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Federal actions threaten New Jersey whales, sea turtles, and much more

BY ALISON MITCHELL New Jersey Conservation Foundation New Jersey has been a leader in protecting the species and ecosystems that make our state unique. But we can’t escape the toll that...
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Gov. Sherrill targets ‘big tech’ with new law aimed at kids’ social media use

BY NIKITA BIRYUKOV New Jersey Monitor Social media platforms will face a bevy of new restrictions in New Jersey...
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Shooting stars of summer

Gazing up at the night sky, a brilliant streak of light – a shooting star! – whizzes past...
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NJ GOP sees momentum for voter ID law after governor’s comments in favor

BY SOPHIE NIETO-MUNOZ New Jersey Monitor Republican lawmakers say they’re hopeful the governor’s new comments expressing support for voter ID...
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A creeping problem for New Jersey waterways

BY ALISON MITCHELL New Jersey Conservation Foundation Beneath the surface, the ecosystems of New Jersey’s waterways are changing in ways...

‘We hope to reduce the stigma’, Narcan distribution box installed at municipal building

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In efforts to combat the opioid crisis and support the health and safety of the community, Hillsborough has installed a Narcan (naloxone) distribution box...

Hillsborough police reschedule National Night Out

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The Hillsborough Police Department's National Night Out has been rescheduled for Sept. 10 from 6-8 p.m. at Mountain View Park. The events were canceled...

County approves ‘slurry seal’ road improvements

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Somerset County will implement the efficient and low-cost "slurry seal" road improvement process again in the summer of 2024, saving taxpayers money and reducing the...

Hillsborough Township – first community in county – to join AARP Age-Friendly Network

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Hillsborough Township becomes the first community in Somerset County to join the AARP Age-Friendly Network, an outcome of master plan discussions. "We look forward to...

Somerset County receives NACo 2024 Achievement Award for ‘Farm to Frame’ program

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Somerset County’s innovative "Farm to Frame" program combining agriculture and art recently won a National Association of Counties (NACo) 2024 Achievement Award at its national conference. More...

‘Let’s honor those we’ve lost by saving the lives of others’

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The 4th Annual Overdose Awareness Day event will be held on Saturday, Aug. 31 at TD Bank Ballpark, home of the Somerset Patriots, the...
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