https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/ This is the syndication feed for Somerset County. NewsWed, 16 Sep 2026 02:19:20 -0400Today, the Somerset County Board of Elections announced that all ballot drop boxes will be opened beginning on September 15, 2026, to receive ballots for the upcoming November 3, 2026 general election. “Since the Somerset County Clerk will begin...https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7094/Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:50:00 -0400https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7094/?date=20260915095000The County of Somerset is continuing the fight against food insecurity with a $30,000 grant-funded school meals program. The grant, which was awarded by the New Jersey Office of the Food Security Advocate (OFSA), will support Fueling Futures...https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7092/Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:30:00 -0400https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7092/?date=20260910083000The best time to prepare for emergencies and disasters are before they occur. That’s why the Somerset County Office of Emergency Management is hosting a free training program for residents interested in learning about emergency and disaster...https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7089/Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:30:00 -0400https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7089/?date=20260909093000Due to the recent holiday, recycling collections scheduled for this week, Tuesday, September 8, 2026, to Friday, September 11, 2026, may be delayed. Residents should leave their recyclables at the curb, and the remaining items will be collected as...https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7088/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:10:00 -0400https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7088/?date=20260908011000Recycling collections scheduled for Friday, September 4, 2026, may be delayed in Montgomery Township. Residents should leave their recyclables at the curb, and the remaining items will be collected as soon as possible. The Somerset County Recycling...https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7084/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:30:00 -0400https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7084/?date=20260904023000Recycling collections scheduled for Thursday, September 3, 2026, may be delayed in Franklin Township. Residents should leave their recyclables at the curb, and the remaining items will be collected as soon as possible. The Somerset County Recycling...https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7080/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:25:00 -0400https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7080/?date=20260903022500The Somerset County Board of County Commissioners will hold a ceremony starting at 8:46 a.m. on Friday, September 11, 2026, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks.  "Each year, we gather to pause, remember, and honor...https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7079/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:05:00 -0400https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7079/?date=20260903100500Recycling collections scheduled for Wednesday, September 2, 2026, may be delayed in Bound Brook. Residents should leave their recyclables at the curb, and the remaining items will be collected as soon as possible. The Somerset County Recycling...https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7076/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0400https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7076/?date=20260902020000Recycling collections scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, 2026, may be delayed in Hillsborough Township. Residents should leave their recyclables at the curb, and the remaining items will be collected as soon as possible. The Somerset County...https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7073/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:08:00 -0400https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7073/?date=20260901030800As of August 28, 2026, the Somerset County Board of Elections will be extending the No Electioneering Zone from the current 100 feet to 200 feet. The new 200-foot zone will apply to all poll locations and drop box locations across the County. “The...https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7066/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:10:00 -0400https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7066/?date=20260828081000The Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services provides information regarding aging safely in place and in the community. Supported by the Somerset County Commissioners and NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services,...https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7064/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7064/?date=20260827080000Recycling collections scheduled for Wednesday, August 26, 2026, may be delayed in Bridgewater Township. Residents should leave their recyclables at the curb, and the remaining items will be collected as soon as possible. The Somerset County Recycling...https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7063/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:00:00 -0400https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7063/?date=20260826040000Somerset County Department of Health announced it has been awarded national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). “PHAB accreditation confirms that the Somerset County Department of Health meets nationally recognized...https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7058/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0400https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7058/?date=20260825090000Recycling collections scheduled for Friday, August 21, 2026, may be delayed in Montgomery Township and Franklin Park. Residents should leave their recyclables at the curb, and the remaining items will be collected as soon as possible. The Somerset...https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7056/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:53:00 -0400https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7056/?date=20260821015300Recycling collections scheduled for Thursday, August 20, 2026, may be delayed in Franklin Township. Residents should leave their recyclables at the curb, and the remaining items will be collected as soon as possible. The Somerset County Recycling...https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7054/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:18:00 -0400https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7054/?date=20260820011800Learn how to make history come to life by joining the Somerset County Docent Training Program, New Jersey’s first collaborative training program for history docents in New Jersey. This free training program is open to New Jersey residents aged 18 and...https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7048/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:30:00 -0400https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7048/?date=20260813093000Recycling collections scheduled for Friday, August 7, 2026, may be delayed in Montgomery Township. Residents should leave their recyclables at the curb, and the remaining items will be collected as soon as possible. The Somerset County Recycling...https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7044/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:30:00 -0400https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7044/?date=20260807023000Recycling collections scheduled for Thursday, August 6, 2026, may be delayed in Franklin Township. Residents should leave their recyclables at the curb, and the remaining items will be collected as soon as