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N.J. library could be closed for rest of the year after disturbing find
A library in Somerset County may remain closed the rest of the year after asbestos was found in the building, library and borough officials said. The Bound Brook Memorial Library closed in October when officials found asbestos in a newer part of the building. The health hazard was discovered when workers made some grant-funded repairs, said Brian Auger, the director of the Somerset County Library System.
Route 31 northbound lane and shoulder closures Friday as pavement project advances in Hunterdon County
CLINTON, NJ (Hunterdon County) – The Route 31 northbound right lane and shoulder are scheduled to be closed Friday as the Route 31, I-78/Route 22 to Grayrock Road pavement reconstruction project advances in Clinton. Beginning at 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 26, the right lane and shoulder on Route 31...
Baraka’s ‘Rollin’ with Ras Block Party Tour’ begins tonight
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ras Baraka will launch his “Rollin’ with Ras Block Party Tour” in Somerville tonight, the first of a series of neighborhood block parties across New Jersey aimed at introducing the three-term Newark mayor to primary voters in advance of next year’s election. Baraka...
Plumstead is taking Pipersville slaughterhouse owner to court over its 'unbearable odors'
Update: On Thursday Bucks County and the Heritage Conservancy filed a separate complaint in Bucks County Common Pleas Court alleging Kingdom Provisions is violating its agricultural conservation easement on the property and asks the court to enforce the easement. Plumstead Township wants to force a Pipersville slaughterhouse operator to stop its alleged illegal...
Officials hope courthouse renovation sparks Main Street revival
The Hunterdon County Board of Commissioners recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony in celebration of the renovated Historic County Courthouse in Flemington. “Part of what makes Hunterdon County a great place to live a raise our families is because we continue to support the preservation of our local history,” said County Commissioner Jeff Kuhl.
Bucks County slaughterhouse accused of not properly disposing of animal carcasses
A fight over foul odor is going to the courts in Bucks County. Residents in Plumstead Township say a slaughterhouse has left animal waste to rot on fields and there are allegations the water has been impacted. Kingdom Provisions sits on a busy Bucks Couty two-lane road, and from the...
Freshpet bringing fresh life to Somerset County with new headquarters
BEDMINSTER - Freshpet, the fast-growing refrigerated pet food company with projected 2024 sales of nearly $1 billion, has broken ground on its new global headquarters near the intersection of routes 202 and 206 in partnership with Advanced Realty Investors. Freshpet, which started in 2006 in Secaucus, will build a 30,000-square-foot, eco-friendly facility scheduled for completion in early 2025. ...
Peddler’s Village Peach Festival to feature a summer favorite fruit
Peddler’s Village in Lahaska will present its annual Peach Festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 3 and 4. The festival will feature a variety of peach-themed treats, including pies and fritters, fresh local peaches, live entertainment, activities, summer sidewalk sales, and more. The Peach...
Route 206 widening project ‘back on track’
Work is back on for the Route 206 road widening project. Mayor Robert Britting announced in a video that he spoke with Gov. Phil Murphy’s office on July 22 and confirmed there is a new contractor, Kearney-based Roman Asphalt Corp., for the project. The contracting business was on site on July 23, the mayor said.
Branchburg turns to Aldi proposal after final QuickChek approval
BRANCHBURG - With the formal approval of a QuickChek at the intersection on Route 202 and Old York Road, the township Planning Board will begin turning its attention in September to a proposal to also build an Aldi at the intersection. The board is scheduled to hold its first public hearing on the Aldi application on Sept. 10. ...
What’s Happening in North Hunterdon? Things to do July 26 - 28, 2024
Rodger's and Hammerstein's Carousel, Live music, the ArtBar and Melick’s Sunflower Festival are all on tap for this weekend. Here's a list of what's happening in our area July 26-28 2024: JULY 26, 2024CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Come Together Live Friday Night Music SeriesCome enjoy an evening of music in Clinton Town; there will be 6 venues set up this weekend featuring T & JW (Main St.), Moon Dwellers (Main St. next to Heartstrings), John Devine (Dicken's Lane), Raccoon Ridge Ramblers (21 Leigh St.) Ruffhaus (Art Museum terrace), and ClInton Music Studios...
Gloria Decker, veteran of N.J. politics, dies at 91
Gloria A. Decker, a barrier-breaking fixture in New Jersey politics for seven decades who served as both Democratic and Republican county chair in Warren County, as state lottery director, and as mayor of Phillipsburg, died on July 23. She was 91. She started in politics in 1953, at age 21,...
Free courtesy shuttle operates between New Hope and Lambertville while temporary walkway remains in service on bridge
LAMBERTVILLE, NJ (Hunterdon County) – The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission continues to operate a daily courtesy shuttle service while the New Hope-Lambertville Toll-Supported Bridge’s pedestrian walkway undergoes replacement into the early fall. As previously announced, the commission is using an outside vendor to provide the shuttle...
Mosquito spraying set for Saturday night in 4 Warren County towns
WARREN COUNTY, NJ – The Warren County Mosquito Commission has announced that it will be spraying against mosquitoes Saturday night, weather permitting, in parts of Phillipsburg, Lopatcong Township, Alpha Borough, and Harmony Township. The mosquito spraying will go on from 8:30 p.m. – 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, July 27...
Verizon Owes Borough Taxes on Phone Equipment, NJ Justices Rule
Company’s $38,000 refund request for tax on equipment at issue. Locality only gets taxes if Verizon is majority phone provider. won’t get a refund of municipal taxes it paid to the Borough of Hopewell on its phone equipment after the New Jersey Supreme Court affirmed Thursday that it provides the majority of phone service in the area.
Peddler’s Village and Bucks County Center for the Performing Arts to present “Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding” this summer
Two well-known Bucks County entities – Peddler’s Village and Bucks County Center for the Performing Arts – have united to present Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding, an immersive comedy that has delighted audiences around the globe since its 1988 premiere in New York City. Evening performances...
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