Submitted by the Somerset County Commission on the Status of Women. Do you know a Somerset County woman who has made extraordinary contributions to her career field or her community? The Somerset County Commission on the Status of Women is seeking nominations for its 2017 Outstanding Women in Somerset County awards program. “We have many women in Somerset County doing amazing …

A market that would feature produce and other products primarily from township farms is in the early planning stages. The market would be located in the field at the corner of DeMott Lane and Amwell Road, at least initially. The market would probably run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays from mid-May or June through about September, said …

Girls from two schools in the township were among 58 throughout Somerset County who participated in a STEM program at the county Vocational & Technical High School. The event was sponsored by the county Commission on the Status of Women. Participating in the event were township students from Sampson G. Smith School and Central Jersey College Prep Charter School. “This was …

A fundraising drive by the township Stop & Shop store to benefit the American Cancer Society netted more than $3,000, the company said. The store raised $3,735 in a two-week period in October through the sale of pink ribbons. The money raised will go toward the ACS’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. Shop & Stop stores across the metro …

By Deborah Gibson. I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis at the age of 55 and declared disabled on January 8, 2008; for the last eight years, I’ve been very sick and depressed. One day in March of this year, I received information on all the services available for seniors/the disabled from Somerset County Office on Aging & Disability Services. That was …

A township resident is organizing a charity event designed to donate dolls to women and children in shelters in Somerset and Middlesex counties. LaQuina Fladger created the event, “Q’s Dolls for Daughters,” as a “young empowerment event,” she said in an email. “Dreams do come true and young girls should be reminded to believe in yourself.” The event is scheduled …

Modern Motion Dance School will present “Scrooge – All Jazzed Up” from 2-3 p.m. Dec. 17 at Franklin Middle School, 415 Francis St. The show features students ranging in age from 3 to 15 years, performing ballet, tap, jazz and hip hop to portray Ebenezer Scrooge and his life-altering journey one Christmas Eve night. The story of Scrooge follows Ebenezer Scrooge, a greedy businessman …

Mr. Thomas F. DiGiovanni Sr. passed away Nov. 11 at the age of 70. Born in New Brunswick to Anthony and Betty DiGiovanni, Thomas lived there and in Somerset before moving to the Kingston section of South Brunswick in 1975. A 1964 graduate of New Brunswick High School, Mr. DiGiovanni served his country in the National Guard. Mr. DiGiovanni had …

By Bill Connell, Somerset. Regardless of the fact that my kids have graduated, I attended two different planning sessions for the school district: The referendum restructuring and the district’s long term planning meetings. I estimate and plan for living and I am working on my 26th and 27th school play for the district. When I am on a golf course, …

By Richard Seamon, Somerset. To say that I’m disappointed would be an understatement; I’m disheartened, confused and worried. However, I feel it’s important to say that I am not angry at anyone for their vote and I will not be “unfriending” anyone (either online or in person) and I hope no one chooses to “unfriend” me. Even though I’m not …