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City officials believe the dogs are Pit Bulls. The dogs, owned by the three-year-old's family, were in a fenced-in yard during the attack.
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Patrick M. Hammond, 34, of Somerville was sentenced to 14 years in prison set fire to the home while the girlfriend and her two kids slept.
The Hillsborough Police report making multiple arrests including for drug possession, trespassing and DWI.
Five businesses in the township were also damaged, according to the Clark Police blotter.
Two men broke into a York Drive home on Wednesday night while the resident slept, Montgomery Police said.
Bridgewater couple Julianna Auletta and Dino Roditis launched a new meal prep business offering healthy, homemade prepared meals and snacks.
The Hillsborough brewery partnered with Carriage Farm to expand the Flounder product and relocate on their property.
The dogs, which belonged to the toddler's family, were in the fenced yard at the time of the attack on Wednesday night.
On Thursday and Friday, Mine Road and Crim Road will be closed for milling and paving, Bridgewater Police said.
The clinics will be held on June 12, 19, and 26, and are open to all Somerset County residents.
"We expect measures to be relaxed in the near future," said a spokeswoman with Raritan Valley Community College.
Bernards Township Superintendent Nick Markarian said the district is "following exceptions as allowed by [Executive Order] 175."
Girl Scout Troop #60782 created "Project Fun" at Chimney Rock Park in Martinsville in order to earn a Bronze Award.
The relaxing of the mask rules is only applied this week through Friday, June 11 due to the heat.
"This adjustment to our health and safety procedures may be extended should conditions require," said Superintendent Mingle.
"If breathing is difficult at any time or in any location, due to excessive heat, or any other reason the mask can be removed."
Masks must be on Clark students' bodies, either below the chin or carried, at all times, said Superintendent of Schools Ed Grande.
The event will be held on Sunday, June 27 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Ann Van Middlesworth Park at 17 Pleasant View Road in Hillsborough.
NJ Corrections Commissioner Marcus Hicks announced his resignation after Gov. Murphy said the state's only women prison would close.
