Somerset County NJ E Newsletter
Volume 1 Issue 7 April 16, 2009
This Somerset County Government e-newsletter
is provided courtesy of the Board of Chosen Freeholders
Rick Fontana, Director - Jack M. Ciattarelli, Deputy Director
Peter S. Palmer - Robert Zaborowski - Patricia L. Walsh
‘Surviving the Economic Storm’
Open Space Acquisition
Economic Development Plan
Donate Used Eyeglasses
Somerset Patriots
Heating Assistance
Food Donations Needed
County Government Week
Hazardous Waste Drop-off
Voter Registration
Stimulus Scams
Military Families
Events & Activities
 
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‘Surviving the Economic Storm’
Raritan Valley Community College will host a free resource fair for job seekers on April 18.
Registration

Open Space Acquisition
Somerset County and Hillsborough Township have jointly purchased the former Belle Mead GSA Depot.
Full Story

Economic Development Plan
The Board of Freeholders is launching a study of emerging industries, in cooperation with the Business Partnership.
Full Story

Donate Used Eyeglasses
The Office for the Disabled is collecting used eyeglasses during the month of April.
Full Story

Somerset Patriots
Join Somerset County’s Atlantic League Championship Team for Opening Day on April 23 at TD Bank Park in Bridgewater.
Ticket Information & Schedule

Heating Assistance
Eligible Somerset County residents can get help with home heating bills. Applications will be accepted through April 30.
Full Story

Food Donations Needed
Residents who drop off recyclables on the First Saturday of the Month at the county Recycling Center also are asked to donate canned goods and other non-perishable food to help struggling families in Somerset County. The next drop-off date is May 2.
Full Story

County Government Week
Learn more about what your county government has to offer! Special activities are being planned for National County Government Week, May 3-9. For more information, contact the county Public Information Office at (908) 231-7020 or via email.

Hazardous Waste Drop-off
The second Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day of 2009 will be held Saturday, May 9, at the Warren Township Public Works Garage.
Items Accepted

Voter Registration
Residents age 18 and older must be registered by May 12 to vote in the June 2 primary election.
Full Story

Stimulus Scams
The county Office of Consumer Protection warns residents to beware of scams related to the federal economic stimulus program.
Full Story

Military Families
Somerset County has a number of resources to help families of service men and women who are serving overseas.
Links to Resources

Events & Activities
The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College, now celebrating its 25th anniversary, has performances scheduled through May.
www.rvccarts.org
Somerset County parks have something for everyone – picnicking, hiking, gardens and more!
www.somersetcountyparks.org
The Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School hosts performances at its theater and is currently accepting applications for its Summer Performing Arts Camp.
www.scvths.org
The Somerset County Library System is more than just books! There are free programs at many branches. www.somerset.lib.nj.us
 

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