Plans are in motion for a police sub-station in the Hamilton Street business district. Hamilton Street Advisory Board vice-chairman Tim Kelly said at the May 9 meeting that he is willing to donate a building he owns at 586 Hamilton St. for the sub-station. “I don’t want any rent for it,” Kelly said of the roughly 600-square-foot building. He said …
Read More »Skeeters Complete Weekend Sweep Of Patriots
Sugar Land, TX – The Somerset Patriots (14-4) squandered a 3-1 lead after five innings as the Sugar Land Skeeters (11-7) scored one run in each of their final three innings to complete the weekend sweep at Constellation Field on Sunday afternoon. Somerset’s starting pitcher Mickey Storey toed the rubber on an emotional Mother’s Day for him as his …
Read More »Quail Brook Senior Center May Schedule
625 New Brunswick Rd., Somerset, NJ 08873 (732) 563-4213 Open Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. All programs begin at 11:00 a.m. unless otherwise listed. Body & Brain Yoga with Lucy Pagnetti – Monday, 10:30 a.m. (Body and Brain Yoga is a dynamic mind-body practice that combines stretching, flowing movement, deep breathing exercises and meditation in a simple and easy …
Read More »Patriots Suffer Second Straight Loss
Sugar Land, TX – The Somerset Patriots (14-3) suffered their first series loss of the year as the Sugar Land Skeeters (10-7) defeated them 4-1 Saturday evening at Constellation Field. Patriots’ starting pitcher Matt Bywater didn’t allow a hit through three innings, but labored in the fourth inning, surrendering three of his four runs in that frame. Bywater walked …
Read More »Skeeters Double Up Patriots 4-2
Sugar Land, TX – The Sugar Land Skeeters (9-7) doubled up the Somerset Patriots (14-2) 4-2 Friday evening at Constellation Field in the series opener of the three game weekend series. Both teams flew from series in the northeast to square off in the Lone Star State. Patriots’ starter Scott McGregor had a no-hitter through four innings, but the …
Read More »Township Man Busted With More Than $420,000 In Heroin And Pot
A Park Street resident was arrested May 4 after more than $400,000 worth of heroin was allegedly found in his home and he allegedly tried to elude police by jumping from the building’s third story, police said. Luis Carreon, 27, faces multiple drug-related charges as a result of the arrest, according to a press release from the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office. …
Read More »Jon Hunton Reaches Atlantic League Career Saves Record
Bridgewater, NJ – Somerset Patriots closer Jon Hunton has tied the Atlantic League career saves record by reaching his 134 save on Thursday, May 5th. The record is currently shared with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs’ Jim Ed Warden, who played for the team from 2010-2014. “I have been very fortunate throughout my Atlantic League career to play with …
Read More »Township Interfaith Council Uses National Prayer Day As Starting Point For Renewed Effort For Unity
The National Prayer Day observance at the township Veterans’ Memorial marked what members of the township’s Interfaith Council hope is the start of a new vitality for the organization. More than two dozen members of township-based religious traditions gathered at the memorial on DeMott Lane for the ceremony, hosted by the Rev. Osy Nüesch of the Six Mile Run Reformed Church. …
Read More »Patriots Come Back From 6-Run Deficit To Win 9-7
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots overcame a 6-0 deficit to defeat the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs 9-7 at TD Bank Ballpark on Thursday evening. Trailing 7-1 in the seventh inning, the Patriots rallied for six runs to tie up the game. Matt Fields and Yovan Gonzalez each smacked two-run doubles to move Somerset into striking distance. A two-run single …
Read More »Colonial Park Putting Course & Paddle Boats Open Saturday
The Somerset County Park Commission award winning Putting Course and the Paddle Boats on Powder Mill Pond at Colonial Park in Franklin Township will open for the season on Saturday, May 7. The Colonial Park Putting Course offers the player gardens and natural landscaping rather than the amusements found at traditional miniature golf courses. Designed over a 1.5 acre site, …
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