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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.

Somerset Patriots And Spearhead Staffing Name Nick Morgan As Kid CEO

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots and Spearhead Staffing have hired Nick Morgan of Piscataway as the 2018 Kid CEO. “I was so excited when I found out, I couldn’t believe it. It’s finally coming true,” said Morgan, who was also a finalist last season for the position. “Last year was so close. This year I came back and really tried …

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Bees Sting Patriots With 8-5 Win

Bridgewater, NJ- The New Britain Bees (29-28) defeated the Somerset Patriots (31-24) 8-5 before 5,598 fans at TD Bank Ballpark on Thursday evening. The Patriots took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning on an RBI double by Aaron Dudley. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented …

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RVCC To Hold General, Career, Adult Information Sessions In July

Submitted by RVCC Marketing Department. Learn about all Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) has to offer by attending an Information Session in July at the College’s Branchburg campus. The College is offering General Information Sessions as well as special sessions for adults and those interested in its Automotive, Cosmetology and Esthetics (Skin Care) career programs. Don’t Miss Out! No other …

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More Warriors On The (Academic) Move

Victoria Seamon of Somerset has been named to Alvernia University’s Dean’s List for the spring 2018 semester as a senior. Seamon studied Occupational Therapy at Alvernia and is a graduate of Franklin High School. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 or better and take a minimum of 12 credits. She also …

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Patriots Shut Out Bees 5-0

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots (31-23) defeated the New Britain Bees (28-28) 5-0 at TD Bank Ballpark on Wednesday evening. The Patriots jumped out to an early lead in the bottom of the first inning. Julio Borbon led off with a home run (5) to right field, recently signed infielder Jermaine Curtis drove in a run with a sacrifice fly, …

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Public Questions Placement Of ‘Peace And Nonviolence’ Monument Park On Open Space

Township resident Skip Schaefer speaks to the Township Council about the proposed “Peace and Nonviolence” monument park. The topic of placing a “Peace and Nonviolence” memorial on township open space was once again the topic at a Township Council meeting, with residents telling the council on June 26 that they do not support the proposal. Don’t Miss Out! No other …

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Ordinance Change Mandates Court Appearance Only After Eighth False Burglar Alarm In One Year

Township residents who have problems with their security systems sending out false burglar alarms will not have to report to court until the eighth instance in a given calendar year, thanks to an ordinance approved June 26 by the Township Council. But once that threshold is reached, a court appearance is mandatory, and the property owner faces a fine of …

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Bees Shut Out Patriots 1-0

Bridgewater, NJ- The New Britain Bees (28-27) defeated the Somerset Patriots (30-23) 1-0 at TD Bank Ballpark on Tuesday evening. The Bees broke the scoreless tie in the top of the eighth inning with the only run of the game, coming off a solo home run by Deibinson Romero (8). Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township …

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Life Story: Stephanie Robicheau, 64; Family Owned Stewart’s Restaurant

Mrs. Stephanie Robicheau passed away June 25 at Green Knoll Care Center in Bridgewater. She was 64 years old. Mrs. Robicheau was born in Massachusetts but lived most of her life in Franklin Township. She graduated from Franklin High School and worked at her family’s Stewart’s Restaurant on Easton Avenue. She later was employed by the Franklin Township Board of …

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Franklin Woman’s Club Participates In World Wide Day Of Knitting

The Franklin Woman’s Club participated in the 2018 World Wide Knitting in Public Day, helping to make nearly 400 hats for babies. Photo: Franklin Woman’s Club. Nearly 400 purple hats made by local knitters– including a contingent from the Franklin Woman’s Club – will be donated to Prevent Child Abuse NJ. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin …

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