Despite announcements released by Bound Brook officials, a final schedule for the repair work to the Queens Bridge has not yet been determined, according to a state spokesman. The bridge, which connects South Bound Brook and Bound Brook, is scheduled for “high priority structural repairs,” according to an announcement from Bound Brook. The announcement also said that work would begin …

Members of faith-based groups from around the state gathered at Colonial Park July 16 for a get-together sponsored by the New Jersey Interfaith Coalition. Among those attending the potluck picnic were members of the Franklin Township Interfaith Council, led by Alex Kharazi of the Masjid-e-Ali mosque. Township Councilman Rajiv Prasad (D-At Large) also stopped by. The NJ Interfaith Coalition is …

Central Islip, N.Y. – The Somerset Patriots (4-5, 46-33) earned a series-victory over the Long Island Ducks (4-6, 40-40) Sunday evening with a 3-2 win at Bethpage Ballpark. The Patriots jumped out to an early 2-0 lead to begin the ballgame. Alfredo Rodriguez scored on a wild pitch in the first to open the scoring before Carlos Guzman (3) added …

Central Islip, N.Y. –  The Long Island Ducks (4-5, 40-39) carried a three-run second into an early lead and an eventual 7-4 victory over the Somerset Patriots (3-5, 45-33) Saturday night at Bethpage Ballpark. Long Island opened the scoring in the second inning on a two-run double from Jordan Pacheco and a sacrifice fly from Dan Lyons. Somerset responded immediately …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced that infielder Tyler Bortnick’s contract has been purchased by the Milwaukee Brewers. He will report to Triple-A.   Bortnick was named an All-Star in his first season in Somerset and second in the Atlantic League for his .273 average, 25 runs, 59 hits, ten doubles and 26 RBI in 62 games played. …

Central Islip, N.Y. –  The Somerset Patriots (3-4, 45-32) came out fresh after the All-Star Break with a 3-2 victory over the Long Island Ducks (3-5, 39-39) Friday night at Bethpage Ballpark. Long Island jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the third inning on a Dan Lyons (3) solo home run to left field. Somerset later took a …

An idea to place a “performance gazebo” on township property next to the library’s main branch was given conditional support July 11 by the Township Council. The gazebo would be donated to the township, but paid for by private donations and managed by the Franklin Township Cultural Arts Council. Council members were told about the idea by two members of …

July 4 Grace Proctor of Franklin Park was cited for careless driving after her car rear-ended one on Easton Avenue driven by Timothy Hagerty of New Brunswick. July 5 Jean Cseke of Somerset was driving down Hamilton Street when, she said, a car driven by Hilda Ngangmuta of Somerset turned in front of hers and the two collided. Johsua Neri …

By Tom Lewis, Somerset. They say a man of character will do the right thing even when no ones knows. I’m sure there is such an individual behind this but I don’t know who it is to thank. So I’ll to do the next best and thank his company, Rotor Clip! The other night as I was driving down Route …

By John Felix. Friday, June 16th 2017 was a bitter-sweet day for me and my family! The day was a culmination of 12 years of active engagement with the Franklin Township schools, and particularly during the past four years as a parent of a Franklin High School student. Like many families, FHS was a place of reckoning for my daughter. …