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A Boy Scout’s plan to build and install mini-libraries in three township parks was given a thumbs-up Jan. 15 by the Open Space Advisory Committee. The scout, Andrew Terhune of Boy Scout Troop 113, wants to build the mini-libraries as his Eagle Scout project. He told the committee that he has targeted Middlebush, Harvey J. Inman and Naaman Williams parks …

The Horticulture Department of the Somerset County Park Commission is accepting reservations for wedding ceremonies and photos at three locations in the Colonial Park Gardens. The Colonial Park locations are: the Arboretum (for ceremonies and photos), the Perennial Garden, and the Rudolf W. van der Goot Rose Garden (for photos only). The fee for each garden is $150.00 per hour. …

The body of a former township first responder and, most recently, Virginia police officer returned home December 28, escorted by a caravan that began at the start of the New Jersey Turnpike. Brian Kanterman, 25, died Christmas morning in Stafford, Va., where he was a Deputy Sheriff and a Certified Correctional Officer. Kanterman suffered a heart attack, according to a …

625 New Brunswick Rd., Somerset, NJ 08873 (732) 563-4213 Open Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.   Individual Computer & PED (Personal Electronic Devices) Instruction with Mike Dias – Tuesday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.**Call (732) 563-4213 to schedule an appointment. Check the monthly calendar for schedule updates.** Circuit Training – Thursday, 9:15 a.m. Have fun while performing cardiovascular exercises that raise …

The 2018 holiday season is well underway in the Eight Villages, as demonstrated by two events Dec. 7. First was the annual holiday tree lighting in the municipal complex, followed by a celebration in the Senior/Community Center. A highlight of the celebration was a short performance by the Franklin High School Madrigals singing group. At the same time, Middlebush Reformed …

After more than 40 years as a pharmacist, Jim Forino is finally putting away his mortar and pestle. The Somerset father of three spent the bulk of his career at the Somerset Park Pharmacy on Easton Avenue before moving on to the Shop Rite on Elizabeth Avenue, ending at the Shop Rite location in Stirling. His last day is Dec. …

A 90-year-old tradition was carried on Dec. 2 with the lighting of the holiday tree in the East Millstone Square. Sponsored by the Millstone Valley Fire Department, the lighting ceremony featured the annual reading of “The Night Before Christmas” and a reception thrown by the East Millstone First Aid Squad. “This is an important part of our town, of our …

625 New Brunswick Rd., Somerset, NJ 08873 (732) 563-4213 Open Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Individual Computer & PED (Personal Electronic Devices) Instruction with Mike Dias – Tuesday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. **Please call (732) 563-4213 to schedule an appointment. Check the monthly calendar for a schedule.** Healthy Bones Exercise Class with Joan Ackerman – Monday, …

NEW BRUNSWICK – More than 50 members of the Franklin High School Class of 1988 were expected on Nov. 17 to meet at The Heldrich Hotel here for their 30th reunion. The event, organized by Alvin Washington and Candace Nash, was the second decennial reunion the high school friends put together. Washington, who now lives in Tampa, Fl., said they’d …

625 New Brunswick Rd., Somerset, NJ 08873 (732) 563-4213 Open Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Individual Computer & PED (Personal Electronic Devices) Instruction with Mike Dias – Tuesday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. **Please call (732) 563-4213 to schedule an appointment. Check the monthly calendar for the schedule.** Healthy Bones Exercise Class with Joan Ackerman – Monday, …