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Sanofi-Somerset County Partnership
County Overview, Resources, and Activities
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Somerset County Welcome – Video by Patrick Scaglione
Somerset County Tourism Amenities IV
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V Somerset County Parks and Recreation
Appendixes
Chapters
Somerset County Statistics and Demographics Overview
Raritan Valley Community College Resources
VII Key Contact Information
Welcome
Click to view link from the Somerset County Freeholder Director, Patrick Scaglione: https://vimeo.com/281668230
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Median Icome
$105,300
County Overview
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Median Age
42 Residents
335,000+ Square Miles
305 Median Income
$105,300
Key County Demographics
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Avg Home Value
$353,7001
Avg Apartment Rental
$2,1002
Avg Cost of Daycare
$1,204/month4
Avg Cost of Private School
$9,6585
Education and Housing
Avg Property Taxes
$5,3553
1: Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/somerset-county-nj/home-values/ 2: Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/somerset-county-nj/home-values/ 3: Smartasset™: https://smartasset.com/taxes/new-jersey-property-tax-calculator 4: NJ Spotlight: Cost/infant in daycare: http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/13/12/10/child-care-report/ 5: Private School Review: Numbers based on elementary school children: https://www.privateschoolreview.com/new-jersey
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Top 50 Best Places to Live in New Jersey
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37
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Bernards
Montgomery
Bedminster
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49
46
Bernardsville
Hillsborough
Branchburg
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Top 50 Best Towns for Families
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44
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Montgomery
Bernards
Warren
47 Bedminster
Somerset County is conveniently located centrally to New York City and Philadelphia.
Prime Location
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Raritan Valley Community College Resources
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Number of Students
8,000+
Number of Courses
1,400
Degree and Certificate Programs
90+
Community College in NJ*
#1
RVCC Overview
*Source: bestcolleges.com: https://www.bestcolleges.com/features/best-colleges-in-new-jersey/ and niche.com: https://www.niche.com/colleges/search/best-community-colleges/s/new-jersey/
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Degree and Certificate Programs
Workforce Training Center
Health Sciences Certificates Professional Certifications Professional Development
Courses
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Art Gallery & Performing Arts Planetarium
Community Resources
Programs for Kids and Teens (Ages 6-17) Holocaust & Genocide Institute
• NJ’s first institute of higher education to be recognized as a sustainable business by the New Jersey Small Business Development Centers
Environmental Stewardship
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Tourism Amenities
• “Visit Somerset NJ”
Website
• Destination Guide
• Points of interest map
• Video
• Social media
• Email – Weekend Top Ten
Dedicated Tourism Office
www.visitsomersetnj.org
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Tourism Video
Click to view link to external source: https://vimeo.com/198051867/b587c6a3e3
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Lodging and Meeting Space
Bernards Inn Bridgewater Marriott Olde Mill Inn The Palace at Somerset
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USGA Golf Museum Somerset Patriots
Somerset County Sports
U.S. Equestrian Team Foundation
Branchburg Sports Complex
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Delaware & Raritan Canal Duke Farms
Ecotourism
NJ Audubon HQ Fairview Farm Wildlife Preserve
Bike Paths
• RideWise works alongside local government to increase biking and walking opportunities
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Significant Somerville Events
Tour of Somerville Central Jersey Jazz Festival
Oktoberfest Girls Night Out
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Significant Countywide Events
Basilone Day Parade
Far Hills Race Meeting
4-H Fair VNA Rummage Sales
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Dining and Shopping
Downtown Somerville
Bernardsville and Basking Ridge
Bridgewater Commons
Ninety Acres at Natirar
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Somerset County Park Commission
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Acres
14,000
General Use Parks
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Golf Courses
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Special Use/Active Parks/Facilities
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Park Commission Overview
Natural/Undeveloped Parks
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Park Users
2 million
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Active Parks and Facilities
Torpey Athletic Complex
Environmental Education Center
Lord Stirling Stable Green Knoll Tennis Center
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Passive Recreation
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Golf Courses
Neshanic Valley Golf Course
Warrenbrook Golf Course
Spooky Brook Golf Course
Green Knoll Golf Course
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General Parks
Duke Island Park North Branch Park Leonard J. Buck Garden
Natirar
• July 4th Celebration at North Branch Park
• Summer Concert Series at Duke Island Park
• Movie Nights at Duke Island Park
Special Events
County Overview • Somerset County Welcome Video
• Top 50 Best Places to Live in New Jersey
• Top Best 50 Towns for Families
Raritan Valley Community College • Career Training and Professional Certifications
• Art Gallery & Performing Arts
• Planetarium
Tourism • Somerset County Tourism Overview Video
• Destination Guide
• Explore Somerset County, NJ – Interactive Map
Parks and Recreation • Somerset County Golfing
• Park Guide
• Garden Center
• Environmental Education
Appendix
Key Contact Information
Somerset County John Maddocks, Vice President, Economic Development
Director, Greater Raritan Workforce Board
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 908.218.4300 x25
• www.grwib.org
• www.scbp.org
Business Incentives and Resources Aubrey Flanagan, Business Services Specialist
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (908) 541-5785
• www.grwib.org
Tourism Attractions: Jackie Morales, Director of Tourism • Email: [email protected] • Phone: 908.218.4300 x28 • www.visitsomersetnj.org
Parks and Recreation Dina Healey, Recreation Manager • Email: [email protected] • Phone: 908.722.1200 • www.somersetcountyparks.org/
Raritan Valley Community College Carolyn White, Director of Admissions and Recruitment • Email: [email protected] • Phone: 908.526.1200 • www.raritanval.edu