Sheila Ramdass, 75, passed away peacefully on August 13 at her daughter’s home in Somerset. Born on August 28, 1949, in Trinidad, West Indies, to the late Nagar and Rosanna (Bookal) Lalloo, Sheila spent her early years in Union Village. After marrying, she moved to Vessigny Village, then moved to La Brea, Trinidad. In 1995, she immigrated to the United …

A township-based cultural organization was awarded more than $26,000 in two grants from the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission. The Ukrainian History and Education Center was awarded a $20,175 Local Arts Program grant to provide in-person and virtual programming on Ukrainian folk arts and traditions for Somerset County residents.

Nearly $2.9 million in contracts for various goods and services were awarded August 12 by the Township Council. Approved by the Council was:

HUMAN ART – Face painting was one of the activities available August 16 at the annual Week of the People celebration held in Naaman Williams Park. The 51st Annual Week of the People celebration was held August 16 in Naaman Williams Park. On hand were vendors, games and activities for kids, entertainment and free hot dogs and hamburgers, as well …

UTILITY POLE REPLACEMENT – A technician works on a replacement utility pole after a commercial vehicle drove into the previous one on Amwell Road. Part of Amwell Road was closed for about 12 hours on August 14 after a vehicle drove into a telephone pole and electrical wires. Police said the unidentified driver, a 58-year-old township man, was driving a …

By Bill Connell, Somerset. I was at the recent Township Council meeting where they introduced the latest version of the Cat Colony Ordinance.  Cat colony is a nice way to say feral.  

BACK TO THE TOWNSHIP – The headquarters of the former Franklin-Somerset First Aid Squad on Girard Avenue. The building is set to once again be returned to the Township. The Township Council on August 12 took the first step in reclaiming the Girard Avenue property that had been used by the Franklin-Somerset First Aid Squad. The Council introduced an ordinance to …

OPPOSES AMENDMENT – Stockton resident Danielle Rice tells the Township Council that the proposed ordinance amendment will not solve the feral cat problem at the August 12 meeting. Residents who feed stray cats without registering them with the Township face fines of up to $500 under an ordinance amendment introduced at the August 12 Township Council meeting. The amendment, if …

07/19/2025 An Edison resident was the victim of a burglary and criminal mischief in the area of Dewald Ave. during the overnight hours. The unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s vehicle by damaging the door handle. Once inside, the suspect(s) damaged the steering column in a possible attempt to steal the vehicle. The suspect(s) were unsuccessful.

Newkirk and Evergreen Resurfacing -Completed Rodgers Ave Area Resurfacing -All paving completed.