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Bill Bowman is an award-winning, 40-year veteran of community news. He has written for weekly and daily newspapers, and state, national and international magazines. His investigations have resulted in the first-in-the-nation state program to purchase thermal imaging cameras for all NJ fire departments and fire academies, the halting of a massive land development deal marred by influence peddling, and the creation of a web-based database charting violations against New Jersey senior-citizen facilities.

Two Township Friends Named ‘Cabot Community Celebrities,’ Rewarded With Caribbean Cruise

Two township women who volunteer to teach cooking and nutrition skills to special needs adults have been named “Cabot Community Celebrities” by the Cabot Creamery Cooperative. The women, Becky Bongiovi of Somerset and Karen Bryant, of Franklin Park, will join 57 other “community celebrities” in November on a Eastern Caribbean cruise provided by the cooperative.

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Patriots Eliminate Bluefish From Playoff Race With 6-2 Win

Bridgeport, CT – The Somerset Patriots (36-27, 86-47) defeated the Bridgeport Bluefish (28-35, 54-79) 6-2 Tuesday evening at Harbor Yard. Bridgeport has been eliminated from postseason contention with tonight’s loss so Somerset’s first round opponent will be Long Island.  

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Old Kingston School Closer To Getting New Life

There are still a couple regulatory hurdles to overcome, but all indications are that the long-shuttered Kingston School will soon once again be a center of learning. Plans call for the school, located on Laurel Avenue in Kingston, to be leased by the Tuchman Foundation for 24 years. The foundation plans to sub-lease most of the space to a private school, …

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Patriots Acquire LHP Kramer Sneed

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have acquired left-handed pitcher Kramer Sneed from the St. Paul Saints (American Association) for future considerations.  

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Jains Observe Most Important Festival Of the Year, Celebrate 24th Lord’s Birthday

About 1,500 people gathered Sept.13 at the Jain Center of New Jersey to celebrate the most important festival of the year for the religion, and the birthday of one of its most important gods. The festival, Paryushan, is celebrated over eight days, and includes fasting, said Paurav Vora, the president of the center located on Cedar Grove Lane.

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5 Run First Inning Propels Patriots To 5-1 Win

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (35-27, 85-47) defeated the Lancaster Barnstormers (40-23, 68-65) 5-1 Sunday afternoon at TD Bank Ballpark in the rubber match of the series.  

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Storey’s Six Scoreless Leads To 4-1 Patriots Win

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (34-27, 84-47) defeated the Lancaster Barnstormers (40-22, 68-64) 4-1 Saturday evening at TD Bank Ballpark.  

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MacAfee Road School Students Commemorate Sept. 11 By Thanking First Responders

More than 450 “thank-you” cards and letters written by MacAfee Road School students were delivered to township first responders on Sept. 11. The event was the school’s first official commemoration of the 14th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.

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6-Run Inning Propels Barnstormers To 9-3 Win

Somerset Patriots, 2015 Season, Game Recap, TD Bank Ballpark, Greg Hopkins, Michael Burgess, Roy MerrittBridgewater, NJ – The Lancaster Barnstormers (40-21, 68-63) defeated the Somerset Patriots (33-27, 83-47) 9-3 Friday evening at TD Bank Ballpark.  

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Park Commission Extends Twilight Golf Rates

The Somerset County Park Commission has announced that beginning Sunday, September 13, Twilight golf rates, formerly beginning at 3:00 P.M., will now be in effect beginning at 1:00 P.M. The Twilight rates are being moved two hours earlier to enable golfers to enjoy 18-hole play though the fall as the sun sets earlier each day.

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