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Bedminster
The Township of Bedminster, with 8,400 residents and 27 square miles, is characterized by many desirable qualities. With a diversity of landscapes, parklands, residences and services, Bedminster offers an agreeable quality of life most communities cannot claim. From Pottersville to Pluckemin, from Union Grove to Burnt Mills, and from Lamington to Bedminster Village, our town presents a pleasant mix of history, natural beauty, access to amenities, equestrian facilities, well-managed government, excellent schools and low taxes. |
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Bernards
A semi-rural community that includes the communities of Basking Ridge, Liberty Corner, Lyons and West Millington. |
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Bernardsville
Once part of Bernards Township, Bernardsville was known as Vealtown until 1840, when its name was changed to honor Sir Francis Bernards, one of New Jersey's colonial governors. |
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Bound Brook
The oldest community in Somerset County, NJ Governor Capt. Phillip Carteret bought the land from two Leni-Lenape Indians in 1681 and the borough was incorporated in 1891. Bound Brook's vitality and spirit make it an active and enjoyable community. |
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Branchburg
Bounded by branches of the Raritan River, Branchburg includes the hamlets of North Branch and Neshanic Station. |
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Bridgewater
This 32-square-mile community includes the villages of Martinsville, Finderne, Bradley Gardens, Green Knoll, Somerville Manor and Sunset Lake. It includes beautiful countryside, quiet neighborhoods, sophisticated retail districts including the Bridgewater Commons, and modern office buildings. |
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Far Hills
The borough has a small village center surrounded by 10-acre properties. It was "discovered" in 1982 by New Yorkers who built large estates in the borough when the railroad came to town. |
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Franklin Township
Franklin Township is a diverse community with rural, farmland, suburban and urban
residential areas as well as substantial industrial and commercial areas. The
Delaware and Raritan Canal and the Raritan and Millstone Rivers form Franklin's
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Green Brook
The beautiful 34-acre Washington Rock Park on the first range of the Watchung Mountains is a reminder of the important role the township played in the Revolutionary War. |
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Hillsborough
The largest municipality in the county, Hillsborough is comprised of several small villages: Neshanic, South Branch, Flagtown, Belle Mead, Blackwell's Mills and the town center of Hillsborough. |
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Manville
With a multi-ethnic community, Manville has eight churches, five parks, a recreation program, a library and numerous civic and fraternal organizations. The popular Sacred Heart fair draws many summertime visitors. |
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Millstone
The smallest municipality in the county, it was selected as the county seat in 1738 and remained so until the courthouse and jail were destroyed by British raiders. Its 18th- and 19th-century homes add to the area's charm. A 1970 zoning ordinance protects 90% of the Millstone Historic District from encroachment. |
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Montgomery
The arrival of industry and corporations has not diminished Montgomery's rural charm. It was named for Gen. Richard Montgomery, a much-decorated Revolutionary War hero. |
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North Plainfield
In 1865, North Plainfield was made the site of a planned neighborhood. Victorian mansions stand today on the tree-lined streets of the Washington Park Historic District. |
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Peapack-Gladstone
Often referred to as twin boroughs with a single borough government, the boroughs encompass farms, commercial establishments, industrial firms, apartment buildings, single-family homes and 19th-century estates. |
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Raritan
Raritan received its name from its earliest inhabitants, the Raritan Indians. The borough has a rich history and retains a comfortable small-town feel. |
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Rocky Hill
Once part of the land owned by the Unami, a family group of the Lenape Indians, Rocky Hill takes its name from the stone outcropping on which it is situated. The borough has retained its historic charm. |
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Somerville
As the county seat for more than two centuries, this picturesque borough features a white marble courthouse in the center of town, quiet neighborhoods and small parks. Downtown attractions include a vibrant shopping, antique and restaurant district, an annual arts and crafts fair, and Friday evening classic car displays. The Kugler-Anderson Tour of Somerville bicycle race attracts more than 40,000 spectators each Memorial Day. |
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South Bound Brook
The oldest section of the borough includes 17 Von Steuben Lane, circa 1690, where Baron Von Steuben entertained George and Martha Washington. Generals Lee, Knox and Lincoln may also have visited at this address. |
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Warren
Long a crossroad for travelers between Pennsylvania and East Jersey, Warren is now a suburban community. The oldest landmark in town is the King George Inn, a tavern dating back to 1692. This residential community has mostly single-family homes on lots of an acre or more. |
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Watchung
Watchung's densely wooded rolling hills, large residential lots and peaceful valley are among its chief attractions. |
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