Warren, NJ|News|
4 Candidates To Run For Warren Township Committee
Republican incumbents Gary DiNardo and Victor Sordillo are running against Democrats Ilana Goldstein-Barsky and Nichelle Santos.
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- Bridgewater, NJ
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Clark-Garwood, NJ|News|
L’Oréal To Build New Research And Development Facility In Clark
The Clark Planning Board approved of L'Oréal’s plan to add a 100,000 square-foot building on the Terminal Avenue site.
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Bridgewater|News|
10 Bridgewater Roads To Be Repaved As Part Of 5-Year Plan
More roads are likely to be added this year to the plan which calls for spending $8 million each year over the next 5 years in Bridgewater.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Woman Crashes Stolen Car With Child Passenger In Bound Brook: PD
Anna Mastrian, 33, of Branchburg led police on a chase through Hillsborough, Manville, and Bridgewater before crashing in Bound Brook: Cops.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Scotch Plains-Fanwood, NJ|News|
Fanwood Firefighters Battle Blaze In Middle Of The Night
The fire consumed a home on N. Martine Avenue and damaged a neighboring home as well.
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Scotch Plains-Fanwood, NJ|News|
Community Mourns Sudden Death Of Fanwood Borough Employee
Kenneth P. Blom "Ken", 59, of Scotch Plains worked with the Fanwood Department of Public Works for the past 20 years.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Somerset County To Open Pop-Up Drive-Thru COVID Vaccine Clinic
The clinic in Franklin will be able to offer 200 new appointments per day thanks to the additional allocation of the J&J one-dose shot.
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Bridgewater|News|
Bridgewater Bans Marijuana Sales Despite Public Disapproval
The Bridgewater Council unanimously voted to pass four ordinances prohibiting the sale of marijuana and smoking on public property in town.
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Clark-Garwood, NJ|News|
Garwood Man Pleaded Guilty To Having Child Pornography
Andrew Chu, 30, of Garwood admitted to downloading about 90 videos depicting the sexual abuse of children, according to authorities.
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Scotch Plains-Fanwood, NJ|News|
2 Candidates To Run For Scotch Plains Township Council
Republican Deanna Del-Bene and Democrat Matthew Adams are both vying for the one unexpired seat left open when Josh Losardo became Mayor.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
4 Candidates To Run For 2 Hillsborough Committee Seats
Republican incumbent Mayor Shawn Lipani and Steven Cohen are running against Democrat incumbent Jeffrey A. Wright and Roger E. Koch.
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Bridgewater|News|
NJ MVC Makes Changes As 10 Sites Now Closed Due To COVID
Although the sites are closed, the Motor Vehicle Commission revealed that it's making changes to improve service in New Jersey.
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Clark-Garwood, NJ|News|
Union County Prosecutor Investigating Death Of Man In Linden
Bruce Edward Ham Jr., 42, was found dead in Linden shortly before 2 a.m. on Monday, according to the Union County Prosecutor's Office.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Bridgewater|News|
Paving Work To Close 3 Bridgewater Roads Tuesday
All three of the roadways will be closed to all traffic from 3 to 5 p.m. for paving.
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Clark-Garwood, NJ|News|
4 Candidates To Run For 2 Garwood Council Seats
Democratic incumbents Sean Benoit and Michael Ince are running against Republican newcomers Heather Loffredo and Kimberly Salmon.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Scotch Plains-Fanwood, NJ|News|
Scotch Plains Man Dies In Fall From Parkway Overpass
The 21-year-old Scotch Plains man fell off the Oak Tree Road overpass Friday and was hit and killed by a car, according to State Police.
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Warren, NJ|News|
Apple Montessori Schools To Open In Warren
The Warren building has eight classrooms (four preschool, two infant, two toddler) and sits on three acres with three fenced-in play areas.
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Bridgewater|News|
Somerset County Begins COVID Vaccinations Of Homebound Residents
There are about 550 homebound residents on a waitlist and Somerset County is planning to visit 150 homes each week until all are vaccinated.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Scotch Plains-Fanwood, NJ|News|
Fundraiser Set Up To Help Scotch Plains Local Struggling With ALS
The community is rallying behind Carol Rachko, who has Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, and needs help to cover expenses for her care.
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Bridgewater|News|
Hundreds Gather In Bridgewater For Stop Asian Hate Rally
Bridgewater-Raritan students, township and county officials and many others came out to show their support for the Asian-American community.
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