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School District Honors Teachers, Educational Professionals, Of The Year

School District Honors Teachers, Educational Professionals, Of The Year

Twenty teachers and educational service professionals were honored May 23 for being the best in the district at what they do. The Teachers of The Year and Service Professionals of The Year were acknowledged during a breakfast at The Imperia on Easton Avenue. Building principals or their proxies introduced the winners and briefly described why […]

Campaign 2019: Primary Statement From Darrin Russo

Campaign 2019: Primary Statement From Darrin Russo

I am the Democratic Candidate for Sheriff. Retired Lieutenant from the Franklin Township Police Department with 31 years experience. During those years I have worked with the residents, business owners, schools and places of worship to provide the safety and security every community deserves. I’ve organized and supervised large-scale operations, worked with multiple Federal and […]

Township Resident Competes On TV’s ‘MasterChef’

Township Resident Competes On TV’s ‘MasterChef’

A township resident who said she developed a love for cooking watching her mother and grandmother is ready to impress three of the world’s most discerning chefs on the upcoming season of MasterChef. Manjula Sarkar, a human relations manager for a township-based business, is one of 36 home chefs from around the world picked to […]

Campaign 2019: Primary Statement From Bill Parenti

Campaign 2019: Primary Statement From Bill Parenti

My name is Chief Bill Parenti, and I’m running because I have spent my career making a difference in our communities – and I can keep Somerset County safe and strong on Day One. I’m the Chief of Police in North Plainfield, where I’ve served as Chief for the last 14 years. I started as […]

Campaign 2019: State Assemblyman Joe Danielsen’s Candidacy Statement

Campaign 2019: State Assemblyman Joe Danielsen’s Candidacy Statement

Since entering the General Assembly in 2014, I continue to work hard everyday to improve the quality of life for all residents in Legislative District 17. While some goals are more quickly achieved, I remain committed to lowering our property tax burden, improving our environment, maintaining quality public schools, enhancing economic opportunities and ensuring small […]

Campaign 2019: Primary Statement From Ron Rivers

Campaign 2019: Primary Statement From Ron Rivers

I’m Ron Rivers, and I’m running for State Assembly in LD-17 because I know that New Jersey needs innovative, imaginative, and creative leadership to navigate our rapidly changing future. Our world is changing quickly and requires a proactive approach to be successful. Technologies such as robotics, artificial intelligence, and others present certain challenges to our […]

Campaign 2019: Primary Statement from Arthur Akins

Campaign 2019: Primary Statement from Arthur Akins

My name is Arthur R. Akins and I am running as a Democrat for Somerset County Sheriff. I was born and raised in Somerville, where I still reside with my wife, Melissa, and our three sons.  After 26 years of service, I recently retired from the Bridgewater Police Department as a Sergeant. I am the […]

Campaign 2019: Primary Statement From Tim Pino

Campaign 2019: Primary Statement From Tim Pino

Tim Pino 779 Star View Way Bridgewater, NJ 08807 Retired Chief/ K-9 Unit Commander of the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office Candidate for Somerset County Sheriff. I had the honor of working at the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office for over 21 years. I was promoted four times by the current Sheriff Frank Provenzano and held the […]

Campaign 2019: Primary Statement From Robert Quinn

Campaign 2019: Primary Statement From Robert Quinn

Robert Quinn, 43, father of two, Franklin Township resident, Republican Candidate for Somerset County Freeholder http://www.quinnforfreeholder.com Work/professional experience: Bachelor of Science Degree in Management Information Systems from W.Paul Stillman Business School, Seton Hall University, 1998 22 years experience in Information Technology industry focusing on Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity 16 years management experience 20 years experience in […]

FTPD Headquarters Is Gathering Point For 2019 Police Unity Tour

FTPD Headquarters Is Gathering Point For 2019 Police Unity Tour

Hundreds of law enforcement officers from around the country met in front of township police headquarters May 10 to start their annual bicycle tour to Washington D.C. The event is the Police Unity Tour challenge ride to the Law Enforcement Memorial in the nation’s capitol. When they arrive Sunday, they will join thousands of their […]