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Sturdy Pink Dogwoods Form Natural Canopy over Pathway in Somerville's Historic Cemetery
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Elm Avenue wends its way through the quiet solitude of the New Cemetery on South Bridge Street, with 19th and 20th-century gravestones and massive concrete monoliths off to each side of the packed dirt pathway. It is just one of many pathways that lead visitors to the final resting place of relatives and notable citizens of the borough, but it stands out from the others at this time of year because of the magnificent canopy of pink dogwoods that overshadow the other sturdy hardwoods and mature pine trees that reflect the longevity of this historic...
Two indicted on charges of killing Somerset County man, taking body to Brooklyn
Two men were indicted Thursday by a Somerset County grand jury on charges of murdering a Franklin Township man and then taking the body to Brooklyn. Daniel Matthews, 44, of Brooklyn, and Andrew Mumby, 47, of New Brunswick, are both facing multiple charges in the killing of Artis Young, 46, in the township on Dec. 29.
Detours & Road Closures: PSE&G Continues Gas Line Replacement Project in Somerville
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The PSE&G gas pipe replacement project that began in March, 2023 continues this week with construction crews connecting services at several locations, requiring detours and street closures. All work is weather permitting.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Reimer Street Monday, April 29 to Wednesday, May 1, crews will be connecting services between N. Gaston Avenue and Eastern Avenue. Work hours are from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Traffic control will include lane shifts and flagging (one lane of travel); N. Gaston Avenue Thursday, May 2 and Friday, May 3. Crews will be connecting services...
Plainfield's Drake House Selected as New Jersey Black Heritage Trail Site
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Plainfield's Drake House will be one of 32 sites to receive a marker from the New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC) as an inaugural member of the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail. These markers, whose locations were announced on Friday, will feature QR codes that will lead visitors to more information about the site, offerings from the NJHC—such as special events and augmented reality—and programming from the sites themselves. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Drake House marker will be in honor of Caesar, a man born in Guinea in 1702 who was...
SOFTBALL: BRHS Rolls Past Somerville, 13-3 (5 INN), Hawley Wins First Game on Circle
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – It was a good day for Bridgewater-Raritan High School softball: both weather wise and on the scoreboard, April 26, at the North Bridge Street Softball Complex in Bridgewater. Not only did the Panthers’ offense have a big day in a come-from-behind win against crosstown rival Somerville High School; it was a milestone day for Bridgewater-Raritan freshman starting pitcher Brynn Hawley.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Bridgewater-Raritan (4-12) permanently erased an early two-run deficit by sending 10 batters to the plate and scoring six times in the bottom of the first inning...
Deadly crashes are up 27% in New Jersey so far this year
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. - Fatal crashes are on the rise in New Jersey. So far in 2024, deadly crashes are up 27% statewide. The most traffic deaths are happening in Central Jersey, including Middlesex County. South Brunswick has had five deadly crashes this year, with a total of eight fatalities. Two weeks ago, a fiery crash at the intersection of Route 1 and Ridge Road killed three people. "In South Brunswick itself, we've had years that really were a real uptick. And we've had years that were relatively lower," Lt. Gary Holsten of South Brunswick Police Department's Traffic Safety Bureau said. Holsten's been with...
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