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Garage Sale and Barbecue Fund Raiser Benefits Somerville American Legion Junior Auxiliary
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Junior Auxiliary of American Legion Post #12 is hosting a Community Garage Sale and Barbecue Fund Raiser on Saturday, July 6. The garage sale opens at 8 a.m. and will end by 3 p.m.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The barbecue begins at noon and ends at 4 p.m. All proceeds from the garage sale and barbecue will benefit veterans and community service projects. American Legion Post #12 is located at 232 Union Ave. (Route 28). For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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.
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...
Pedestrian Bridge Connecting Main Street Somerville Apartment Buildings Lowered into Place Above South Davenport Street
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Somerset County Officials Warn of Increasing Tax and Jury Duty Scams
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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...
FAQ: New to HS sports in North Jersey? Here's everything you need to know
You made it. Your child is now a member of a varsity high school sports team. This is a big deal. Congratulations! The next two or three, or maybe even four, years will be filled with thrills and excitement. Now, you probably have questions. New Jersey offers 34 sanctioned high school sports, meaning...
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RWJBarnabas Health Receives Grant to Combat Food Insecurity in New Jersey
NEWARK, NJ—RWJBarnabas Health announced today that it has received a grant from the New Jersey Food Security Initiative (NJFSI) to launch a pioneering program aimed at combating food insecurity across…
June was a historically hot and dry month for NJ. Will July be similar?
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For families seeking respite care for severe autism, NJ just got a bit more generous
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Will NJ be ready to show off its Revolutionary history for the nation's 250th anniversary?
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