The Open Space Advisory Committee on Sept. 18 hardened its stance on the proposed “Peace and Nonviolence” Monument park by voting to recommend that no statues be placed on any township-owned open space. The monument park, championed by Township Councilman Rajiv Prasad (D-At Large) is targeted for about 9,000 square feet on open space at the corner of Route 27 …

Updated with comment from Deputy Mayor Robinson and statement from the Somerset County Democratic Committee. The chairman of the Somerset County Republican party Sept. 18 called on Deputy Mayor Shanel Robinson to release all of her emails concerning the “Peace and Nonviolence” monument park issue.

By PJ Parker

Vivian Lanfrit passed away on Saturday September 15, 2018 at the Parker Home in Piscataway. She was 92 years old. Mrs. Lanfrit was born in Casiacco, Italy and came to the United States in 1948 settling in the Bronx. She moved to New Brunswick where her husband Daniel built their home in 1956. She was a seamstress with Dean Blouse …

​York, PA- The Somerset Patriots (37-26, 72-54) lost 6-1 to the York Revolution (35-28, 67-59) on the final day of the 2018 regular season at PeoplesBank Park on Sunday afternoon. Somerset started the scoring in the bottom of the fourth when NJ native Scott Kelly smacked an RBI double to make it 1-0. However, that was the only offense the Patriots …

By Bill Grippo. On Gazebo Ribbon Cutting Day I wish to thank all the many wonderful people in Franklin Township and beyond who generously supported the vision and dream of a performing arts gazebo in Franklin on the municipal complex.

York, PA- The Somerset Patriots (37-25, 72-53) were bested by the York Revolution (35-27, 67-58) by a score of 11-2 in the penultimate game of the regular season at PeoplesBank Park on Saturday night.

By Michael Steinbrück, East Millstone. On Sept. 16 we cut a ribbon signifying the completion of the Franklin Township Gazebo. I can’t think of more perfect timing given some recent disagreements we have experienced in Franklin.

A Township Councilman on Sept. 13 called on an embattled colleague to “consider resigning” over his actions in furtherance of the proposed “Peace and Non-Violence” monument park. The comment came from Councilman Ted Chase (D-Ward 1) after members of the public had eviscerated the council in general, and Councilman Rajiv Prasad (D-At Large) in particular, for more than an hour …

By Bob LaCorte. Mr. Prasad, given your recent statement you may give my comments little regard as I am the Chairman of the Republican Party in town.