If the full parking lot was any indication, state Assemblyman Joe Danielsen’s 3rd Annual Job Fair at The Imperia on Easton Avenue was a success. Hundreds of job-seekers showed up to not only meet with employers looking to hire, but also to attend workshops and spruce up their resumes.  

Ms. Jennifer M. Thiantham passed away suddenly early in the morning of April 16 in New York City. Ms. Thiantham was born in New Brunswick and was a lifetime resident of Franklin, graduating from Franklin High School in 2008. She also attended Raritan Valley Community College. Ms. Thiantham was a member of the Franklin High School Gospel Choir, a member …

A plan for a “family friendly” Catalpa Park – slightly different from what was approved last year – is making the rounds before relevant committees before its official public debut. The plan is being shepherded by Township Manager Robert Vornlocker. Earlier this month he took the plan to the Advisory Recreation Council for its input, and on April 18, Vornlocker …

By Diane Mackay, Somerset. Chains for Wild Animals? Nope. Just for Somerset Mews Residents. On April 7, when many were preparing for the most sacred Christian weekend, our tax dollars were being used to build chains. Julie Court, a small public road off of Westminster Road and located behind Ari Drive, is a road where students get dropped off for …

Three township organizations are among 40 nonprofits who won tickets for Community Box Seats at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater for the 2017 Somerset Patriots’ season. Township winners are Elizabeth Avenue Volunteer Fire Company Station 26, Franklin Township Food Bank and the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders Inc. “Since the time the ballpark was constructed by …

April 4 Cars driven by Christoph Carnevale and Gregory Shaffer, both of Somerset, collided at Easton Avenue and Franklin Boulevard. Shaffer was trying to make a left turn from Easton to Franklin when his car collided with Carnevale’s. Shaffer said he did not see the “No Turns” sign at the intersection. Anil Jain of Somerset was cited for careless driving …

Mary Perry passed away on Monday evening at Willow Creek Care Center in Somerset. She was 95 years old. Mrs. Perry was born in Brooklyn and lived in Jersey City and Lawrence Harbor before moving to Somerset 45 years ago. She was a Past President of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary of Post 25 in Milltown. She loved cooking, spending …

Bridgewater, NJ – Special Olympian Andrew Gamache joined the Somerset Patriots for their morning workout during Spring Training at TD Bank Ballpark on Thursday, April 13th. The Special Olympian, known as “Mr. Social” for his infectious smile and soulful laugh, worked out with the team as they prepared for the upcoming season. “Andrew’s awesome and a real joy to be …

Submitted by Flemington Car and Truck Country. Flemington – Flemington Subaru, proud member of the Flemington Car and Truck Country Family of Brands, announced today the results of its 2016/2017 Subaru Share the Love Campaign which raised money for national charities as well as a designated “hometown charity.” Tim Morley, General Manager of Flemington Subaru; Charlie Smith, General Manager of …

By Sue Goldman It is April and, once again, it is an important time to promote autism awareness and acceptance through National Autism Awareness Month. The New Jersey Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NJSHA) will join with many other advocates to draw more attention to the fact that tens of thousands of people across America are facing an autism diagnosis this year. New …