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Rich Reitman

Tour of Somerville Attracts International Field

The annual Tour of Somerville bicycle races return on Memorial Day. (File photo). National cycling champions from the US and various other nations have entered to ride in the 77th Tour of Somerville on Memorial Day in both the men’s 50-mile and women‘s 25-mile races. Among the 100 entered in the 43-lap men’s race is Danny Estevez of Worcester, Mass. …

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Tour of Somerville Scheduled for Memorial Day in Somerville

When hometown hero Furman Kugler crossed the finish line in 1940 ahead of Johnny Webber of Milwaukee to win the first Tour of Somerville bicycle race before a crowd of 20,000, Mayor Freas Hess told a reporter, “Maybe we should do this again next year.” They did, and with the exception of the World War II and a two-year pandemic …

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Somerset County Film Commission Launches Web Site

Submitted by Somerset County Film Commission. The Somerset County Film Commission announces the launch of its new website https://filmsomersetnj.org/ to promote the county’s various locations to film, television, and digital productions looking to shoot a short distance from New York City. With many locations situated within New York City’s 30 mile studio zone, Somerset County is an ideal spot for …

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Tour of Somerville Race Series Schedule

The Tour of Somerville is Back!The Tour of Somerville, the nation’s longest running bicycle race, is back for its 77th annual event which dates back to 1940. Due to the pandemic, the race has been rescheduled from the traditional Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. Weekend Schedule of EventsSunday, August 29th – Tour of Somerset County sponsored by Atlantic …

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Give a Lasting Tribute in a Somerset County Park

The Somerset County Park Foundation is providing an opportunity to create a lasting memory in one of the Somerset County parks through the purchase of a Commemorative Brick, Legacy Tree, or Tribute Bench. Purchases support the valuable programs funded by the Park Foundation and offered by the Somerset County Park Commission. The bricks, benches, and trees provide individuals and organizations …

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Quail Brook Golf Course Recognized for Environmental Excellence

Quail Brook Golf Course. (Photo: Somerset County Park Commission). Submitted by the Somerset County Park Commission. Somerset County Park Commission Quail Brook Golf Course, located on New Brunswick Road, has achieved designation as a “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses. Tom Marshall, Golf Course Superintendent, completed the effort to obtain sanctuary designation on …

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Park Commission Accepting Reservations for Picnics in County Parks

The Somerset County Park Commission has announced that reservations are now being accepted for picnics in county parks, including Colonial Park. Events may be scheduled now for Wednesday, July 1, 2020 and beyond. Social distancing guidelines should be followed, and face coverings are strongly recommended. Portable bathroom facilities will be available.Each of the two pavilion picnic areas available at Colonial …

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Somerset County Relaxes Golf Restrictions

The Somerset County Park Commission (SCPC) has announced that many of the restrictions imposed due to Governor Murphy’s Executive Orders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic are beginning to be relaxed.The following changes will be in effect: Tee times are shifting to 12 minutes starting on Saturday, June 20th (previously 16 minutes).All courses will have regular flags and holes. Golfers …

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Park Commission To Re-open Colonial Park Rose Garden

Based on Governor Murphy’s recent Executive Order allowing an increase in the number of people permitted at outdoor gatherings and the lifting of the stay-at-home order, the Somerset County Park Commission will re-open the Rudolf W. van der Goot Rose Garden with certain restrictions in place.The Rudolf W. van der Goot Rose Garden in Colonial Park at 156 Mettlers Road …

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Park Commission Reschedules Arbor Day Native Tree Giveaway

The Colonial Park Gardens and Go-Green Committee have rescheduled the Arbor Day Celebration Native Tree Give-Away for Friday, June 19, 2020 at the Colonial Park Gardens, 156 Mettlers Road, Lot F. Curbside pickup of native trees will run from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Colonial Park Gardens. Information will be provided about each native tree species explaining the eventual …

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