Friday, September 21, 2012

Stay Real ~ Local

I live in somerset county so I thought I would begin a local segment for all of my local followers. I am going to keep you up-to-date on current news and events occurring here in Somerset County, NJ. So here we go with the first post in my new segment. I hope you find it useful!


  • Sheriff's Office in Somerset County Will be holding its bi-annual prescription drug take back day on Saturday September 29 from 10am - 2pm. Medications can be dropped off at the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office Headquarters at the Somerset County Administration Building which is located at 20 Grove Street in Somerville. There will be a sheriff’s officer stationed at the entrance to collect any medications being brought in.
  • Somerset County is holding a free flu clinic for seniors ages 65+ in Franklin Township. This will be held October 25 from 9:30 - 11am in the Community Senior Center (505 DeMott Lane, Somerset). Any residents planning to attend need to bring proof of age and address, along with their medicare cards and are asked to wear short sleeve shirts for convenience. Any questions call  908-231-7155.
  • Lord Stirling Park Stables: Saturday Dog Walks Guided one hour walks along the stable's unpaved equestrian trails for you and your dog(s) to enjoy. Get some exercise for you and your dog, see the fall leaves begin to transform, let your dog has some fun time with some canine companions. Registration is $3 per dog, check in is at 10:15am with the actual walk beginning at 10:30. For more information call 973-635-8672.
  • Six Somerset County towns will be receiving over $2.2 million to share for Green Acres funding.  Somerville will be getting approximately $306,000 for acquiring property in the borough's green seam project area. The goal is to create about 40 acres of open space for recreation. Franklin and Hillsborough are receiving $487,500 each for open space land acquisition, while Peapack-Gladstone and Montgomery will get $325,000 each for similar reasons. Also, Bedminster will get $325,000 for park expansions.



some info from: nj.com

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