Somerville Restaurant Week Somerville's restaurant week is set to take place from Saturday to May 21 with many spots offering a three-course prix-fixe menu from 5 to 7 p.m. during the week. Participating restaurants include Gabriella's Authentic Portuguese Cuisine, 42 W. Main St.; Il Pomodoro, 41 N. Bridge St. (for both lunch and dinner); Mannion's Pub & Restaurant, 150 W. Main St.; The Melting Pot, 190 W. Main St.; Scampi's Seafood Restaurant, 198 W. Main St.; Valdebenito's Bistro, 18 W. Main St.; Veda Grill Indian Spice, 30 E. Main St.; Verve Restaurant, 18 E. Main St., and Wasabi Asian Plates & Sushi Bar, 12 W. Main St. The prix-fixe prices exclude beverages, tax and gratuities. There's free on-street and municipal lot parking after 5 p.m. in Somerville. Restaurant week will be jump... 05/11/2011

It's announcement has been received with mixed reviews. Many homeowners on the brink of foreclosure are breathing a temporary sigh of relief, as Bank of America announced it would become the first major bank to halt both foreclosure proceedings and sales. This will take effect in each of the 50 U.S. states. Paul F. Stillwaggon NJ Estates Real Estate Group October 2010 LINKING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGYTO OLD FASHIONED SERVICE Copyright © 2010 Realty TimesAll Rights Reserved. The decision comes on the heels of mounting political pressure, namely that from Senator Christopher Dodd, chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, and the impending November 16th hearing on foreclosures. The temporary cessation of foreclosure proceedings will give Bank of America time, in the wake of the mortgage crisi... 10/18/2010

While a good portion of our business at The Jannone Team focuses on Bridgewater, Hillsborough, and Basking Ridge, we serve Central New Jersey and all its communities. We have been active with successfully marketing and selling homes in the Historical town of Somerville. The town of Somerville is the county seat of Somerset County and encompasses only 2.36 sq miles. It is surrounded on all four sides by Bridgewater. It boasts a diversified selection of homes for everyone, from apartments all the way up to Victorian homes and Stately Colonials. This quaint town might be small in size but it is large in spirit. It is the sponsor of many downtown events. One of the most well known events is The Tour of Somerville, also known as the "Kentucky Derby of Cycling." This Tour is held every Memori... 06/18/2010

 The American Red Cross Babysitting Course says gone are the days of calling the neighbor's daughter to babysit. At least, without her having the proper credentials. Childcare on all levels is important. When education on childcare can be obtained, it should be embraced, because it only enhances the provider's knowledge. Case in point, the American Red Cross Babysitting Course offered May 22, 2010, 9:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., in the Fuld Auditorium, Somerset Medical Center, Somerville. The course is geared for youth ages 11 -15. The objective is to provide them with skill sets essential to provide safe and responsible care in the absence of parents or guardians. The training is designed to foster leadership skills, professionalism, basic care, safety, safe play and first aid. Upon comple... 05/10/2010

   I will be holding an open house this Sunday, 02/14/2010 from 1:00PM - 4:00PM at this charming 1920's Victorian home renovated in 2006 located at 53 North Middaugh Street in Historic Somerville, New Jersey.  Minutes away from the train station and downtown Somerville, this home boasts 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 bathrooms, recently updated kitchen, formal dining room, partially finished walk-out basement, and beautiful original hardwood floors, doors and molding.  This home is priced at $315,000 and the 2008 Taxes were $7,900 at this residence.  Come take a look this Sunday as this jewel will not last long! Backyard with fence and shed       Foyer - Level 1       Formal Dining Room View from Foyer.  Overlooks front porch in front of house. - Level 1 View of Foyer from formal dining room - Level... 02/09/2010

I feel like I'm pretty up on the push for green jobs (creating jobs in the building and installation of wind turbines, construction of energy-efficient buildings, etc.) but this morning at the APHA meeting, I learned something about the occupational health angle of this movement. At a session from the Blue-Green Alliance, Walter Jones of the Laborers' Health and Safety Fund of North America and TJ Lentz of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health spoke about making green jobs safe jobs. So far, it seems that the shift toward greener buildings hasn't done much to make the construction or maintenance of these places safe for workers. (One positive point is that the use of safer paints and solvents can reduce workers' as well as residents' exposure to fumes.) Designers of ... 11/18/2009

  33  Maple StSomerville, NJ 08876 Price: $369,000Main Features:Single Family Home,3 Bedrooms,2 Bathrooms More Info: http://www.soldoncindy.com/2708192   Description: This home is in a  Mixed Use Zone....Professional/Office and Residential use....Great for Atty office or Small business. Spacious 3 Bedrooms with a Den; 3 entrances to the home; 2 full renovated baths;2 zone heat; municipal parking avail across the street; siding, roof and windows replaced when major renovations done in 2002. Please Call LA, Cindy Fowlkes for details and a tour of the home....908-581-5503.        08/29/2009

Somerville, NJ market analysis for February 2009 Compared to January 2009         February:                                                           January: Active Listings = 58                                             61             Average LP = $ 323,768                           $ 321,275 New Listings    = 9                                               14             Average LP = $ 305,160                            $ 313,414 Under Contract= 0                                                7             Average LP = $ 0                                      $ 268,469 Sold Listings    = 2                                                 5             Average SP = $ 332,500                            $ 234,600             Average DOM = 70                                    102     ... 03/19/2009

Somerville, NJ market analysis for November 2008 Compared to October 2008         November:                                                             October: Active Listings = 70                                               85                                            Average LP = $ 336,334                               $ 329,321 New Listings    = 3                                                 11             Average LP = $ 395,633                               $ 282,752 Under Contract= 7                                                 8             Average LP = $ 278,436                               $ 329,363 Sold Listings    = 6                                                 8             Average SP = $ 328,917                               $ 273,813             Average DOM ... 01/04/2009

