By Bill Connell, Somerset. Last week was Teacher appreciation week. I have a few thoughts on that.  I am a little jealous they don’t have an Estimator appreciation week but the thanks I get at the end of the SGS play in February, give me enough “thank yous.” I store them like emergency rations and think of them whenever I …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Camden Riversharks defeated the Somerset Patriots 3-2 on Wednesday evening at TD Bank Ballpark. Camden took a 1-0 lead on a sacrifice fly by Bobby Stevens in the top of the third inning. The Riversharks plated two more in the top of the fourth on a two-run single by Michael Albaladejo for a 3-0 lead. The Patriots …

The potential for a sound system to be added to the athletic complex at Middlebush Park, off DeMott Lane, sparked a debate among residents at the May 13 Township Council meeting. In general, residents who live near the area were opposed to the idea, while residents connected with the various sports organizations that use it were supportive. Residents who live …

St. Matthias R.C. Church on John F. Kennedy Boulevard kicked off its 27th annual carnival on May 13. The carnival boasts more than 15 rides, food choices ranging from cotton candy to Filipino barbecue sticks and a Super 50-50 that last year paid its winner $20,000. The carnival runs through May 18. Hours are 6-10 p.m. through May 16, 2-10 p.m. …

A $57 million spending plan for 2014 that includes money for road repaving and new sidewalks in parts of the township was approved May 13 by the Township Council. As he did when the spending plan was introduced, Mayor Brian Levine (R) cast the lone “no” vote. Levine objects to the $2.5 million allocation for road projects and the $750,000 allocation for …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Camden Riversharks defeated the Somerset Patriots 1-0 on Tuesday evening at TD Bank Ballpark. Camden’s lone run came on a sacrifice fly by Jorge Cortes in the top of the ninth inning. Rob Semerano (1-2) picked up the win for Camden with 0.2 innings pitched. Patriots starter Erik Arnesen (1-1) took the loss, despite a complete game …

With the 20th annual Curbing Hunger Food Drive getting underway in the county next month, orange “Curb Hunger” bags are being distributed via recycling containers. The bags are being delivered by county recycling crews, according to a release about the program. Each household will receive two bags. The drive, which runs from June 2-27, will benefit organizations that help Somerset …

Residents who can spare a few hours a month and would like to tutor underperforming county schoolchildren are being sought by the Somerset County Office of Volunteer Services and the Somerset County Superintendent’s office. Volunteers are not required to be teachers, but they must possess knowledge in areas such as reading, math, language arts, science and English as a Second …

A gold colored BMX bicycle belonging to a Hamilton Street resident was reported stolen. The bike was valued at $87. § A car driven by Robert Griggs of Kendall Park was stopped in traffic in the parking lot of 3331 Route 27 when it was struck in the rear by a car driven by Sandeep Dharmavaramkottan of Franklin Park. Dharmavaramkottan …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots and AT&T, the exclusive wireless partner of the team, are honoring men and women who have served our country in the “True Patriot” program throughout the 2014 season. The “True Patriot” program gives veterans a chance to come out to a Somerset Patriots game with family and friends and be recognized on the field during …