A township resident recently participated in a panel discussion on cultural differences and commonalities. The March 30 discussion was part of a Women’s History Month program cosponsored by the Somerset County Commission on the Status of Women and the Raritan Valley Community College Office of Multicultural Affairs. Among the panelists was township resident Dr. Vaseem Firdaus. The discussion, entitled, “A …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of Major League outfielder and New Jersey native Darren Ford for the 2017 season.   “Somerset felt like home before I even signed,” said Ford. “I have never had the opportunity to play so close to home before, so I am really excited to get started. The Patriots look like a …

The Hamilton Street Advisory Board will ask the Township Council for a modification to the township’s anti-graffiti ordinance. Board members decided at their April 3 meeting to make a suggestion that the ordinance’s compliance time be shortened from 90 days to 30 days. The request originated with the FTPD’s community police team members, who said a shorter time frame would …

Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-17) will host his third annual job fair from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 19 at The Imperia, 1714 Easton Ave. The event is organized in conjunction with the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce and The Imperia. Members of the public are encouraged to attend the free event and network with recruiters for opportunities with …

There will be a new venue this year for the annual Wine & Spirits Tasting fundraiser held by Franklin Township PBA Local 154. The event, which last year sold out, will be held from 7-11 p.m. April 21 at The Marigold, 315 Hamilton Street. The evening features tastings from a varieties of vintners and liquor providers, as well as hors …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that left-handed pitcher and Major League Baseball veteran Aaron Laffey has been signed for the 2017 season.   “I have heard nothing but just great things about Somerset,” said Laffey. “My goal is to get back to the Majors, and the Atlantic League is the best place for me to start that journey. …

By Brianna Rao. The Franklin High School Model UN Team placed second in a recent Model UN conference in New York City. In individual efforts, Abolee Raut, a junior, won the Award of Distinction in the event, held in mid-March. The win, she said, was “one of the best experiences of my Model United Nations career and definitely shows the …

It was beer, beer, music, more beer and food April 1 during the third annual beer tasting fundraiser at Suydam Farms. The event – which has had a couple of names but is now known as Beer Fest – benefits the Franklin Food Bank and featured craft brewers, music and a variety of food. Food Bank executive director Frank Hasner …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced that former outfielder Chris Marrero has made the San Francisco Giants Major League roster out of spring training.   When Major League Baseball’s 2017 season opens, Marrero will become the 17th player in Somerset Patriots history to make it to the “Big Leagues” after time in Somerset.   Marrero played for the …

Bonding and capital ordinances appropriating more than $11 million for purchases and capital improvements were introduced by the Township Council at its March 28 meeting. The ordinances will have a public hearing and final vote in April. Among the biggest-ticket ordinances are $3,459,600 for water utility projects and $3,324,000 for the 2017 phase of the township’s road resurfacing project. The …