Alumni from the past 10 years of Sampson G. Smith theater productions gathered at the school May 30 for a reunion and to announce a scholarship named after one of their own. Director Terri Seggio, who has led SGS productions for the last decade, said the evening had two goals: “one was to celebrate 10 years of excellence at Sampson G. …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Long Island Ducks (19-15) shutout the Somerset Patriots (23-11) 3-0 Saturday evening at TD Bank Ballpark in front of 6,971 fans. These two division rivals split the four game set.   In the top of the fourth inning first baseman Jon Griffin launched a two run home run (6) to give the Ducks a 2-0 advantage …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (23-10) shutout the Long Island Ducks (18-15) 3-0 Friday evening at TD Bank Ballpark. The Somerset pitching staff has now hurled 22 consecutive scoreless innings.   In the bottom of the second inning shortstop Robert Andino roped a RBI single to give Somerset a 1-0 advantage.   First baseman Chris Marrero clubbed a two …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots will host their Third Annual Ballpark Comic Con at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday, June 6th. The event will begin at 4:00 pm and last throughout the game.   Ballpark Comic Con offers fans and comic books lovers a unique experience combining family fun, baseball, and all things comics.   The first 1,000 fans in …

Township Democrats head to the polls June 2 to choose whether a party loyalist or a young upstart will represent their party in November’s mayoral race. This is the third time in township history that residents will be able to directly elect a mayor, but the first time the position has been primaried. Running for the opportunity to carry the Democratic banner …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (22-10) shutout the Long Island Ducks (18-14) 1-0 in 12 innings Thursday evening from TD Bank Ballpark. Left fielder Aharon Eggleston spanked a walk-off RBI single to plate center fielder Jonny Tucker as the Patriots won for the fifth time in walk-off fashion. Tucker drew a leadoff walk and would steal second base to …

By Bill Connell, Somerset. I was at the Memorial Day parade this weekend and enjoyed it very much. The essence of the parade is to remember and acknowledge the effort and sacrifices of those who came before us. It is also a chance to celebrate the present and the future. There are a lot of people in Franklin who volunteer …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Long Island Ducks (18-13) defeated the Somerset Patriots (21-10) 7-6 Wednesday evening from TD Bank Ballpark. The game was delayed 53 minutes at the start due to rain.   In the top of the first inning center fielder Lew Ford hit a RBI groundout to give Long Island a 1-0 advantage.   Long Island plated a …

Seven Franklin High School athletes were the focus of attention May 27 at the annual Winter/Spring Signing Day celebration. The students and their families, friends and coaches gather din the library for an afternoon ceremony. The student athletes were: Ashley Berry, Girls’ Track, who will be attending Rider University Aamira Muse, Girls’ Track, who will be attending Indiana Institute of …

The township’s Memorial Day observance featured the usual parade and ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Park, but this year the commemoration was led by students at the Franklin High School Junior ROTC. Inaddition to the JROTC, participants included the FHS Marching Band and Color Guard, various Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops, local political organizations and the township’s first responders. …