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Hit the ‘trail’ and learn about New Jersey’s Black history

by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation James Still always wanted to become a doctor, but as a Black child in the 1800s, never had the opportunity to...

Common calendar, Packet papers, May 31

Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which...

Saving money, helping the climate, aiding justice

by Alison Mitchell, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Interested in saving money on home energy bills? How about...

Somerset County adopts ‘fiscally responsible’ budget

The Somerset County Board of County Commissioners adopted its 2024 budget, which Commissioner Director Shanel Y. Robinson described as "fiscally responsible and...

Common calendar, Packet papers, May 24

Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which...

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Hillsborough Township Police blotter

March 1 - A 42-year-old Hillsborough man was arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) while on a traffic stop on South Triangle Road. He...

‘I am glad I could help educate the town’

Over 50 people learned the basics of emergency preparedness in their homes with emergency boxes, fire escape plans, and understanding common first aid symptoms...

Towns feel 4.7 magnitude earthquake

An earthquake that measured 4.7 magnitude was reported at 10:23 a.m. April 5, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake was centered in...

Common calendar, Packet papers, April 5

Burlington, Mercer, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking...

Hillsborough non-profits selected in Patriots’ baseball drawing

Seven Hillsborough non-profit organizations received tickets to enjoy a Somerset Patriots baseball game in style. Somerset County Commissioner Director Shanel Y. Robinson selected, at random, 40...

Can New Jersey cities become more ‘spongy’ and green?

by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Ever heard of a "sponge city?" Sponge cities are urban areas with a superior ability to...

Hillsborough resident, TV-star chef to challenge renowned Chef David Burke in cook-off series

Alexandra Donnadio, a detective with the Essex County Sheriff's Office and resident of Hillsborough, is one of three up-and-coming TV-star chefs to challenge renowned Chef...

Common calendar, Packet papers, March 29

Burlington, Mercer, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking...

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