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Bridgewater tables Hobbstown land deals after residents raise concerns

BRIDGEWATER – After questions were raised about the future use of the properties, the Township Council tabled ordinances to buy three lots in the historic Hobbstown community . The council was scheduled Nov. 5 to adopt an ordinance to buy a vacant half-acre lot on Richard Street for $65,000 from Eric Murdock, a former NBA player, and Darrow Murdock, the township's former tax collector. The council also tabled the introduction of an ordinance to purchase two other lots in Hobbstown for $165,000. The Sussex Avenue properties are owned by Nancy Jean Field, Glenn Field and William Robinson. Confusion about the acquisitions arose because the Richard Street ordinance stated that money for the purchase would come from the township's Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Money for the other acquisition would come from the township's Open Space Trust Fund. Hobbstown residents question Bridgewater land purchases The use of Affordable Housing Trust Fund money prompted concerns from Hobbstown residents that the township may be eyeing the Richard Street property and surrounding township-owned lots for affordable housing. But township officials were adamant that Bridgewater has no plans for affordable housing or any other development on the site. They emphasized that the township's affordable housing plan,

Bridgewater, NJ · 2d

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‘I'm tired of this town': Racist letter targeting NJ family sent to residents

Police and prosecutors in New Jersey are investigating a racially charged letter mailed to multiple residents in Clark Township, including several council members, that allegedly singled out a local family and suggested they be targeted for retaliation. The correspondence has sparked outrage and renewed concerns about alleged racial discrimination in...

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New four-story housing project proposed for Piscataway

PISCATAWAY - A four-story multi-family housing development with affordable units is proposed for a heavily traveled corridor near Stelton Road and Route 287. Turner Place LLC , of Green Brook, is seeking preliminary and final site plan approval from the Planning Board for the construction of the project on property at Turner Place and South Washington Avenue. The application is scheduled to be heard at the board's Dec. 9 meeting which will be available to view on Zoom. Plans call for a total of 34 housing units, of which 27 units will be market rate and seven will be affordable units. The applicant is seeking variance relief for the number of parking spaces. The township ordinance calls for 69 spaces but the plan provides only 65 spaces if electric vehicle credits are calculated. The proposal is part of Piscataway's plan to provide zoning for 539 affordable housing units before 2035. Email: srussell@gannettnj.com This article originally appeared on MyCentralJersey.com: New four-story housing project proposed for Piscataway

Piscataway Township, NJ · 1d

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Clark Township Residents Get Letters Urging Attacks on Neighbors by Heritage

Residents of Clark Township received anonymous letters this week that reportedly encouraged them to target neighbors based on their heritage. The letters named specific streets and labeled families by their ethnic background, prompting a police investigation and a public condemnation from township officials. One portion of the letter read, “IF...

Union County, NJ · 3d
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Affordable housing project in NJ to feature free hydroponic garden for residents

Irvington, NJ · 22h

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NJ Transit Advances Three Station Housing Projects

NJ Transit on November 5, 2026 advanced three transit-oriented projects, in Jersey City, Bound Brook, and Morristown. The release says the three, when complete, are projected to deliver more than 1,000 new homes, including hundreds of affordable and workforce homes. The same announcement ties the work to the agency LAND Plan and to the housing strategy Governor Mikie Sherrill released in September.

Jersey City, NJ · 3d

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This Tiny BBQ Food Truck In New Jersey Is Worth The Drive From Anywhere In The State

Somewhere in Monroe Township, New Jersey, there’s a gray food truck sitting in a gravel lot, and it’s quietly making people question every other meal they’ve ever eaten. Bearded One BBQ isn’t asking for your attention, but once you find it, you’re going to have a very hard time thinking about anything else.

New Jersey · 3d

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Somerville library controversy takes another twist

SOMERVILLE - The Somerset County Library System is pushing back on a claim by Mayor Brian Gallagher that it engaged in a "false narrative" about the closing of the Somerville branch. In a statement, the Library System said it had "prioritized transparent and direct communication" throughout the process and had created a webpage to keep residents informed about the situation. The Library System also said that the decision to close the facility on West End Avenue next to Borough Hall on July 31 was "not driven solely by environmental health concerns" but also because it was "functionally inadequate for delivering services" since the closing of the lower level in August 2025. "The situation extends well beyond the presence or remediation of mold," according to the statement. "I'm not going to get into a verbal contest with them," Gallagher said, adding he was looking forward to "re-engaging" with Library System officials after Nov. 30. "We believe that building should be ready for reoccupation shortly," Gallagher said at the Nov. 2 Borough Council meeting, adding, "not that there was anything wrong with it to begin with." Earlier: Somerville library could reopen soon after months-long closure Peter Bromberg is retiring as executive director

Somerville, NJ · 1d

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ICE Facility Debate Causes Mayhem in Roxbury

ROXBURY - Anti-ICE protesters shut down Tuesday's council meeting, turning town hall into a stage for a half-hour demonstration. A chant quickly broke out among most of the 80 or so people in the room. "What do we want?" was the question. "ICE out" was the answer. "When do we...