possible. The Somerset County Recycling...https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7042/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:50:00 -0400https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7042/?date=20260806025000Today, the Somerset County Board of Elections announced it is joining the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) in recognizing Tuesday, August 11, 2026, as National Poll Worker Recruitment Day. With the midterm elections about three months away,...https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7040/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:55:00 -0400https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7040/?date=20260806015500On Wednesday, July 29, 2026, from 6-8 p.m., the Somerset County Engineering Division will host a public meeting to inform residents about planned improvements for sections of County Route 531, also known as Hillcrest Road in Watchung. Residents can...https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7029/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:35:00 -0400https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7029/?date=20260715083500Somerset County residents are invited to safely dispose of their personal documents at the fifth Operation Secure Shred event of the year on Saturday, July 18, 2026. The free drive-up shredding service will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the...https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7027/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:27:00 -0400https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7027/?date=20260714082700Residents are invited to attend the First Saturday and E-Waste Drop-Off events on Saturday, July 11, 2026. In June, 649 residents attended both events to safely dispose of electronic waste and other unwanted recyclables. Recycling begins well before...https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7020/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:50:00 -0400https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7020/?date=20260708015000Somerset County is teaming up with the Somerset Patriots to host a free resource event at TD Bank Ballpark to help families and students prepare for the 2026-2027 school year. The event will take place at 1 Patriots Park in Bridgewater on...https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7016/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:50:00 -0400https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7016/?date=20260702075000Recycling collections scheduled for Wednesday, July 1, 2026, may be delayed in Bridgewater Township. Residents should leave their recyclables at the curb, and the remaining items will be collected as soon as possible. The Somerset County Recycling...https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7014/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:39:00 -0400https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7014/?date=20260701023900Seniors looking to celebrate the Country’s 250th Anniversary in Somerset County can discover engaging activities, learn about local history, and explore historic sites throughout the month of July. “In addition to each senior center’s in-house...https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7012/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7012/?date=20260701090000The Somerset County Board of County Commissioners is proud to announce that Moody’s Ratings have affirmed Somerset County’s Aaa bond rating, the highest possible rating awarded by the agency. The rating was issued in connection the County’s 2026 bond...https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7007/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:45:00 -0400https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7007/?date=20260629084500Recycling collections scheduled for Friday, June 26, 2026, may be delayed in Franklin Park-Griggstown, Montgomery, and Rocky Hill. Residents should leave their recyclables at the curb, and the remaining items will be collected as soon as possible....https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7005/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:40:00 -0400https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7005/?date=20260626014000Recycling collections scheduled for Thursday, June 25, 2026, may be delayed in Franklin Township. Residents should leave their recyclables at the curb, and the remaining items will be collected as soon as possible. The Somerset County Recycling...https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7003/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:00:00 -0400https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7003/?date=20260625040000Based upon operational needs, Somerset County’s Warrenbrook Senior Wellness Center is redirecting its members, from Wednesday, July 8 to Friday, July 24, 2026, to the Senior Wellness Center at Basking Ridge.   Transportation arrangements...https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7002/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:44:00 -0400https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7002/?date=20260625024400Recycling collections scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, 2026, may be delayed in Bound Brook and Somerville. Residents should leave their recyclables at the curb, and the remaining items will be collected as soon as possible. The Somerset County...https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/6999/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0400https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/6999/?date=20260624030000Recycling collections scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 2026, may be delayed in Hillsborough Township. Residents should leave their recyclables at the curb, and the remaining items will be collected as soon as possible. The Somerset County Recycling...https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/6997/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:27:00 -0400https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/6997/?date=20260623022700Somerset County residents are invited to safely dispose of their personal documents at the third Operation Secure Shred event of the year on Saturday, June 27, 2026. The free drive-up shredding service will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the...https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/6995/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:43:00 -0400https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/6995/?date=20260623094300Recycling collections scheduled for Monday, June 22, 2026, may be delayed in Raritan Borough. Residents should leave their recyclables at the curb, and the remaining items will be collected as soon as possible. The Somerset County Recycling Division...https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/6993/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:33:00 -0400https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/6993/?date=20260622043300The Somerset County Department of Health is warning residents that a raccoon found in the area of Spring Hollow Road in Far Hills has tested positive for rabies. On June 15, 2026, a resident's dogs were exposed to a rabid raccoon and killed it in...https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/6991/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:29:00 -0400https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/6991/?date=20260622032900Recycling collections scheduled for Thursday, June 18, 2026, may be delayed in Warren, Martinsville, and Thomae Park. Residents should leave their recyclables at the curb, and the remaining items will be collected as soon as possible. The Somerset...https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/6989/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:59:00 -0400https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/6989/?date=20260618025900