Police are investigating the circumstances behind a Dec. 28 accident that killed a 59-year-old Franklin Park man. Police received a call at 7:52 p.m. reporting that a pedestrian had been hit behind the Stop and Shop located on Route 27 in Franklin Park, according to a press release about the incident. Officers found Anthony Bartolotta unconscious and unresponsive at the …
Read More »Somerset Patriots SS Robert Andino Signed By Miami Marlins
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that shortstop Robert Andino has been signed by the Miami Marlins and will report to Triple-A. Andino had 115 hits, 30 doubles, four home runs, and 56 RBI in 123 games for Somerset in 2015. Andino has nine years of Major League experience, having spent parts of four seasons with both …
Read More »Supporting Community Important For Unity Bank
With more than $60 million invested in Somerset County businesses and more to come, Unity Bank is a leader in serving its neighbors and supporting local businesses. The bank, with a branch in the Cedar Grove Center on Cedar Grove Lane, supports many neighborhood projects in Franklin Township and believes “a vital part of our mission is to give back …
Read More »Quail Brook Senior Center January Schedule
625 New Brunswick Rd., Somerset, NJ 08873 (732) 563-4213 Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Body & Brain Yoga with Lucy Pagnetti – Monday, 10:30 a.m. Advance registration required; a $5.00 donation is suggested per class. Body and Brain Yoga is a dynamic mind-body practice that combines stretching, flowing movement, deep breathing exercises and meditation in a simple and …
Read More »Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School Has Busy December
Students and faculty at Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School on Cortelyous Lane had a very busy December. On Dec. 15, students, parents and faculty delivered crates of food and more than $900 in cash to the Franklin Township Food Bank. The students raised the food and money during the course of the year. The students also partnered with the state …
Read More »Reflections For Christmas Day
Random thoughts on Christmas to think about today: “Christmas is not as much about opening our presents as opening our hearts.” – Janice Maeditere “Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.” – Calvin Coolidge. “Christmas gift …
Read More »Township Pop Warner Midgets Win First National Title
After more than 40 years of competition, Franklin Township finally has a Pop Warner national championship team. But it’s not who you might think it is. The Franklin Township Pop Warner Midget Cheerleaders were crowned best in the nation in their division on Dec. 8 at the Pop Warner Cheer & Dance Championships held at ESPN Wide World of Sports …
Read More »Recycle Christmas Trees At Colonial Park
The Somerset County Park Commission will be accepting natural Christmas trees for recycling from Saturday, December 26, 2015 through Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Colonial Park parking lot F, 156 Mettlers Road. The facility will accept trees from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week. Each family is limited to only one tree that must be free of all …
Read More »Township Police Receive Funding For Three Body Cams; Will Approach Program Slowly
The township police department will receive $1,347 for the purchase of three body worn cameras under a grant program from the state Attorney General’s Office. Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman announced at a Dec. 21 press conference that $2.5 million has been earmarked for 176 police departments throughout the state. The money comes from criminal forfeiture funds, according to a press …
Read More »In Your Opinion: Fire Companies Brightened Christmas
By Karen Trautmann, Somerset. It’s that time of year where children count down the days to experience the magic of Christmas morning and adults hope for just a few more days to decorate, clean, bake, buy, and wrap to get everything just right for the magical day. Saturday evening was no different. “Mommy, what’s going on?” my three-year old asked …
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