Somerville, NJ market analysis for October 2008 Compared to September 2008         October:                                                             September: Active Listings = 84                                                 87                                            Average LP = $ 333,279                               $ 337,446 New Listings    = 11                                                 18             Average LP = $ 285,043                               $ 336,439 Under Contract= 7                                                   6             Average LP = $ 333,557                               $ 286,800 Sold Listings    = 5                                                    3             Average SP = $ 271,300                               $ 279,800             Ave... 11/08/2008

The venue is the Steeplechase Cancer Center at the Somerset Medical Center for a inspirational and informative session. On October 21, 2008 Beverly kirkhart, celebrated motivational speaker and Co-author of Chicken Soup for the Surviving Soul and author of My Healing Companion, will be a guest speaker as part of the Somerset Medical Center's fall calendar of events. Ms. Kirkhart will offer tips on surviving the challenges of today. Sign in begins at 6:30 p.m. and the program runs 7 to 8:30 p.m.     10/15/2008

Somerville, NJ market analysis for September 2008 Compared to August 2008         September:                                                             August: Active Listings = 84                                                 80                                            Average LP = $ 342,031                               $ 339,620 New Listings    = 17                                                 20             Average LP = $ 341,264                               $ 297,954 Under Contract= 7                                                   1             Average LP = $ 273,507                               $ 250,000 Sold Listings    = 2                                                    8             Average SP = $ 253,250                               $ 305,700             Avera... 10/11/2008

Somerville, NJ market analysis for August 2008 Compared to July 2008         August:                                                                  July: Active Listings = 80                                                 82                                            Average LP = $ 342,813                               $ 344,211 New Listings    = 20                                                 17             Average LP = $ 299,409                               $ 359,782 Under Contract= 2                                                   9             Average LP = $ 287,000                               $ 293,944 Sold Listings    = 8                                                    10             Average SP = $ 305,700                               $ 315,700             Average D... 09/09/2008

Somerville, NJ market analysis for July 2008 Compared to June 2008         July:                                                                   June: Active Listings = 80                                                 77                                            Average LP = $ 344,531                               $ 333,757 New Listings    = 17                                                 15             Average LP = $ 361,900                               $ 319,520 Under Contract= 9                                                  10             Average LP = $ 293,944                               $ 300,939 Sold Listings    = 9                                                    7             Average SP = $ 319,667                               $ 250,843             Average DOM =... 08/10/2008

Somerville, NJ market analysis for June 2008 Compared to May 2008         June:                                                                   May: Active Listings = 76                                                 75                                            Average LP = $ 335,934                               $ 333,616 New Listings    = 15                                                 15             Average LP = $ 319,580                               $ 406,899 Under Contract= 11                                                  8             Average LP = $ 310,473                               $ 302,250 Sold Listings    = 5                                                    7             Average SP = $ 226,600                               $ 298,561             Average DOM = 4... 07/12/2008

If you need to know about me, just ask or go to my home page: Leigh McLachlan:1oldrealestatepro or www.homesbymac.com Please tell me about you, what your needs are and when you want what you need. Somerville is the town where my business is located.  I have lived in Somerset County almost my entire life.  I run my own Real Estate Agency in the downtown, which is amazing. If you want to move to a town where you can walk down the streets, (with sidewalks), and people say hello -you're in Somerville. Since this is my first blog in AR, i will keep it short - just want to get to know you. Hope to see you soon.   06/14/2008

  Somerville, NJ market analysis for May 2008 Compared to April 2008         May:                                                                   April: Active Listings = 75                                                 72                                            Average LP = $ 336,714                               $ 320,969 New Listings    = 15                                                 22             Average LP = $ 410,886                               $ 332,441 Under Contract= 8                                                   2             Average LP = $ 328,012                               $ 374,500 Sold Listings    = 6                                                    4             Average SP = $ 307,072                               $ 324,375             Average DOM... 06/10/2008

Somerville, NJ market analysis for April 2008Compared to March 2008    April:                                                                   March:Active Listings = 71                                                 60                                            Average LP = $ 322,315                               $ 338,562New Listings    = 22                                                 13            Average LP = $ 334,950                               $ 315,085Under Contract= 2                                                   4            Average LP = $ 317,000                               $ 375,425Sold Listings    = 4                                                    8            Average SP = $ 324,375                               $ 305,063            Average DOM = 73       ... 05/07/2008

Somerville, NJ market analysis for March 2008Compared to February 2008    March:                                                                   February:Active Listings = 59                                                 62                                            Average LP = $ 339,485                                 $ 337,469New Listings    = 12                                                 17            Average LP = $ 310,017                                 $ 342,429Under Contract= 3                                                   7            Average LP = $ 357,633                                 $ 295,886Sold Listings    = 8                                                    2            Average SP = $ 305,063                                 $ 366,500            Average D... 04/07/2008

Somerville Market Analysis Report       Jan. 2008Feb. 2008Active Listings:6061Avg. LP:334,715.00340,508.00   New Listings:1416Avg. LP:315,300.00349,631.00   Under Contract:76Avg: LP306,214.00296,883.00   Sold Listings:31Avg. SP:373,667.00373,000.00Avg. DOM:96225Avg. SP/LP:97%98%      *Statistics based on information from Garden State MLS, L.L.C. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.Not much difference when comparing the 2 months. One more active listing, and two more new listings on the market for the month of February. According to the statistics only one home sold during the month, which sat on the market for 225 days. 03/06/2008