Dozens of Hillsborough Township residents and their furry friends turned out on October 31st for the first ever Howl O Ween costume contest and parade at the Township's dog park, which opened earlier this year at Ann Van Middlesworth Park. Several vendors were on hand to demonstrate their pet products and services and give out samples.  Prizes, donated by the vendors, were awarded in several categories including Best Costume, Most Creative, Best Owner/Dog, Scariest, and Funniest Costume.

Green Brook: Saturday, November 7, 11:00 am to 12:00 noon, at the Green Brook Fire House,115 Greenbrook Road

Watchung: Saturday, December 5, 9:00 am to 10:00 am at the Watchung Fire House, 57 Mountain Blvd.

Bound Brook: Saturday, December 5, 11:00 am to 12:00 noon at the Bound Brook Police/Boro Hall,230 Hamilton Street

 

SOMERVILLE - You can get rid of expired, unused or unwanted medications on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the American Medicine Chest Challenge (AMCC) drop-off at the Somerset County Sheriff's Office, located in the county administration building at 20 Grove St.  An officer will be on duty from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to accept unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medicines for proper disposal.

 

The sixth-annual AMCC initiative is cosponsored by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey and the National Directory of Permanent Prescription Drug Collection Sites.  For more information, including additional drop-off locations around the state, visit www.americanmedicinechest.com

 

"The focus of this program is to protect the environment and get rid of unwanted, unused and outdated medicine, especially potentially dangerous pharmaceuticals," said Sheriff Provenzano.

Join us for a free event at Pheasants Landing to listen to Cornell Thomas, author of "The Power of Positivity" and "The Power of Me". Doors open @ 6:30, talk begins @ 7 PM.

At four and a half, Cornell lost his father to Cancer leaving his mother to raise five children. He understands and admires the difference Steps Together is making.

"I thought my purpose in life was to play professional basketball. In 2003 I received a contract to play professional basketball in Portugal. A dream I had since I discovered the sport at 16 finally came to fruition. Two weeks before I was supposed to leave I suffered a career ending injury. Little did I know that injury helped me find my true purpose in life, which is helping and motivating others. In 2010, I decided I wanted to start a new movement. I was sickened by all of the negativity I was seeing online. I decided to start writing my own motivational quotes for my personal Facebook page. The quotes eventually led me to writing a blog, and the blog led to my first book "The Power Of Positivity-Controlling Where The Ball Bounces." In 2011, I realized what my true purpose is. That purpose is to inspire and motivate others. I've been fortunate enough to speak all over the United States sharing my story with people from all walks of life. Daring others to say What Now instead of Why Me in the face of adversity.

Cornell's two books "The Power of Positivity" and "The Power of Me" will be on sale for $10 and $15 respectively or both for $20.  Be sure to join the Facebook event and register below! 

This is a free event. Registration is suggested for the purpose of event planning.

Somerset County Freeholder Deputy Director Patricia L. Walsh, recycling liaison, invites Somerset County residents to take advantage of the next First Saturday of the Month Drop-off event on Nov. 7 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Somerset County Recycling Center, located at 40 Polhemus Lane, to clean up around their homes.

 

Register your card at www.propertytaxcard.com to start earning a discount on your property tax bill.

ARIS/HMS 2015-2016 Discount Cards are on sale now at a cost of $10.00 each, with all proceeds going to ARIS and HMS school programs and staff grants.    The card includes reusable discounts from 36 local businesses; valid through 9/30/16.