Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that All-Star outfielder Justin Pacchioli’s contract has been purchased by the Boston Red Sox.  

Submitted by Task Force member Barbara Cuthbert. Each month, the Task Force meets at the Municipal Building, 475 DeMott Lane, and all who want to be informed, get involved, and share insights are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate.

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of outfielder D’Vontrey Richardson. Richardson enters his first season with the Somerset Patriots and first in the Atlantic League. 

Franklin Township military veterans were among those honored Aug, 27 at the Somerset Patriots’ annual Veterans Appreciation Day. Among those attending were members of the Canal Walk Veterans Club and local attorney John Shamy, a Vietnam veteran and member of Vietnam Veterans of America Post 223 of Metuchen.

Bridgewater, NJ-   The Somerset Patriots (23-26, 65-54) defeated the Bridgeport Bluefish (23-27, 64-56) 5-2 at TD Bank Ballpark on Sunday to complete the series sweep.  

Bridgewater, NJ-   The Somerset Patriots (22-26, 64-54) defeated the Bridgeport Bluefish (23-26, 64-55) 4-1 at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday.  

Members of the late Naaman Williams’ family showed up from all corners of the country Aug. 26 for the re-dedication of the park that bears his name. Th event, commemorating the 35th anniversary of the renaming of Hamilton Park to Naaman Williams Memorial Park, was the kickoff for the annual Week of the People celebration.

We caught up with Franklin High School varsity football head coach John Paczkowski and district Athletic Director Ken Margolin Aug. 25, and live-streamed a quick interview with them: https://www.facebook.com/franklinreporter/videos/1261657440612632/

https://www.facebook.com/franklinreporter/videos/1261544800623896/ Update: A delegation of representatives from Sierra Leone visited the township Aug. 25 to ask for help for the survivors of a deadly mudslide in their country, and to thank officials for hosting a donation drop-off point.

Bridgewater, NJ-   The Somerset Patriots (21-26, 63-54) defeated the Bridgeport Bluefish (23-25, 64-54) 1-0 before 6,176 fans at TD Bank Ballpark on Friday evening.