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Bill Bowman

Bill Bowman is an award-winning, 40-year veteran of community news. He has written for weekly and daily newspapers, and state, national and international magazines. His investigations have resulted in the first-in-the-nation state program to purchase thermal imaging cameras for all NJ fire departments and fire academies, the halting of a massive land development deal marred by influence peddling, and the creation of a web-based database charting violations against New Jersey senior-citizen facilities.

Four Township Residents Plead Guilty To Drug Distribution Charges

A township man is the latest of four Franklin residents to plead guilty to a charge of operating or participating in a multi-county cocaine distribution ring. Michael “Augue” Rodriguez, 40, of Somerset pleaded guilty on April 30 to a first degree count of being the leader of a narcotics trafficking network, according to a press release from the Middlesex County …

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Ducks Defeat Patriots 6-4 In Series Opener

Bridgewater, NJ- The Long Island Ducks defeated the Somerset Patriots 6-4 at TD Bank Ballpark on Tuesday evening. The Ducks jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning on an RBI single by Tyler Holt and a sacrifice fly by Lew Ford. Dan Lyons’ sacrifice fly in the second inning gave Long Island a 3-0 …

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Life Story: Seymour Furman, 98; U.S. Army Veteran

Seymour Furman passed away on Monday April 30, 2018 at his home in Somerset. He was 98 years of age. Mr. Furman was born in Brooklyn and lived for many years in Westchester County, NY prior to moving to Somerset in 2008. He served our country faithfully in the United States Army, specializing in cartography. He was a graduate of …

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Clinton Honda Installs ‘Hearing Loops’ to Enhance Customer Experience

Submitted by Clinton Honda. Clinton Honda, located on 1511 Route 22 East in Clinton, has become the first automotive dealership in the region to install Hearing Loop Technology in their showroom and service departments.  These loops offer customers needing a hearing boost in a busy environment “20/20 hearing” as they interact with Clinton Honda staff. This hearing loop system—designed by …

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Our Taxes: Board Of Education Approves Contracts For Supplies, Services

The Board of Education awarded a number of contracts at its April 26 meeting. Contracts awarded were for: The purchase of security supplies from CDW for Cedar Hill Prep School in the amount of $1,136.87, using non-public funding, through Educational Services Commission of New Jersey. The purchase of security supplies from OnScene Technologies, Inc. for Cedar Hill Prep School in …

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Our Taxes: Township Council Approves Purchases Of Goods And Services In April

The Township Council voted to purchase a variety of goods and services during its two April meetings. During the April 14 meeting, the council: Awarded a $418,566 contract for the resurfacing of Woodlawn Road to Meci Inc of Clarksburg. Awarded a $32,000 contract for a “Community Forestry Hazardous Tree Assessment/Survey” to CME Associates of Parlin. During the April 28 meeting, …

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Updated: Three FHS Students Win Warner-Van Houten Scholarships

Submitted by Phyllis Beals. Updated: Franklin High School principal Frank Chmiel and Mayor Phil Kramer spoke at the wards ceremony. Among those attending were Township Councilwoman Kimberly Francois, Deputy Mayor Shanel Robinson, Councilman James Vassanella, former Councilwoman Rosalyn Sherman and Former Councilman Daniel Glicklich. Donations to the fund are still welcome at https://fwhvhscholarship.weebly.com. For more information call 609-474-6483. Original: Three …

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Life Story: Joseph Vincze, 84; Former New Brunswick City Councilman

Mr. Joseph Vincze passed away on April 27 at St. Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick. He was 84 years old. Mr. Vincze was born in New Brunswick and graduated from New Brunswick High School. He furthered his education at Rutgers University, graduating with a Bachelor’s of Science in Accounting. He moved to Somerset 19 years ago. He was employed …

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Life Story: Patricia Sroczynski, 77; Daughter Lives In Somerset

Mrs. Patricia Sroczynski passed away on April 28 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick at 77 years of age. She was born in Elizabeth and lived there as a young lady. She moved to Linden with her late husband John Sroczynski, where the young couple raised their family. She moved to Barnegat in 2007. Mrs. Sroczynski worked …

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Life Story: Gene Dunbar, 67; Franklin Park Resident

Gene Dunbar passed away at his home on Saturday April 28 at the age of 67. Mr. Dunbar was born in Plainfield. He lived for many years in Piscataway before moving to Maryland. He recently moved back to New Jersey where he resided in Franklin Park. He was employed for many years by Cadista Pharmaceuticals as a Production and Packaging …

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