The planned closing of two wells in Colonial Park was not mandated by state environmental regulations, as asserted by a Somerset County official, a state spokesman said Nov. 19. To the contrary, the decision to close the popular wells was an economic one made by the Somerset County Department of Health, according to state Department of Environmental Protection spokesman Bob …

  A township resident was among 12 members of Leadership Somerset who created a rain garden at Exchange Field in Somerville.

  School district representatives looking to drum up support for the upcoming $85 million referendum received a rocky reception Nov. 17 from members of four township adult communities.

A stray cat found in the Emerald Place area has tested positive for rabies, Somerset County officials said. The cat, described as being a black, brown and white tabby, scratched a resident on Nov. 10, according to a release from the county. The cat was taken to the public health laboratory at the state Department of Health for tests, and …

The second annual Toy Drive and Fundraiser to benefit The Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter’s University Hospital will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 21, at the Imperia banquet hall, 1714 Easton Ave., in Somerset. Participants are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy or two, or make a monetary donation at the event to benefit children who …

  A township resident is suing one of the township fire districts and a Pennsylvani-based insurance company over the company’s refusal to release documents relating to the settlement of a defamation lawsuit.

  New state regulations banning the use of underground wells as public water sources are forcing the closure of a long-used well in Colonial Park.

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots and Manager Emeritus Sparky Lyle have announced that they will host their annual Holiday Toy Drive at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday, December 13th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.  

  Township yoga enthusiasts on Nov. 16 got a chance to work out for a good cause.

  Most people have never heard of Martha Garretson Place, but the former East Millstone resident earned some degree of infamy in her day.