Update: The man killed in the collapse has been identified as Selvin Antulio Lopez-Castillo of Plainfield. Police said OSHA has determined that the workers “failed to meet proper trench safety requirements and a lack of shoring,” and a stop-work order has been issued until the investigation is complete. A contractor working on a new house on Neuville Drive died May …

Two men – one of whom sustained a head injury – were arrested May 1 in connection with an armed robbery on Myrtle Street. Louis Gonzalez, 18, of North Brunswick and Ajaan Genz, 20, of Linden, were arrested by Township detectives at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick where Gonzalez was receiving treatment for his head wound.

From the Franklin High School PTSO. The week of May 4th is National Teacher Week! Tuesday May 5th is National Teacher (Appreciation) Day!

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (6-3) shutout the York Revolution (3-7) 2-0 Sunday afternoon from TD Bank Ballpark. The Patriots swept the Revolution in the three game weekend series and extended their winning streak to four games.  

Congregants of the New Jersey Buddhist Vihara Meditation Center on Route 27 gathered at the site May 2 to celebrate the birthday of their Lord Buddha. The center, located on a largely wooded 10-acre site, is home to what is considered the largest Buddha statue in the West.

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (5-3) defeated the York Revolution (3-6) 3-2 Saturday evening from TD Bank Ballpark. Third baseman David Vidal drilled a walk-off RBI single to propel the Patriots to their third straight victory.  

State Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-17) is hosting a job fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 5 at the Imperia, 1714 Easton Ave. The job fair is being presented with the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (4-3) defeated the York Revolution (3-5) 3-1 Friday evening from TD Bank Ballpark. 7,577 fans attended the 2015 Home Opener.  

Bridgeport, CT – The Somerset Patriots (3-3) rallied past the Bridgeport Bluefish (3-3) 4-2 in 10 innings on Thursday evening from Harbor Yard. Somerset was being no-hit the first six innings but was able to salvage the series finale and snap their three game losing streak.  

The Township Council at its April 28 meeting presented a handful of commendations and proclamations, recognizing heroism and anniversaries, among other things. Township police officers Deyo Swartz, Steven Ellmyer, Brian Quigley, Walter Skrowbowski and Nicholas Gambino were honored by the council for their actions April 15 in saving a Spruce Street woman from her burning home.