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625 New Brunswick Rd., Somerset, NJ 08873 (732) 563-4213 Open Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Table Tennis (Ping Pong) – Monday to Friday. Take a ‘shot’ at being a tournament master by playing single or doubles games. This competitive game has been an Olympic sport since 1988 and is a great way to maintain and improve hand/eye …

The township resident responsible for replacing the painted U.S. map on the St Matthias School parking lot was formally inducted as an Eagle Scout on Nov. 18. Brendan McCann, a member of Troop 113, sponsored by Somerset Presbyterian Church, was given his Eagle Scout Court of Honor at the church. McCann, a junior at St. Joseph’s High School in Metuchen, …

Continuing a tradition he started last year, state Assemblyman Joe Danielsen once again hosted a Breakfast for Veterans on Nov. 10. The event is held to commemorate Veteran’s Day, and is held at the Stage House Tavern on Amwell Road. As it did last year, Stage House supplied the breakfast buffet, which included scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage, potatoes, pancakes …

625 New Brunswick Rd., Somerset, NJ 08873 (732) 563-4213 Open Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The Quail Brook Senior Center will be closed on Nov. 1, 2 and 3 due to carpet installation. Clientele are invited to attend the Senior Wellness Center at Bridgewater. Quail Brook clients who do not drive will be taken to the Senior …

Another township Boy Scout was inaugurated as an Eagle Scout earlier this month. Morgan Murphy’s Eagle Court of Honor was held Oct. 7 at the township Senior/Community Center, with his parents, friends, fellow scouts from Troop 154 and township officials on hand. Murphy’s project was repairing and upgrading Marconi Park, located at Easton Avenue and John F. Kennedy Boulevard. Troop …

Ghosts, ghouls and goblins were joined by superheroes and other characters Oct. 28 at the Hamilton Street Trunk or Treat event. Sponsored by the Franklin Township Week of the People Organization and the Hamilton Street Business District, the event took over part of the John’s Plaza parking lot for a few hours. A DJ provided music and MC’d some of …

The Bound Brook High School Alumni Newsletter is looking for township residents who graduated from BBHS before the township had its own high school. Prior to the construction of the first Franklin High School, township students attended BBHS, as did students in other Somerset and Middlesex County towns, according to a release from the alumni newsletter. The Alumni Newsletter is …

Submitted by Somerset County Park Commission. The Somerset County Park Commission Colonial Park Gardens staff will welcome family and friends of all ages to enjoy a goofy afternoon from 1-3 p.m. Oct. 22. Garden staff will organize family-friendly activities including crafting with nature, games, pumpkin bowling, and pumpkin painting. The witch in the Stone Cottage will be serving up cider …

Local Boy Scouts were commended for their help in a township event, and two religious observances were commemorated Oct. 10 by the Township Council. The Scouts, Alex Cocuzza, Sam Makowski, William Smith and Kyle Smith and Scout Leaders Dave Cocuzza, Jim Makowski and Randolph Szabo were commended for their participation in Operation Secure Shred in July. Operation Secure Shred is …

Hot dogs, brats and burgers were on the menu Oct. 8 at the annual Hot Dog Sunday fundraiser for the Franklin Food Bank and Franklin Township Police PBA Local 154. The event was held at the Corner Cafe Deli, Amwell Road and DeMott Lane, and sponsored by the cafe, PSEG, Stop & Shop, Bimbo Bread, Frito-Lay and Coca-Cola. PBA member …