Millstone Borough 2011 Professional Services RFP

The Borough of Millstone is soliciting proposals through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A 19:44A-20.4 et seq.  Sealed RFP responses will be received by the Borough Clerk no later than December 27, 2010 by 4:30 PM local prevailing time in the Borough Hall at 1353 Main Street, Millstone, NJ 08844.
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Adopt-A-Family – Help Feed A Needy Family

This Thanksgiving families throughout Somerset County are struggling to make ends meet.  Please consider a $40 donation which will provide Thanksgiving Dinner for a family of four.  Note that if $40 is difficult for you, any amount will be gratefully accepted.  Please send your check to any of the following local food banks and enclose the tear-off coupon (click  here to view and print the Adopt-A-Family flyer with tear-off coupon). Thank You For Your Generosity!
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Food Bank Network of Somerset County
P.O. Box 149, Bound Brook, NJ 08805

Franklin Township Food Bank
P.O. Box 333, Somerset, NJ 08875-0333

Hillsborough Food Pantry
Attn: Social Services Department • 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844

Samaritan Homeless Interim Program, Inc.
87 East High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876

Sponsored by the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Mayors’ Roundtable

More Document-Shredding Events Scheduled

Somerset County residents from its 21 municipalities are invited to save the date and begin collecting materials for the next county-run free document-shredding event to be held Saturday, Oct. 2, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.  Additional dates and information below or view the Operation Secure Shred schedule. …read entire article…

Recycle Your Old Rechargeable Batteries and Cell Phones

New Jersey supports recycling and green business practices through their partnership with Call2Recycle®, a free and easy battery and cell phone recycling program. To find the nearest drop off location to recycle your used rechargeable batteries and cell phones call 1-877-2-RECYCLE or visit call2recycle.org.
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2010-2011 Taxes Sent; 3rd Quarter Taxes Due 9/22/2010

The 2010/11 tax bills were mailed out on 8/25/10. The grace period has been extended for payment of the 2010 third quarter (August) installment to 9/22/10. Payments received after 9/22/10 will be charged interest back to the original due date of 8/1/10.

Road Work on Millstone River Road – Starting August 24th

Millstone River Road, (from Hamilton Road to Plumstead Way), Township of Hillsborough. Work on the installation of a sanitary sewer line on this section of River Road is to begin on Tuesday, August 24th and is expected to continue for approximately one month. Traffic will be limited to a single lane between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM therefore alternate routes of travel are suggested to avoid delays. This is a Hillsborough Township project and questions concerning the project are to be directed to the Hillsborough Township Engineer’s office.

Find Historic Sites to Visit in Somerset County

If you are interested in finding Historic Sites to visit in Somerset County, check out an online guide to Somerset County historic sites that are open to the public which has been revamped with updated text and new photos.
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Donated School Supplies Sought for Food Bank Families

The Somerset County Commission on the Status of Women (SCCSW) has launched its annual “Project First Class” school-supplies collection. Children of families served by the Food Bank Network of Somerset County will benefit from the donations this year.
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