The 26th Anniversary Taste of Somerset, the area’s original gourmet tasting event, will provide a unique opportunity to sample the finest appetizers, entrees, desserts, and beverages that Somerset County and the region has to offer. Taste has grown through the decades and the 2018 event, will again provide guests with an ultimate dining experience. Taste is scheduled for Monday, May …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have re-signed Major League right-handed pitcher Dustin Antolin for the 2018 season. “My time with the Patriots last year made me fall in love with the game again,” said Antolin. “I can’t wait to get back on that field and start winning some games!”  Antolin enters his second season with the Somerset Patriots and second …

Representatives from organizations that provide services to people with special needs will be on hand April 28 at the “Care, Share, Aware” event sponsored by Franklin Township Parks & Recreation. The event is set for 2-5 p.m. at the township Community/Senior Center, 505 DeMott Lane. Some sensory friendly activities include Meet The Lizard Guys, participate in a fitness challenge with …

Elmwood Park –A township resident is among three business development officers recently hired by Spencer Savings Bank. Philip Malavarca comes to Spencer Savings Bank with 15 years of commercial lending experience, according to a press release from the bank. Prior to joining Spencer, Malavarca served as a commercial loan officer for Tinton Falls-based Two River Bank. Also hired were Brian …

The Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services is looking to identify residents who will be age 100 or older in 2018. “We are asking residents to help us pay tribute to centenarians in our community,” Freeholder Deputy Director Brian Levine, human services liaison, said in a press release. “It is our privilege to honor these resilient individuals, who …

The owners of an East Brunswick-based Thai restaurant are banking on their proven recipe for success working in the township. Thai Palace opened up at 2 John F. Kennedy Boulevard on April 4, taking over a space most recently occupied by Pan Asian restaurant. In fact, the new owners have so far kept most of the interior decorations from Pan …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have signed four-year Major League left-handed pitcher Brett Oberholtzer for the 2018 season. “I’ve heard a lot of great things about Somerset,” said Oberholtzer. “This was the best chance for me to not only get better, but also continue my career.”  Oberholtzer enters his first season with the Somerset Patriots and first in the Atlantic …

True 2 Life Ministries, based out of 121 Victor Street, has started a fund-raising drive to help it continue its good works in the community. The Franklin Reporter & Advocate sat down with the ministry’s founder, Pastor Thomas Lewis, for a live-streamed interview about the project, which is called the Circle of Life. We also found out a few things …

Two township residents were among 17 students who graduated in March from Somerset County’s Rutgers Master Gardener Program. Tom Fucaloro and  W “RP”  Raghupathi, both of Somerset, were among those completing the 24-week course. The program consists of in-depth horticultural training covering the study of plant biology, turf, insects, pest and disease control, landscape design, vegetable gardening and the role …

625 New Brunswick Rd., Somerset, NJ 08873 (732) 563-4213 Open Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Table Tennis (Ping Pong) – Monday – Friday. Take a ‘shot’ at being a tournament master by playing single or doubles games. This competitive game has been an Olympic sport since 1988 and is a great way to maintain and improve hand/eye …