Roxbury Township, NJ · 6h

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New Jersey Locals Furious as Council Meeting Erupts Over Planned ICE Facility and Officials Walk Out: ‘What a Bunch of Cowards’

Tensions boiled over in New Jersey after a heated council meeting over a proposed ICE detention facility ended with local officials walking out. The November 10 meeting in Roxbury Township quickly descended into chaos as frustrated locals confronted council members over the controversial plans, with some refusing to back down. Now, footage of the confrontation is making the rounds online, and residents aren’t holding back their criticism of how officials handled the situation.

Roxbury Township, NJ · 5h

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NJ towns are still fighting data centers — and Bridgewater just drew a line

Climate Revolution Action Network's Ben Dziobek says Bridgewater did right, but NJ towns shouldn't have to fend for themselves against billion-dollar corporations.

Bridgewater, NJ · 1d

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A Historic New Jersey Building Hides One Of The State’s Most Romantic Italian Restaurants

A farmhouse built back in 1740 now serves soft egg yolk ravioli under vaulted ceilings. Yeah, I’m definitely looking twice at that. The old house sits on a classic downtown street in New Jersey. Inside, curved Venetian plaster ceilings rise over antique pine floors and European antiques. What gets...

New Jersey · 3d

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No gas or diesel at Thomas Edison Service Area; here's why

According to turnpike officials, all fuel pumps at the service area are unavailable while improvements are being completed at the service plaza.

Middlesex County, NJ · 10h

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Tenth annual Great Food Expo comes to New Jersey's Expo Center in Edison this November

An entire expo devoted to food is coming to Edison, NJ this weekend. Hot foods, cold foods, creative foods, and more.

Edison, NJ · 1d

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Morris County Surrogate Heather Darling honors 21 volunteers at inaugural Lifetime Achievement Awards

MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) — Morris County Surrogate Heather J. Darling recognized 21 community volunteers for their years of service during the inaugural Lifetime Achievement Awards ceremony at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morris Township. The awards were established to honor residents who have demonstrated ongoing dedication and service...

Morris County, NJ · 2d

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State officials tour Hillsborough farm that won $100,000 agritourism grant

HILLSBOROUGH, N.J. — State agriculture and tourism officials toured Abma’s Farm in Hillsborough on Monday to highlight a $100,000 state grant the farm received to expand its agritourism and education offerings, the New Jersey Department of Agriculture said. The farm plans to use the money to build a...

Hillsborough Township, NJ · 1d

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$26M Vanishes From Cranbury Township, Mayor Waits Until After Election Day To Inform Residents

A New Jersey town lost approximately $26 million intended for affordable housing in a massive wire transfer theft more than five weeks before Election Day, but residents weren't publicly informed until three days after voters went to the polls. The money was stolen from Cranbury Township on Monday, …

Cranbury Township, NJ · 3d

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New Grand Christmas Spectacular in Pennington, NJ

It's going to be magical for all ages with bonfires, carolers, Santa, and so much more

Pennington, NJ · 1d

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$248M Plainsboro project proposes 525 homes, hotel and retail

PLAINSBORO – A $248 million mixed-use development with more than 500 housing units, commercial space and a hotel is proposed for a Scudders Mill Road site. Applicant IWRV Scudders Road LLC is seeking preliminary and final major subdivision approval and preliminary and final major site plan approval, along with use and bulk variances, from the township Planning Board for the proposed development known as Fusion. The project is proposed for 700 Scudders Mill Road, a 56-acre site in the township's Planned Unit Development Zone District. Plans call for residential, commercial, hotel, office and recreational uses. .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } The application is scheduled to be heard at the Planning Board's Nov. 16 meeting. How many homes are proposed in the Plainsboro development? Plans call for 525 residential units, including 346 market-rate units and 26 affordable multifamily rental units in a mixed-use building, along with 153 owner-occupied stacked townhomes. A five-story mixed-use building would have ground-floor retail, commercial and residential amenity space with four floors of multifamily housing above. Plans also call for a three-story office building with ground-floor retail, commercial and office space and two additional floors of offices. A four-story, 100-room hotel

Plainsboro Township, NJ · 2d

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Hunterdon, Warren County towns named among 12 friendliest in New Jersey by WorldAtlas

NORTHWEST, N.J. — Four towns in Hunterdon and Warren counties have been named among the 12 friendliest towns in New Jersey by WorldAtlas, which highlighted their historic downtowns, community events, local attractions and welcoming atmosphere. The travel and geography publication included Lambertville, Frenchtown and Flemington in Hunterdon County, along...

Warren County, NJ · 5d