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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.

Somerset County Looking For Centenarians

Somerset County’s centenarians will be honored May 21 with a luncheon at the Regency Heritage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 380 DeMott Lane. The county Office on Aging and Disability is looking for centenarians to honor. The deadline to respond is May 2.

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Register Now For 4th Annual Spring Adult Bocce League

The 4th Annual Spring Adult Bocce League will begin play at Colonial Park on May 6. Sponsored by the Somerset County Park Commission, the league is open to adults aged 18 and older.

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Historians, Politicians, Public Celebrate Opening Of Griggstown Bridgetender’s House

The culmination of a 13-year effort to protect the historic and scenic Millstone Valley area from development was celebrated April 19 with the opening of the restored Griggstown Bridgetender’s House and Muletenders’ Barracks. The house, which was once home to the Griggstown causeway bridgetender and his family when mule barges plied the Delaware River canal, will serve as the visitor’s …

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FR&A Pictorial: Franklin Christians Observe Good Friday, Prepare For Easter Weekend

Like their fellow believers around the world, congregants of Somerset Presbyterian Church and St. Matthias Catholic Church observed Good Friday April 18. The Presbyterian Church held a special “Seven Last Words of Jesus” program starting at noon. The church invited ministers from six local congregations to speak on each of the seven sentences said to have been uttered by Jesus …

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Former NFL WR Donald Jones Works Out With Somerset Patriots

Bridgewater, NJ- Former NFL wide receiver and Plainfield, NJ native Donald Jones will be working out with the Somerset Patriots during Spring Training. Jones joined the team on Thursday morning and took batting practice during the Patriots workout before their scheduled game against the Camden Riversharks. He will be with the team for the next few days of Spring Training.

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FR&A Photo Gallery: Bunny Jamboree 2014

The township Recreation Department once again sponsored the Bunny Jamboree, held April 17 in the parking lot at the Community/Senior Center off DeMott Lane. Kids of all ages played a variety of games, made crafts and took pictures with Mr. and Mrs. Bunny.

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Pop Warner Sets First Golf Tournament Fundraiser

The Franklin Township Pop Warner Warriors program is holding a golf tournament fundraiser May 3 at Bunker Hill Golf Course, 220 Bunker Hill Rd., Princeton. The day begins with breakfast and registration at 10 a.m., followed by an 11 a.m. shotgun scramble.

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May Day Mini-Golf Tournament Set For Colonial Park

Mini-golfers aged 55 and older can register for the “May Day Masters Miniature Golf Tournament,” set for 10 a.m. to noon May 1 at the Colonial Park Putting Course, 156 Mettlers Rd. in Somerset. Sponsored by the Somerset County Park Commission, the event’s rain date is May 2.

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Drop Off Electronic Waste At WCTC On Earth Day

Electronic waste can be dropped off 7 a.m. to noon April 22 at WCTC, 78 Veronica Ave. in Somerset. “Somerset County employees look forward to meeting residents and sharing literature with them,” Somerset County Freeholder Patricia Walsh, teh Freeholders’ solid waste management/recycling liaison, said in a release.

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‘Monument Man’ Gives Talk At Canal Walk

Harry Ettlinger, one of the famed “Monument Men” featured in a hit movie by the same name, gave a talk about his exploits during World War II April 8 at the Canal Walk Hadassah. The talk, which was open to the entire Canal Walk community, was attended by about 224 people, Canal Walk resident Paul Walitsky said in an email …

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