The bridge replacement project on Route 518 between the township and Rocky Hill is set to resume on Nov. 21, a state spokesman said. Work on the $2.75 million project was halted on July 8, when Gov. Chris Christie signed Executive Order 210, which froze funding for all Transportation Trust Fund -funded road projects not deemed as essential. Christie signed …

Somerset Family Physical Therapy is once again serving as a donation center for the U.S. Marine Corps reserves “Toys for Tots” program.

John Livak, of Somerset, passed away to be with God on Nov. 15. He was born in Fords to the late Anna and James Livak on February 28, 1922. John was devoted to his family and faith and will be sadly missed by his children; Joan Dunn of Las Vegas, Nv. and John C. Livak (Carol) of Somerset; grandchildren; Peggy …

A bill that will create an unpaid “state oceanographer” position, sponsored by state Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-17), was recently signed into law. “Science ought to be at the forefront of public policy decisions regarding the oceans,” Danielsen said in a press release about the new law. “In addition to safeguarding the wellbeing of marine ecosystems – a worthy goal in …

Submitted by the Somerset County Commission on the Status of Women. Do you know a Somerset County woman who has made extraordinary contributions to her career field or her community?

A market that would feature produce and other products primarily from township farms is in the early planning stages. The market would be located in the field at the corner of DeMott Lane and Amwell Road, at least initially.

Girls from two schools in the township were among 58 throughout Somerset County who participated in a STEM program at the county Vocational & Technical High School. The event was sponsored by the county Commission on the Status of Women.

A fundraising drive by the township Stop & Shop store to benefit the American Cancer Society netted more than $3,000, the company said. The store raised $3,735 in a two-week period in October through the sale of pink ribbons. The money raised will go toward the ACS’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.

By Deborah Gibson. I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis at the age of 55 and declared disabled on January 8, 2008; for the last eight years, I’ve been very sick and depressed.

A township resident is organizing a charity event designed to donate dolls to women and children in shelters in Somerset and Middlesex counties.