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Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of three-year Major League left-handed pitcher Duane Below for the 2017 season.
Read More »Township Resident Participates In Women’s History Month Panel
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.
Read More »Somerset Patriots Sign MLB Outfielder Darren Ford
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of Major League outfielder and New Jersey native Darren Ford for the 2017 season.
Read More »Hamilton Street Advisory Board To Seek Graffiti Ordinance Change
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.
Read More »Assemblyman Danielsen Ready To Host 3rd Annual Job Fair April 19
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 …
Read More »PBA Local 154 Wine & Spirits Tasting Benefit Set For April 21
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.
Read More »Somerset Patriots Sign 8-Year MLB Pitcher Aaron Laffey
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.
Read More »FHS Model UN Team Scores Big In NYC Conference
By Brianna Rao. The Franklin High School Model UN Team placed second in a recent Model UN conference in New York City.
Read More »Third Annual Beer Fest Draws Large Crowd For Franklin Food Bank
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.
Read More »Former Somerset Patriots OF Chris Marrero Makes San Francisco Giants Opening Day Roster
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.
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