County officials warn township residents to expect delays at Weston Canal and Randolph roads between Oct 12 and 14 due to the completion of a road construction project.

A Somerset woman is among eight county Master Gardeners who are recipients of the Somerset Awards for Excellence. Hana Ahlfeld was among those honored at the recent Master Gardener State Conference at the Cook Student Center at Rutgers University, New Brunswick.

By Bill Connell, Somerset. If you look at Home Depot Do-It Yourself Book, it gives approximate times it takes to do different tasks. Depending on your skill level the time can double or triple.

The Somerset County Office of Volunteer Services will have volunteers available in November to rake leaves for elderly and disabled homeowners around the county who have no other means to do yard work. If you need this service or know someone who does, contact Laurie Beckhorn in the Office of Volunteer Services by Nov. 2 at (908) 541-5715.

Sept. 29 Awilda Taveras-Defermin of Trenton was cited for careless driving after police said she drove through a stop sign at Martin Street and Norma Avenue, and collided with a car driven on Norma by Donna Wenk of Edison. Taveras-Defermin said she stopped at the sign and cleared traffic before entering the intersection.

The New Jersey Family Pet Show is relocating to the township next month. The annual event will be held at the Garden State Expo Center, 50 Atrium Dr., on Nov. 7 and 8.

By Peter Stavrianidis, Ph.D Regarding your comments about the status of the Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce – the truth of the matter is that there were a lot of challenges during the last few years and I would be the first one to admit it. Although the chamber was quite active with frequent events and networking opportunities – we …

Hydrant flushing and tree trimming throughout the township could affect residents through the end of the month. Tree trimming will be conducted over the next two weeks, which will result in periodic shutdowns of some streets.

Update: Canal Walk Associates will revise its plans for the proposed development and re-present them to the Planning Board at its Dec. 16 meeting. Original Story: Plans to develop the last two parcels of land in the Canal Walk active adult housing development are scheduled to be heard at the Oct. 7 Planning Board meeting.

The Environmental Education Center (EEC), 190 Lord Stirling Road in Basking Ridge, will be the location for a fun-filled weekend for children and their parents in celebration of Halloween, 2015. “By the Light of the Moon,” for children and adults of all ages, is scheduled for Friday, October 16, 2015 with walks beginning every 15 minutes between 6:30 P.M. and …