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Kristen Drayton Killed In Crash
Kristen Drayton was identified as the driver of the southbound vehicle that had slammed into a tree on Route 27 near Reler Lane just after 8:05 a.m. on Thursday, May 9 in Franklin Township, Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald said. Drayton was pronounced dead at 9:30 a.m., authorities said. A...
Landscaper Airlifted After Cutting Arm On Lawnmower In Somerset County: Police
At 3:15 p.m., officers responded to Mosle Rd. and South St. in Far Halls after a landscaper cut his arm with a zero turn walk behind lawnmower, Peapack & Gladstone police said in a release. The landscaper was bleeding heavily from his right arm and suffering from a severe traumatic...
School Bus Fire Sayreville
All seven passengers and the driver escaped safely, they said. Police and firefighters were at the scene of the fire reported at 3:55 p.m. on Louis Street, according to Lt. James Novak, a Sayreville police spokesman. Alternate arrangements were being made to bring the students home, Novak said. The cause...
Residents outraged over N.J. town’s plan to exterminate Canada geese
A group of New Jersey residents on Tuesday night plan to protest a decision by the Peapack and Gladstone Borough Council to allow federal officials to euthanize a Canada geese population that officials say has gotten out of control. “The geese are a challenge in our town,” Councilwoman Jamie Murphy...
2 lottery tickets bought at same NJ store win $4.9M Pick-6 jackpot
ROCKAWAY, N.J. (PIX11) – Not one, but two tickets bought at the same store in New Jersey have won the $4.9 million Pick-6 jackpot, lottery officials said. The tickets, which will split the prize, were sold at Mill Lane Tavern, located at 8 Mill Ln. in Rockaway, Morris County. The retailer will receive two $10,000 […]
Somerset County to honor 15 first responders for heroic acts in three communities
SOMERSET COUNTY - At about 10 p.m. Jan. 13, 2023, Green Brook police were looking for three people, including one person who allegedly tried to steal a man's vehicle and wallet at gunpoint before the man was struck in the face with the gun and kicked in the head. The...
See all homes sold in Somerset County, May 6 to May 12
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Somerset County reported from May 6 to May 12. There were 43 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,872-square-foot home on Garfield Avenue in Somerset that sold for $575,500. Basking...
This acclaimed Hunterdon County restaurant just celebrated 20 years in business
From Flemington's sleepy past to its now-blossoming downtown food scene, Matt's Red Rooster Grill in the Hunterdon County seat has seen it all. The upscale restaurant in a Victorian home just celebrated its 20th anniversary with a proclamation given by the Hunterdon County Commissioners. Owner Matt McPherson spends his days (and nights) in...
Hunterdon town rejects medical cannabis cultivation facility. Here's where the case stands
LEBANON TOWNSHIP - A plan to open a medical cannabis cultivation facility on Anthony Road has been rejected by the township Zoning Board of Adjustment, but the controversy remains pending in Superior Court. The NAR Group, which wants to open the facility on 44.3 acres on Anthony Road, has until...
Public Notice: Online Auction of Surplus Property and/or Abandoned Vehicles
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Please take notice that the Borough of South Plainfield, in the County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey shall conduct a sale of surplus property and or abandoned vehicles / property online. The address of the auction site is: www.govdeals.com. The surplus property is being sold in an “as is” condition without express or implied warranties. The online auction will be held from Friday, May 24, 2024, at 9:00 am through Friday, May 31, 2024, at staggering times between 4:30 pm and 7:30 pm. All bidders must pre-register with GovDeals at govdeals.com.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Borough reserves the right to accept or reject any bids submitted. Note: Contact John C. Petriello, Jr. @ 908-226-7671 or jpetriello@sppolice.com for any additional information. Link to the property and vehicles (see below - show pdf) GOVDEALS.COM_AUCTION__1_.pdf 92.36 KB PDF FILE SHOW PDF For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Somerset County Youth Leadership Program Accepting Applications
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Youth Leadership Somerset, a nine-month community leadership program for Somerset County youth entering grades 10-12, is accepting applications for the 2024-2025 class year. The application deadline is Friday, May 24. The program incorporates interactive programming, small group challenges and presentations by community leaders to help participants explore a wide variety of topics, including local government, human services, justice, healthcare, the environment, and culture.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Feedback from past participants: “Youth Leadership Somerset gave me a broader perspective of the world and how I can impact the community around me now and in the future. For...
Red Lobster closing several NY, NJ locations
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Red Lobster abruptly closed 50 restaurants nationwide as the struggling restaurant chain tries to avoid a Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Seafood chain employees were blind-sighted, and people took to social media to discuss how they would miss their biscuits. Restaurants in New York that will close include the Buffalo, Stony Brook, and […]
Somerset: Skip the Trip to the DMV
SOMERSET, NJ - The NJ Motor Vehicle Commission agency on wheels will be at the Franklin Township Municipal Parking Lot on 495 DeMott Lane, Thursday, May 10. Register at https://telegov.njportal.com/njmvcmobileunit/ - Choose Somerset-Franklin TWP for an REAL ID appointment. You will receive a confirmation email directly from NJ MVC a few days before the event.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Driver Licenses The Mobile Units provide the opportunity for drivers to renew their license, obtain a duplicate license, change their name or address on their license, add a boat endorsement, add a veteran designation, register to vote and/or make...
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