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Increasing security in the Hamilton Street Business District took a step forward recently with the installation of four anti-crime video cameras.
Read More »Security Cameras Active On Hamilton Street, More To Come
Rev. John Graf, Jr., Noted Somerset County Philanthropist, ‘Citizen Of The Year’
Rev. John Graf, Jr., of Bedminster died suddenly on Sunday, March 6 at home. Rev. Graf was a 1981 graduate of The American University in Washington D.C. and has been preforming non-denominational weddings, baptisms and funeral services throughout the metropolitan area for 20 years. Named one of “KNOTS” best picks for wedding officiants and The Wedding Wire’s top Wedding Officiant, …
Read More »Middlebush Park Sound System Bid Awarded
A North Brunswick firm was chosen March 8 to provide a sound system for Middlebush Park. The Township Council awarded the $13,675 contract to Coskey’s TV Radio Sales and Service. Coskey’s was one of three companies to bid on the project.
Read More »Somerset Patriots Sign INF Darwin Perez
Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of infielder Darwin Perez. “I am looking forward to getting over to Somerset and start playing,” Perez said. “I heard it was a good place to play. I am excited!”
Read More »Work Set For Two Intersections On Easton Avenue, Expected to Last Four Months
A $1 million project to upgrade two Easton Avenue intersections is set to begin on March 14 and is expected to last up to four months. The work, contracted and paid for by Somerset County, will be conducted at Easton and Willow avenues, and at the Easton Mall jug handle by Black Rock Enterprises of Old Bridge. The Easton Mall’s …
Read More »Assemblyman Danielsen Hosts Second Career Fair At The Imperia
State Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-17) will host a career fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 13 at The Imperia, 1714 Easton Ave. The event will be held in conjunction with the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce and The Imperia. Job seekers are encouraged to attend and network with recruiters for opportunities with public and private entities within …
Read More »First Hamilton Street Redevelopment Project Wins Approval
The first of what township planners and business owners hope will be a bevy of projects to reinvigorate the Hamilton Street business district was approved March 3 by the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Developer Perry Pavicic’s plan for a “U”-shaped 4-story mixed-use building on Hamilton Street, between Ambrose and Home streets, was unanimously approved by the board after about a …
Read More »Deborah ‘Debby’ Winslow, Somerset Resident
Deborah “Debby” Winslow, of Somerset, died March 2 at the Robert Wood Johnson at Rahway Hospital. She was 55. Born in Plainfield, she lived in Colonia before moving to Somerset. She worked as a technician for Xerox for the past 18 years. Debby was very devoted to her family and will be missed by her many friends. Her son, Brian …
Read More »Planners Hear Proposal For Retail, Residential Project On Hamilton Street
Township planners on March 2 got their first look at a proposal to build a mixed use building on Hamilton Street and three single family homes behind it. The Planning Board did not vote to approve the application, presented by 745 Hamilton Street LLC, because no information was given about storm water management. That is expected at the board’s first …
Read More »Three Hamilton Street Development Proposals To Be Heard By Township Planners In March
Applications for three developments that promise to change the look of the Hamilton Street business district will be heard by township planners during March. Two of the projects are new, while one is currently before the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
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