Somerset County Seeking Public Input On Local Safety Action Plan

The plan will identify transportation safety improvements to reduce fatal and serious crash-related injuries on county and municipal roads.

Cigar Lounge Sues Bridgewater For Preventing Store Opening: Lawsuit

The new business "Pals Premium Cigar & Pipe Lounge" claims the Township Building Inspector refused to issue a Certificate of Occupancy.

2024 'Slurry Seal' Road Repairs To Be Applied To Somerset County Roads

The Commissioners authorized funding of $850,000 to overlay six miles of roads throughout Somerset County.

Somerset County Revamps Its Tax Parcel Viewer Application

This redesigned tool enhances user experience and accessibility, allowing anyone to effortlessly access property data across the county.

Proposed Bridgewater Starbucks Goes Back To Drawing Board

Bridgewater Zoning Board Chairman criticized Starbucks's proposed drive-thru plan saying, "Someone is going to get killed at this location."

Tax Increase Approved In Bridgewater 2024 Municipal Budget

The Bridgewater Township Council approved the municipal budget with a vote of 4 to 1 at its Thursday night meeting.

Bridgewater Gets $4M To Revitalize Camp Cromwell

Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. secured the $4 million in federal funding for Bridgewater Township.

284-Unit Apartment Building With Retail Proposed In Somerville

A concept review of the Gateway East Somerville, LLC was presented to the Planning Board and received a favorable response.

64 Age-Restricted Townhomes, JCC Expansion Proposed In Bridgewater

The Bridgewater Zoning Board heard an application on Tuesday night seeking to develop the 15 acre property off Route 202/206.

Court Rules Bridgewater Email Addresses Will Not Be Released

Bridgewater residents' privacy and email addresses will remain protected after the NJ Supreme Court dismissed Rise Against Hate's appeal.

Somerset County To Hold First Saturday And E-Waste Events On Aug. 3

Somerset County residents can dispose of electronic waste, drop-off recyclables, and donate non-perishable food items at the events.

Bridgewater Approves Shared Services Agreement With Raritan Borough

Under the agreement, both municipalities will share court structure, enhance efficiency, resource management, and commit to quality services

Self Storage Facility Approved For Development In Bridgewater

The Bridgewater Zoning Board approved the project proposing to build a 3-story self-storage facility on Route 22 at its June 11 meeting.

Cop Who Wanted To Grow Facial Hair Files Lawsuit Against Bridgewater

Officer Frank Flores is suing Bridgewater to release an investigation report that looked into his complaint against the police chief.

Creative Talent Of Somerset County Students Celebrated At Teen Arts Festival At RVCC

Nearly 900 students and teachers from 12 Somerset County schools attended the activity-filled festival at Raritan Valley Community College.

Farmers Market Vouchers For Somerset County Seniors Available For 2024 Season

Vouchers are available for eligible residents who are 60 years of age or above and have limited incomes.

Somerset County Commissioners Showdown Set For November

The primary was an uncontested race for the Somerset County Board of Commissioners. The general will be contested:

District 7 Primary Results: Kean Jr. Declares Primary Victory

The Democratic race was uncontested with Sue Altman running as the lone candidate.

Who's On The Ballot In Bridgewater: Primary Election Day 2024

The primary election is Tuesday. See who is on the ballot and where to vote.

Bridgewater Introduces Sewer Rate Increase

The ordinance proposes a sewer rate increase for 2024 and 2025 along with an increase for hookups for new sewer connections.

Traffic Issues With Proposed Bridgewater Starbucks To Be Addressed

Hearings on the plan to build a Starbucks restaurant and drive-thru on Route 22 in Bridgewater are set to continue in August.

Somerset County To Hold First Saturday And E-Waste Events On June 1

Donations will also be accepted and delivered to the Food Bank Network of Somerset County.

Bridgewater Sewer Rates Likely To Increase A Minimum Of 2 Years

The Bridgewater Council extensively discussed a sewer rate increase and even the possibility of selling the utility at its recent meeting.

New Cannabis Dispensary Moves Closer To Planting Roots In Somerville

Joe Savino of Bridgewater and James Barr of Princeton are converting a Sunoco gas station into Root 22 Dispensary on the Bridgewater border.

Tax Increase Proposed In 2024 Somerset County Budget

A public hearing on the proposed County budget will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14.

Household Hazardous Waste Event To Be Held Saturday In Somerset County

The free drop-off event allows residents to safely dispose their harmful household hazardous waste items.

Recycling Center Temporarily Closed For Drop-Offs In Somerset County

The temporary closure is due to a repaving project.

3-Story Self Storage Facility Hearings To Continue In Bridgewater

The Bridgewater Zoning Board reviewed the project proposing to build a 3-story self-storage facility on Route 22 at its Tuesday meeting.

Bridgewater Launches Investigation Into Foothill Road Property

The Bridgewater Township Council passed a resolution asking the Planning Board to investigate the roughly 31-acre site off Route 22.

Tennis And Pickleball Season Starts At Green Knoll And Colonial Park Tennis Centers

18 state-of-the-art, outdoor, all-weather courts with acrylic surfaces that provide extra traction, are now available daily.

Bridgewater Gets $4M To Improve 100-Acre Camp Cromwell

"The check is in the mail," said Bridgewater Council President Timothy Ring.

Is Bridgewater's Vacant Ethicon Site In Need Of Redevelopment?

The Bridgewater Township Council passed a resolution asking the Planning Board to investigate the almost 82-acre site off Route 22.

High School Field House Renovations Welcomed By Bridgewater Officials

The plans to renovate the Bridgewater-Raritan High School Field House and build a new bathroom building were presented on Tuesday.

$44K Approved For Emergency Repairs At Bridgewater Library

This emergency repair is a separate issue from the ongoing need to replace a malfunctioning HVAC system at the library.

Another $8M Approved Toward Bridgewater's 5-Year Road Plan

2024 marks the fourth year in the five-year township's $40 million road improvement plan.

$8M Road Improvement Ordinance Introduced In Bridgewater

A final public hearing and vote is scheduled for March 7.

'It's Not Over': Bridgewater Mall Settlement Sparks New Cop Training

National civil rights attorney Ben Crump, the family of Z’Kye Husain, and co-counsel Gregg Zeff held a press conference on Thursday.

Discussions Over $100K Settlement In Bridgewater Mall Incident: Update

Bridgewater Officials and Ebone and Jihad Husain, parents of Z’kye Husain, had a friendly conference last week to discuss the settlement.

Weight Limits Proposed On Some Bridgewater Township Roads

A presentation regarding implementing 4-ton weight limits on multiple roads in the township was discussed at the recent Council meeting.

42 Roads Proposed To Be Paved In Bridgewater For 2024

A presentation for the 2024 Road Program was presented at the Township's most recent Council meeting.