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NJ man suffers severe burns while making fireworks at home
HILLSBOROUGH — A Somerset County man suffered second-degree burns when chemicals he was mixing for a homemade firework exploded early Saturday morning. Hillsborough police and first responders from several neighboring towns responded to a residence on Three Bridges Road at approximately 4 a.m. They said the man, who has...
Harmful Algae Bloom Halts Paddle Boating In Somerset County Park
The Somerset County Park Commission said paddle boats are closed until further notice at Powder Mill Pond in Colonial Park. Exposure to harmful algae blooms can cause various illnesses including vomiting, diarrhea, confusion, seizures, permanent short term memory loss, or death, when consumed at high levels, according to the National Institute of Environmental Health Science.
What $1 million or less gets you in Somerset County
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between July 8 and July 14. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Somerset County, all of which featured homes under $1,000,000. Below, we provide an overview of the top...
10 most expensive homes sold in Somerset County, July 8-14
A house in Far Hills that sold for $2.8 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Somerset County in the past week. In total, 101 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $784,425, or $350 per square foot.
Somerset County Wins National Award for “Farm to Frame” Agriculture & Arts Program
SOMERVILLE, NJ – Somerset County’s innovative “Farm to Frame” program combining agriculture and art won a National Association of Counties (NACo) 2024 Achievement Award at its national conference this week. More than thirty artists from throughout the Garden State created works of art based on local farms, highlighting the beauty and importance of Somerset County’s preserved farmland and agricultural industry. “Our farmers are integral to Somerset County’s healthy environment and economic vitality, and the artists who participated in the Farm to Frame program captured them perfectly,” said Director Shanel Y. Robinson who accepted the award at the conference....
Vendors Sought for 8th Annual Franklin Day Celebration
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ – The 8th Annual Franklin Day is set to take place Sept. 28 from 12 am to 5 pm in Colonial Park. Organizers say the community-wide celebration will feature live entertainment, a classic car show, and over 100 exhibitor tables. The event, organized by the Franklin Day Committee, aims to bring the community together and showcase the diverse offerings of Franklin Township, including local businesses, artisans, service providers, community organizations, and schools.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Scheduled for a single day with no rain date, the event will feature a variety of free attractions for children and is expected to draw several thousand residents and attendees from Somerset County and neighboring communities. Vendors interested in participating are encouraged to sign up. The event presents a prime opportunity for businesses and organizations to reach a large and diverse audience. Please review the guidelines and submit applications by August 23, 2024. This heavily promoted event has consistently attracted significant attention, making it an excellent platform for exhibitors to engage with the community. For more information and to apply, visit the Franklin Day Exhibitor page. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Here's when Somerset County schools open for 2024-25. Check your district calendar
While returning to the classroom may be the last thing on your child's mind right now, Somerset County schools are already getting ready to reopen for the 2024-2025 academic year. We peek at when Somerset County students are expected to head back to school and offer a quick link to the school calendar...
NJ man suffers severe burns while making fireworks at home
HILLSBOROUGH — A Somerset County man suffered second-degree burns when chemicals he was mixing for a homemade firework exploded early Saturday morning. Hillsborough police and first responders from several neighboring towns responded to a residence on Three Bridges Road at approximately 4 a.m. They said the man, who has...
10 most expensive homes sold in the Franklin Township area, July 8-14
A house in Somerset that sold for $986,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Franklin Township area in the past week. In total, 18 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $538,994. The average price per square foot was $309.
See homes sold in the Franklin Township area, July 8 to July 14
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the Franklin Township area reported from July 8 to July 14. There were 18 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,856-square-foot home on John F Kennedy Boulevard in Somerset that sold for $492,000.
NJ man suffers severe burns while making fireworks at home
HILLSBOROUGH — A Somerset County man suffered second-degree burns when chemicals he was mixing for a homemade firework exploded early Saturday morning. Hillsborough police and first responders from several neighboring towns responded to a residence on Three Bridges Road at approximately 4 a.m. They said the man, who has...
Somerset County man dies weeks after being struck by falling branch while cutting tree in Pennsylvania
MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, PA (Monroe County) – A Somerset County man died of his injures weeks after being struck by a falling branch while cutting a tree in Monroe County, according to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio. The incident occurred on Saturday, June 29, at around 1:30 p.m....
Homes in Somerset County sold for higher prices recently: See how much here
Newly released data from Realtor.com for April shows that potential buyers and sellers in Somerset County saw houses sell for higher than the previous month's median sales price of $510,000. The median home sold for $525,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. That means April, the most recent month...
NJ man suffers severe burns while making fireworks at home
HILLSBOROUGH — A Somerset County man suffered second-degree burns when chemicals he was mixing for a homemade firework exploded early Saturday morning. Hillsborough police and first responders from several neighboring towns responded to a residence on Three Bridges Road at approximately 4 a.m. They said the man, who has...
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