By Mark Grieco, Somerset. There has been a recent uptick in COVID-19 in the township and one theory is that as we open up, people are getting lax about wearing masks. That is one possible explanation, but it points to a larger problem in the township: the dwindling ability to enforce the rule of law.

Bridgewater, NJ –The Somerset Patriots have announced that Rookie of the Year will be the next film to be shown at the Ballpark Drive-In Movies at TD Bank Ballpark.  The shows will begin at 9:00 pm in the Red Lot located on the first base side of the ballpark. The lot will open at 7:30 pm for arrival. Tickets for …

The school district administration anticipates the state will impose limits on how many people may be in school buildings come September, and is working now to develop a plan. As part of that work, the district has published an online poll for parents, asking a variety of questions geared to help administrators devise a plan for when schools reopen.

Paul Antonoff, 82, passed away on June 16 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Somerville. Mr. Antonoff was born December 11, 1937 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Joseph and Sara (Sinitsky) Antonoff. He was raised in Brooklyn, and later moved to New Jersey, settling in Somerset with his wife, Betsy and his two children. Paul attended Brooklyn …

The number of township residents who have tested positive for the coronavirus jumped by 17 over the past 48 hours, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on June 17. The OEM reported eight more residents tested positive on June 16 and nine more residents tested positive on June 17. OEM also reported that two more deaths of township residents …

The Somerset County Park Commission has announced that reservations are now being accepted for picnics in county parks, including Colonial Park. Events may be scheduled now for Wednesday, July 1, 2020 and beyond. Social distancing guidelines should be followed, and face coverings are strongly recommended. Portable bathroom facilities will be available.Each of the two pavilion picnic areas available at Colonial …

Bridgewater, NJ – Due to popular demand, the Somerset Patriots have announced an added showing of The Sandlot to the team’s Drive-In Movies series on Thursday, June 25th. The show will begin at 9:00 pm in the Red Lot located on the first base side of the ballpark. The lot will open at 7:30 pm for arrival. Tickets for the …

Queena Bergen and Kim Hill (left to right in “Franklin Warriors” t-shirts) put together a special Virtual Reality presentation for the FHS Class of 2020. Franklin High School seniors have begun the first phase of their graduation observance, which could be called “giving and taking.” Students driving up to the front of the school, in the bus drop-off lane, stop …

Township police officers mustered in front of the Public Safety Building on June 16 to publicly reaffirm their Oath of Honor to the community. The officers also heard from a number of the township’s faith leaders, all of whom expressed their support for the FTPD and offered their services if needed.

Township residents who have missed going to the library since the COVID-19 shutdowns can take some solace: the library is starting a “curbside pick-up” program on June 22. Modeled along the lines of what some large retailers are doing, the service is designed to be no-contact, according to the library’s web site. Library patrons can order their materials three ways: …