Six township residents came up winners in the annual photo contest sponsored by the township Trails Advisory Committee. Five of the winners received their prizes at the Sept. 12 committee meeting.

By Bill Connell, Somerset. The “Peace and Nonviolence” statue park situation has me reflecting on why I do what I do. I have been participating in local government since 2006 because I had a bug up me arse about something selfish. This is how most people get engaged. That’s how it starts. It opens up a world of how things …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots (35-24, 70-52) defeated the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (21-37, 47-72) 8-3 at TD Bank Ballpark on Wednesday evening. The Blue Crabs took an early 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning on a two-run double by Frank Martinez.

For the 17th consecutive year, fire fighters and other first responders gathered at St. Matthias Church on Sept. 11 to honor their colleagues from around the country who were killed in the 2001 terrorist attacks. The service included a prayer and statement from St. Matthias’ Fr. Douglas Haefner, and the traditional reading of the names of first responders killed in …

Submitted by the Franklin Township Cultural Arts Council. The Franklin Township Cultural Arts Council (FTCAC) officially ‘unveils’ its ADA-compliant Performance Arts Gazebo, located on the tree-lined pasture of the Municipal Complex, at 5 p.m. Sept. 16.

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots (34-24, 69-52) defeated the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (21-37, 47-72) 5-4 in ten innings at TD Bank Ballpark on Tuesday evening. Trailing 4-3 in the bottom of the tenth inning, Craig Massey drove home newly acquired infielder Jose Sermo and Justin Trapp to give the Patriots the series opener win.

Here we go again. For the second time in three years (that we know of), Township Councilman Rajiv Prasad has demonstrated that he is unfit to serve, and must, for the sake of the township, step down.

By Rob Trautmann, Somerset. Time and time again, Township Councilman Rajiv Prasad has proven he has neither the intellect nor temperament to represent the people of Franklin Township. Time and time again, the Township’s Democratic Party has swept his indiscretions under the rug. This was highlighted by the council’s recent post hoc approval of what the Franklin Reporter recently referred …

Story is updated with OPRA’d emails.  

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have acquired infielder and American Association Player of the Year Jose Sermo from the Sioux City Explorers for a player to be named later. He will be active for tomorrow night’s game against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs.  Sermo enters his first season with the Somerset Patriots and first in the Atlantic League. The 6’1” …