domestic workers’ rights law takes effect appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Veolia Issues Annual Water Quality Reports
TOMS RIVER – Veolia New Jersey reported today that its water meets or surpasses all safe drinking water standards. The latest annual Consumer Confidence Report details the results of 63,997 water quality tests conducted on 243 substances in 2023. Jim Mastrokalos, Senior Director of Operations of Veolia New Jersey,...
Bridge Tolls From New Jersey to PA Could Go Up 20%
When you think of how expensive everything else has gotten, it's somewhat amazing that the four bridges drivers use to cross from New Jersey to Pennsylvania haven't increased in price in 13 years. That may be about to change. DRPA Considers a 20% Toll Hike on Bridges Crossing the Delaware.
NJ Parents Urged To Steer Clear Of Water-Colored Swimsuits
Can you believe it's almost July already? It feels like summer 2024 is flying by, doesn't it? The biggest weekend of the summer is almost upon us. July 4th is a HUGE holiday for people in the Garden State. If Jersey residents aren't headed to the beach for the Independence...
Shell recycling program aims to bolster NJ’s oyster beds
Nearly 100 tons of recycled shells were collected from Atlantic City area restaurants. A New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection program is attempting to turn culinary trash into environmental treasure. Eleven restaurants around Atlantic City — including more than half of the city’s casinos — are giving their leftover shells to the Marine Resources Administration, who in turn are using those shells to help bolster the oyster population within the Mullica River and Great Bay.
New Jersey businesses gear up for 4th of July Fireworks on the Hudson River
EDGEWATER, N.J. - The Macy's 4th of July Fireworks is returning to the Hudson River this year. New Yorkers on Manhattan's West Side are excited for the change in location. For the past 11 years, the spectacle has been held on the East River. It is expected to make for big business on the New Jersey side of the river, too. "We plan on having a great event - a lot of people, great turnout, and a remarkable view down river," said Gregory Kane of Pier 115, which is on the water in Edgewater. The restaurant is hosting a big party Thursday to...
Five Jersey Shore beaches under fecal bacteria advisories on Tuesday, July 2
Five Jersey Shore beaches are under advisories for high levels of fecal bacterial on Tuesday, July 2, according to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Fecal bacteria, or enterococci, is common in the excrement and intestines of animals, and was found in high levels in water samples collected at each of the five beaches on July 1. The bacteria is used as an indicator species to signify the likelihood that other illness-causing microbes, viruses or parasites are present in water.
This Is New Jersey’s Mosquito Ranking
New Jersey doesn't often land in the top 10 in most categories on national studies, but when it comes to this particular mosquito category, we are among the top states. Here's the good news. This study, reported in World Population Review, is not about the actual number of mosquitoes in each state, and it's not about the state with the most mosquito bites either.
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