News-pourri

Candles, flowers and “Happy Birthday” balloons comprise a makeshift memorial for Dominc Frederick at Petty Road and Foxwood Drive. The township man who police say died May 25 after he was shot and crashed his car into a Foxwood Drive home was killed three days before his birthday. Dominic Frederick, 25, a Winston Road resident, was shot in the Petty …

Pres. Abraham Lincoln impersonator Robert Costello recites the Gettysburg Address during the township’s Memorial Day commemoration. A parade that stretched for nearly a mile and a ceremony capped by the playing of “Taps” highlighted the May 27 observance of Memorial Day in the township. Along the way was a flyover by a Coast Guard rescue helicopter and a rendition of …

Franklin High School Spanish teacher Maggie Muir-Shylock reacts after being honored as the FHS Teacher of the Year. Twenty teachers and educational service professionals were honored May 23 for being the best in the district at what they do. The Teachers of The Year and Service Professionals of The Year were acknowledged during a breakfast at The Imperia on Easton …

I am the Democratic Candidate for Sheriff. Retired Lieutenant from the Franklin Township Police Department with 31 years experience. During those years I have worked with the residents, business owners, schools and places of worship to provide the safety and security every community deserves. I’ve organized and supervised large-scale operations, worked with multiple Federal and State agencies throughout my career. …

Township resident Manjula Sarkar works on a dish during taping of the FOX TV program, MasterChef. Photo: Greg Gayne / FOX. A township resident who said she developed a love for cooking watching her mother and grandmother is ready to impress three of the world’s most discerning chefs on the upcoming season of MasterChef. Manjula Sarkar, a human relations manager …

My name is Chief Bill Parenti, and I’m running because I have spent my career making a difference in our communities – and I can keep Somerset County safe and strong on Day One. I’m the Chief of Police in North Plainfield, where I’ve served as Chief for the last 14 years.

Since entering the General Assembly in 2014, I continue to work hard everyday to improve the quality of life for all residents in Legislative District 17. While some goals are more quickly achieved, I remain committed to lowering our property tax burden, improving our environment, maintaining quality public schools, enhancing economic opportunities and ensuring small business growth and tax fairness. …

I’m Ron Rivers, and I’m running for State Assembly in LD-17 because I know that New Jersey needs innovative, imaginative, and creative leadership to navigate our rapidly changing future. Our world is changing quickly and requires a proactive approach to be successful. Technologies such as robotics, artificial intelligence, and others present certain challenges to our way of living, but also …

My name is Arthur R. Akins and I am running as a Democrat for Somerset County Sheriff. I was born and raised in Somerville, where I still reside with my wife, Melissa, and our three sons.  After 26 years of service, I recently retired from the Bridgewater Police Department as a Sergeant.

Tim Pino 779 Star View Way Bridgewater, NJ 08807 Retired Chief/ K-9 Unit Commander of the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office Candidate for Somerset County Sheriff.