By Bill Connell, Somerset. I am a citizen member of The Open Space Committee. Last night (July 20) we had a lively video meeting and debated to replace the Skate Park at Middlebush Park or do something else with the space like a Spray Ground (a small area with water features).  In this letter I am not speaking for the …

Helen Reilly, 94, entered eternal rest July 19, 2021. She was long time resident of Somerset, and the owner and publisher of the Somerset Spectator. After graduating from Nursing School, she served her community as the Public Health Nurse, then Councilwoman, and Mayor. She is survived by her children, Mary Reilly and her partner John Lawton; Thomas Reilly and his …

Another 11 Franklin residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on July 21. That brings to 6,188 township residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March 2020, OEM reported. The deaths of 205 Franklin residents have been attributed to the virus, OEM reported. Note: These are the latest reported numbers for positive …

David Robinson of Somerset has been named to the dean’s list at Frostburg State University, Frostburg, MD, for outstanding academic achievement for the spring 2021 semester. Darlene Slavick, of Somerset was named to Susquehanna University’s dean’s list for the spring 2021 semester. The dean’s list recognizes students who achieve a grade point average of 3.4 or higher out of a possible 4.0 …

An artist’s rendering of the proposed skate park replacement for Middlebush Park. Rather than replace the skate park at Middlebush Park, members of the Open Space Advisory Committee said July 20 that they would prefer a spray park in its place. Some Committee members contended that the skate park was rarely used, and that a spray park would be a …

Mayor Phil Kramer said at the July 20 Open Space Advisory Committee meeting that he is seriously considering calling the Township Council together to reverse its decision to return to in-person meetings. A Township Council resolution to return to in-person meetings in August is not even a week old, and Mayor Phil Kramer is already re-thinking it. Kramer told members …

Five more Franklin residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on July 20. That brings to 6,177 the number of Franklin residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March 2020, OEM reported. The deaths of 205 Franklin residents have been attributed to the virus, OEM reported. Note: These are the latest reported …

Another 11 Franklin residents reported positive test results for the coronavirus between July 17 and 18, the township Office of Emergency Management reported. Three new cases were reported on July 17 and eight new cases were reported on July 18, OEM reported on July 19. That brings to 6,172 the number of Franklin residents who have tested positive for the …

Contracts totaling nearly $2 million for goods and services were awarded at the July 13 Township Council meeting. Included in that amount was $678,572 for the purchase of vehicles and software:

Another five Franklin residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on July 16. That brings to 6,161 the number of Franklin residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March 2020, OEM reported. The deaths of 205 Franklin residents have been attributed to the virus, OEM reported. Note: These are the latest reported …