WARREN TOWNSHIP - Celebrity chef, Maria Liberati, will be at the Warren Township Library on Saturday, November 14, 2 p.m., the library announced in a recent press release. Chef Liberati’s new book, The Basic Art of Italian Cooking: Holidays & Special Occasions, was just released in September 2009. The book is a blend of recipes made to highlight special... Full story »

It's hunting season, which is our chance to feed many hungry people in New Jersey but we can’t do it without the public’s help,” says Les Giese, co-founder and Board Trustee of the group Hunters Helping the Hungry. The Hunters Helping the Hungry Program was developed by Giese, of Clinton Township (Hunterdon), and other hunters during the 1997-1998 hunting season... Full story »

SOMERSET — Keepsakes by Faith, LLC in conjunction with Homeless to Independence, Inc. has launched a Winter Outerwear Drive for the benefit of the homeless men, women and children in the area, Items to be collected include outer coats and jackets, hats, gloves and mittens, and blankets. All donations are tax deductible. "The homeless in our communities need our help.... Full story »

SOMERVILLE — A 36-year-old Bound Brook woman reported missing has been located safe and unharmed, the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office announced today. Investigators said that on Thursday, November 5, at about 4:20 p.m., detectives from Bound Brook Police Department met with the woman, Rebecca Maybin-Brazil, in Plainfield after detectives had been in contact with her and she agreed to... Full story »

SOMERVILLE — Photographed are Somerset County Sheriff Frank J. Provenzano, left, and Freeholder Director Rick Fontana showing off a new patrol-car decal that pays tribute to veterans, Somerset County government announced in a November 5 press release. The slogan -- "Land of the Free ... Because of the Brave" — was added above and below the American flag that... Full story »

SOMERVILLE — Photographed are second grade students from Immaculate Conception School in Somerville get ready to load the 89 bagged lunches they donated into a car so that they can be delivered to SHIP. These lunches were made and donated by the students as part of the school’s stewardship program, FOCUS (Friends of Christ – Unbeatable Stewards). Nearly 500... Full story »

BASKING RIDGE — Assemblywoman Denise Coyle will be speaking at the Basking Ridge Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution on Wednesday, November 11, at 7 p.m. as the keynote speaker for their annual public meeting at the Bernards Township Library, 32 South Maple Avenue in Basking Ridge. “It is an honor to be asked to... Full story »

BOUND BROOK — A Wine Tasting scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2009 from 5-8 p.m. will allow the public to witness the ongoing renovations of the Brook Theater and learn about the plans for programming and continuing restoration of the 1927 classic vaudeville theater. Presented in collaboration with the Bound Brook Area Chamber of Commerce, proceeds from the event will... Full story »

SOMERVILLE — Garden Associates Landscape Architecture, Inc., headquartered in Somerville, recently announced it has opened two new office locations, in Red Bank, N.J., and New York City. The new office locations will support Garden Associates’ growing architectural practice and improve its service to New York-based clients as well as those in South Jersey. As a leader in green design practices,... Full story »

BRANCHBURG — This year’s BWC Craft Fair and Bake Sale, hosted by the Branchburg Woman’s Club, will be Saturday, November 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Whiton Elementary School, 470 Whiton Road. This year’s fundraiser for the club’s philanthropic efforts offers a wide range of crafts from artisans near and far. The club’s proceeds will benefit a variety... Full story »

BRIDGEWATER — Senior financial advisor, Alan Zevin, has received high marks from his clients in the recent Ameriprise financial advisor client satisfaction survey, Ameriprise announced in a recent press release. Zevin ranked in the top 25 percent of 2,417 participating advisors who scored 96 percent or higher based on overall client satisfaction and the frequency of proactive contact the client... Full story »

On October 31 at 8:02 p,m., Frederick Robinson, 79, of South Bound Brook was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle accident on River Road. The investigation revealed Robinson was traveling north on River Road when he struck a concrete abutment, located in the middle of River Road causing extensive damage to the left side of his vehicle.  Full story »

You can help make this Thanksgiving special for a needy family in your town through an “Adopt-A-Family” program sponsored by the Food Bank Network of Somerset County, the organization announced in a recent press release. The estimated cost of a Thanksgiving meal is $40. Anyone wishing to donate may send a check to the Food Bank Network of Somerset County,... Full story »

SUPPORT FOR ARTS ACCESS: For the past three years, Affinity Federal Credit Union Foundation in Basking Ridge has been a sponsor of Full Circle, the annual celebration of the Matheny Medical and Educational Center’s Arts Access Program, which enables people with disabilities to create fine art, assisted by professional artist-facilitators. “We feel passionate about supporting these unique artists,” said... Full story »