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Hello, Somerset County neighbors — and to everyone discovering our corner of New Jersey for the first time, welcome. Garden State Neighbors is your community guide to what’s happening across all of Somerset County. From our walkable downtowns and historic neighborhoods to our parks, schools, small businesses, and local events, this publication highlights the people and places that make our county one of the most vibrant in the state. Raritan Borough continues to shine as a diverse, growing community with a lively downtown and family‑friendly energy — but it’s just one part of the story. Somerset County is a collection of unique towns, each with its own character, traditions, and local pride. Through Garden State Neighbors, you’ll see features from Bound Brook to Bridgewater, Franklin to Hillsborough, Somerville to North Plainfield, and everywhere in between. You’ll find coverage of: • Community news and celebrations • Local businesses and dining • Recreation and family activities • Travel, trends, and hidden gems • Neighborhood updates and alerts • Stories that bring our towns together Your suggestions, good news, alerts, and updates help shape this publication. Garden State Neighbors grows because our community does — and I’m grateful to share these stories with you. Thanks for being here. — Donnella T. Editor, Garden State Neighbors

Raritan event

Sat Oct 31 10:00 am

Grassland Birds on Halloween - The Franklin Township Trails Advisory Committee

tara.kenyon@franklinj.gov registration is requiredGrasslands birds on halloween spooky or spectacular?

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Raritan event

Sun Oct 18 4:00 pm

Pasta Dinner - Manville Democrats - Supporting Melissa Bellamy and Christine Abood for Borough Council

manville democratsPast dinnersunday october 18th 4pm - 6:30pm

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Pasta Dinner - Manville Democrats - Supporting Melissa Bellamy and Christine Abood for Borough Council

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Raritan Fri. Oct 16 2026

October 16th - New Jersey Business Updates

Minimum Wage for 2027 will increase - visit Business.NJ.gov.

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Raritan Fri. Oct 16 2026

Mattering Gap Among K–12 Educators Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation, in collaboration with The Mattering Institute, have released new research examining how K–12 educators experience mattering in their work—specifically, whether they feel valued,

Insights from Gallup, the Walton Family Foundation, and The Mattering Institute

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Mattering Gap Among K–12 Educators Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation, in collaboration with The Mattering Institute, have released new research examining how K–12 educators experience mattering in their work—specifically, whether they feel valued,

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