General News

Christmas tree pickups will be conducted by the township Department of Public Works on January 9 and January 17. All tree should be on curbs by 7 a.m. January 9. All decorations and lights should be removed from the trees. Trees can be brought to the Convenience Center on Berry Street on any date the center is open for no …

Colonial Park Gardens is one of two places in Somerset County residents can drop off their Christmas trees for recycling. The drop-off location is located at 156 Mettlers Road, Parking Lot F. Trees can be dropped off from Dec. 26 to Jan. 31. Free mulch will be available at the drop-off sites on a first-come, first-serve basis, according to a …

First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens is one of 13 local organization receiving a total of nearly $500,000 in grants from the St. Peter’s Healthcare System. The church, located on Somerset Street, received the grant to “support their wellness and care initiatives that addresses health care inequities,” according to a press release about the awards. The grants were given in …

The Hageman House on South Middlebush Road was once again the venue for an annual visit by Sinterklaas on December 4. The celebration of Sinterklaas – who each year rides his horse from Spain to the Netherlands – is a national holiday in that Dutch nation. In Franklin, the day included food, tours of the Hageman House and barns and …

There were plenty of crafts to choose from at the annual St. Matthias HSA Holiday Craft Fair. In yet another indication that the world is somewhat returning to normal, post-Covid, the St. Matthias School Home School Association held a full-fledged Holiday Craft Fair on December 4. This is the first time in three years that the full fair has been …

Rockingham is one of 10 historic Revolutionary War sites in the state to benefit from a $25 million renovation program. (Photo: Rockingham Instagram.) The historic Rockingham House in Kingston will benefit from part of a $25 million historic renovation program announced November 29 by Gov. Phil Murphy. The money comes from the federal American Rescue Plan and will be used …

FTPD Sgt. Ariel Almora speaks during the Township’s Veterans’ Day observance. The Township’s annual Veterans’ Day observance was held indoors this year, but the drizzle outside didn’t dampen the spirits of those who attended. The event was MC’d by U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Steve Gillooly, and featured a rendition of the Star Spangled Banner by PJ Parker and keynote …

Somerset County Sheriff Darrin J. Russo, Officer David Daneker and Branchburg 6th Grader Timmy Meister introduced K-9 to the world at the naming ceremony. (Photo: Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.) After sifting through more than 1,000 suggestions submitted by county residents, Somerset County Sheriff’s Office officials have decided on the new name for the office’s newest K-9 member: Patriot. The winning …

This building is thought to be the last ice house in Kingston. (Photo: Vince Dominach). A decrepit structure on the property of the New School for Music Study on Route 27 in Kingston will soon be razed, but not before local historians get a last look at it. The structure sits nestled among trees and bushes on the property. The …

Main Street in Bound Brook between Railroad Avenue and the bridge over the Raritan River will be closed during construction from 7 a.m. November 3 to 7 p.m. November 4, the state Department of Transportation said. The closing is necessary because the railroad crossing at that location is being replaced, DOT said. Access to Railroad Avenue will be maintained for …