Gov. Phil Murphy displayed this chart during his April 6 coronavirus update. A state-issued chart listing 08873 as one of seven New Jersey ZIP Codes that are expected to yield the most coronavirus cases in the near future caused some consternation among township officials when it was released. Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration has in the days following the chart’s release …

Another 44 Franklin residents were confirmed to have the coronavirus, and one more has died from it, the township Office of Emergency Management reported April 14. With the additional 44 cases, the township’s total is now 539, with 24 deaths, according to the OEM. County wide, more than 1,740 residents have tested positive for the disease, with at least 87 …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots join the entire baseball community in mourning the loss of Jim Frey, who passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on Sunday, April 12th at the age of 88. Frey was instrumental in the creation of the Somerset Patriots and held the position of Vice Chairman in the early days of the …

Arlene M. Ivan, 72, of Somerset, passed away in her sleep on April 11 at home. She was born in Perth Amboy on February 4, 1948 to her loving parents, David, Sr. and Agnes (Leonard) Wolfe. Arlene worked many years as a hairstylist until physical limitations forced her retirement in 1996. Arlene loved taking road trips. Her favorites were the …

The joint Somerset-Hunterdon county coronavirus test site set to open April 16 has more than two weeks’ worth of supplies, a county official said April 13. Somerset County Freeholder Director Shanel Robinson said that the county bought two weeks of supplies initially, and that more is “on hold.” Robinson said how many tests are done daily “will be managed by …

It took 10 days to come to the decision, but the administration of Gov. Phil Murphy won’t comment on the apparent federal confiscation of 35,000 N-95 and surgical masks ordered by Somerset County. Answering a question first asked on April 3, when the confiscation of the masks was first disclosed, Murphy spokeswoman Alexandra Altman said on April 13 that “we …

Nearly 500 township residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, with 23 succumbing to it, the township Office of Emergency Management said April 13. Sixteen more positive test results boosted the township’s total to 495, with one more reported death, OEM said. County wide, more than 1,660 residents have tested positive, with at least 83 deaths, according to the Somerset …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots would like to thank all of our generous fans for helping to raise $1,732.50 for the RWJBarnabas Health Emergency Response Fund through a week-long online DASH Auction. The money raised will be used to help doctors, nurses, and health care professionals during these trying times. The DASH Auction featured exclusive memorabilia items that could be …

The Township Council will hold its April 14 meeting virtually. Efforts to reduce the spread of the coronavirus have resulted in the cancellation of all in-person municipal meetings. But with matters including the introduction of the township budget pending, the Council will go to the Webex Internet application to hold its meeting. The public can participate by clicking here. According …

Somerset County Freeholder Director Shanel Robinson said competition among county, state and federal authorities has made it difficult to get supplies for the testing site. A temporary drive-through coronavirus testing site for Somerset and Hunterdon counties will be opened April 16 at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg. The site will be initially open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. …