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Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have teamed up once again with their partners at Spearhead Staffing to hire a Kid CEO for the 2016 season.
Read More »Hamilton Street Board To Township: Send Us More Police
Saying that the assignment of two police officers to the Hamilton Street Business District has been a success, the advisory board charged with shepherding the district’s rejuvenation will ask the township to beef up the police presence. Board chairman Pat Gianotto is expected to put the request in writing to township manager Robert Vornlocker. Vornlocker would then pass the request …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Sign LHP Darin Gorski
Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of left-handed pitcher Darin Gorski.
Read More »Beer, Food, Music Highlight Second Annual ‘Going For The Green’ Fundraiser
The beer was flowing and the music was non-stop April 2 at the second annual “Going for the Green” fundraiser for the Franklin Food Bank. Held in a greenhouse on Suydam Farms on Skillmans Lane, the event drew more than 150 people, organizers said.
Read More »Regal Bank Merger With Community First Bank Finalized
Livingston-based Regal Bank now has a Somerset office, with the completion of its merger with Community First Bank. The merger, first announced late last year, became effective at the end of business on March 31.
Read More »Two Township Residents Among Latest Master Gardener Graduates
Two Somerset residents are among the 19 newest members of Rutgers Master Gardeners of Somerset County. Thomas Polka and Donna Groomes were among those participating in the graduation ceremony at the NJAES Rutgers Cooperative Extension Office on Milltown Road in Bridgewater.
Read More »Somerset Patriots Sign Catcher Yovan Gonzalez
Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of catcher Yovan Gonzalez.
Read More »Somerset County Democrats Tap Russo To Challenge For Sheriff
A 30-year veteran township policeman was picked March 30 by the Somerset County Democratic Committee to run for Somerset County Sheriff. Lt. Darrin Russo, who will be retiring from the township department on July 1, was chosen at the Democrats’ annual convention. The current Sheriff, Frank Provenzano, has held the position since 2002.
Read More »‘Mary Poppins’ Flying In As FHS Spring Musical
Franklin High School Productions will present “Mary Poppins” as its Spring musical in April. The show is set for 7:30 p.m. April 8, 9, 15 and 16 and 2:30 p.m. April 10 and 17. Tickets are available at http://fhsmp.brownpapertickets.com/. All performances will be held at the Franklin High School Theatre at 500 Elizabeth Ave.
Read More »April Schedule For Quail Brook Senior Center
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. (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 to learn format that focuses on the development of …
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