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.

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.

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.

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. §

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 …

Bridgewater, NJ – On Saturday, May 10th, Brett Jodie registered his 100th career win as manager of the Somerset Patriots. With the milestone victory, Jodie became the fastest manager in Atlantic League history to reach the 100-win plateau. It took the second year skipper only 154 games to achieve this special feat. “It’s a humbling experience,” the 37-year old Jodie …

Sugar Land, TX – The Somerset Patriots (11-5) shutout the Sugar Land Skeeters (6-10) 4-0 Sunday afternoon from Constellation Field. The Patriots have won a season high five games in a row and won five of the six games in the lengthy series. In the top of the fifth inning Somerset scratched across three runs with two outs to take …

Sugar Land, TX – The Somerset Patriots (10-5) defeated the Sugar Land Skeeters (6-9) 5-3 Saturday evening from Constellation Field. This was the Patriots fourth win in a row. Brett Jodie registered his 100th career win as manager. Jodie became the fastest skipper in Atlantic League history to reach the 100 win plateau. The Patriots have won have four of …

You can add Adam Timari’s name to the growing list of Eagle Scouts from Boy Scout Troop 154. Timari’s Court of Honor, the ceremonial procedure Scouts use to confer the Eagle Scout rank, was held May 10 at the Community/Senior Center of DeMott Lane.