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Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots defeated the Road Warriors 4-3 in 11 innings to open the season at TD Bank Ballpark before 6,106 fans.
Read More »Somerset Patriots Celebrate Opening Day, 2018
BRIDGEWATER – Anticipation was high April 27 at TD Bank Ballpark, for the opening day festivities of the Somerset patriots’ 2018 season. Among those in attendance were Somerset County Freeholder Bran Levine and state Sen. Christopher “Kip” Bateman (R-16).
Read More »Flemington Chevrolet / Buick / GMC / Cadillac Goes to Bat for Flemington Raritan Baseball
Submitted by Flemington Chevrolet / Buick / GMC / Cadillac. Flemington Chevrolet / Buick / GMC / Cadillac is partnering with Flemington- Raritan Baseball in Flemington, joining forces with the national Chevrolet Youth Baseball program to provide new equipment and invitations to free instructional clinics.
Read More »School Board Passes $178 Million Budget With Slight Tax Rate Decrease
A $178 million budget for the 2018-19 school year that includes a slight decrease in the school portion of property taxes was approved April 26 by the Board of Education. The $178,220,898 total spending plan – an increase of $6,065,143 over the 2017-18 budget – includes funding for opening a new elementary school and placing police officers in every school, …
Read More »Rebekah Solomon Named Newest FHS Vice Principal
A 15-year veteran of the district school system who is also a born-and-bred Warrior was named a vice principal at Franklin High School April 26. Rebekah Solomon, who most recently was supervisor of health and physical education for the district, was named to the position by the Board of Education at its regular meeting.
Read More »Somerset Patriots Welcome Special Young Fan To Spring Training
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots welcomed a special young fan to Spring Training to meet the team and Sparkee The Mascot.
Read More »Parking Ban On Snow-Covered Streets Being Discussed
Township officials are considering banning parking on Franklin streets when they are snow covered. The idea – still in its infancy – was discussed at a recent meeting of the Township Council’s public works subcommittee, Councilman Ted Chase (D-Ward 1) said at the April 24 council meeting.
Read More »Life Story: James Dittman, 53; Lifelong Middlebush Resident
James Dittman passed away on Monday April 23, 2018 at the age of 53. He was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey but was a lifetime resident of the Middlebush section of Franklin Township. He was a 1982 graduate of Immaculata High School in Somerville and furthered his education with a Bachelor of Science from Rutgers University. He was employed …
Read More »Life Story: Barbara Bizarro, 85; Former NJ Bell Telephone Operator
Barbara Bizarro passed away on Tuesday April 24, 2018 at St. Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick. She was 85 years old. Barbara was born on March 16, 1933 in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of Charles and Hilda Gabriel, whom she is predeceased by. She lived in Youngstown, Ohio for many years with her growing family. Barbara also resided in …
Read More »Affordable Housing Plan, Housing Element Approved By Planning Board, Township Council
The township came one step closer April 24 to inoculating itself against lawsuits from developers who want to build housing in Franklin, and the potential of up to 3,000 more homes being built. The Planning Board in a special meeting adopted a housing element and fair share plan that establishes that the township exceeds its obligation to provide for low-and …
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